Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 35d16973-484d-41cb-9b6c-d66cae8072ca
Document Type: srp
Title: EMERGENCY PLANNING
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0634/ML063410307.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 13
Section ID: 13.3
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sion 3 - March 2007 13. The detailed application of the acceptance criteria will in many instances require the exercise of judgement on the part of the reviewer. The reasonableness and adequacy of the factors involved should be viewed in the light of general emergency planning and response experience, bearing in mind that the broad objective of radiological emergency plans is to provide for dose savings in order to protect the public by mitigating the potential health consequences of radiation exposure. Ideally, such plans would ensure neither an over reaction nor an under reaction to unexpected events. The content of the application and emergency plans should be based upon the broad objective of providing reasonable assurance that adequate protective measures can and will be taken in the event of a radiological emergency to protect individuals onsite and offsite and the environment. 14. Formal consultation with FEMA is necessary, with respect to the relevant State, tribal, and local government emergency response capabilities.18 In accordance with the general principles established in the 1993 MOU between the NRC and the FEMA relating to radiological emergency planning and preparedness, FEMA takes the lead for assessing offsite radiological emergency response plans and preparedness, makes findings and determinations as to the adequacy and capability of implementing offsite plans, and communicates those findings and determinations to the NRC. NRC reviews the FEMA findings in conjunction with the NRC onsite findings, in order to determine the overall state of emergency preparedness, in support of a radiological health and safety decision associated with issuance of a license or permit. Through the NRC/DHS(FEMA) Steering Committee, the reviewer should formally request FEMA to review offsite plans and supporting procedures, and provide findings and determinations of this review to the NRC on a schedule agreed upon between the two agencies. The FEMA review should be