Chapter 15 Emergency Preparedness Program

DOE-STD -3009-94

Chapter 15

Emergency Preparedness Program

PU R P O S E . The purpose of this DSA chapter is to provide information that will satisfy

the requirements of 10 CFR 830. This chapter is not intended to be the vehicle for review

and approval of the emergency preparedness program. It is intended to describe the

essential characteristics of the program as it relates to facility safety.

This chapter summarizes the emergency preparedness functions and response at the

facility. Expected products of this chapter, as applicable based on the graded approach,

include:

Identification of the scope of the facility Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP)

(i.e., spectrum of emergencies encompassed).

Description of the philosophy, objectives, organization, and emergency response

of facility emergency preparedness.

Existing supporting documentation is to be referenced. Include brief abstracts of

referenced documentation with enough of the salient facts to provide an understanding of

the referenced documentation and its relation to this chapter.

AP P L I C A T I O N O F T H E GR A D E D AP P R O A C H . The level of detail required

by this chapter depends on the quantities, the physical and chemical state, and the potential

for release of the hazardous materials involved. However, it is expected that Hazard

Category 3 facilities will not require extensive emergency response unless they present a

significant hazard from a chemical release or where emergency action might be necessary

due to significant localized consequences.

Hazard Category 2 facilities may have impacts beyond the immediate facility and,

therefore, a more detailed summary of the EPP would be appropriate. Discussions can be

brief and are limited to summaries of the major features of the programmatic commitment

to the safety basis.

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