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National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference Department of Energy Update Daniel Blumenthal, PhD, CHP Conseque

National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference Department of Energy Update Daniel Blumenthal, PhD, CHP Consequence Management Program Manager March 26, 2010. Emergency Response Program ( Planning ). Revising DOE plans (add IND response)

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National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference Department of Energy Update Daniel Blumenthal, PhD, CHP Conseque

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  1. National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference Department of Energy Update Daniel Blumenthal, PhD, CHP Consequence Management Program Manager March 26, 2010

  2. Emergency Response Program (Planning) • Revising DOE plans (add IND response) • 3D modeling of radiation propagation in the urban landscape • Participating in federal interagency response and recovery planning • OSTP Planning Guidance for a Nuclear Detonation • OSTP Key Decision Timeline • EPA waste disposal issues with DOE-Environmental Management

  3. Emergency Response Program (Response) • Simplified briefing products that present predictive modeling results to aid decision makers (NARAC) • RDD, IND • Support to Federal, State, local organizations • Real-time data collection/transmission (FRMAC) • Training local police with their aerial detection systems (AMS) • More robust reachback support (FRMAC/AMS) • Establishing a web-based Cytogenic Biodosimetry Network to increase capacity post IND (REAC/TS)

  4. Operational Guidelines for Emergency Planning and Response • Facilitate decisions on worker and public protective actions • Revise Operational Guidelines and the computer code (RESRAD) that facilitates their implementation • Developing additional guidelines needed for IND emergency response; training class for RESRAD • Piloted in Empire09 (DOE); to be used in Liberty RadEx (EPA)

  5. Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP) • Provides access to plans, training, and technical assistance to safely, efficiently, and effectively respond to a radiological transportation accident. • Model Plans and Procedures available online • Training available • Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation Training (MERRTT) • Technician MERRTT • Radiation Specialist (New advanced 40-hour class) • Exercise design and support • http://www.em.doe.gov/otem

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