ML19269B921

Expresses Concern Re Application to Modify Existing Permits for Storage of Nuclear Fuel.Requests Minimal Extension of Time to Store Nuclear Fuel at Facility & Suggests Halting of Nuclear Activities in Nj Pending Decision

ML19269B921
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Site:	Salem
Issue date:	05/13/1978
From:	Stewart H NEW JERSEY, STATE OF
To:	Rowden M NRC COMMISSION (OCM)
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As Chairman of the Ne" Jersey House Committee on Enviro:rnent, 2 am uriting to express the Committee's deep concern regarding s pedding applications to modify the existing permits for the storage of nuclears fuel ate the Lower Allo':ay Greek To.Inship site.

The House Condittee and the entire New Jersey Legislature, is deeply concerned that any temporary adjustment in the starage policy will not be temporary, but, could very well be the first step in creating a huge nuclear storage facility in southern New Jersey. - -

It is my positicn and that of the committee that even though o minor ddjustments in storage policy may be necessary in order for the facility to opera,te, any major change in the duration of storage'.zould not be in the best interest of the citizens of New Jersey. It .ould appear that by allowing the facility to store for ten years or more, certainly puts off the inevitable decision that the Federal Government must make on permanent storage facilities. t;le feel that, if indeed, any extension in time is granted, it should be for the barest minimal amount of time feasible and certainly no more than an additicnal four years.

It is our opinion that if the decision of ,chere and hor to store is continually put off ith cxtensions such as this, the Federal Government :ill continue to procrastinate in setting up long range storage facilities.

If a compromise such as we suggest cannot be reached, I suggest that you seriously consider halting all 'further nuclear activities in New Jersey until you solve the storage problem.

Sincerely, , ,

F H. DONALD STRIART ASS 31BLYMAN, DISTRICT 3 .

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