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G20110529/LTR-11-0416/EDATS: SECY-2011-0413 - Ltr. Rep. Bobby L. Rush Status Update on Events at Dresden Generating Station

ML11200A160
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Site:	Dresden
Issue date:	07/15/2011
From:	Rush B US HR, Subcomm on Energy & Power, US Congress, US HR (House of Representatives)
To:	Jaczko G NRC/Chairman
rihm R, 415-1717
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K EDO Principal Correspondence Control FROM:

DUE: 08/04/11 Representative Bobby L.

Rush EDO CONTROL: G20110529 DOC DT: 07/15/11 FINAL REPLY:

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Chairman Jaczko FOR SIGNATURE OF :

• • PRI CRC NO: 11-0416 Chairman Jaczko DESC:

ROUTING:

Status Update on Events at Dresden Generating Station (EDATS: SECY-2011-0413)

DATE: 07/19/11 Borchardt Weber Virgilio Ash Mamish OGC/GC

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Rihm SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR REMARKS:

Please prepare response in accordance with OEDO Notice 2009-0441-02 (ML093290179).

NRR and Region III to provide input to Roger Rihm,

OEDO, if required.

Roger Rihm will coordinate response with OGC and OCA.

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EDATS Number: SECY-2011-0413 Source: SECY GeneralInfomaio Assigned To: OEDO Other Assignees:

Subject:

Status Update on Events at Dresden Generating Station

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I Cross Reference Number: G20110529, LTR-I 1-0416 Related Task:

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II Doumn Infomaion Originator Name: Representative Bobby L. Rush Originating Organization: Congress Addressee: Chairman Jaczko Incoming Task Received: Letter Date of Incoming: 7/15/2011 Document Received by SECY Date: 7/18/2011 Date Response Requested by Originator: NONE Page 1 of I

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LTR-11-0416 EDO LOGGING DATE: 07/16/2011 AUTHOR:

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REP Bobby Rush CONG Gregory Jaczko

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Request status update on the events that took place at the Dresden Generationg Station..July 15th ACTION:

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I T.HNOLOGY CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES STFFRIN(I ANDf POIICY COMMITTIýE HousE OF REPRE.SENTATIVES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 July 15, 2011 The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comnission Washington, DC 20555-0001

Dear Chairman Jaczko:

I am writing to request a status update on the events that took place at the Dresden Generating Station earlier this morning when plant operators declared an alert at 10:16 a.m.

According to a press release, an industrial chemical was released inside a trailer that was located on the campus of the facility but apart from where the nuclear reactors are stored.

It is my understanding that a non-radiological chemical was released was froin a pipe located above ground and this discharge has, subsequently, been stopped. I also understand that, out of precaution, two employees of the Dresden plant were evacuated and taken for observation due to inhalation of the chemicals.

The press release stated that cleanup efforts are already underway and an investigation into what caused the discharge has been initiated. The statement goes on to say that at no time was public safety at risk. However, I would like further clarification from the Nuclear Regulatory Agency (NRA) explaining exactly what happened and verifying if public safety is, or ever was, in jeopardy froom this event.

Due to the serious nature of this event, I would appreciate a timely and comprehensive response. You can direct your reply to my Senior Policy Advisor, Jolhn Marshall, at (202)225-4372 or JohaM(lhniail.hotusc. ov.

Thank you in advance for your attention and prompt response and I look forward to hearing back from you.

Bobby L. Rush Ranking Member Subcommittee on Energy and Power WASHIGTON CHICAGO MIOLOTHIAN 2268 RaybIumr House Office BOiilding 700-706 East 79th Stweet 3235 West 147th Street Washington, DC 20515-1301 Chicago, IL 60619-3102 Midlothian, IL 60445.3656