ML11264A090
| ML11264A090 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oyster Creek |
| Issue date: | 09/13/2011 |
| From: | Runyan J US Congress, US HR (House of Representatives) |
| To: | Cindy Bladey Rulemaking, Directives, and Editing Branch |
| References | |
| 76FR42074 00008 | |
| Download: ML11264A090 (1) | |
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JON RUNYAN 3RD DISTRICT, NEW JERSEY COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS CHAIRMAN SUBCOMMITTEE ON DISABILITY ASSISTANCE AND MEMORIAL AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE ON TACTICAL AIR AND LAND FORCES SUBCOMMITTEE ON READINESS COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES:
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I--l OCEANS AND INSULAR AFFAIRS (tongrea of tije Uniteb btatto Nouge of Repreaentatibez Wa&bington, W 20515-3003 September 13, 2011 Ms. Cindy Bladey Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop TWB-05-BO1M Washington, DC 20555-0001
Dear Ms. Bladey,
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-~0 09 I write today to post an official public comment regarding the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) consideration of rulemaking to address prompt remediation of residual radioactivity during operations (Federal Register/Vol 76, No. 137/ June 17, 2011). I believe that a rule to require prompt remediation of radioactive contamination is necessary and should be implemented.
This proposed rule would have particular significance to many of my constituents, because the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station lies within my district. This plant is scheduled to be decommissioned in 2019, and has a history of tritium leaks, including leaks that have reached the water table. I strongly encourage the NRC to pay close attention to contaminated water table remediation. If the water table becomes contaminated thousands of people can be at risk. This must be addressed.
I would also like to remind the NRC that radioactive leaks from corroded underground piping remain a serious concern. While prompt remediation would address the leaks, it would not address the root problem of corroded underground piping. It is likely that leaks will get worse as our infrastructure ages.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comment.
on Runyan Member of Congress JR/jb MT. LAUREL 4167 CHURCH ROAD MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 (856) 780-6436 (856) 780-6439 (FAX)
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TOMS RIVER 1239 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING 600 MULE ROAD WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 TOMS RIVER, NJ 08757 (202) 225-4765 (732)279-6013 Runyan.House.Gov