ML22039A086
| ML22039A086 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Callaway  |
| Issue date: | 02/04/2022 |
| From: | Warnock T US Dept of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| To: | Michael Mccoppin Policy and Oversight Branch |
| Johnson D | |
| References | |
| Download: ML22039A086 (1) | |
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20472 February 4, 2022 Michael McCoppin Chief, Policy and Oversight Branch Division of Preparedness and Response Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555
Subject:
Callaway Energy Center Alert and Notification System Siren Design Change
Dear Mr. McCoppin:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) received your request for assistance, dated November 15, 2021, regarding a design change to the alert and notification system (ANS) sirens at the Callaway Energy Center (CEC) and has completed a review of the change.
FEMA does not have a record of reviewing or approving a change to the height of the siren poles. A change to the height of the siren poles should have been submitted to the FEMA Region prior to implementation. On July 8, 2021, FEMA approved an updated CEC ANS Evaluation Report, dated March 24, 2021, permitting the adoption of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System as the primary ANS. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission accepted FEMAs findings on August 23, 2021.
The updated March 24, 2021, Evaluation Report describes the sirens as being approximately 40 feet high. The reduced siren height is not consistent with the commitments of the January 2020 Design Report but is consistent with the commitments of the most recently approved Evaluation Report.
FEMA has determined the reduced height of the siren poles does not negatively impact the siren systems coverage.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bruce Foreman, Chief, Policy and Doctrine Branch at Bruce.Foreman@fems.dhs.gov or (202) 646-3567.
Sincerely, Thomas K. Warnock Chief, REPP Branch Technological Hazards Division Federal Emergency Management Agency