AN OVERVIEW OF THE By: John Hunsicker (Chairman)

PWR VISION The PWR RP/ALARA Association is committed to continual improvement in radiation protection standards and performance at our utilities. This is implemented through the following principles: The PWR RP/ALARA Association is committed to continual improvement in radiation protection standards and performance at our utilities. This is implemented through the following principles: RP/ALARA ASSOCIATION PWR

PWR RP/ALARA Association Principles The reduction of radiation dose to the workers of our plants, both utility employees and contractor personnel is a key measure of our success as a Association. The reduction of radiation dose to the workers of our plants, both utility employees and contractor personnel is a key measure of our success as a Association. The free exchange of pertinent information, data and lessons learned will be pursued in a constructive dialogue and atmosphere of mutual respect. The free exchange of pertinent information, data and lessons learned will be pursued in a constructive dialogue and atmosphere of mutual respect. The PWR RP/ALARA Association strives to provide a high quality product in the most cost effective manner. The PWR RP/ALARA Association strives to provide a high quality product in the most cost effective manner. The Association will develop and implement an integrated and consistent information exchange process by which issues are effectively identified, prioritized, analyzed, and communicated in a timely manner. The Association will develop and implement an integrated and consistent information exchange process by which issues are effectively identified, prioritized, analyzed, and communicated in a timely manner. RP/ALARA ASSOCIATION PWR

PWR RP/ALARA Association Principles Continued The PWR RP/ALARA Association supports effective outage work planning develops information exchange and communicates lessons learned in support of short-term (outage to outage) dose reduction. The PWR RP/ALARA Association supports effective outage work planning develops information exchange and communicates lessons learned in support of short-term (outage to outage) dose reduction. The Association strives to identify, evaluate and endorse recommendations for long-term source reduction design change activities such as cobalt reduction recognizing this as one of the most effective dose management techniques. The Association strives to identify, evaluate and endorse recommendations for long-term source reduction design change activities such as cobalt reduction recognizing this as one of the most effective dose management techniques. The PWR RP/ALARA Association continually evaluates industry products and services with exposure impacts and shares experiences: e.g., shutdown chemistry, operating chemistry, chemical decon, zinc injections, micro filtration, and mechanical decon equipment to effectively manage our individual utility resources. The PWR RP/ALARA Association continually evaluates industry products and services with exposure impacts and shares experiences: e.g., shutdown chemistry, operating chemistry, chemical decon, zinc injections, micro filtration, and mechanical decon equipment to effectively manage our individual utility resources. RP/ALARA ASSOCIATION PWR

BOARD MEMBERS John Hunsicker – Chairman (VC Summer) John Hunsicker – Chairman (VC Summer) Bob Steritt – Chair Elect (Seabrook) Bob Steritt – Chair Elect (Seabrook) Rick Leasure – Secretary (Braidwood) Rick Leasure – Secretary (Braidwood) Clark Bourne – At Large (Vogtle) Clark Bourne – At Large (Vogtle) Larry Pebble – At Large (San Onofre) Larry Pebble – At Large (San Onofre) Kevin Hirsch – At Large (Crystal River) Kevin Hirsch – At Large (Crystal River) Dean Divittore – At Large (Three Mile Island) Dean Divittore – At Large (Three Mile Island) Teresa Cabe – At Large (Catawba) Teresa Cabe – At Large (Catawba) RP/ALARA ASSOCIATION PWR

TYPICAL AGENDA DAY 1 DAY 1 –Introduction –Board of Directors Report –Breakout of Plant Experiences –Report of Plant Experiences –Alpha Monitoring Program Overview RP/ALARA ASSOCIATION PWR

TYPICAL AGENDA DAY 2 DAY 2 –INPO Industry overview of ALARA efforts –NRC views on current Radiation Protection issues –AP 1000 presentation Design and ALARA Considerations Design and ALARA Considerations –High Interest Topics –Review of 5-year Dose Reduction Plans –Golden Nuggets (Gadgets and Tools) –Vendor Face Time –Wrap Up RP/ALARA ASSOCIATION PWR

BREAKOUT SESSIONS and REPORT OF PLANT EXPERIENCES Broken into small groups by NSS vendor with a facilitator assigned. Broken into small groups by NSS vendor with a facilitator assigned. Each plant exchanges best practices and lessons learned. Each plant exchanges best practices and lessons learned. RP/ALARA ASSOCIATION PWR In the afternoon each facilitator presents his/her groups data to all participants.

