ML12318A335
| ML12318A335 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 10/01/2012 |
| From: | Stocks J City of Encinitas, CA, Mayor |
| To: | Macfarlane A NRC/Chairman |
| Vincent L | |
| Shared Package | |
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| References | |
| CORR-12-0128, LTR-12-0646 | |
| Download: ML12318A335 (3) | |
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY CORRESPONDENCE CONTROL TICKET Date Printed: Nov 02, 2012 11:48 PAPER NUMBER:
ACTION OFFICE:
LTR-12-0646 LOGGING DATE:
11/02/2012 AUTHOR:
AFFILIATION:
ADDRESSEE:
Mayor Jerome Stocks (City of Encinitas)
CA CHRM Allison Macfarlane
SUBJECT:
ACTION:
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station and Public Safety Concerns DISTRIBUTION:
LETTER DATE:
ACKNOWLEDGED SPECIAL HANDLING:
Signature of Chairman RF, SECY to Ack:
10/01/2012 No Commission Correspondence NOTES:
OGC to prepare a response once the Commission acts on SECY-12-0117 as the incoming discusses San Onofre & the need for a license amendment process which is before the Commission as SECY-12-0117.
ADAMS 11/27/2012 DATE SIGNED:
FILE LOCATION:
DATE DUE:
City of Encinitas October 1, 2012 Office of The Mayor The Honorable Allison Macfarlane Chairwoman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 205555-0001 RE: SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION (SONGS) AND PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS Jerome Stocks Mayor
Dear Chairwoman Macfarlane:
Kristin Gaspar Deputy Mayor Teresa Arballo Barth Council Member James Bond Council Member The City of Encinitas wishes to express its desire that your office insist that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) complete evaluation of any potential risks posed by leakage of nuclear contaminated materials are fully addressed at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). Encinitas is a coastal city located 25 miles south from the SONGS facility. Any potential incident causing significant radiation leakage or contamination from the facility would have severe impacts on the regional population and potentially cause serious environmental damage.
Recent evaluations of the SONGS facility have identified several issues regarding the design and operation of mechanical equipment and various operational safety issues have been identified over the year that are causes for serious concern. The Southern California area is in a seismically active area. The consequences on the Fukushima-Daiichi Nuclear Generating Station from the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March 2011 are sobering reminders of the vulnerabilities and consequences of facilities in earthquake prone areas.
One of the primary responsibilities of government is public safety and welfare of it citizens. It is of the utmost importance that all measures be taken to assure the complete and total safety of the SONGS facility, both mechanically and operationally, before any consideration is given to permitting reactivation, up to and including consideration of deactivation of the facility.
The City of Encinitas respectfully request your office urge the NRC to conduct a comprehensive study of the SONGS that includes a public and transparent licensing amendment process before any unit is brought back online.
Mark Muir Council Member Gus I City Ma cc:
City Council City Manager Senator Barbara Boxer Senator Diane Feinstein Congressman Brian Bilbray Congressman Darrell Issa Tel 760/633-2600 FAX 760/633-2627, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 TDD 760/633-2700
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