AWR-327- REP EXERCISE CONTROLLER COURSE …

1 1 AWR-327- REP EXERCISE CONTROLLER COURSE (RECC) COURSE Manager: Christopher bellone CEM /MEPP, 312-259-3515, Co-Instructors: Todd Gemskie , 312-408-4443 Lisa Rink (440) 293-5478 COURSE Description / Abstract: This COURSE provides learners foundational knowledge on the preparation for, and conduct of, Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) EXERCISE control, and presents an opportunity for participants to begin building CONTROLLER skills. To prepare participants to control the flow (play) of scenario events to ensure an EXERCISE is conducted in accordance with the EXERCISE objectives and extent of play. Target Audience: This COURSE is designed for new and experienced controllers from Federal, State, tribal, local emergency management and utilities involved with offsite REP EXERCISE /drill control for NRC-licensed commercial nuclear power plants. In addition, new FEMA staff who will require familiarity with the EXERCISE control process may participate in the COURSE as well.

2 Radiological Emergency PreparednessFEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) EXERCISE CONTROLLER COURSE (RECC)AWR 3271 Radiological Emergency PreparednessUnit 1: Introduction2 Radiological Emergency PreparednessUnit 1 OverviewUnit Objectives: Describe COURSE goal. Describe COURSE structure, format, and materials. Introduce instructors and Emergency PreparednessWelcome and Instructor IntroductionsCourse: Radiological Emergency Preparedness EXERCISE CONTROLLER COURSE InstructorIntroductions4 Radiological Emergency PreparednessAdministrative Information and HousekeepingRestroom LocationsSmoking areasFire ExitsParkingMealsBreaksClassroom EtiquetteSilence CellphonesNo Text MessagingTechnology/iPad Usage5 Radiological Emergency PreparednessStudent IntroductionsName. Agency and training prior to this response are your expectations for this COURSE ?How will you use/apply this training? 6 Radiological Emergency PreparednessCourse GoalTo prepare participants to control the flow (play) of scenario events, ensuring an EXERCISE is conducted in accordance with the EXERCISE objectives and the Extent-of-Play Agreement.

3 7 Radiological Emergency PreparednessUnits and COURSE StructureCourse length: 1 day Unit 1: COURSE Introduction Unit 2: Basic REP Review Unit 3: Pre- EXERCISE Unit 4: During the EXERCISE and Post- EXERCISE Unit 5: COURSE Summary8 Radiological Emergency PreparednessInstructionalApproachesPrese ntationFacilitated discussionIndividual, small group, and class activitiesAssessment: Unit Summary at end of each unit9 Radiological Emergency Preparedness10 Unit 2: Basic REP ReviewRadiological Emergency PreparednessUnit 2 OverviewUnit Objectives: Explain the reason that the REP Program exists. Describe the key elements of the Planning-Training- EXERCISE -Improvement Continuum. Describe REP Activities. Define EXERCISE Assessment Areas. Describe the role of an EXERCISE Emergency PreparednessREPP rogramWhy does the REP Program exist?12 Radiological Emergency PreparednessWhy Does the REP Program Exist?To ensure that adequate capabilities exist to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from incidents involving commercial nuclear power Emergency PreparednessFour Pillars of REP14 Radiological Emergency PreparednessPlanning-Training- EXERCISE -I mprovement Continuum15 PlanningTrainingExerciseImprovementRadio logical Emergency PreparednessEmergency Planning Zones (EPZs)Emergency Planning ZonePlumeExposure Pathway EPZ: 10-Mile Radius.

4 Individuals could suffer direct radiation impact from offsite exposure. States must participate jointly with licensee and appropriate local governments in an EXERCISE at least every 2 years. Ingestion Planning ZonesIngestionPathway EPZ: 50-Mile Radius. Individuals could suffer indirect radiation impact from offsite exposure via food chain/ States must participate jointly with the licensee and appropriate local government in an EXERCISE at least every 8 years. 16 Radiological Emergency PreparednessREP ActivitiesControllers are needed for the following REP Activities: Exercises Drills Out of Sequence/In Sequence17 Radiological Emergency PreparednessExercise Assessment AreasWhat is an EXERCISE Assessment Area? 18 Radiological Emergency PreparednessWhat is an EXERCISE Assessment Area?Areas in which OROs are expected to be able to perform and maintain reasonable assurance that the health and safety of the public can be protected in an incident at a nuclear power Emergency PreparednessExercise Assessment Operations Action Decision Action Measurement and Notification and Public Operations/Facility 20 Radiological Emergency PreparednessExercise Assessment AreasSmall Group Activity.

5 EXERCISE Assessment Areas21 Radiological Emergency PreparednessThe Evaluator A qualified individual that observes, measures, and assesses EXERCISE performance against plans and demonstration Emergency PreparednessThe ControllerDirects the flow of scenario EXERCISE conduct is in accordance to EXERCISE objectives and extent of not prompt, coach, or Emergency PreparednessThe CONTROLLER EXERCISE Leadership Lead CONTROLLER Controller24 Radiological Emergency PreparednessThe ControllerIndividual Characteristics of a Proficient Controller25 Radiological Emergency PreparednessUnit 2 Summary DiscussionWhy does the REP Program exist?Explain the Planning-Training- EXERCISE -Improvement are the primary REP activities where Controllers are needed?What is an EXERCISE assessment area? What is it used for?What are some common EXERCISE assigned locations?What does the EXERCISE CONTROLLER do and what is the purpose of this role? 26 Radiological Emergency PreparednessUnit 3: Pre-Exercise27 Radiological Emergency PreparednessUnit 3 OverviewUnit Objectives: Describe the types of EXERCISE documents.

