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.

2 In addition, new fema staff who will require familiarity with the EXERCISE control process may participate in the COURSE as well. 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.

3 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. 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.

4 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.

5 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?

6 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: 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.

7 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.

8 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.

9 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.

10 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?