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Strengthening the Emergency Preparedness
New procedure for conducting off-site emergency exercises is being introduced
by AERB as part of its ongoing revision of regulatory requirements for conduct of
exercises. Different type of exercises viz. Table top exercise, Integrated Command
Control and Response (ICCR) exercise and Field exercise were conceptualized and
conducted, focusing on different aspects of emergency management. So far, three
trial table-top exercises and 2 ICCR exercises were condutced at various NPP sites.

On-site Emergency Support Centre (OESC)
In the light of the accident at Fukushima NPPs, AERB has framed requirements and
guidelines for establishing OESCs at all NPPs. OESC has capability to withstand
earthquake and flood of magnitudes larger than their respective design basis for
the NPP. Construction of the OESCs at two sites (Tarapur and Kakrapar) is in
progress.

Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Monitoring Cell (NREMC)
In order to strengthen the monitoring of progress of response actions during nuclear
and radiological emergencies and the review of these actions, NREMC was established
at AERB with capabilities of emergency analysis, assessment of emergency response
actions & protective actions and communication with all stakeholders including public
and government on the safety significance of events and actions being taken.

Integrated Command Control and Response (ICCR) Exercise
ICCR is conducted to test the command control functions, response timeline, initial field response,
communication & co-ordination among various response agencies. During the year, off-site emergency
exercise was conducted at Kalpakkam site in September 2019. It was designed to challenge all organisations
having a role in responding to a nuclear emergency. The various DAE and other Government organisations
actively participated in the exercise. Strengths and gap areas were identified for corrective action by relevant
organizations. The feedback obtained would be used to finalize revised AERB policy on conduct of off-site
emergency exercises.

District Authorities at the District Emergency
Operation Centre (EOC)

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AERB BULLETIN 2019
AERB BULLETIN 2019