ML13155A064
| ML13155A064 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 05/15/2013 |
| From: | Atkins T State of CA, State Assembly |
| To: | Macfarlane A Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch, NRC/Chairman |
| References | |
| 78FR22576 00559, NRC-2013-0070 | |
| Download: ML13155A064 (3) | |
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(;IAI.KIRNIA FGONOMV JOINT COMMrTrEES RULIfi JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT May 15, 2013 Allison Macfarlane, Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop 0-i 6G4 Washington, DC 20555-0001 FAX; RADB at 301-492-3446 RE, Docket 11D NRC.-2013.0fl70
Dear Chairman Macfarlane and Members of the NRC,
I have serious concerns regarding the proposed restart of one of the damaged nuclear reactors at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). My State Assembly District is immediately downwind of SONGS. Millions of southern Californians live and work in the ireti that would be affeted by a major incident at SONCYS.
As the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) considers whether one of the damagcd reactors should be restarted in a proposcd 5-month test at reduced power, the public should have the opportunity to provide input into the deliberations. Every precaution should be taken prior to restarting either of tlhe damaged reactors.
The request before the NRC is for a narrow license amendment. Given that unknown causes may have contributed to thc damnage to the steam generator tubes, it is in the best interest of the public that a comprehensive license amendment process be initiated. The public deserves the opportunity to hear the tful discussion on whether operating Unit 2 at IL reduced lovyl could lead to the future degradation ofisteam generator tubes, the status of the reactor's emergency core cooling systems.
the seismic risk io SONGS and the ability of the facility to withstand even a moderate local earthquake, and emergency management strategies in pltee should ther. be another release of rmdioaeLivity into the local environment.
NRC staff has issued a preliminrmy finding of no significant hazard, with a flnal determination to be made by the Commission in the near future. I would hope that a full evidentiry hearing would be held including third party experts and public input berore such a significant decision is finalized.
Transparency in decision making should be the priority. The NRC should not c-onsidur whether to grant a no signifleant hazard request until after a comprehensive hcaring takes place.
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Chairman Macfarlane Page 2 May 15,2013 1 agree with the views expressed by Senator Barbara Boxer and Congressman Edward Markey in their April 9th letter:
"The NRC must complete its expansive investigation and safety review before making any prcliminary or final decisions regarding a licen.ic amendment that could enable the restart 01' San Onofre, including the Unit 2 reactor. Anything less than that would fall far short of the kind of consideration the 8 million people who live within 50 miles of the San Onofre facility deserve."
In your May gth response to Congressman Scott Peters' concern regarding public safety issues UL Lhe San Onofre facility, you responded that, "The NRC has listened to the safety concerns of the citizens in your community and otlhcr public stakeholders rcgarding SONGS, and is coinnittcd to ensuring that the public is informed about the condition of the plant and our work to ensure its safety."
The best way to ensure transparency and to address questions about the condition of the plant and the safety issues that have been raised is to conduct a comprehensive public hearing prior to any decision on whether to restart SONGS at any power level.
- Warmly, TONI ATKINS Majority l.eader 78'ý District Assembly cc:
Senator Barbara Boxer Senator Diane Feinstein Governor Edmund Gx Brown NRC Commissioner K'ristine L. Svinicki NRC Commissioner George Apostokalis NRC Cormnissioner William D. Magwood IV NRC Commissioner William C. OstcndorIT Erie Leeds, Director, NRC Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Michelc Evans, Director, NRC Division of Operating Reactor Licensing