ML20135B516
| ML20135B516 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Seabrook  |
| Issue date: | 09/06/1996 |
| From: | Kerry J SENATE |
| To: | Shirley Ann Jackson, The Chairman NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20135B502 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9612050045 | |
| Download: ML20135B516 (1) | |
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JOHN (EQQv
_., Q tinited .$tates Senatt ;
j WASHINGTON. DC 20510 1
l September 6.1996 l
Shirley Ann Jackson. Ph.D. )
Chairman l U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission '
10555 Rockville Pike !
Rockville, MD 20852
Dear Dr. Jackson:
I am concemed that despite the recent operational and safety violations at several nuclear power plants in New England. the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has reduced its inspections at New Hampshire's Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant, which is located close to the Massachusens border. and is considering additional reduenons because of Seabrook's safety record. As I am sure you are aware. Seabrook is owned by Northeast Utilities (NU). the region's largest utility, which has been plagued with safety problems at a number ofits nuclear plants in New England.
In addition. NU's top nucler.r executive was fired this past August and currently faces a criminal investigation for falsifying reports to state and federal officials. In light of these circumstances, I !
urge the NRC to restore to its previous level the frequency ofinspections of the Seabrook plant j to ensure it continues to meet all the applicable safety requirements.
l 1 look forward to your response on this imponant matter, and to working with you to ensure j that the nuclear power plants in and around Massachusetts are operating safely. l incerely, e .
JOHN F. KERRY United States Senate l
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