ML19318C632
| ML19318C632 | |
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| Site: | Seabrook  |
| Issue date: | 10/19/1979 |
| From: | Seal M PRESIDENT OF U.S. & EXECUTIVE OFFICES |
| To: | NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
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OC'IDBER 19, 1979 ID: 057247
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'IO: PRESIDENT CARTER FROM: 'IHE IDORABIE S'IEPHD1 C. DlNFEY NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCORD, NH 03301 SUR7ECT: OPPOSES 'IHE SEABROOK NUCIEAR POWER PLANT AND APPEAIS 'IO PRESIDENT, THE NUCIEAR REGUIA'IORY COMMISSION AND 'INEIR CCNGRESSIONAL DEIEGATION
'IO RECOGNIZE 'INAT 'INE SEACOAST AREA CA?NCTP BE ADEQUATELY EVACUA'IED IN 'IHE EVENT OF A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
BY DIRECTION OF 'INE PRESIDENT MARY MARIHA SEAL DIREC'IOR AT CORRESIONDENCE AGENCY LIAISO9 8 0070200Th
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State of Nem Wampalytre HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCORD 037247 October 11, 1979 President Jimmy Carter The White House Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:
As members of the New Hampshire General Court who represent the towns most immediately affected by the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant, we wish to register our bi-partisan concern over a possible evacuation caused by a nuclear accident. We appeal to you, the Nuclear Regulatory Conmission and our Congressional Delegation to recognize that the seacoast area cannot be adequately evacuated in the event of a serious accident.
Just over 1.5 miles from the reactor lies Hampton Beach: as a popular vacation area, its population can exceed 80,000 people.
Road access is lim-ited and would be ineffective in an emergency situation.
We also feel that NRC regulations concerning evacuation are not adequate and that specific plans for evacuation be nade before the plant is built, not after construc-tion as is presently the rule.
Since Hampton Beach was not considered as a
" population center" during the plant's siting and constructior permit pro-cess, we believe that the plant does not allow for people, in the words of the NRC, to "be evacuated from a specific area, or instructed to take shel-ter on a timely basis."
Furthermore, we feel it is unreasonable to ask that the individual sur-rounding towns be solely responsible for the evacuation plan.
The plant's ex!stence is made possible through licensing by the federal and state gov-ernment. We feel that they, along with the Public Service Company of New Hampshire, should share more responsibility for tho " dirty" work the proj-ect creates.
Our concerns have been further legitimized by a recent report on nu-clear emergencies by the House Government Operations Committee.
The report chartes the NRC with a " lack of strong, constructive leadership" in evacua-tion plans and that "the current guidelines it now uses are seriously defi-cient in a number of critical areas." The report goes on to say that there is "little likelihood that either evacuation or sheltering could take place around most nuclear plants with the speed and efficiency necessary."
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Pr'esident Jinsny Carter Sepatember 11, 1979 Page 2.
We feel that the location of the Seabrook Power Plant fits that des j/'
cription. We ask that construction of the plant be halted until a safe and timely evacuation plan can be achieved.
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U.S. Senator John Durkin U.S. Senator Gordon Humphrey Congressmen Norman D' Amours Congressman James Cleveland Governor Hugh J. Gallen John G. Kemeny, Chairman Presidant's Commission on Three Mile Island Eileen Foley, NH Director of Civil Defense Nuclear Regulatory Commissioners
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37473 PROPOSED RULES in paragraph (D of this section shall DATES AND ADDRESSES: The of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the constitute the final determination of pubile hearings have been scheduled convention on International Trade in En.
dangered Species of Wild Pauna and Flora, as follows:
the Lacey Act, the Black Bass Act, and the HCFA.
other statutes administered by the Fish and (2) Determinalfon trilhout hearing.
Dates. Times amf Places Wildlife scruce. Revisions contemplated In those cases in which a hearing is Monday. October 2.1978. 9 a m. to 4 p.m..
within this prcposal would impose controls not requested by the supplier or other Auditorium. U.S. Department of the Inte.
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october 6 1978 9 m m. to 4 p m l
po adon chttil be the final determination.
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(3) Applicatson of final determina-Federal Center Denver. Colo.
form to the Endangered Species Act; amend fion.
(1) If the final determination is that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION the marking requirementa contajned in the Lacey and Black Bass Acts; alter the desis-the right to receive payment will not CONTACT.'
nation of certain border ports through be revoked, that decision shall be bind-Marshall L. Stinnett Special Agent whleh certain wildlife may enter the United ing for those alleged. actions and falg.
in Charge, Division of Law Enforce-8tates in order to conform with changes in urcs to act by the supplier or other ment. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, traffic patterns in these areas; and delete nitemsf m t of a 11 and party that constituted the basis for P.O. Box 19183, Washintrton, D.C.
the determination of revocation.
20036. telephone 202-343-9237.
port of e ntry to bring the itst into conform.
