ML19225A350
| ML19225A350 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Bailly |
| Issue date: | 06/08/1979 |
| From: | Hendrie J NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| To: | Carbon M Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 7907190068 | |
| Download: ML19225A350 (1) | |
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The Comaission requests the Comittee to identify and address the signifi-cance (if any) of the engineering and safety issues arising from use of the shorter pilings as opposed to the longer pilings.
In particular:
(1).is the use of shorter pilings a significant design change from the standpoint of engineering, and would it require significant alteration of other aspects of the design of the facility; (2) what difference, if any, would there be in the safety of the facility depending on whether longer or shorter pilings are used?
The Comission would appreciate receiving the Connittee's views no later than June 30, 1979. The Comnission, after receiving '.he Comittee's views in writing, may request an oral briefing should that 0; pear desirable.
The Office of General Counsel will provide background information on this tratter upon request.
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