ML13122A374

Comment (28) of Karen Chapman Lenz Opposing Southern California Edison the Relicensing of San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant

ML13122A374
Person / Time
Site:	San Onofre
Issue date:	04/29/2013
From:	Karen Chapman - No Known Affiliation
To:	Bladey C K Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch
References
78FR22576 00028, NRC-2013-0070
Download: ML13122A374 (1)

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Apr 29, 2013 Ms Cindy Bladey U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 DO

Dear Ms Bladey,

rn 0 The comments that follow are regarding Docket ID NRC20130070.

We ask that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) take no action t-<could lead to a restart of the San Onofre nuclear power plant beforý-ýthe Commission completes a comprehensive investigation and provides'full opportunity for public participation and independent expert 0 testimony.

Southern California Edison (SCE) is attempting to shortcut the license review process by calling on the NRC to make a fast-track restart decision.

We and other environmental groups have joined with U.S.Senator Boxer and U.S. Representative Markey in urging the NRC not to follow such a course.We were deeply disturbed when on April 10 the NRC staff disregarded numerous statements of concern and announced a "preliminary finding" that a San Onofre restart at 70% power posed no significant safety risk.We join a wide range of concerned citizens and public officials in believing that a full and transparent review of the failed San Onofre generators is essential before the NRC considers any potential restart at either partial or full power of the failed generator.

We support Senator Boxer, Chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee, who stated on April 10, 2013: "The NRC staff proposal, which could pave the way for the restart of the San Onofre nuclear power plant before the investigations of the crippled plant are completed, is dangerous and premature." Given the recent failure of tubes that carry radioactive water, speeding restart of San Onofre through a so-called "license amendment" that shortcuts procedures is totally inappropriate.

SCE's request to weaken its license requirements was made despite evidence showing that there could be a significant hazard from the operation of the deficient steam generators.

Given the troubled history and current condition of the plant and the raised level of public concern, the public deserves a full review by the NRC of conditions at San Onofre before it considers a restart of either failed generator.

L.J-C w Ln 0%a m 02 ,r73>6 CD j m C)m C,)C,/I I support the of the failed comprehensive call by the Sierra Club for the NRC to block any restart San Onofre generators at this time, and to conduct a and open review process.I remember when that place was built. And I am almost 74. Altho less than 74 I know it is past retirement age. Let it retire. Remember what happened in Japan.This place is surrounded by people. It would be a much bigger population that would be nuked than at Fukushima!

I live in Pomona and millions live between me and San Onofre.Thank you for your attention to these concerns.Karen Chapman Lenz, Phd 693 Parkwood Ln Pomona, CA 91767-1208 SUNSI Review Complete Template = ADM -013 E-RIDS= ADM -03 Add= tCns 3 (IA