ML051440831
| ML051440831 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Vermont Yankee File:NorthStar Vermont Yankee icon.png |
| Issue date: | 08/06/2004 |
| From: | Jeffords J, Leahy P, Sanders B US HR (House of Representatives), US SEN (Senate) |
| To: | Diaz N NRC/Chairman |
| References | |
| FOIA/PA-2004-0369, FOIA/PA-2005-0031 | |
| Download: ML051440831 (3) | |
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iBA^5YItC~n. DC 29)3t0 C4Sj L4lfyj August 6, 2004 The Honorable Nils Diaz Chainnan U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
Dear Chairman Diaz:
W~e *write in full support of thc State of Varmonts recut quest regarding the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (hereafter tfle NRC or the Commission) upcoming engineering inspection at Vermont Yanwkce Nuclear Power Station. Wve believe these requests will help ensure the integrity of the inspection process and keep the State and the public better infonnod of tdc inspection team's activities.
We understand that the NRC inspection Ail1 begin nexi week and extend thrugh the cnd of August.
re appreciate the additionatl cria the NRC Ihs adoptzd to ensure the indepcudence of the inspection tcam memnbers an4 would like fan opportunity to review their professional cxperience when the members are announced. We believe that it is very important fiat the team leader and other members bc nvailable. pr thc State's request. to brief both teo Vermont State Nuclear Advisory Panel and the Commissioners of Public Svice and Public Safety. Wc also believe it is important that dte NRC schedule a necting to brief the public on the issues examincd and findings ofthe inspection bcf-re the inspcction report is finaihzed.
- Finally, ec support the State's request for an extension of the public hearing filing dccadline. As noticed in ther ederal Registeron Jul) 1, 2004. the.current dcadline expires August 29, 2004, well beforc the completion of the engineering inspection report. We agree with the State that the inspection team's findings should be available to interested parties well before tle public bearing ilng deadline and helieve thc deadline should be extended.
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j - -l Thc Honorable Nils Dia Pauc Two We belicve that the NRC has the discretion to acoommodate all of these requests and urge that NRC act to do so promptly so that the State can be fully apprsed of the process from dte beginning, We further believe that granting these requens will be important to the public's acceptance and confidence in the findings of the engineering inspcction We appreciate your prompt attention to our rTequst.
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P. 02 JAMfrS 1-L DOUGLAS Srice qf Vcrmont OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AuRust 6,2004 Mr. Nils 1. Dia, Chairman U.S. NuclourRegqdatory Commission WtshingIon, D.C:., 20555 RE:
Vermont Yzinkce Naclear Power Station LicCnme No. DPR-28 (Docket No. 50-271)
Tc~cnloal Speoifiction Proposcil Change No. 263 Extended FawcrQprzte Tempotray Instructioni 2Si5/1SS Dcar Chairman Diaz:
As the Independcnt Engineering Assessinentinspcction teampreparec to begin iti work next week at tlhc Vcrranl YanlceeNuolear Power Station, I would like to make sevcral rtqucsls thut I feel aro important to ensure the integrity oftho procss and public confidmce in ithe outcomc.
Firs4, we are pleased that three indcpendent contractors will be assigned to this team. I reuest thnt the NuclearReagultory ComMission (NRC) certify to Verniont'r Public Service Commissioner that each of these independent contmoaors meets the strict objectivity standards required arnd has no aonflict of intorost. Second, I request that the NRC makc all nmcbers of the Indcpcndent lInsinecring Assesmrocnt tcam evailable for regular briefings with the Vermont State Nuclear Advisory l'anel during, and at tic completion of, the inspection. Third, I would like NRC to be available for briefings with both the Commissioners of Public Sarety and Public Service on an as needcd b2sis to be determined by the State.
Considering the imporlanec of the inspection findings to the sarbty and security of Vennont's rcsIdcnts, as well as to the future openition of the facility, I also urge the NRC to exitnd 1ts hearIng rcqucst period -a risonablc timc beyond the completion of the special engincering investigation. Such an cxmnsion would allow interested parties and the State of Vrrninnt the opportunity to have the findings zivilible before the deadline to request a fotral henring.
I know you appreciate the significance of this enginccring inspection to the State of Vernmont and its residents and I want to Uiankyou for your consideration of these reucsts.
Sincerely, m ouglas
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