EXAMPLES OF “GOOD” BREAKOUT SESSION DATA Successes of major projects such as: Successes of major projects such as: –Head Replacements –Head Inspections –ECCS Sump Modifications –Core Barrel moves Source Term Control/Shutdown Chemistry Source Term Control/Shutdown Chemistry –System and hot spot flushes –Specialty resins Exposure Ownership Exposure Ownership –Station Management Ownership –ALARA pre/post job review thresholds –Daily dose reporting ALARA Initiatives ALARA Initiatives –Permanent scaffold left erected in containment –Shielding applications RP/ALARA ASSOCIATION PWR

HIGH INTEREST TOPICS Benchmark Questions submitted by personnel which the other members reply with their plant ‘s process. Benchmark Questions submitted by personnel which the other members reply with their plant ‘s process. RP/ALARA ASSOCIATION PWR Examples of High Interest Topics include: How do you determine ED setpoints? What type of alpha monitoring do you perform? Do you have a formalized hot spot reduction program? Have you implemented a good strategy for reducing scaffold dose? How do you develop cycle dose goals? How many PCE’s have you had in the last year?

GOLDEN NUGGETS RP/ALARA ASSOCIATION PWR Inexpensive tools or gadgets which save dose and can be easily implemented at sites. Examples of Golden Nuggets are: -Teletower -Steam Shark for boron removal -On-line ALARA Challenge Boards for jobs >50 mrem -Color coded plant locator valve maps -Locking devices for contaminated vacuum cleaner plugs -Use of cement tube in Sealand to center high level trash -Weekly “ALARA Focus” Job

WEB SITE Contains information such as: Meeting Information Meeting Information Conduct Codes Conduct Codes Member Roster Member Roster Forms – Plant Status, Golden Nuggets, High Interest Topics Forms – Plant Status, Golden Nuggets, High Interest Topics Global (Great tool!!!) Global (Great tool!!!) Useful Links (including ISOE and EPRI) Useful Links (including ISOE and EPRI) Golden Nuggets from previous meetings Golden Nuggets from previous meetings Contact Us Contact Us RP/ALARA ASSOCIATION PWR

INTERNATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS 1998 – PWR ALARA Chair (Patty Jones) was invited by the IAEA to share the Charter and meeting organization/ experience with Eastern Europe and Russia NPP’s in Finland. Based on the results of this meeting, the Eastern European and Russian ALARA Working Groups were established – PWR ALARA Chair (Patty Jones) was invited by the IAEA to share the Charter and meeting organization/ experience with Eastern Europe and Russia NPP’s in Finland. Based on the results of this meeting, the Eastern European and Russian ALARA Working Groups were established – Distributed copies of 5 year dose reduction plans to other PWR’s world wide. Japan and Russia translated the DC Cook plan into their native language and utilized it as a template for other countries to reduce occupational exposure – Distributed copies of 5 year dose reduction plans to other PWR’s world wide. Japan and Russia translated the DC Cook plan into their native language and utilized it as a template for other countries to reduce occupational exposure – Asian ALARA Symposium; here to share our meeting format and encourage similar development in Asia – Asian ALARA Symposium; here to share our meeting format and encourage similar development in Asia. RP/ALARA ASSOCIATION PWR

NEXT MEETING January 23-24, 2008 in Ft Lauderdale, Fla. January 23-24, 2008 in Ft Lauderdale, Fla. Meetings are held 2 times a year, winter/ summer (non-outage times in US) Meetings are held 2 times a year, winter/ summer (non-outage times in US) Summer 2008 meeting in Las Vegas,NV (July) Summer 2008 meeting in Las Vegas,NV (July) RP/ALARA ASSOCIATION PWR

LOOKING TO JOIN? Article 2.01 of the By-Laws state “Membership is open to any entity that operates a Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) facility and that elects to participate in the affairs of the Association.” Article 2.01 of the By-Laws state “Membership is open to any entity that operates a Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) facility and that elects to participate in the affairs of the Association.” Current international members include Sizewell B and Ringhals. Others are considering. Current international members include Sizewell B and Ringhals. Others are considering. Annual Dues of $750 US. This covers meeting fees. Annual Dues of $750 US. This covers meeting fees. Copies of By-Laws available. Copies of By-Laws available. RP/ALARA ASSOCIATION PWR

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