ML060810350
| ML060810350 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oyster Creek |
| Issue date: | 03/20/2006 |
| From: | Hawkens E Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel |
| To: | NRC/SECY/RAS |
| Byrdsong A T | |
| References | |
| 50-0219-LR, ASLBP 06-844-01-LR, RAS 11392 | |
| Download: ML060810350 (6) | |
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March 20, 2006 RE:
AmerGen Energy Co. LLC (License Renewal for Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station). Docket No. 50-0219-LR, ASLBP No. 06-844-01-LR Attached for your attention and retention is correspondence, dated March 7, 2006, from Daniel J. Hennessy, Clerk of the Board, County of Ocean, Board of Chosen Freeholders, addressed to NRC ASLBP, Office of Public Affairs. This correspondence relates to the above-referenced proceeding, and it should be treated as a limited appearance written statement of views (10 C.F.R. § 2.315(a)). As provided in section 2.315(a), a limited appearance statement "shall not be evidence in the proceeding" (ibid.).
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HI COUNTY OF OCEAN BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS DANIEL J. HENNESSY CLERK OF THE BOARD 732-929-2005 FAX: (732) 505-1918 March 7, 2006 NRC Atomic Safety & Licensing Board Office of Public Affairs Washington, DC 20555
Dear To Whom It May Concern:
On March 1, 2006, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted a resolution calling upon the NRC and the Atomic Safety Licensing Board to address the safety concerns previously raised by the Board of Chosen Freeholders in its resolution of February 18, 2004 in the upcoming Oyster Creek Re-licensing Hearings.
Enclosed please find the resolution adopted on March 1, 2006 and the resolution previously adopted on February 18, 2004 for your information and files.
Yrenytruly yours,
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Daniel J. Henness Clerk of the Board DJH:cw P.O. BOX 2191
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RESOLUTION March 1, 2006 WHEREAS, by way of a Resolution adopted on February 18, 2004, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders called upon the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) not to approve the License Renewal Request for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station unless the facility can meet all current NRC operational and safety standards; and WHEREAS, the Ocean County Board ot Chosen Freeholders further called upon the NRC, in its deliberations, to specifically address the continued storage of spent radioactive fuel on-site; the ability to safely evacuate residents in response to a nuclear accident; and issues related to the plant's structural integrity, including verification that the plant was constructed as designed, and further verification of the quality of workmanship and material used in the plant's construction; and' WHEREAS, on December 9, 2005, this matter was referred by the NRC to an Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, consisting of three Administrative Law Judges for further review and action; and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2006 the Atomic Safety Licensing Board ruled that an adjudicatory hearing will be held to address specific safety issues raised by various parties concerning the structural integrity of the Oyster Creek reactor vessel drywell liner; and WHEREAS, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders supports the determination of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board to hold further hearings in this matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows:
- 1.
The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby reaffirms its request that the NRC fully and thoroughly address all the issues set forth above and further set forth in the
previous Resolution of the Board, adopted on February 18, 2004, in the ongoing Oyster Creek license renewal proceeding.
- 2.
The Board of Chosen Freeholders further re-affirms its position that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission should not approve a renewal license for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station unless the facility can meet all current NRC operational and safety standards.
- 3.
A certified copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded to Ocean County's Congressional Representatives, Ocean County's State Legislators, Ocean County Municipal Clerks, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the NRC Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, Governor John S. Corzine, and the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station.
ROLL CALL (moved by Vicari, seconded by Bartlett)
AYES: Kelly, Bartlett, Vicari, Little NAYS: None ABSENT: I.acey I certify the foregoin n-4cbe true copy of a Resolution lV by the Board of Chosen Freeholders f the Count of Ocean on the iI 27 ICd)
DaI J. t-ennessy Clerk of the Board
4I RESOLUTION February 18, 2004 WHEREAS, the Board of.Chosen Freeholders recognizes the need for safe and reliable electrical generation and transmission capacity to meet the growing needs of residents and businesses In Ocean County as documented in a report to the Board of Chosen Freeholders' prepared by the Ocean County Planning Department; and
- WHEREAS, an adequate supply of electrical energy is crucial for the economic and physical welfare of the citizens of Ocean County; and WHEREAS, AmerGen is currently considering whether or not to submit a Licensing Renewal Request to the NRC, to extend plant operations beyond 2009; and WHEREAS, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is the federal agency
'designated to oversee the operation and security of the nuclear plant; and WHEREAS, the ability of the Oyster Creek Generating Station to operate safely beyond the current licensing period is of primary concern to the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders; and WHEREAS, the Oyster Creek Generating Station is the oldest operating nuclear plant in the Country and will approach Its anticipated design life of forty years at the end of the current licensing period in 2009; and WHEREAS, 'concems have been expressed regarding the Integrity of the Plant's initial construction, the continued storage of spent radioactive fuel on-site, and the ability to safely evacuate residents following a nuclear incident; and WHEREAS, the License Renewal Process will take at least thirty months and will include the preparation of a full Environmental Impact Statement and multiple opportunities for public meetings and comments prior to a determination by the NRC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows:
.1. That the Nuclear Regulatory Commission should not approve a License Renewal Request for the Oyster Creek Generating Station unless it meets all current criteria for operational and safety standards.
- 2. That in its deliberations,- the NRC specifically address the continued storage of spent radioactive fuel cn-site, the ability to safely evacuate residents in response to a nuclear accident, and issues related to the Plant's structural integrity, including verification that the Plant was constructed as designed, and questions related to the quality of workmanship and materials used in the Plant's construction.
- 3. Prior to reaching a decision, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission produce a written report documenting Its findings which can be submitted for independent review along with all scientific documents and testimony submitted from other parties with respect to this matter.
- 4. Urges the US Govemment, State of New Jersey and participants on the PJM Grid to continue to research and develop renewable energy sources which can be phased into the nation's and region's electrical generating capacity in the future.
- 5. Request that the State of New Jersey establish a permanent trust fund for the Township of Lacey to guarantee the availability of revenue replacement funds upon the ultimate decommissioning of the plant.
6.. Certified copies of this; Resolution shall be forwarded to Ocean County's Congressional Representatives, Ocean County's State Legislators, Ocean County Municipal Clerks, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Governor James E. McGreevey, and the Oyster Creek Generating Station.
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