ML021330006
| ML021330006 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Saint Lucie  |
| Issue date: | 05/01/2002 |
| From: | Woodfin J - No Known Affiliation |
| To: | NRC/ADM/DAS/RDB |
| References | |
| 67FR9333 00006 | |
| Download: ML021330006 (1) | |
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Jim Woodfin 8583 Sheridan Road Melbourne FL 32904-2127 Chief, Rules and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop T-6 D 59 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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.i5 Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Hondas & St. Lucie Nuclear Power My 1986 Honda Accord was the most reliable automobile I have ever owned. Solid design and conscientious maintenance paid off-for 10 years and 120,000 miles, it was trouble-free. For an additional 5 years, extra maintenance was required, but it remained completely reliable. When at 15 years and 180,000 miles it left me stranded on 1-95, I was not pleased, but found no fault with the car, recognizing that no machine lasts forever.
Nuclear power plants are like Hondas-they don't last forever.
Nuclear power plants are different from Hondas-when they fail, the victims are not just inconvenienced travelers.
Recent events at many nuclear power plants suggest that they have already entered a period of higher maintenance and failure risks. When you consider extending the St. Lucie nuclear facility's license, I hope you will insist on a thorough accounting of the potential costs of safely maintaining this aging facility for 20 more years.
The cost impact analysis should include:
"* Risks of accidental radiation release from a nuclear energy facility
"* Risks of accidental radiation release from fuel transport and storage
"* Additional age-related risks due to materials corrosion, fatigue, and embrittlement
"* The potential of deliberate radiation release as a result of terrorist acts Thank you for performing the extremely valuable service of keeping our energy sources safe.
Sincerely, Woodfin
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