FEMA Open Forum National REP Conference, April 1, 2010

1. FEMA Open ForumNational REP Conference, April 1, 2010

2. REP Program Manual Implementation Plan Revision of NUREG-0654 Questions & Answers FEMA Open Forum:

3. REP Program Manual and NUREG-0654, Supplement 4 incorporate significant changes to REP policy: Licensee Coordination with Offsite Response Organizations (OROs) Challenging Drills and Exercises Predictability of Emergency Classification Levels (ECLs) Varying Radiological Release Options Broader Spectrum of Initiating Events Backup Means for Alert and Notification Systems Stakeholders will need time to implement changes in their plans before being formally evaluated REP Program Manual Implementation Plan

4. FEMA and NRC will be creating a joint workgroup in the coming months charged with developing the Implementation Plan Will involve significant outreach to stakeholders Identify stakeholders for planning (State/local/private/Federal agencies) Identify implementation challenges Develop process for implementation (including training/outreach/best practices) REP Program Manual Implementation Plan

5. Get this information out to FEMA/NRC Regions Resource impacts – flat budgets not likely to change in the near future Impacts on existing reactors and new reactor applicants Establish a process for adjusting as implementation proceeds REP Program Manual Implementation Plan

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7. FEMA and NRC will undertake a revision of NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 Why? FEMA and NRC facing new internal /external factors How? Program modification (REP PM/HAB/HSEEP/ANS) A multi-year process Will involve extensive internal and external stakeholder involvement Revision of NUREG-0654

8. Other considerations: potential impacts on NRC and FEMA regulations Impacts on existing reactors and new reactor applicants High volume of comments and process for comment adjudication Implementation plan Revision of NUREG-0654

9. Form FEMA/NRC working and advisory groups Obtain input on Rev. 2 structure and content Select option for Rev. 2 structure and content Determine existing guidance information to incorporate Develop draft Rev. 2 Conduct NRC and FEMA reviews of draft Rev. 2 Obtain legal opinion on impact to existing reasonable assurance findings Issue draft Rev. 2 for public review and comment Conduct public meetings to discuss draft Rev. 2 Adjudicate comments and document disposition Conduct NRC and FEMA reviews of revised Rev. 2 Issue Rev. 2 as final document and conduct workshops Preliminary Revision Process

10. Additional Considerations • Timeline & Resources • Multi-year initiative • 2‑3 NRC HQ EP staff full‑time • 1 NRC OGC staff part‑time (25%) • 1‑2 NRC Region EP staff part‑time (25%) • 2‑3 FEMA HQ REP staff full‑time • 1‑2 FEMA Region REP staff part‑time (25%) • 1 FEMA OCC staff part‑time (25%) • Contractor support Other Considerations • Potential impacts on NRC and FEMA regulations • Extensive internal/external stakeholder involvement • High volume of comments and lengthy comment adjudication

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