ML19319B264

Expresses Concern for Effect That Revised AEC Regulations for Implementing NEPA Will Have on Power Plants within Jurisdiction of Nc Util Commission

ML19319B264
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Site:	Oconee, Brunswick, Robinson
Issue date:	10/11/1971
From:	Westcott H NORTH CAROLINA, STATE OF
To:	Schlesinger J US ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (AEC)
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October 11', 1971 Mr.EJames,R. Schlesinger Chairman

. Atomic-Energy Commission

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Dear Mr./Schlesing'er:

The.Nol.th: Carolina. Utilities Commission is concerned with the effect

[that new Atomic Energy Commission policies and requirements may have on the generation capabilities of systems within its jurisdiction.

More cpecifically,~we are: concerned about any anticipated rulings on Duke" Power Company's Oconee units and Carolina Power & Light Company's H. E.

Robinson Unit II and Brunswick _ Units I and II.

We are~sure that:you are aware of the tremendous strain which has been placed.on~the generation capacity of the electric utilities.in the

. Southeast by the delays-in planning, licensing and construction of-nuclear generation facilities.

We wish to m'ke you aware of our a

-interest in the effects _of any requirements which may hinder the construction of the necessary generation facilities which are needed to provide-. adequate, economical'.and efficient service to the people of our State.' Due to the tremendous lead times involved in construction of generation facilities of any type, such requirements could seriously affect ttle welfare of the people of the Southeast.

We are~ aware of the responsibilities which have been placed upon the Atomic Energy Commission by'recent court rulings and, as a regulatory commission, can wellleppreciate the pressure which the Commission is

-under'to initiate actions which.will adequately protect the environment

of our country andiat the same time not adversely affect the welfare of our' people.

This. Commission-is vitally interested in the welfare of the people of.o_ur State,.not only in the area-of ensuring sufficient power for their needs, but also' assuring that needed generation facilities.will not damage the. environment:which supports our life cycle.

To meet these ends,;we would1 encourage the continuance. of construction new in

. progress,iand the continued operation of existing units with the stipu-

l lation that any' required changes in construction may-be added'as the needs'are determined or that;any necessary modification to existing units be backfitted.

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- Mr..' 3a,mes. R. Schlesinger.

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If your'findin newly adopted ~ rules'gs. indicate or if it is your judgment that'AEC't and regulations will-have a significant impact in terms

- of additional cost.or in delays in placing the proposed units in service

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or in maintaining; generation at'an exist'ing unit, we should appreciate

-your advising us as soon as possible.

In the instance of-any adverse

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effects including that of long delays, we request an opportunity to

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be heard on'the matter.

- Thank you for your_ consideration.

Sincerely, NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION By:

-4 H. T. Westcott, Ch' airman cc:

Mr. Shearon Harris President Carolina Power & Light Co.

~336 Fayetteville Street 4

Raleigh, North Carolina 27602-Mr. Carl Horn President Duke Power Company 422 South Church Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28201

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