ML042240158

G20040541/LTR-04-0505 - Gov. James H. Douglas Ltr. Inspection at Vermont Yankee and Request for Public Briefings

ML042240158
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Site:	Vermont Yankee File:NorthStar Vermont Yankee icon.png
Issue date:	08/06/2004
From:	Douglas J State of VT
To:	Diaz N NRC/Chairman
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EDO Principal Correspondence Control FROM: DUE: 08/19/04 EDO CONTROL: G20040541 DOC DT: 08/06/04 FINAL REPLY:

Governor James H. Douglas TO:

Chairman Diaz FOR SIGNATURE OF : ** PRI ** CRC NO: 04-0505 Chairman Diaz DESC: ROUTING:

Inspection at Vermont Yankee and Request for Reyes Public Briefings Virgilio Kane Merschoff Norry Dean DATE: 08/09/04 Burns/Cyr Miller, RI ASSIGNED TO: CONTACT:

NRR Dyer SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR REMARKS:

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY CORRESPONDENCE CONTROL TICKET Date Printed:Aug 06, 2004 15.35 PAPER NUMBER: LTR-04-0505 LOGGING DATE: 08/06/2004 ACTION OFFICE: EDO AUTHOR: GOV Gov. James Douglas AFFILIATION: VT-GOV ADDRESSEE: Nils Diaz

SUBJECT:

Concerns upcoming engineering inspection at Vermont Yanke power station ACTION: Signature of Chairman DISTRIBUTION: RF, SECY to Ack LETTER DATE: 08/06/2004 ACKNOWLEDGED No SPECIAL HANDLING:

NOTES: Commission Correspondence FILE LOCATION: ADAMS 03 DATE DUE: 08/20/2004 DATE SIGNED:

EDO -- G20040541

AUG-06-04 FRI 02:26 PM VT GOVERNORS OFFICE FAX NO. P.02 J3AMr H. DOUGLAS Srate of Vermont OFFICE OF THfE GOVERNOR August 6,2004 Mr. Nils 1.Diaz, Chalrman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C., 20555 RlP: Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station License No. DPR-28 (Dooket No. 50-271)

Technical Specification Proposed Change No. 263 Extended Power Uprate Temporary TInstruction 2515/158

Dear Chairman Diaz:

As the lndependent Engineering Assessment inspection team prepares to begin its work next week at the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station, I would like to make several requests that I fecl arc important to cnsure the integrity of the process and public confidence in the outcome.

First, we arc pleased that three independent contractors will be assigned to this team. I requesl that the Nuclear Regulatory Cormmission (NRC) certify to Vermont's Public Service Commissioner that each of thesc indepcndent contractors meets the strict objectivity standards recquired and has no oonflict of interest. Sccond, I request that the NRC make all members of the Indepcndent Engineering Assessment team available for regular briefings with the Vermont State Nuclear Advisory Panel during, and at the completion of, the inspection. Third, I would like NRC to be available for bricefings with both the Commissioners of Public Safety and Public Service on an as ncecled basis to be determined by the State.

Considering the importance of the inspection findings to the safety and security of Vermont's residents, as well as to the future operation of the facility, I also urge the NRC to extend Its hearing request period a reasonable timc beyond the completion of the special cnginecering investigation. Such an extension would allow interested parties and the State of Vcrmount the opportunity to have thc findings available before the deadline to request a formal hearing.

I know you appreciate the significance of this engincering inspection to the State of Verniont and its residents and I want to thank you for your consideration of these requests.

Sincerely,

}lpmes J. Douglas VJovenlor JJDl)/tbb xo09 rAzriSrjUear*1TiiPAVILrOt4W MO1rnliran, VI' 05609-010o

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