ML13304A807
| ML13304A807 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 08/07/1981 |
| From: | Eisenhut D Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Decker J COASTAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT |
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| NUDOCS 8108210213 | |
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AUG 1981 James W. Decker, Director Coastal Municipal Water District 1750 South Coast Highway, Suite 5 Laguna Beach, California 92651
Dear Mr. Decker:
The July 9, 1981 resolution (No. 686) of the Coastal Municipal Water District, supporting the licensing of the San Onofre 2 and 3 nuclear power plants has been referred to me for reply.
I am pleased to provide the following inforwation regarding nuclear powaer plant licensing in general, and licensing of San Unofre 2 and 3 in particular.
Currently, the overall picture is one of a licensing process that is returning to predictability at a considerably enhanced level of safety.
However, the implementation of this enhanced level of safety has raised a number of potential new issues in the contested hearings for both operating licenses and construction permits around the country. Some of these units were substantially complete at the time of the Three Nile Island accident or have been completed since then.
However, we are confident the actions we have taken since Till 2 and those we will take will provide major improvements in licensing schedules without compromising the regulatory requirements for safety.
With regard to licensing of San Onofre Units 2 and 3, the staff has completed the major part of its review. Staff safety evaluations were issued on December 31, 1980, February 6, 1981, February 25, 1981, and May 8, 1981. The review of the San Onofre Units 2 and 3 by the Advisory Coimmittee on Reactor Safeguards was completed on March 12, 1981.
The Final Environmental Statement was issued by the NRC staff in April, 1981.
The hearing on this project commenced on June 22, 1981.
We appreciate your interest in the San Onofre project.
Please be assured that the NRC is taking every reasonable action to expedite the licensing process, consistent with our commitment to ensure the public health and safety.
Sincerely Original signed by Darrell G. Eisenhut Darrell G. Eisenhut, Director Division of Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation 8108210213 810807>
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