ML101410752

G20100323/LTR-10-0235/EDATS: SECY-2010-0287 - Ltr Fm Senator Robert Menendez Oyster Creek - Tritium Leak

ML101410752
Person / Time
Site:	Oyster Creek
Issue date:	05/20/2010
From:	Menendez R US Congress, US SEN (Senate)
To:	Jaczko G NRC/Chairman
rihm R, 415-1717
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ML101600485	List: ML101410752
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CORR-10-0057, G20100323, LTR-10-0235, SECY-2010-0287 05000219
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EDO Principal Correspondence Control FROM: DUE: 06/09/10 EDO CONTROL: G20100323 DOC DT: 05/20/10 FINAL REPLY:

Senator Robert Menendez TO:

Chairman Jaczko FOR SIGNATURE OF : ** PRI ** CRC NO: 10-0235 Chairman Jaczko DESC: ROUTING:

Oyster Creek - Tritium Leak Borchardt (EDATS: SECY-2010-0287) Weber Virgilio Ash Mamish Burns/Rothschild DATE: 05/21/10 Collins, RI Leeds, NRR ASSIGNED TO: CONTACT: Burns, OGC Schmidt, OCA EDO Rihm SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR REMARKS:

Please prepare response in accordance with OEDO Notice 2009-0441-02 (ML093290179). Region I and NRR to provide input to Roger Rihm, OEDO, if required. Roger Rihm will coordinate with OGC and OCA.

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EDATS Number: SECY-2010-0287 Source: SECY GeerlInfomaio Assigned To: OEDO OEDO Due Date: 6/9/2010 11:00 PM Other Assignees: SECY Due Date: 6/11/2010 11:00 PM

Subject:

Oyster Creek - Tritium Leak

Description:

CC Routing: Regionl; NRR; OGC; OCA ADAMS Accession Numbers - Incoming: NONE Response/Package: NONE OhrI nforatio Cross Reference Number: G20100323, LTR-I 0-0235 Staff Initiated: NO Related Task: Recurring Item: NO File Routing: EDATS Agency Lesson Learned: NO OEDO Monthly Report Item: NO Prcs Infr aion Action Type: Letter Priority: Me diurn' Sensitivity: N None Signature Level: Chairman Jaczko Urgency : NO Approval Level: No Approval Required OEDO Concurrence: YES OCM Concurrence: NO OCA Concurrence: NO Special Instructions: Please prepare response in accordance with OEDO Notice 2009-0441-02 (ML093290179).

Region ] and NRR to provide input to Roger Rihm, OEDO, if required. Roger Rihm will coordinate with OGC and OCA.

I Docmen Inomtn I I Originator Name: Senator Robert Menendez Date of Incoming: 5/20/2010 Originating Organization: Congress Document Received by SECY Date: 5/21/20 10 Addressee: Chairman Jaczko & L. Jackson, EPA Date Response Requested by Originator: NONE Incoming Task Received: Letter Page 1 of l

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY CORRESPONDENCE CONTROL TICKET Date Printed: May 21, 2010 10:05 PAPER NUMBER: LTR- 10-0235 LOGGING DATE: 05/21/2010 ACTION OFFICE: EDO AUTHOR: SEN Robert Menendez AFFILIATION: CONG ADDRESSEE: CHRM Gregory Jaczko

SUBJECT:

Concerns recent reports that indicate radioactive water from the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant ACTION: Signature of Chairman DISTIRIBUTION: RF LETTER DATE: 05/20/2010 ACKNOWLEDGED No SPECIAL HANDLING:

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FILE LOCATION: ADAMS DATE DUE: 06/11/2010 DATE SIGNED:

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. 05/20/10 THU 16:06 FAX 2002 ROBERT MENENDEZ 528 SiNArE WARTOFPCJ- 8"nIANO WAONiNGT(2N. DC 205 10 1202)224-4744 COMMgFI"RS: CINFGAMWAVCWTEjR IlOUGINGi, ANO URRAN EIAN4IIjNQ0 11THI'LOOR AýFA¶R NEWARK, NJ07102 (9731654-ý.030 tNERGY AND NATURAL 8SUOURCb$S 208 W"~ITEHnRGEP$KE FINANCE WASH$INGTON, DC 20510-3005 surn 10-10 BARRIN. (ON,NJ 08007 FoflEIGN RELATIOiNS (85670i-15235 May 20, 2010 The Honorable Lisa Jackson. The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko Administrator Chairman U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Ariel Rios Building Mail Stop O-16G4 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Washington., D.C. 20460

Dear Administrator Jackson and Chairman Jaczko:

TT1light of recent reports that indicate that radioactive water from the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant has reached a major underground aquifer that supplies drinking water to much of the southern New Jersey region, I am writing to request that you investigate this matter further and conduct water tests.

In April 2009, the NRC granted a new 20-year license to the Oyster Creek plant, the nation's oldest commercial nuclear reactor plant. Several days later, radioactive-water leaks from underground pipes at the plant were found. The contaminated water is tainted with tritium which has been linked to cancer if it is ingested or absorbed through the skin in large amounts. What makes this incident especially worrisome and troubling is that radioactive water leaks were found a year ago, and it is apparent that the plant owner, Exelon Corporation, has not executed sufficient plans to contain this contaminated waler. Further, this water is now moving toward the region's water source. This is unacceptable.

Without a full investigation, we will not be able to ascertain the extent of the contamination and determine the necessary and proper stcps the plant operator, the NRC and the EPA need to take to halt the spread of this contaminated water. Protecting our region's water source is a priority.

Thousands of families and children trust that the water they use in their homes, schools, and places of business are safe to drink and use. Protecting clean water and ensuring a better quality of life for our communities, families, and children is pivotal. I look forward to your prompt response.

, 05/20/10 THU 16;06 FAX 2o001 SENATOR ROBERT MENENDEZ 208 White Horse Pike - Suite 18 Barrington, NJ 08007 Phone (856) 757-5353 Fax (856) 546-1526 TO[:~~~S~v~,A~ DATE: S/a3A/

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