Radiological
The REP Program coordinates national efforts to provide state, local, and tribal governments with actionable planning, training, and exercise guidance to ensure adequate capabilities to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from incidents involving commercial nuclear power plants (NPPs).
Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency Radiological Coordinator
This position within state government has access to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Energy (DOE), and other federal agencies, as well as all state agencies. The coordinator conveys important and timesensitive information provided by the NRC to the Director of the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and the Governor. This role is integral to ensuring that Rhode Island remains informed of significant regulatory, legislative, and public interest issues. Additionally, the coordinator manages the State Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program, Ingestion Pathway Plan, radiological equipment modernization and maintenance, training, outreach, and serves as a member of various boards, compacts, and working groups.
State Liaison Officer
Appointed by the Governor, this position serves as the designated representative to receive advance notifications of radioactive material shipments, as required under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Northeast High-Level Radioactive Waste Transportation Task Force
This role includes membership in the New England Task Force. The project works with state officials from the Council of State Governments (CSG) East member states to facilitate communication with the federal government regarding the planning of national nuclear waste shipment campaigns within the region.
Northeast Radiological Health Compact (NERC)
This position plays a key role in NERC, which aims to protect the radiological health of the public and individuals within member states. The compact supports mutual aid during radiation incidents and encourages the efficient use and sharing of personnel and equipment for radiation protection programs.
Millstone Power Plant
The Millstone Nuclear Power Station, located in Waterford, Connecticut, is the only nuclear power plant in the state and the only multi-unit nuclear facility in New England. Spanning 500 acres, Millstone uses Long Island Sound for secondary side cooling and consists of two pressurized water reactors. The station continues to operate today, providing essential power to the region.
Millstone Nuclear Power Station is owned and operated by Dominion Energy Inc.
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Ingestion Pathway Preparation and Planning
Portions of Rhode Island sit within the 50-mile Ingestion Exposure Pathway of the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) of the Millstone Power Station. An EPZ is a geographical area surrounding a commercial nuclear power station for which specialized emergency planning is required.
During a radiological emergency, state agencies will dispatch teams to collect various samples and conduct tests to determine if contamination is present. If food and water become contaminated, some protective actions may be necessary.
If required, specific information and instructions to carry out these actions will be provided through the Emergency Alert System (EAS) announcements and news releases from the Governor.
The RIEMA REP Program provides training and education regarding nuclear power plants and the ingestion pathway, including the basic effects of radiation and the identification of possible preventative protective actions for food and water. FEMAevaluated exercises for the Ingestion Pathway Emergency Planning Zone are conducted every eight years.
RI Radiological Emergency Preparedness Ingestion Pathway Based Plan
The Rhode Island Radiological Emergency Preparedness Ingestion Pathway Base Plan (IPBP) was created to outline the necessary actions for notifying the public, limiting radiation exposure, and preventing the consumption of contaminated food products and water resulting from radiological contamination.
Radiological Emergency Information for Rhode Island’s Agricultural Community
This booklet provides information on protective actions that may be required in Rhode Island if a radiological emergency occurs at the Millstone Power Station.
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State and Federal Radiological Resources
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH): Radiation Control Program
State Radiological Program designed to protect Rhode Islanders from excessive exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA sets environmental standards and provides technical expertise to protect human health and the environment from the use of radioactive materials.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was created as an independent agency by Congress in 1974 to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while protecting
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Radiological Preparedness
FEMA coordinates the national effort to provide state, local and tribal governments with relevant and executable radiological emergency preparedness planning, training, and exercise guidance.
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Department of Energy (DOE)
The mission of the Department of Energy (DOE) is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) Radiation
Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) mission is to assure America's workers have safe and healthful working conditions free from unlawful retaliation. Radiation sources are found in a wide range of occupational settings. If radiation is not properly controlled, it can be potentially hazardous to the health of workers.
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