ML19257B838

Opposes Extension of Cp,Pro Se & on Behalf of Inmates & Employees of in State Prison.Emergency Plan Must Be Formulated & Tested Under Realistic Conditions.Extension Violates Rights of Residents

ML19257B838
Person / Time
Site:	Bailly
Issue date:	12/10/1979
From:	Schultz G AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
To:	NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY)
References
NUDOCS 8001210035
Download: ML19257B838 (2)

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This prison is located within ten miles of the proposed site.

I am extremely concerned about their proceedings because there have 'een c no provisions made for an evacuation plan in the event of a serious nuclear acci-dent. A prompt, orderly, effective evacuation of this area, given the existent roads and public and private transportation, seems highly improbable at best; and realistically, an evacuation during crisis timer of 1600 inmates seems totally impossible. I have asked at the prison to see the evacuation plan, and I have been told by the Assistant Warden that one is not complete. I am ex-tremely sceptical that a realistic plan can be prepared which would actually be admiri stead during a crisis time given the facilities and priorities of the community. We also have another correctional institution (Westville) appro.n -

mately 20 miles from the proposed site which houses 900 medium security and criminally insane individuals which would also be jeopardized by a nuclear acci-dent. Until an adequate plan can be formulated and tested under realistically simulated conditions (given the simultaneous evacuation of tens of thousands of other individuals, hospitals, schools, etc.) I will not be convinced that a plan can really work. I strongly suspect that r.o plan has been proffered because it is realized it is totally impossible to make a wor:.able plan and al-most any plan conceivable would be a tragic joke. I am not closed minded, but the fact that r}o plan has been offered confirms my suspicion and in my opinion constitutes a blatant disregard for the public's rights and public safety.

It is my opinion that there are many safety, economic, and ecological reasons for opposition to the Bailly Nuclear Plant, but the absence of a serious eva-cuation plan which includes the Indiana State Prison is reason enough to vio-late the rights to health and safety of the individuals living in this area.

There are many members of this community who will not tolerate a flagrant neglect of the necessary safety practices and a violation of our rights to health and' sa fe ty. I would consider the ignoring of this and similar petitions a violation

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Secretary of the Commission 2 Dec. 10, 1979 of our rights to a fair hearing and due process of law. With due respects and with a strong expectation of the serious consideration of this petition I respectfully submit it.

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