doe/nnsa radiological assistance program (rap) capabilities overview
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DOE/NNSA Radiological Assistance Program (RAP) Capabilities Overview. Hans Oldewage Training and Outreach Coordinator RAP Region 4 (505) 845-7728. DOE/NNSA Mission. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
DOE/NNSA Radiological Assistance Program (RAP)
Capabilities Overview Hans OldewageTraining and Outreach CoordinatorRAP Region 4 (505) 845-7728
DOE/NNSA Mission
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Ensure capabilities are in place to provide an
appropriate response to nuclear or radiological
emergencies within the United States or abroad.
DOE/NNSA Emergency Response Assets
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• Expert technical advice from the DOE/NNSA complex in response to:
o Nuclear weapon accidents and incidents
o Possible acts of nuclear terrorism
o Lost or stolen radioactive materials
o Radiological accidents
• Provide access to expertise in nuclear weapons design, nuclear/radiological materials characterization, and radiological detection and characterization
• Deployable capabilities, configured for a rapid response to any nuclear/radiological accident or incident
Office of Emergency Operations
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Federal Radiological Monitoring Assessment Center
Nuclear / Radiological Advisory Team
Search Response Team
Joint Technical Operations Team
Accident ResponseGroup
Radiation Emergency Assistance Center /
Training Site
Radiological AssistanceProgram
Aerial Measuring System
National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center
RAP
JTOT
NRAT
AMS
SRTFRMAC
REAC/TS
ARG
Emergency Response Officer
Nuclear IncidentTeam
CRISIS CONSEQUENCE
NARAC
NRAT
Radiological Assistance Program (RAP) Mission
Provide first-responder radiological assistance to protect the health and safety of the general public and the environment. Assist other Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies in the detection, identification and analysis, and response to events involving the use of radiological/nuclear material.
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Radiological Assistance Program
RAP is organized on a regional basis to foster a timely response capability and coordination between DOE and other Federal, State, tribal, and local emergency response elements:
• Eight geographical DOE regions plus a National Capitol Region
• Each DOE region is managed by a Regional Response Coordinator (RRC)
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DOE Regional Map and Coordinating Offices
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U.S. Virgin Islands
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RAP Team Configuration
• Each region has a minimum of 3 teams • RAP teams consist of trained employees
from DOE and DOE contractors/facilities• Each team consists of 8 members; one Team
Leader, one Team Captain, one Senior Scientist, and five Health Physics Survey/Support personnel
• Additional personnel are available, such as Public Information Officers, industrial hygienists, transportation specialists, logistics support, etc.
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RAP Team Response
• Fully mobilized within 2 hours of notification
• On-scene arrival within 6 hours of notification
• Deployment by dedicated response vehicles, charter air service, or commercial air
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RAP Team Capabilities
• Detection and identification of radioactive materials
• Monitoring to characterize the radiation environment
• Assessment and evaluation (hazards and risks)
• Mitigative advice/consultation• ‘Hot Line’ support; personnel
for monitoring, decon, and material recovery
• Public Information support
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Standard Response Equipment
• PPE (gloves, booties, respirators, coveralls, dosimetry, etc.)
• Communications and Logistics gear (hand-held radios, GPS, cell phones, satellite phones, lap tops, etc.)
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• Alpha Detection• Beta Detection
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Standard Response Equipment
• Gamma Detection
• Neutron Detection
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Standard Response Equipment
Standard Response Equipment
• Gamma spectroscopy systems (NaI and HPGe)
• Air samplers (high and low volume)
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Radionuclide Identification
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Most “Room Temperature” Units do NOT have the Resolution to Identify Many Complicated Isotopes
Most “Room Temperature” Units do NOT have the Resolution to Identify Many Complicated Isotopes
Room temperature (NaI) Spectrum
Liquid Nitrogen Cooled (HPGe)
Spectrum
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DOE Triage System
• The DOE Triage System provides rapid scientific evaluation to any responder
• Provides reach-back capability to tap into National Laboratory gamma spectroscopy scientists
• Possible “trip-wire” for other assets
Initiate by calling: 202-586-8100
Send data to: [email protected]
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24 Hour HQ Emergency Response Officer
202-586-8100
RAP Contact Information
RAP Region 4 Contact Information
24 Hour Region 4 Contact (Transportation Emergency Control 24 Hour Region 4 Contact (Transportation Emergency Control Center): 505-845-4667Center): 505-845-4667
RAP Region 4 RRC (FED):RAP Region 4 RRC (FED):
Kent Gray ([email protected])Kent Gray ([email protected])
Office: Office: (505) 845-6300(505) 845-6300
Cell: Cell: (505) 629-3238(505) 629-3238
RAP Region 4 CRC (Sandia Labs):RAP Region 4 CRC (Sandia Labs):
Richard Stump ([email protected])Richard Stump ([email protected])
Office:Office: (505) 844-5943 (505) 844-5943
Cell:Cell: (505) 238-0491 (505) 238-0491
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Mobile Deployable Detection Unit
(MDDU)(MDDU)
OverviewOverview
Mobile Detection Deployment Program Mission
• Expand National programs to bridge infrastructure gaps in preventive rad/nuc detection capabilities during heightened alert states, intelligent driven events, high risk events NSSEs and SEAR1-4. Provide equipment and training for force multiplication to these events.
