ML20112G441
| ML20112G441 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Crane  |
| Issue date: | 01/14/1985 |
| From: | Boyer V ATOMIC INDUSTRIAL FORUM |
| To: | Palladino N NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| References | |
| CON-#185-084, CON-#185-84 SP, NUDOCS 8501160340 | |
| Download: ML20112G441 (4) | |
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The hbnorable Nunzio Palladino Chaiman U.S. Nuc1 car Regulatory Comission SEI'/2 g g0 Washington, D.C. 20555
Dear Chaiman Palladino:
ne Atomic Industrial Form's Comittee on WI-2 Recovery sent letters to your attention dated September 6, 1984 and November 30, 1982, urging the Comission to lift the two 1979 orders that direct WI-1 to remain in a cold shutdown condition until further ordered. The Comittee continues to maintain this position.
The Comittee toured 1MI-2 on November 27, 1984 and was provided briefings on the overall cleanup program on November 28th. Significant progress is being made.
It was reported during the briefing that GPU Nuclear has met all of its planned activities in 1984 on or ahead of schedule. Se projected WI-2 budgetary needs and the sources of fu-ds to support the cleanup for the next several years are now in place. The remote-controlled equipment has demonstrated the caaability to perfom its functions inside the containment. %c reactor vessel wad has been removed from the vessel and replaced by a lead-shielded work platform. Results of core canples are now available for review.
It was evident during the briefings that the employee morale is high. 2 1s is principally due to the progress to date and management's continuing support in proceeding with the cleanup on a definite schedule and with adequate funding to support the schedule.
1MI-1 has been in* cold shutdown for over five years. During this timeframe, GPU Nuclear has gone through an extensive reorganization.
It has also gone through a very protracted and detailed review of its facility and organization. His has included hearings on a multitude of technical issues as well as several independent reviews, some of which were self-imposed. ne man hours spent by the NIC to support the restart hearings, review other hearing records, and perfom extensive reviews, both off-site and on-site, are probably without precedent. As a result of their detailed technical reviews, the staff has recomended the Comission allow restart of 1MI 1.
We encourage' the'Comission to -afford GPU Nuclear the same Yegulatory balsnce afforded other plants presently operating. Although we are well aware of the political environment that surrounds this particular site, the fundamental issue is detemining what added protection, if any, more hearings will provide for the health and safety of the public. Further, are the anticipated findings from any future TMI hearings of such a magnitude to require THI-1 to remain in cold shutdown 21
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f The Honorable Nun:io Palladino January 14, 1985 e
J until their completion? As stated in our letter to you of September 6,1984, further delay will continue to bring into question the equity and strength of the regulatory process. We are confident the Mtc would be strengthened by fulfilling its obligation to afford GPU Nuclear the same regulatory balance afforded the ot'ier plants presently operating. Derefore, we encourage the Comnission to lift its two 1979 orders as soon as possible.
The Committee members concur in urging the Comnission to proceed expeditiously in allowing the restart of 1MI-1. A list of the membership of this Comnittee is enclosed.
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Vincent S. Boyer
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M.R. Eshelman General Manager, Engineering, MajorProjects Newport News Industrial Corporation David J. Fogarty Executive Vice President Southern California Edison Company Robert J. Gary Executive Vice Presiderit, General Manager Texas Utilities Generating Company Richard Jortberg Director of Nuclear Safety Commonwealth Edison regany Dr. Ederd H. Klevans Professor of Nuclear Engineering Associate Dean for Research Pennsylvania State University College of Engineering Dr. Herbert J.C. Kouts Department Chairman Brookhaven Nations 1 taboratory-Milton Invenson Executive Assistant to President Bechtel Power Corporation 8
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-Marcus Rowden, Esquire Partner Fried, Frank Harris, Shriver & K g 1 man Bernard J. Selig Director, Engineering Development 4 Services Combustion Engineering, Inc.,
Nuclear Power Systems Division, John J. Taylor Director, Nuclear Power Elec*ric Power Research Institute Dr. Robert E. Uhrig Vice President Florida Power & Light Company '
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