ML030280034

G20030036/LTR-03-0038 - Bradley M. Campbell Ltr Leak at Salem Unit 1 Spent Fuel Pool

ML030280034
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	01/10/2003
From:	Campbell B State of NJ, Dept of Environmental Protection
To:	Meserve R NRC/Chairman, NRC/OCM
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ML030300184	List: ML030280034
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G20030036, LTR-03-0038
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EDO Principal Correspondence Control FROM: DUE: 02/04/03 EDO CONTROL: G20030036 DOC DT: 01/10/03 FINAL REPLY:

New Jersey State Commissioner Bradley M. Campbell Chairman Meserve FOR SIGNATURE OF : ** PRI ** CRC NO: 03-0038 Chairman DESC: ROUTING:

Concerns Leak at the Salem Unit 1 Spent Fuel Pool Travers Paperiello Kane Norry Craig Burns/Cyr DATE: 01/24/03 Collins, NRR Virgilio, NMSS ASSIGNED TO: CONTACT:

RI Miller SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR REMARKS:

Coordinate with NRR.

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY CORRESPONDENCE CONTROL TICKET Date Printed:Jan 23, 2003 16:02 PAPER NUMBER: LTR-03-0038 LOGGING DATE: 01/23/2003 ACTION OFFICE: EDO AUTHOR: Commissioner Bradley Campbell AFFILIATION:

ADDRESSEE: Chairman, Richard Meserve

SUBJECT:

Concerns leak at the Salem Unit 1 spent fuel pool ACTION: Signature of Chairman DISTRIBUTION: RF, SECY to Ack LETTER DATE: 01/10/2003 ACKNOWLEDGED No SPECIAL HANDLING:

NOTES: Commission Correspondence FILE LOCATION: Adams DATE DUE: 02/06/2003 DATE SIGNED:

EDO -- G20030036

James E. McGreevey Department of Environmental Protection Bradley M Campbell Governor PO Box 402 Commissioner Trenton, NJ 08625-0402 Tel # (609) 292-2885 Fax # (609) 292-7695 January 10, 2003 The Honorable Richard A. Meserve Chairman United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001

Dear Mr. Meserve:

I am writing to express my concern and to seek your personal attention to the recently discovered leak at the Salem Unit I spent fuel pool location in Lower Alloways Creek Township, New Jersey.

I am especially concerned that, based on the limited data available to us, there may be a discharge to the waters of the State. I am sure that you will agree that a potential release of contaminated water is a matter of extraordinary urgency. The seriousness of the matter compels me to u'rge your'diriect intervention to ensure that every appropriate step is taken to safeguard New Jersey's ptiblic h6alth and'eri';irohnmeiit.

I am pleased that PSEG Nuclear advised us of the problem as soon as it was discovered and that from the outset, PSEG Nuclear and your NRC Region I staiffinvolvcd this Department in characterization of the leak and in review of possible mitigation measures. This level of involvement and cooperation can only serve to strengthen public confidence in the continued safe operation of our nuclear power plants. We greatly appreciate both PSEG Nuclear's and the NRC's interest in our involvement with this issue and look forward to continuing our cooperative relationship.

Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely, r .*r ,

,*,'.. . ia ley M . Campbell ., - , ,

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