ML13130A272
| ML13130A272 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 07/18/2013 |
| From: | Macfarlane A NRC/Chairman |
| To: | Tsunoda P City of Aliso Viejo, CA, Mayor Pro Tem |
| Paige J, NRR/DORL 415-5888 | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML13126A335 | List: |
| References | |
| CORR-13-0062, G20130350, LTR-13-0375, TAC MF1757 | |
| Download: ML13130A272 (1) | |
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July 18, 2013 The Honorable Phillip B. Tsunoda Mayor Pro Tem City of Aliso Viejo 12 Journey, Suite 100 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-5335
Dear Mr. Tsunoda:
On behalf of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), I am responding to your letter dated April 19, 2013, expressing support for an inclusive and transparent regulatory process regarding the possibility of restarting the Southern California Edison San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), Unit 2.
On June 7, 2013, Southern California Edison announced its closure of SONGS and, in a letter to the NRC dated June 12, 2013, certified permanent cessation of power operations. NRC inspection oversight for SONGS will continue until completion of decommissioning.
Decommissioning is a process, outlined in NRC regulations and guidance, for safely removing a facility from service and reducing residual radioactivity to a level that permits restricted or unrestricted use of the property and termination of the NRC license. Throughout this process, the NRC will hold public meetings and post information on the website to keep the public informed.
On behalf of the NRC, I want to thank you for your continued involvement in matters related to nuclear safety. You and your constituents' interest and feedback help us to fulfill our public health and safety mission in an open and transparent manner.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Allison M. Macfarlane cc: Senator Barbara Boxer Senator Dianne Feinstein