ML13308B089
| ML13308B089 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 05/04/1989 |
| From: | Bates J, Lowery B, Packard R HOUSE OF REP. |
| To: | Zech L NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
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| NUDOCS 8905180352 | |
| Download: ML13308B089 (2) | |
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Congres of the Nniteb Otated jIouoe of Aeprteentatibte Madbington, MBE 20515 May 4, 1989 Mr. Lando W. Zech, Jr.
Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1717 H Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
20555
Dear Chairman Zech:
Representing citizens throughout southern California, we would like to take this opportunity to express our concern for the current situation at San Onofre's Unit 1 reactor.
It is our understanding that during a routine inspection while the plant was shut down for refueling, damage to the heat shield was detected. Apparently, three of the 30 bolts on the blocks which support the thermal shield were discovered to be cracked.
We understand the NRC realizes the potential seriousness of this matter and is actively pursuing a remedy. However, concerns by some citizens in San Diego over the safety of resuming operations of the reactor with the damaged bolts have prompted us to request your explanation of this issue.
Thank you for your prompt attention to these concerns.
Sincerely, Bill owery
.C.
J Bates, M.C.
Ron Packard, M.C.
Du cn Hunter, M.C.
39051:10352 890510 PDR COMMS NRCC CORRESPONDENCE PDC
(Contgrea of the Enitch Otated oude of Repreoentatibes Washington, BC 20515 May 4, 1989 Mr. Lando W. Zech, Jr.
Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1717 H Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20555
Dear Chairman Zech:
Representing citizens throughout southern California, we would like to take this opportunity to express our concern for the current situation at San Onofre's Unit 1 reactor.
It is our understanding that during a routine inspection while the plant was shut down for refueling, damage to the heat shield was detected. Apparently, three of the 30 bolts on the blocks which support the thermal shield were discovered to be cracked.
We understand the NRC realizes the potential seriousness of this matter and is actively pursuing a remedy. However, concerns by some citizens in San Diego over the safety of resuming operations of the reactor with the damaged bolts have prompted us to request your explanation of this issue.
Thank you for your prompt attention to these concerns.
Sincerely, Bill Lowery
.C.
J Bates, M.C.
Ron Packard, M.C.
Du c n Hunter, M.C.
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