Document: 10 CFR Part 50
Document ID: 39c9caec-f58c-4961-8db3-68dca2e163f5
Document Type: cfr
Title: Emergency plans.
Source: 10 CFR Part 50
Source URL: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/part-50/section-50.47
Revision Date: 
Chapter: 
Section ID: 50.47
CFR Part: 50
CFR Title: 10

Content:
use. ( 10 ) A range of protective actions has been developed for the plume exposure pathway EPZ for emergency workers and the public. In developing this range of actions, consideration has been given to evacuation, sheltering, and, as a supplement to these, the prophylactic use of potassium iodide (KI), as appropriate. Evacuation time estimates have been developed by applicants and licensees. Licensees shall update the evacuation time estimates on a periodic basis. Guidelines for the choice of protective actions during an emergency, consistent with Federal guidance, are developed and in place, and protective actions for the ingestion exposure pathway EPZ appropriate to the locale have been developed. ( 11 ) Means for controlling radiological exposures, in an emergency, are established for emergency workers. The means for controlling radiological exposures shall include exposure guidelines consistent with EPA Emergency Worker and Lifesaving Activity Protective Action Guides. ( 12 ) Arrangements are made for medical services for contaminated injured individuals. ( 13 ) General plans for recovery and reentry are developed. ( 14 ) Periodic exercises are (will be) conducted to evaluate major portions of emergency response capabilities, periodic drills are (will be) conducted to develop and maintain key skills, and deficiencies identified as a result of exercises or drills are (will be) corrected. ( 15 ) Radiological emergency response training is provided to those who may be called on to assist in an emergency. ( 16 ) Responsibilities for plan development and review and for distribution of emergency plans are established, and planners are properly trained. ( c ) ( 1 ) Failure to meet the applicable standards set forth in either § 50.160 or paragraph (b) of this section may result in the Commission declining to issue an operating license; however, the applicant will have an opportunity to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that deficiencies in the plans