ML021540198

G20020322/LTR-02-0381 - Rep. John M. Mchugh Ltr Nrc'S Licensees Emergency Contingency Plans

ML021540198
Person / Time
Site:	Nine Mile Point, FitzPatrick
Issue date:	05/23/2002
From:	James Mchugh US HR (House of Representatives)
To:	Meserve R NRC/Chairman, NRC/OCM
References
G20020322, LTR-02-0381
Download: ML021540198 (3)

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EDO Principal Correspondence Control FROM: DUE: 06/11/02 EDO CONTROL: G20020322 DOC DT: 05/23/02 FINAL REPLY:

Representative John M. McHugh TO:

Chairman Meserve FOR SIGNATURE OF : ** PRI ** CRC NO: 02-0381 Chairman Meserve DESC: ROUTING:

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY CORRESPONDENCE CONTROL TICKET Date Printed: May 30, 2002 11:11 PAPER NUMBER: LTR-02-0381 LOGGING DATE: 05/30/2002 ACTION OFFICE: EDO AUTHOR: John McHugh AFFILIATION: REP ADDRESSEE: Richard Meserve

SUBJECT:

Concerns NRC's licensees emergency contingency plans in the wake of Sept 11, 2001.

ACTION: Signature of Chairman DISTRIBUTION: RF, OCA to Ack LETTER DATE: 05/23/2002 ACKNOWLEDGED No SPECIAL HANDLING:

NOTES: Commission Correspondence FILE LOCATION: Adams DATE DUE: 06/13/2002 DATE SIGNED:

EDO -- G20020322

JOHN M. McHUGH WASHINGTON OFFICE 24TH DISTRICT, NEW YORK 2441 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515-3224 COMMITTEE-ON ARMED SERVICES (202) 225-4611 SUBCOMMITTEE ON MILITARY PERSONNEL

? rntteb btatet CHAIRMAN SUBCOMMITTEE ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS AND FACILITIES Congrvsw of the DISTRICT OFFICES SPECIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL ON MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION 0j1ouoe of Repreantatibcs 200 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 404A WATERTOWN, NY 13601-3370 COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM WJmagington, Of,20515-3224 (315) 782-3150 SUBCOMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY, http://www.house.gov/mchugh 104 FEDERAL BUILDING VETERANS' AFFAIRS, AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901-2938 (518)563-1406 SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY POLICY, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS FULTON COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 223 WEST MAIN STREET, ROOM 10 COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS JOHNSTOWN, NY 12095-2309 SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE MIDDLE EAST AND SOUTH ASIA May 23, 2002 (518) 762-0379 Honorable Richard A. Meserve Chairman Nuclear Regulatory Commission 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852

Dear Chairman Meserve:

I am writing to seek your assistance in clarifying, specifically, what actions the Nuclear Regulatory Commission envisioned licensees taking with regard to enacting their emergency contingency plans in the wake of September 11 h. To the extent possible, I would greatly appreciate being provided with a detailed explanation.

It is my understanding that in the immediate aftermath of the September 1110 attacks, the NRC ordered all nuclear power plants, non-power reactors, nuclear fuel facilities and gaseous diffusion plants go to a Level 3 Security Alert. In response, licensees moved to strengthen and upgrade the security at their facilities.

Oswego County in my New York 24tl Congressional District is home to three nuclear facilities: Constellation's Nine Mile Point and Entergy's Fitzpatrick. It is my understanding that as part of their federal licenses each plant is required to maintain an NRC-approved emergency contingency plan that is updatedyearly. I would appreciate knowing if the NRC's actions in the wake of the September I1Ia attacks invoked these plants' emergency contingency plan.

In addition to being the location of three nuclear facilities, Oswego County is also unique in that the County Sheriff's Department, rather than the New York State Police, is the local partner providing emergency assistance under the aforementioned contingency plan. Therefore, am I correct in the assumption that based on the NRC's issuance of a Level 3 Security Alert, the Oswego County Shcriff s Department was required by law to provide on-site assistance and protection to these facilities? I would also appreciate being advised of how long the Level 3 Security Alert remained in effect and the need for the plants to implement their emergency contingency plans.

Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. I look forward to your response.

With every good wish, I remain Sincerely yours, John M. McHugh Member of Congress JMM/cjm