Infrastructure protectionchemical industry and hazardous materials this manual serves as the principal source of policy and guidance for the fema rep radiological emergency preparedness program. Holding responsibility over radiationproducing devices and materials on campus, the radiation safety office provides authorization to users needing to work with radiation while working to keep them safe, as set out in the universitys radiation safety manual. Criteria for preparation and evaluation of radiological emergency response. Specifically, the fema radiological emergency preparedness rep program manual was issued in april 2012 that detailed requirements for offsite response organizations oros to. Applications in a nuclear or radiological emergency. Femas radiological emergency preparedness program in partnership with the center for domestic preparedness and the emergency management institute provides hazardous materials training for hazmat techs to keep responders apprised of the latest techniques and tools to respond safely. Radiological emergency preparedness manual, april 2012 section 1 of. Radiological emergency planning executive and continuing.
Remm bibliography books, handbooks, pamphlets, pocket guides. Radiological emergency response operations center for. Such reports or threats will be received by or referred to a local emergency dispatch centre the response initiator. Robert kahler chief, emergency preparedness inspection and regulatory improvements branch u.
Updates on emergency preparedness issues for nuclear utilities. Radiological emergency preparedness and response centers for. Specifically, the fema radiological emergency preparedness rep program manual was issued in april 2012 that detailed requirements for offsite response organizations oros to implement the. Event of a nuclear or radiological emergency, held from 18 to 22 june 2012 in vienna. The first response will be usually triggered by a report of a potential radiological emergency or receipt of a threat to use radioactive material for malicious purposes. Radiological preparedness home domestic preparedness. Manual for first emergency preparedness responders to a. The indiana department of homeland security s idhs radiological emergency preparedness program rep program coordinates efforts to protect and respond to incidents involving commercial nuclear power plants. Rep program manual the rep program coordinates the national effort to provide state, local, and tribal governments with relevant and executable planning, training, and exercise guidance and policies necessary to ensure that adequate capabilities exist to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from incidents involving commercial nuclear power plants npps.
Federal regulations in 44 code of federal regulations cfr part 350 address femas role in conducting assessments and issuing findings regarding offsite emergency plansprocedures for responding to radiological emergencies at commercial npps. Radiological emergency, which establishes the requirements for an adequate level of preparedness for and response to a nuclear or radiological emergency in any state, first responders shall take all practicable and appropriate actions to minimize the consequences of a nuclear or. Manual for first emergency preparedness responders to. Radiological program analyst advisory team for environment, food, and health. Local emergency management plans provide guidance for the employment of local emergency resources, mutual aid resources, and. The rep program provides the state of indiana and local communities with plans, training and guidance related to nuclear energy incidents. Cdc is also working with the conference of radiation control program. Fema radiological emergency preparedness program manual, april 2012 and 66 fr 47546, fema radiological emergency preparedness. Weapons and weapon systemsnuclear and radiological weapons. The resources in this topic collection include toolkits, reference guides, plan guidance documents, modeling and simulation reports, and manuals that may help first responders and first receivers assess, triage, and treat casualties of radiological and nuclear emergencies. Em forum presentation july 11, 2012 new requirements for radiological preparedness implementation of the nrc emergency preparedness rule and the fema repp manual. A tool kit for emergency services through audience research, significant gaps in knowledge and skills among clinicians regarding their ability to respond to a radiological emergency, particularly one related to terrorism and involving mass casualties.
The meltdown, the evacuation, and the public reaction that followed all provided realworld examples of some of the difficult issues and concerns that might well be encountered in a terroristbased radiological event. Executive director nuclear power plants use the heat generated by splitting atoms to. Purpose the purpose of this plan is to provide guidance and instructions to persons who will respond to and manage radiological incidents occurring in. Radiological emergency plans must include animal monitoring and decontamination. Preparedness and response for a nuclear or radiological emergency, iaea safety standards series gsr part 7 jointly sponsored by iaea and 12 other organizations noted on cover page, 2015 radiation health response plan pdf 4. In his response to the avma, the fema administrator committed the rep program to include guidance for household pets in upcoming revisions to the rep program manual and nureg0654femarep1. Radiological emergency preparedness rep at nema is organized to provide planning, training, development and evaluation of state and local rep programs. Radiological emergency preparedness program the rep program coordinates the national effort to provide state, local and tribal governments with relevant and executable planning, training, and exercise guidance and policies necessary to ensure that adequate capabilities exist to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to and recover from incidents involving commercial nuclear power plants npps. Preparedness and response for a nuclear or radiological emergency iaea, 2015 criteria for use in preparedness and response for a nuclear or radiological emergency iaea, 2011 manual for first responders to a radiological emergency iaea, 2006 tmt handbook for management of the public in the event of malevolent use of radiation who et al.