6 Define the Extent of Play/Criteria Identify potential criterion/ EXERCISE play for EXERCISE locations. Define and describe the significance of the scenario and timeline as it relates to EXERCISE play. Identify real-world situations that may affect the EXERCISE . Define EXERCISE guidelines and safety guidelines. Describe the points of CONTROLLER and Evaluator Coordination. Identify EXERCISE termination process. Describe success factors for effective CONTROLLER Emergency PreparednessExercise DocumentsExercise Documentsprovide specific and relevant information to the content and scope of the EXERCISE . Most common EXERCISE Documents: EXERCISE Plan CONTROLLER /Evaluator Handbook Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) EXERCISE Preparation Guides29 Radiological Emergency PreparednessExercise DocumentsExercise Plan (ExPlan) General Information Document Synopsis of EXERCISE Roles and Responsibilities of EXERCISE Participants Extent of Play and Extent-of-Play Agreements30 Radiological Emergency PreparednessExercise DocumentsController/Evaluator Handbook (C/E Handbook) EXERCISE Overview Manual for Controllers/Evaluators Scenario EXERCISE Administration31 Radiological Emergency PreparednessExercise DocumentsMaster Scenario Events List (MSEL) Timeline of expected EXERCISE scenario actions Direct EXERCISE play Injects Task and Objective to be demonstrated 32 Radiological Emergency PreparednessScenario/TimelineTimeline: Time-based simulations of EXERCISE shown in chronological order.

7 Documents time of EXERCISE : The scenario is the simulated incident for the Emergency PreparednessExercise DocumentsOther EXERCISE Documents EXERCISE Preparation Guide (EPG) EXERCISE Evaluation Guides (EEGs) Criterion Extent-of-Play Agreement (EoPA)34 Radiological Emergency PreparednessExtent of Play/Criteria Instructor-led Extent of Play in Locations35 Radiological Emergency PreparednessPlans and ProceduresPlans and Procedures: Documented concepts of operations and procedures for managing a response to an Emergency PreparednessExercise Documents ActivityStudent/Group Interactive Learning Activity Using EXERCISE Documents37 Radiological Emergency PreparednessIdentifying EXERCISE Termination ProcessWhat Are The Things That Indicate an EXERCISE Can End?: Officials obtain consensus with Evaluator that all EXERCISE operations and demonstrations of the required evaluation areas are complete. Players are standing around because there is no more EXERCISE play for their location.

8 Lead CONTROLLER is telling you other locations are completed. Bad weather sets in. There is a real-world emergency The EXERCISE players seem Emergency PreparednessEffective CONTROLLER /Evaluator CoordinationImportance of Coordination with Evaluators: Ensure EXERCISE is conducted appropriately. Ensure CONTROLLER /Evaluators are in proper position for expected Emergency Preparedness40 Effective CONTROLLER /Evaluator Coordination (Continued)Points of Coordination with Evaluator: Providing injects. Observing EXERCISE play. Issuing communications protocols. Recording/documenting key events. Exchanging any EXERCISE observations at ENDEX. Noting redemonstration opportunities. Clearing up previous Emergency PreparednessEffective CONTROLLER assigned meetings and , study, and be thoroughly familiar with the following documents: C/E Handbook, MSEL, Location/Location Plan & Procedures, Extent-of-Play Agreement. clarification as needed. assigned meetings, learn logistics, communications, ground rules, and redemonstration Emergency PreparednessEffective CONTROLLER Preparation (Continued) CONTROLLER /Evaluator Briefing.

9 Learn what the rules are regarding redemonstration if not specifically detailed in the EOPA. Meet Location Evaluators. Location ahead of time to gain understanding on location, parking, etc. at location prior to STARTEX to mitigate possible delays. protocols with Emergency PreparednessEffective CONTROLLER Preparation (Continued) prepared to brief players on your/Evaluator role if necessary. This may best be done with Location EXERCISE play within the location and document MSEL injects time of delivery and the inject response/play. Coordinate with Evaluator regularly to see if he or she has any concerns on how a criterion was demonstrated. EXERCISE play is meeting EXERCISE Emergency PreparednessReal-World Emergencies during an nearest Location Manager or Supervisor aid (if possible). to Senior CONTROLLER or EXERCISE and determine whether to suspend EXERCISE Emergency PreparednessExercise Guidelines & SafetySafety: Personnel safety Location safety Fire safety Emergency medical servicesCommunications Guidelines:Always start and end with: **this is an EXERCISE **45 Radiological Emergency PreparednessThe ControllerInstructor-led Characteristics of a Proficient Controller46 Radiological Emergency PreparednessUnit 3 Summary DiscussionWhat are the types of EXERCISE documents?

10 How would you define and explain the Extent of Play/Criteria?What are potential criterion/ EXERCISE play for EXERCISE locations?What is the significance of the scenario and timeline as it relates to EXERCISE play?What are some examples of real-world situations that may affect the EXERCISE ?47 Radiological Emergency Preparedness48 Unit 3 Summary Discussion (Continued)What are some EXERCISE guidelines and safety guidelines?What are examples of the points of CONTROLLER and Evaluator Coordination?What are some of the different EXERCISE locations, and what types of activities occur at them?What are the steps in the EXERCISE -termination process? What are some of the success factors for effective CONTROLLER preparation?Radiological Emergency PreparednessUnit 4: During the EXERCISE and Post-Exercise49 Radiological Emergency PreparednessUnit 4 OverviewUnit Objectives: Explain the CONTROLLER /Evaluator Protocol. Describe appropriate CONTROLLER conduct during a REP EXERCISE .