(11) If the final determination is that the right to receive payment will be SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Ity wlth the definition of she11ftsh and itsh-revoked, the revocation shall temain On March 27,1978, the Fish and Wild-ery products provided by the Tartif Sched-ules of the United 8tates (T.S.U.S.).
in effect until HCFA finds that the life Service published in the FEDERAI.
reason for the revocation has been re-RecISTER proposed regulations govern-Fresiding at each public hearing will moved and that there is reasonable as-ing the importation, exportation, and be an administrative law judge from surance that it will not recur, transportation of wildlife (43 FR the Department's Office of Hearings 12830). These included several changes and Appeals. Oral statements will be (Sees.1802.1814,1815.1835,1842,1870.and affecting the status of ports designat-restricted in length to ten (10) minutes um et + gem rern Act: 42 U.S.c.
1302.13931.13v5g.'Id5n. iJie.. t395gg. and ed for the importation and exporta-unless the presiding officer decides tion of wildlife. The proposed regula-otherwise. Those wishing to present tions would also implement a number oral statements must notify Special 1395hh. )
of other provisions of the Endangered Agent in Charge Stinnett at the ad.
(Cat alog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No.13 773. Medicare Ifospital In.
surancr: No. 13 774. Medicare-Supplemen-Species Act, including those pertaining dress and telephone number provided to the inspection of %lldlife items, the above, specifying the hearing at which tary Medicare InsuranceJ filing of importation and exportation they intend to appear. These should Dated: July 27,1976.
declarations, and the licensing of be received by the Service no later ROBERT A. DERZON.
those engaged in Dusiness as Wildlife than September 25,1978 in order that Administrator. Health Care importers and exporters. Section a list establishing the participants
- Financing Administratton.
9(f)(1) of the Endangered Species Act order of appearance may be prepared.
Approved: August 16,1978.
provides that regulations changing In addition to oral presentations. STit-designated ports are to be made "after ten statements may be filed at the JosrPn A. CAL 1rANo Jr..
notice and opportunity for public hearings. These may also be submitted Secreta rv.
hearing" has been provided. (16 U.S.C.
directly to Special Agent in Charge IFil Doc.78 23696 F0cd 8-22 78. 8 45 aml 1538(f x1)). Section 4(f)(2)( A)(li) of the Stinnett at the address provided above act provides that persons who believe any time prior to October 31.1978.
they "may be adversely affected" by a HARvEY K. Netson, proposed regulation may " request Acting Director, (4310-55]
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- a public hearing thereon." (16 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serrtce.
DsPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR U.S.C.1533(f)(2)( A)(li)). An opportuni-ty to request such public hearings was AucusT 18,1978.
Fl.h end wildlife service consequently extended to interested (FR Doc. 78-23636 P11ed 8-22-78; 8:45 aml e
(50 CFR Ports 10,13, end 34) parties in the proposed rulemaking published on March 27,1978. In re-PROPOSED REVISION TO REGULATIONS GOV-sponse, the Service has received many [7590-01]
ERNING IMORT ATION, EXPORTATION, AND requests that hearings be conducted TRANSPORTATION OF WILDtifE on a number of the provistans con-NUCLEAR REGULATORY tained in the proposed regulations. Ac-COMMIS$10N Public Hearings cordingly, notice is hereby given that AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, public hearings will be held for the (10 CFR Port Sol purpose of receiving oral and written APPENDIX E-EMERGENCY PLANS FOR Interior.
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aspects of the pro-ACTION: Notice of Public Hearings.
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SUMMARY
- This notice announces Copies of the proposed regulations AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulator 3f that public hearings will be held on may be obtained by contacting Mar-Commission.
the proposed regulations governing shall L. Stinnett. Special Agent in ACTION: Proposed rule.
'mportation, exportation, and trans-Charge. Division of Law Enforcement.
portation of wildlife that were pub-P.O.
Box 19183. Washington, D.C.
SUMMARY
- A major objective of the lished in the FrDERAL REctsTra on 20036, telephone 202-343-9237. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1.4 to March 27,1978 (43 FR 12830). Com-following is a summary of their con-assure that emergency plans exist ments received on the proposed regu-tents:
which provide reasonable assurance that appropriate measures can and lations have indicated that public These proposed rules would amend certain will be taken in the event of an acci-hearings are necessary to allow inter-regulations governing the importation, ex.
dental release of radioactive material ested parties to cdequately express portation, and transportation of wildlife. from n nuclear power plant. The Com-They would thereby implement provisions their vleus.
