Protecting People and the EnvironmentUNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
GL80108
UNITED STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555
DEC 9 1980
TO ALL LICENSEES OF OPERATING REACTOR PLANTS, HOLDERS OF CONSTRUCTION
PERMITS, AND APPLICANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
Revision 1 of NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, "Criteria for Preparation and
Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in
Support of Nuclear Power Plants," dated November 1980, is enclosed for your
use in developing and maintaining response plans at your facility. The NRC
and FEMA staffs will use this document in evaluating the adequacy of
emergency plans at and around nuclear power plants.
Earlier this year a copy of NUREG-0654, "Criteria for Preparation and
Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in
Support of Nuclear Power Plants for Interim Use and Comment," and a cover
letter were sent to you. Comments have been received and evaluated and the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Federal Emergency Management Agency
have revised the document. The revision process included close coordination
with State and local planning groups. Wide distribution is being made to
industry and to State and local officials who are responsible for
radiological emergency planning and preparedness.
Appendix 4 of the revised NUREG-0654 gives additional guidance on what
should be included in evacuation time estimate studies and gives an example
of how it might be presented. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has
completed an analysis of 50 evacuation time estimates for nuclear power
plant sites. The analysis indicated numerous weaknesses in the time
estimates.
For licensees and applicants who furnished evacuation time estimates, a copy
of the summary rating sheet and the rating sheet resulting from the analysis
of your facility are enclosed. Elements rated "poor" or "none" should be
corrected by the implementation dates specified in the new paragraphs to 10
CFR 50, Section 50.54 (April 1, 1981, for operating reactors).
Darrell G. Eisenhut, Director
Division Licensing
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
1. NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1
2. Summary of Evacuation Time
Estimate Ratings
3. Facility Rating Sheet