ML12283A238
| ML12283A238 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 10/04/2012 |
| From: | Boxer B US SEN, Comm on Environment & Public Works |
| To: | Macfarlane A NRC/Chairman |
| Rihm R 301-415-1717 | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML12283A168 | List: |
| References | |
| G20120763, LTR-12-0568, CORR-12-0111 | |
| Download: ML12283A238 (4) | |
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1275 Task Number:
G20120763 SU.S.NRC Aoterting People and theEnviF nent ETS Electronic Tracking System 4
Wk Lead Assignee: OEDO (Rihm)
Other Assignees:
OEDO Due Date: 10/09/2012 SECY Due Date: 10/12/2012 - NOON Other Parties:
Subject:
Requests for Assurance of Investigation at SONGS
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CC Routing:
NRR, OGC, RegionlV ADAMS Accession Numbers - Incoming:
Response / Package:
Cross Reference LTR-12-0568 SRM\\Other: No Action Type: Letter OEDO Concurrence:
Yes Signature Level: OCM Signature, Chairman Macfarlane OCM Concurrence:
No Special Instructions:
OCA Concurrence:
Yes Please prepare a response in accordance with OEDO Notice 2009-0441-02 (ML093290179). Region IV and NRR to provide input to Roger Rihm, OEDO, if required. Roger Rihm will coordinate response with OGC and OCA.
Originator Name: Senator Barbara Boxer Originator Org: Congress Addressee: Chairman Macfarlane Incoming Task: Letter Date of Incoming: 10/04/2012 Document Received by OEDO Date: 10/05/2012 Date Response Requested by 10/12/2012 Originator:
OEDO POC: Roger Rihm
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY CORRESPONDENCE CONTROL TICKET Date Pritited:- Oct 05, 2012 10:35 PAPER NUMBER:
ACTION OFFICE:
LTR-12-0568 ED SEN Barbara Boxer CONG CHRM Allison Macfarlane LOGGING DATE:
10/05/2012 AUTHOR:
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ACKNOWLEDGED SPECIAL HANDLING:
Requests for reassurance that the NRC will complete its investigation into the causes of unusual tube wear at the San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant before evaluating Southern California Edison's request to restart the facility Signature of Chairman RF, OCA to Ack.
10/04/2012 No Commission Correspondence.
Response requested by Friday, October 12, 2012. An extension was not granted so please expedite. Due to SECY: 10/12 Noon.
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10/12/2012 - NooV DATE SIGNED:
EDO -- G20120763
BARBARA BOXER. CALIFORNIA. CHAIRMAN MAX EAUCUS. MONrANA JAMES &I. INHOFE. OKLAHOMA THOMAS R. CARPER. DELAWARE DAVID VITTER. LOUISIANA FRANK R. LAUTENEERG. NEW JERSEY JOHN BARRASSO. WYOMING BENJAMIN L. CARDIN. MARYLAND JEFF SESSIONS. ALABAMA BERNARD SANDERS. VERMONT MIKE CRAPO. IDAHO SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, RHODE ISLAND LAMAR ALEXANDER. TENNESSEE 1OIA UDALL. NEW MEXICO MIlKE JOHANNS. NEBRASKAU ntd Rae 5
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NE".. YORK COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS WASHINGTON, DC 20510-6175 BETTINA POIRIER. ATAJORIn'STAFF DIRECTOR RUTH VAN MARK. MINORITYSTAFF OSRECFOR October 4, 2012 The Honorable Allison Macfarlane Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001
Dear Chairman Macfarlane:
I am writing to ask for reassurance from you that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will complete its investigation into the causes of unusual tube wear at the San Onofre nuclear power plant before evaluating Southern California Edison's request to restart the facility. The NRC's focus must be on fulfilling its safety mission and providing the millions of people who live near San Onofre with the peace of mind that the reactors are safe.
In July, the NRC issued a report that identified "unresolved items" requiring additional review, including the manufacturing of the tubes and the modeling of the steam generators' operation.
The NRC has not yet completed its investigation at San Onofre, which is a crucial step to understanding whether the plant can be operated safely.
When you testified before the Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) in September, you committed to me that the NRC would conduct a thorough investigation to ensure that the plant is safe to operate. You also said: "We will not let them start up unless we are absolutely convinced that it is safe to operate...," and your colleagues agreed.
I want to make certain that the NRC fully understands the causes of the unusual tube deterioration, is confident that the plant can be safely restarted given the current condition of the tubes, and has determined that the facility can be safely operated in the future.
I request that you respond to me in writing by October 12, 2012, that you will live up to the commitment you and your fellow Commissioners made to not restart the San Onofre reactors until the NRC completes its investigation and the public has been assured of the plant's safety.
Please contact Grant Cope or Terrancejkrner on the EPW Committee with any other questions.
Chairman PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
CC:
Kristine L. Svinicki, NRC Commissioner George Apostolakis, NRC Commissioner William D. Magwood, IV, NRC Commissioner William C. Ostendorff, NRC Commissioner