FEDERAL REGl5TER, VOt. 43, NO. 44-W50NESOAY, AUGUST 23, 1970
,y, PROPOSED RULES 37475 plant is a basic Commission require-the need arise. An important factor in permit reviews, to be a more reason-ment in its licensing process.
emergency planning is the availability able approach. Because this proposed The NRC staff has found that there to the decision-making official Weder-rule involves a llmited element in addi-may be circumstances for which the n!, State, and local) of all information tion to the siting and engineering cvailable strategies for taking protec-necessary to determine the magnitude safety considerations to assure protec-tive actions outside the facility site of the emergency and to decide wheth-tion of the public health and safety, boundaries are limitett. As a example. er protective actions should or should this procedure for review of existing this occur when large numbers of per-not be taken in light of the total risk perrnits and licenses is acceptable.
sons may be engaged in outdoor recre- (nuclear and nonnuclears to the public Should the rule become final as pro-ttional activities in the vicinity of a health and safety from the action. posed, the NRC staff will review the plant, and it is clear that existing Each licensee must establish proce-emergency plans of operating facilities structures are insufficient to provide dures to assure that such officials are as a part of its present practice of needed temporary shelter, in such an provided with adequate information monitoring and updating the emergen-Instance, the has considered it appro-throughout the course of any emer-cy plans of an operating facility as priate to emphasize evacuation. When
- gency, neaded. The Commission will be re-teken in conjunction with appropriate A general examination of emergency questing current and operating licens-protective action criteria, such as EPA lanning in the licensing of nuclear ces to examine their emergency plans protecthe action guides,' These consi-power plants is underway. In the inter-to determine whether they are in com-dertions may lead to planning for pro-im, the Commission is firmly of the pliance with this proposed rule tective actions beyond the LPZ.
o inion that continued implementa-change.
- 3. Emergency plans.-Protection of the public from the effects of severe tion of its practice to review the possi-Pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act n1tural phenomena, such as hurri-ble need for emergency plane beyond of 1954, as amended, the Energy Rect-canes or tornadoes, and severe man-the LPZ as necessitated by circum. ganization Act of 1974, and section 553 of title 5 of the United States Code
- made events, such as dam failures or stances in the vicinity of the site is re-toxic gas releases, are typically consid, quired. Ilowever, in the Neto England notice is hereby given that adoption of cred in general emergency plans. Such Potrer Company, et al and Pubhc an amendment to 10 CFR Part 50. ap-general emergency plans are devel. Service Company of Neto Hampshire pendix E is contemplated.
8eetio I of ap en x 10 CFR oped and maintained by agencies of dec!sions. ALAB-390, 5 NRC 733 p,tt the State and local governments.
(197U, the Commission,s regulations end thereof a new paragraph to read Emergency plans for protecting the were construed as not permitting 11-as fWlows' public health and safety from acciden-censing consideration of evacuation tal releases of radioactive material in-plans for the protection of persons Arrunix E-Euractney Pt.ANs Fom volve many of the same types of ac-outside the low population zone. In PmoovcTron amo Utruzarton Facturies tions and thus are designed to be com-light of the above, the Commission be-patible with these broader general lieves that its regulations in 10 CFR emergency plans. Emergency plans for Part 50, appendix E, should be amend-nuclear power plants are designed to ed to reflect the emergency planning For nuclear power reactors, provisions for permit protection to the public by re-considerations here discussed. The emergency protective measures to reduce ducing individual and population ex.
proposed change to the rule on the 11-exp sures from an accidental release of ra-dioactive material shall be considered, at a posures resulting from postulated nu*
censing requirements for emergency clear accidents. The benefits from the plans clarifles the intent that consid-
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- ["s n i FR Part i. e emergency plan must be commensu-eration of emergency planning beyond extent to which emergency planning, shich rate with the risks to the health and the LPZ is a factor in the licensing may include planning for evacuation meat safety of the public associated with review and is not a factor in the site ures, should extend to areas beyond the the implementation of the protective suitability review under 10 CFR Part 1.PZ shall be based on the design features of the facility and the physical characteristics action.
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- 4. Procedures.-The general authori.
of the environs in the vicinity of the site, Pending the receipt of comments taking into account the emergency protec-ties and capabilities of Federal, State.
and the promulgation of a final rule, tive netion eriterla developed by apprepriate and local officials for carrying out emergency plans are recognized. A the proposed amendment will be used Federal authorttles, and by appropriate goal of the Commission's review is to as interim guidance in reviewing an state and local sovernmental authortt es in determine whether the applicant has applicant's emergency plan for a con. co peration with the Commission.
developed adequate arrangements struction permit. In cases where a con. (sec.161. Pub. L 83-703, 68 stat. 948 c42 st ruction permit has already been U.s C. 2201): Sec. 201. Pub. L 93-438. 88 with Federal, State, and local officials to assure that effective initiation of issued, the emergency plans will be re. Stat.1242 (42 Uac. 5841).)
protection actions within and beyond viewed at the operating license stage Dated at Washington, D.C. this 16th the LPZ will be implemented, shoald in accordance with the interim guld-day of August 1978.
ance of the proposed amendment or For the Nuclear Regulatory Com-depending on timing, the amendment mission.
" manual of Protective Action Guides and as promulgated in final form. The Protective actions for Nuclear Incidents",
(chapter 2), U S Environmental Protection Commission regards dealing with this SAMun. J. Catt.x, Aaency-EPA-520/1 75-Ool.
September matter at the operating license stage.
Secretary of the Commission.
1975.
as opposed to reopening construction [FR Doc. 78-23870 Filed 8-22-78; 10.42 aml FEDERAL REGISTER. Vot. 43, NO. M4--WSONE50AY, AUGUST 23,1978
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