ML13304B078
| ML13304B078 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 06/29/1981 |
| From: | Eisenhut D Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Kipp G SANTA FE SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRIAL |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8107100246 | |
| Download: ML13304B078 (5) | |
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Gerald W. Kipp, President Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce
& Industrial League, Inc.
11736 East Telegraph Road P. 0. Box 2366 Santa Fe Springs, California 90670
Dear President Kipp:
The May 21, 1981 resolution of the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce &
Industrial League, Inc., 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 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 Mile 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 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 signedby Darrell G. Eisenhut Darrell G. Eisenhut, Director 8107100246 810609 Division of Licensing PDR ADOCK 05000361 H
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SANTA FE SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE, INC.
11736 E. TELEGRAPH ROAD 90670 -
P.O. BOX 2366 C21.33 868-6736 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE, INC. SUPPORTING THE LICENSING OF SAN ONOFRE UNITS 11 AND 111 NUCLEAR PLANTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- WHEREAS, the Chamber/League is vitally concerned that the GERALD W.KIPP,PRESIDENT economic, environmental and social well-being of the Powerine Oil Company State of California be maintained; and GEDNEY GALLAGHER, V.P.-SPECIAL EVENTS SFS Shopping center WHEREAS, an adequate supply of energy is critical to meeting THOMAS F. ELWARD, V.P.-COMMERCE California's economic and social needs while preserving southwest Forest Industries the environmental gains of the past decade; and PilMAK HADLEY, o.- Cion
- WHEREAS, this nation's continued overdependance on foreign oil has caused major adverse economic impacts; and WILLIAM D. LEE, TREASURER B. F. Goodrich Super-Temp Operations WHEREAS, there is a probability that instability in the Middle JOHN W. HOGE East will, at some near future time result in reduced IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT supplies of oil, thereby causing further social and sears, Roebuck CpompanV economic chaos here at home; and DIRECTORS:
WHEREAS, there must be a strong commitment to conservation of WILLARD F. BROWN the nation's limited resouces and development of General Telephone Company efficient and secure new sources of energy here at RICHARD P. FIELDS home; and So. Pacific Industrial Development DONALD FOSS WHEREAS, regulatory delays in the planning and licensing of needed FOSS Plating Co., Inc.
energy facilities are costly to the consumer,.damaging WIN FLLERto the environment, and result in greater importation WIN FULLER United California Bank of foreign oil; RICHARD KILBANE NOW, THEREFORE, the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce and California Industrial Products, Inc.
Industrial League, Inc. DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
GREG OLEN Olen Oil Company SECTION 1. That this Chamber/League strongly supports DONJ.ROUAN the licensing of San Onofre Units 11 and 111 Nuclear United Engine Life Power Plants; development of alternative forms of energy W. L. SKEBER such as solar, geothermal, and wind; and the continuing Golden State Sanwa Bank commitment to conservation of our energy resources.
JOHN VOSS W. H. Daum & Staff SECTION 2. The Board of Directors shall certify to the Saadoption of this Resolution.
PDO Rentals APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21st day of
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Gerald W. Kipp President
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