Department of homeland security federal emergency management agency. Semas radiological emergency preparedness rep program is designed to ensure the health and safety of missourians living near nuclear power plants in the event of a nuclear power accident. Radiological emergency preparedness program manual i administrators foreword femas radiological emergency preparedness rep program evolved in size and scope and has adapted to structural and mission changes by incorporating new operations and organizations, transferring functions as necessary, while still. Radiological, nuclear, and highyield explosive emergency response guidelines, december 4, 2002 hereby cancelled. Fema established the radiological emergency preparedness rep program to 1 ensure that the public health and safety of citizens living around commercial nuclear power plants would be adequately protected in the event of a nuclear power station accident and 2 inform and educate the public about radiological emergency preparedness. She leads the technical assessment team for the delaware radiological emergency preparedness program managed by delaware emergency management agency, and acts as. The radiological safety office operates pursuant to the regulations of nevada administrative code nac 459. Radiological emergency preparedness program manual i administrators foreword femas radiological emergency preparedness rep program evolved in size and scope and has adapted to structural and mission changes by incorporating new operations and organizations, transferring functions as. Radiological emergency preparedness program manual. A page from the radiological emergency preparedness program manual as well as the rep core concepts course rccc student manual v14.
Animal monitoring and decontamination national rep. Radiological emergency preparedness washington state. Radiological emergency response operations is a fiveday course includes lectures, handson training, and team exercises. Preparedness and response for a nuclear or radiological. Educational facilities preparedness and legal study executive summary background recent national and international incidents involving the release of radiological material highlighted the need for state and local health departments throughout the united states to develop emergency. This manual serves as the principal source of policy and guidance for the fema rep program. It provides an introduction to the programs exercise evaluation regulations, philosophy, and methodology. Criteria for preparation and evaluation of radiological. The mission of the national radiological emergency preparedness conference is to provide a professional forum for individuals involved with the radiological emergency preparedness programs to gather in the spirit of continuous self improvement to share program experiences, develop solutions to common challenges, and create innovative planning, exercising and training methodologies. Management agency implemented a final radiological emergency preparedness. This memorandum created a joint nrc and fema steering.
Radiological emergency preparedness rep program chemical stockpile emergency. This program will enhance your capabilities as an emergency planner and allow you to provide more efficient and effective oversight of radiological emergency planning and response efforts. Action plan4 or of other iaea programme activities, an iem dedicated solely to. Direct a statewide program for protection against radiological contamination of. Educational facilities radiation emergency preparedness study.
The rep program addresses the unique needs of offsite response. The rep program coordinates the national effort to provide state, local and tribal governments with relevant and executable planning, training. Program manual, radiological emergency preparedness, dhsfema. Center for health emergency preparedness and response. Section 1 of this report, entitled exercise overview, presents the. Chemical stockpile emergency preparedness program csepp policy and guidance radiological emergency preparedness program repp manual if you cannot find the document you are looking for, please go to femas document library and enter the key search terms and choose policy andor doctrine from the subject. Rep training tracks rep program manual rep resource library page fema preparedness. Radiological emergency preparedness program indiana department of homeland security leadership for a safe and secure indiana mitchell e. Radiological emergencies texas department of state.
A national need is to prepare for and respond to accidental or intentional disasters categorized as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive cbrne. The mission of homeland security and emergency managements radiological emergency preparedness rep program is to ensure that the health and safety of the public is protected in the event of a radiological incident at the monticello or prairie island nuclear generating plants. Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive. Radiological emergency preparedness plan local annex template insert name of jurisdiction, alabama i. We manage emerge ncy response plans and procedures, train emergency responders, and lead and evaluate exercises to make sure our state is ready for radiological and nuclear events. Femas radiological emergency preparedness rep program evolved in size and. He received a trustee award for his teaching efforts and involvement in resident training in 2012.
Nuclear regulatory commission patricia gardner project manager, rep program manual. Radiological emergency preparedness program manual, april 2012. There were relatively few radiation subject matter experts at cdc to guide the. The course adheres to federal emergency management agency radiological emergency preparedness program, the environmental protection agency manual or protective action guides and protective actions for nuclear incidents and federal regulations. The iaea fulfils its roles and responsibilities for emergency preparedness by developing safety standards, guidance and tools related to emergency preparedness and response, and by assisting iaea member states in their implementation.
Nuclear power plant nuclear reactor emergencies radiation. Radiological emergency preparedness the department of health is prepared to respond to radiological emergencies anywhere in the state. Commission nrc and federal emergency management agency fema staff. Salemhope creek radiological emergency preparedness. Section 1 of this report, entitled exercise overview, presents the exercise planning team and. Students learn the concepts, equipment, and procedures related to radiological incident response, including a commercial nuclear power facility. Preparedness rep program manual was issued in april 2012 that detailed requirements for offsite response organizations oros to implement the planning standards and criteria contained in nureg0654femarep l. Mgt445 radiological emergency preparedness rep plan. Hospital burn resource manual emergency preparedness.
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and terminology of the offsite emergency preparedness program for commercial nuclear power plants. Radiological emergency response health and safety manual. The radiological emergency preparedness rep program. Cbrne preparedness program elements into the planning, programming, budgeting, and. Communication with the public in a nuclear or radiological emergency cytogenetic dosimetry. Emergency preparedness and response is an area that is represented in many. Radiological emergencies people are exposed to small amounts of radiation every day, both from naturally occurring sources such as elements in the. Rep staff work with federal, state, and local governments, business and industry in the development of radiological emergency capabilities necessary to ensure public safety and protection in. Safeguarding animal health ncahem radiological preparedness 2 usda responsibilities in radiological emergencies. The rep program manual has specific planning standards outlined that apply to the regulated entities, states and communities.
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