ML13304B072
| ML13304B072 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 07/06/1981 |
| From: | Eisenhut D Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Porter D CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, NEWPORT HARBOUR, CA |
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| NUDOCS 8107090517 | |
| Download: ML13304B072 (6) | |
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JUL 6 1981 Don K. Porter Executive Director Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce 1470 Jamboree Road Newport Beach, California 92660
Dear k.r. Porter:
The June 15, 1981 resolution of the Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, 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 information regarding nuclear power plant licensing in general, and licensing of San Onofre 2 and 3 in particular.
Currently, the overall picture is one of a licensing process that is returning to predictability at a consideraoly enhiancea level of safety. However, the implementation of this enhanced lovel of safety has raised a nuimber 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 Hile Island accident or have been completed since then.
However, we are confident the actions we have taken since TMI 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 Committee on Reactor Safeguards was completed on Narch 12, 1981.
The Final Environmental Staterment was issued by the NRC staff in April, 1981.
The hearing on this project commenced on June 22, 1981.
He 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.
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