Q99 — Emergency Coordinator Escalation
G2.4.37 (4.1)
Given:
An event has occurred on Salem Unit 1:
In accordance with NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0102, Emergency Coordinator Response, which ONE of the following describes the individual responsible for escalating an emergency event level from a Site Area Emergency (SAE) to a General Emergency (GE)?
An event has occurred on Salem Unit 1:
- The TSC is ACTIVATED.
- The EOF is MANNED and NOT ACTIVATED.
In accordance with NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0102, Emergency Coordinator Response, which ONE of the following describes the individual responsible for escalating an emergency event level from a Site Area Emergency (SAE) to a General Emergency (GE)?
A. The Shift Manager.
B. The Emergency Duty Officer.
C. The Emergency Response Manager.
D. The Site Vice President.
▶ Show Answer & Explanation
✓ B. Correct. With the TSC activated, the Emergency Coordinator responsibilities shift to the EDO.
✗ A. Plausible because if the TSC was not activated, the Shift Manager would be responsible. Plausible because the Shift Manager is responsible for making all emergency status change announcements in the control room. Incorrect as the TSC is activated.
✗ C. Plausible because if both the TSC and EOF were activated, the Emergency Response Manager would be the Emergency Coordinator. Incorrect as the EOF is not activated.
✗ D. Plausible because the candidate may remember that the Site Vice President may be assigned to an Emergency Plan Position, including the Emergency Response Manager. Incorrect as the position is filled with a number of senior management individuals. The authority is based on the individual's E-Plan position, not his management title.
Ref: NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0102(Q), Emergency Coordinator Response | LO: N/A | Source: Bank – Hope Creek 2015 NRC Exam – Q97 | Cognitive: Fundamental
Connections
- Related procedures: NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0102 — Emergency Coordinator Response
- Related exam: 2020 NRC Written Exam