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LLNL Emergency Plan Rev-22 January 2017 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Emergency Plan documents the concepts for preparedness and response to Operational Emergencies or any unplanned, significant events, or abnormal conditions that require time-urgent response. The LLNL Emergency Plan provides an overview of the roles, responsibilities, and lines of authority for the Emergency Response Organization (ERO). The ERO maintains the capability to respond to and mitigate the effects of hazards associated with emergencies; to direct protective actions for site personnel; to notify offsite agencies and provide protective action recommendations for the public; to recover from an Operational Emergency, minimizing impact to onsite operations and security; and to limit adverse impacts to the environment. The LLNL Emergency Plan and associated plans/procedures for its implementation address the contractor applicable requirements of Department of Energy (DOE) Order 151.1C, Comprehensive Emergency Management System. A summary of the contents of each section in the Emergency Plan follows: Section 1 Provides an introduction to the Emergency Plan by stating the mission of LLNL, followed by the purpose, scope, and concept of operations, to include a description of both the Operational Emergency Base Program and the Operational Emergency Hazardous Material Program. Site and facilities descriptions and a summary of the hazards survey/hazards assessment process for LLNL are included. Section 2 Describes the overall organizational structure of the site and the ERO, which emphasizes responsibilities, lines of authority, and command and control of preparedness and response elements. Section 3 Describes the interface with those Federal, State, and local agencies that may be involved in a response to an Operational Emergency. Includes information on formally-documented agreements with offsite agencies. Section 4 Describes emergency response facilities and equipment that might be used during an emergency or recovery. Section 5 Defines Operational Emergencies and provides an overview of the process used for categorization and classification of Operational Emergencies at the Laboratory. Discusses the process used to declare an Operational Emergency. Section 6 Describes the process for onsite and offsite notifications. Also describes communications to onsite personnel and offsite agencies.