Transcript Ginna Nuclear Power Plant Ingestion Pathway Exercise, June

James A. FitzPatrick NPP
Ingestion Pathway Exercise
May 10-11 and June 21-23, 2011
and LHD Radiological Plan Template
Kevin Kraus
Associate Radiological Health Specialist
NYSDOH - BERP
FEMA Evaluated Exercises:
Plume Phase every 2 years
Ingestion Pathway every 6 years
(every 18 years per site)
INDIAN POINT
GINNA
NINE MILE POINT
JAMES A. FITZPATRICK
PLUME PHASE
Plume Emergency Planning Zone =
10 MILES AROUND PLANT
Release Hazards
Noble Gases
Iodines
Argon, Krypton, Xenon
external exposure only
don’t deposit on the ground
I-131
inhaled or ingested
accumulate in thyroid
Particulates
Cesium-137 & 134,
Ruthenium-103 & 106
unlikely unless severe accident:
external as well as inhalation and
ingestion hazard
Plume Phase Protective Actions
Protective Action Guides
(PAGs)
- the projected dose to
members of public
which warrants taking
protective measures
• Shelter in Place
• Evacuation
• Thyroid
Blocking
Agent (KI)
INGESTION
PATHWAY PHASE
Ingestion Pathway Zone (IPZ) =
50 MILES AROUND PLANT
Counties in the 50 mile Nine Mile Site
Ingestion Pathway Zone (IPZ)
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Oswego
Jefferson
Lewis
Oneida
Madison
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Onondaga
Cayuga
Seneca
Ontario
Wayne
Ingestion Phase
Protective Actions
• Food / Water Interdiction: Prevention of
contaminated food stuffs/milk entering food chain.
• Relocation: The removal or continued exclusion of
people from contaminated areas (restricted zone) to
avoid chronic radiation exposure.
• Re-entry: Temporary entry into a restricted zone
under controlled conditions.
• Return: The reoccupation of areas cleared for
unrestricted residence or use.
based on field data, lab results, gamma fly-over data
INGESTION PATHWAY EXERCISE
3 DAY PROCESS
Day 1
Plume Phase
Day 2
Ingestion Pathway Phase :
Field Team Deployment
Day 3
Ingestion Pathway Phase :
Relocation, Re-Entry and
Recovery Decision Making &
Implementation
COOPERATIVE PROCESS
FEDERAL LEVEL
Federal Emergency
Management Agency
(FEMA)
Nuclear Regulatory
Commission
STATE LEVEL
NYS Department of
Health
SOEM
LOCAL LEVEL
COUNTY HEALTH AND
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Local Agency Roles
• Local Health Departments: Coordinate with
County OEM to implement protective actions.
• County Emergency Management: Dose
Assessment at County EOC; Field team deployment
and coordination; Protective Action Decisions in
consultation with the state.
• Local Agriculture Agency: Coordinate food
interdiction and other protective actions.
State Agency Roles
• SOEM: Overall coordination of state agencies.
Liaisons to County Emergency Management and
elected officials.
• Agriculture & Markets: Assist state field teams
with collection of samples.
• Environmental Conservation: Assist state field
teams with collection of samples; has a major
role in recovery operations.
• NYSDOH: Lead Agency for response.
ROLE OF LEAD
AGENCY
Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection
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Dose Assessment during Plume and Ingestion
Pathway Phases
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Protective Action Recommendations / Decisions
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Deploy State Field Teams
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Request Federal Assistance
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Point of Contact for Federal Agencies
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Provide information to Public Information Office
for risk communication messages
FIELD TEAM MEMBERS
NYS
Department of
Agriculture and
Markets
NYS DEPARTMENT
OF
TRANSPORTATION
WADSWORTH
CENTER
Water
Milk
Vegetation
Soil
Federal Radiological Monitoring
and Assessment Center
(FRMAC)
When a major
radiological
emergency is
anticipated, suspected,
or has occurred, a
Lead Federal or State
Agency can request
activation of a FRMAC
team
RAP TEAMS
Radiological Assistance Program
Department of Energy
• Provides resources to evaluate, assess, advise,
and assist in the mitigation of radiation hazards
and risks to workers, the public, and the
environment
• Requests for assistance can come from federal,
state, tribal, and local governments or from any
private organization/individual
Located at Brookhaven National Laboratory
Grant Deliverables for J.A.F Ingestion
Pathway Counties
• Participate in April 5, 2011 Federal Outreach
Presentations at NYS Fairgrounds
• Participate in May 10, 3 pm Conference Call and
May 11, 11 am & 3 pm Conference Call
• Participate in June 21, 3 pm Conference Call and
June 22 & 23, 11 am & 3 pm Conference Call
• Host a FEMA Observer on June 22
Local Radiological Response Template
• This year LHDs were provided “Empire
County” (All-Hazards) Public Health
Emergency Preparedness and Response
(PHEPR) Plan
– Radiological Response WAS NOT
included in this plan
Local Radiological Response Template
• August 2011 - DOH is planning to deliver:
-New Guidance & Template for RAD
Response Plan/Procedure/Annex to the
LHD PHEPR Plan
• Guidance for Implementation
• Review Tool for the locally developed plan
• Questions on the Plan/Procedure to
Tony DeAngelo at 518-402-7557 (M, W, F)
Questions?