• DNDO Funded, DOE First Responder managed and executed.
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Equipmentent
• Mobileo Radiation Solutions Incorporated (RSI) – 701 (3 or 5
each)
• Backpacko Thermo Packeye (11 or 22 each)
• Handheld RIIDo Thermo IdentiFinder (4 or 8 each)o Ortec Detective DX (2 or 4 each)
• PRDso Mini Rad-D (24 or 48 each)
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• ID PRDso Thermo Interceptor (11 or 22 each)
• Computer system/wireless connectivityo Toughbooks (3 or 5 each)
• Handheld RadiosoMotorola XTS 5000 (12 or 16 each)
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Equipmentent
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Equipment
Requesting the MDDU
• Any civil authority, Federal, State, Local or Tribal, may make a request for the MDDU to the regional RAP team. o The RAP team elevates the request to
DOE/NA-42. o The decision to authorize the use of
MDDU assets is then made by DNDO and NA-42.
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• Rapidly deployable response for nuclear terrorism incident resolution
• Includes locating, access, diagnostics, render safe or destruction, containment and effects, and transportation preparation capabilities
• Home team available at LANL, SNL, LLNL
Joint Technical Operations Team (JTOT)
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NARAC
• Real-time computer predictions for atmospheric transport and dispersion of radioactive materials
• Computer model calculations based on:o Real-time weather datao Terrain databaseo 3-D transport and diffusion
model • NARAC products:
o Ground deposition plotso Instantaneous and time-integrated doseo Airborne concentrations
(National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center)
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• Response timeline for initial plots: o 5-10 minutes for NARAC supported siteso 1 hour for non-supported sites
• NARAC products provide information to Decision Makers to:o assess dose and surface
contamination downwindo deploy field teams o plan for AMS surveyso develop protective action
recommendations
NARAC (National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center)
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• Radiological detectors mountable in helicopters and fixed wing aircraft
• Provides search capability and radiation mapping over large areas around an accident or incident scene
Aerial Measuring System
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• Provides the operational framework for coordinating all federal off-site radiological monitoring and assessment activities in support of the Lead Federal Agency and affected States
• Coordinates and provides quality controlled data and interpretations in an understandable format
• Multi-agency center initially managed by DOE
Federal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment Center
Mission•Provide early data assessment resources
o Function as conduit for data products such as NARAC predictive maps
o Interpret early radiological measurementso Collect radiological data
•Provide a platform for collection of situational awareness information and to define objectives•Provide technical guidance for worker and public protection•Provide logistical support for deployed teams•Activate thru HQ ERO 202-586-8100
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Consequence Management Home Team
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REAC/TS
• Provides 24-hour medical consultation or direct advice on health issues associated with radiation accidents
• Provides a deployable team of health professionals or provides patient care at REAC/TS
• Designated as a WHO Collaboration Center for Radiation Emergency Assistance
• Provides DTPA and Prussian Blue for treatment of internal contamination
• Provides training programs for health professionals
(Radiological Emergency Assistance Center / Training Site)
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• Technical response for accidents or significant incidents involving U.S. nuclear weapons in DoD or DOE custody
• Composed of nuclear scientists, engineers, and weapons designers capable of covering all weapons in the US inventory
• Deploys via commercial or military air using a time-phase approach
Accident Response Group
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• Uses highly specialized equipment and personnel to provide advice to DoD Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams for:o collection and identification of components o weapons safing and recoveryo packaging damaged weaponso transportation, storage and
disposal of damaged weapons
Accident Response Group
Questions?Questions?
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