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FEMA Seeks Comments on Radiological Threat Guidance |
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by Mickey McCarter
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Monday, 18 May 2009 |
Agency publishes proposed regulations for nuclear power plants
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has called for public comments on two documents providing guidance on preparations for radiological threats, the agency announced in the Federal Register Monday.
The documents, available online for comments at www.regulations.gov, include the "Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans" (also known as "Supplement 4") and the FEMA "Radiological Emergency Preparedness Response Manual" (REPP Manual).
Supplement 4, so called because it is an addition to evaluation criteria used by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and FEMA to evaluate the adequacy of the on-site plans and off-site plans for dealing with radiological catastrophes at nuclear power plants, is designed to assist the agencies in rating the emergency preparedness plans of the plants.
The REPP Manual provides guidance for state, local and tribal governments for steps to take to prepare for radiological threats.
"Supplement 4 revises and provides additional offsite requirements for emergency preparedness programs at the nation's nuclear power plants, as well as requirements for backup means for alert and notification, and coordination between licensees and offsite responders," the Federal Register notice stated. "The REPP Manual consolidates all of the FEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program's many operative guidance and policy documents into one location, and provides additional guidance on the proposed changes in Supplement 4."
Comments on the documents are being accepted through August 3.
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