DOE Region 8 Radiological Assistance Program
Response Capabilities
DOE Region 8 Radiological Assistance Program
Response Capabilities
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Doug HildebrandRadiological Assistance ProgramAlternate Regional Response Coordinator Richland Operations OfficeRichland, Washington(509) 373-3800
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DOE/NNSA MissionDOE/NNSA MissionProtect the public, environment, and the emergency responders by providing a responsive, flexible, efficient, and effective radiological emergency response framework and capability for the Nation
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DOE/NNSA Emergency Response Assets
DOE/NNSA Emergency Response Assets
• Expert technical advice from the DOE complex in response to:
• Nuclear weapon accidents and significant incidents
• Radiological accidents
• Lost or stolen radioactive materials
• Acts of nuclear terrorism
• Provide access to expertise in nuclear weapons design and production capabilities
• Deployable capabilities, configured for a rapid response to any specific nuclear accident or incident
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RAP – Path to Other DOE/NNSA AssetsRAP – Path to Other DOE/NNSA Assets
JTOTJoint Technical
Operations TeamAdvance Technical
Capabilities to neutralize or move nuclear WMD devices
SRTSearch Response
TeamSpecialized search for lost or
stolen nuclear devices, weapons, or material
NRATNuclear Radiological
Advisory TeamDOE subject matter experts directly supporting FBI and
Department of State
RAPRadiological Assistance
Program• Radiological measurements
and advice to public sector•Regionalized Detection &
Identification
CRISISRESPONSE
ASSETS
ARGAccident
Response GroupRecover nuclear
weapons
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RAP – Path to Other DOE/NNSA AssetsRAP – Path to Other DOE/NNSA Assets
ARACAtmospheric Release Advisory Capability
Computer Modeling of Transport Diffusion and Disposition of Radioactive and Hazardous Material
FRMACFederal Radiological
Monitoring Assessment Center
Operational and logistical management cell focused on
radiological consequence management
AMSAerial Measurement SystemAirborne radiological sensing and surveying capabilities
RAPRadiological
Assistance ProgramRadiological measurements and advice to public sector
REAC/TSRadiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training SiteExpert medical assistance for radiation exposure accidents
CONSEQUENCEMANAGEMENT
ASSETS
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DOE AssetsDOE AssetsFederal Radiological Monitoring
Assessment Center
Nuclear / Radiological Advisory Team
Search ResponseTeam
Joint Technical Operations Team
Accident Response Group
Radiation Emergency Assistance Center /
Training Site
Radiological Assistance Program
Aerial Measuring System
National Atmospheric Release Advisory
Center
RAP
JTOT
NRAT
NARAC
AMSSRT
FRMACREAC/TS
ARG
ERO
Nuclear IncidentTeam
CRISISCONSEQUENCE
Concept of OperationsConcept of Operations• RAP provides a regional first response
capability – DOE First Responders• RAP enhances the DOE nuclear Counter-
Terrorist (CT) capability• RAP provides a rapid, flexible and efficient
response to a radiological event• Search capability for Radiological Material• Advise on Public safety• Characterize Radiation Environment• Material Recovery• May call on other DOE Assets
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RAP Team ConfigurationRAP 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 Federal
Team Leader, one Team Captain, one Senior Scientist, and five Health Physics Survey/Support personnel
• Additional personnel are available, such as a PIO, transportation specialists, logistics support, etc.
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Standard Response EquipmentStandard Response Equipment
• Radiation Detection and Monitoring Equipment
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Standard Response EquipmentStandard Response Equipment
• Man-portable and Vehicle-mounted Search Systems
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Standard Response EquipmentStandard Response Equipment
• Radionuclide Identification Systems (NaI and HPGe)
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Identifying IsotopesIdentifying Isotopes
Room temperature(Nal) Spectrum
Liquid NitrogenCooled (HPGe)Spectrum
Most “Room Temperature” units do NOT have the resolution to identify many complicated isotopes
Regional Coordinating OfficesRegional Coordinating Offices
• Nine geographical regions• Each RCO maintains a Regional
Response Coordinator (RRC)• 24-hour emergency availability
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Regional Coordinating OfficesRegional Coordinating Offices
• Region 1, Brookhaven Site Office (631) 344-2200• Region 2, Oak Ridge Office (865) 576-1005• Region 3, Savannah River Site Office (803) 725-3333• Region 4, NNSA Service Center (505) 845-4667• Region 5, Chicago Office (630) 252-4800• Region 6, Idaho Operations Office (208) 526-1515• Region 7, Livermore Site Office (925) 422-8951• Region 8, Richland Operations Office (509) 373-3800• Region 0, Remote Sensing Laboratory - Andrews (202) 586-8100• Department of Energy Headquarters/EOC (202) 586-8100
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• Response timeline• 5-10 minutes for NARAC supported sites• 1 hour for non-supported sites
• NARAC assists decision
National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center
(NARAC)
makers• Dose and contamination• Field teams • AMS surveys• PARs
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NARACPrediction
National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center
(NARAC)
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Aerial Measuring System (AMS)
• Radiological detectors mountable in helicopters and fixed wing aircraft
• Provides radiation mapping over large areas around an accident or incident scene
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FRMAC
• Operational framework for coordinating monitoring and assessment
• Coordinates data and interpretations
• Multi-agency center initially managed by DOE
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• 24-hour medical consultation
• Deployable team of health professionals
• Designated as a WHO
Radiological Emergency AssistanceCenter / Training Site
(REAC/TS)
• Provides DTPA and Prussian Blue for treatment of internal contamination
• Provides training programs for health professionals