ML16340A784
| ML16340A784 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Diablo Canyon  |
| Issue date: | 02/08/1980 |
| From: | Kirslis S Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8002190836 | |
| Download: ML16340A784 (8) | |
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50-275 and 50-323 HEt<ORANDU'1 FOR:
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Service list EP-1 LA FROM S. S. Kirslis, Environmental Project t1anager Environmental Projects Branch 1
SUBJECT:
TRIP REPORT RELATED TO DIABLO CANYON Tuesda mornin Januar 8, 1980 Sacramento, California A meeting was held in the offices of the Fish and Hildlife Service of the Department of the Interior in consultation v(ith them regarding five endangered species that might be affected by the operation of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Generating Station.
The list of attendees and the gist of the discussions are contained in the enclosed letter of january 23, 1980, from the NRC to the Fish and Wildlife Service.
T~uesda afternoon Januar 8,
1980 Sacramento, California A meeting was held with Hs. Victoria Roberts of the California Native American
.Heritage Commission at her office to discuss t<uo matters:
(1) our intention to request a determination of the eligibilityof the SLO-2 archeological site within the Diablo Canyon plant boundary. for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and (2) criteria according to which the NRC can assess its responsibilities under the Native American Religious Freedom Act regarding the access of the Ch0mash Indians to plant areas for religious purposes.
its. Roberts agreed that the eligibilityof the SLO-2 site for the NRHP should be determined, and suggested we consider the possibility of proposing a larger archeological district which might be combined with the Rattlesnake Canyon district which is already in the NRHP.
On'the access
- issue, t3s. Roberts advised consultation ruith leaders of the California Indian comlunities.
She mentioned in particular Lee Dixon and John Flynn of the Santa Barbara Indian Center, bh.. Archie. Fire Lame Deer-a spiritual leader of the Sioux, and Victor Lopez - a representative of the Chumash Indians.
She discussed the need for such direct consultation in
. making reliable assessments regarding the religious significarice of particular areas and archeological sites to various tribes.
Re resentin the NRC at this meeting v>ere R. L. Ballard, S.
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However, the SLO-2 site, which appears to be the most valuable archedological'site, is not in a protected area for which the security regulations are particularly strict.
The access road to SLO-2 passes close to, but not 'through, protected areas.
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Hednesda afternoon, Danuar 9.
1980 San Francisco, California
- R. L. Ballard, S. S..Kirslis and Mare Staenberg met with Sandra Sobelman of the San Francisco office of Interagency Archeological Services to discuss our plans regarding the SLO-2 site and the issue of present-day Chumash access to the site.
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Sobelman generally approved of our plans -regarding SLO-2 arid also suggested the possibility of enlarging the Rattlesnake Canyon district to the south to include the Diablo Canyon sites.
She said she would cooperate by reviewing. our eligibi'lity request for technical accuracy and by.sending her opinion to;.the Keeper of the Register..
Me discussed the access issue in general terms only since Ms. Sobelman did not possess detailed knowledge of the Chumash and their religious rites and'ustoms as they related to the need for visiting particular sites.
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Archie Fire Lame Deer and Faencie B. Ballard opened the meeting with a general statement of the desirability of settling the issues of the archeological sites at Diablo Canyon and the access of the Chumash to these sites before the issuance of the operating-license for the Diablo Canyon plant.
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He also discussed the plant security considerations involved with access to the, nuclear plant.
Some kind of security escort would be required for visitors to the Diablo Canyon site.
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Hednesda after noon Januar 9,
1900 San Francfsco, California R. L. Ballard, S. S. Kirslis arid )tare Staenberg met with Sandra Sobelman of the San Francisco office of Interagency Archeologfcal Servic~s to discuss our plans regdrdfng the SLO-2 site and the issue of present-day Chumash access to the site.
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S. Kirslis and'Hare Staenberg met at the Santa Barbara Indian center with Lee Dixon, the director of the center, and with two
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Archie Fire Lame Deer and Francie, R. Ballard opened the meeting with a general statement of the desirability of settling the issues of the archeologfcal sites at Diablo Canyon and the access of the Chumash to these sites before the fssuahce;pf
/lie operating license for the Diablo Canyon plant.
S. S. Kfrslfs discussed the plan to request a determfnatfp of the elfgibflf y of the SLO-2 site for the National Register of Hfstorfc Places.
He also discussed the plant security considerations involved with access to the nuclear plant.
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I The HRC representatives expressed an interest in learning the religious and spiritual significance to the Chumash of visits to the'lant area.
Both Lee Dixon and Archie Fire Lame Deer particularly stressed that the SLO-2 site was only a small part of the old Chumash area and that areas where ceremonies were held might be considered, by Indians, more spiritual than areas like SLO-2 which contained more artifacts and burial grounds.
Mhen questioned how such special areas could be found, Archie Fire Lame
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. It was generally agreed among the attendees that a specific agreement was needed between the Chumash and Pacific Gas and Electric Company spelling out in detail the areas to be visited, the number of visitors. the frequency and duration of visits, the security arrangements acceptable to both parties, etc.. If such an agreement is reached before the issuance of the operating license for the Diablo Canyon plant, the agreement could be considered for possible inclusion as a condition of the license.
A particular difficulty in completing such an agreement is locating bona fide representatives who could sign for the Chumash.
Lee Dixon committed to'ake up this problem with the leaders of the Chumash community and to
'ocate authorized signers.
The problem of access was left, then, that the Chumash leaders would 'formulate a detailed proposal for access to the Diablo Canyon plant area and present the proposal to Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
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19BO Santa Barbara, California R. L. Ballard and S.. S. Kirslis met with Travis Hudson, the curator of the Santa Barbara t1useum of Natural History.
The museum contains several large rooms devoted to exhibits of Chumash artifacts and Chumash history.
Me discussed with Travis fIudson the political, economic and religious ways of life of pr esent-day Indians, including the Chumash.
His vievjpoints on the current activities of the Chumash and, in particular, the function of the Santa Barbara Indian Center, were helpful in providing us a broader picture of the interaction of Indian groups and government agencies in the State.
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