ML19320C315

Response to Intervenor D Marrack 800508 Interrogatories. Identifies Expert Witnesses Expected to Be Called in Support of Consolidated Rentfro Contention 2.Affidavit & Certificate of Svc Encl

ML19320C315
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Site:	Allens Creek File:Houston Lighting and Power Company icon.png
Issue date:	07/09/1980
From:	Hancock D, Newman J BAKER & BOTTS, HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO., LOWENSTEIN, NEWMAN, REIS, AXELRAD & TOLL
To:	Marrack D MARRACK, D.
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O DOClGED 't NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION tJCtGO -

BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD h I'

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HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY $ Docket No. 50-466' 3 sk 5

(Allens Creek Nuclear Generating 5 Station, Unit 1) 5 APPLICANT'S RESPONSE TO INTERVENOR D. MARRACK'S INTERROGATORIES DATED MAY 8, 1980 In response to the interrogatories propounded by Interventor D. Marrack and in accordance with the Board's ruling in its Order dated June 27, 1980, Houston Lighting &

Power Company (" Applicant") answers as follows:

INTERROGATORY No. 2:

Clearly identify, including title, name of author (s),

date and literature reference, all documents you are relying on in support of your position that the substance of consolidated contention No. 2 of Rentfro is not true and correct.

ANSWER:

Applicant has identified to date the following documents which it may rely on in testimony before the ASLB:

(1) S. M. Michaelson, " Human Response to Power Frequency Exposures," Biological Effects of Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic field. R. D. Phillips (editor),

I pages 1-20 in the proceedings of the 18th Annual Handford l Life Sciences Symposium.

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(2) S.M. Michaelson, " Analysis of Studies Related to Biological Effects and health Implications of Exposure to Power Frequencies," Vol. 4 Environmental Professional (to be published in July, 1980).

l j 3. Asanova, T. P., and A. I. Rakov (1966). The state of health of persons working in the electric field of outdoor 400 kV and 500 kV switchyards. Gigiena Truda, Professional' nye Zabolevaniia (Moskva) 10, 50. Translation by Dr. Guy Knickerbocker.

4. Beischer, D. E., J. D. Grissett, and R. E.

Mitchell (1973). Exposure of man to magnetic fields of extremely low frequency. NAMRL-ll80, Naval Aero-space Medical Research Laboratory, Pensacola, Florida, July 30.

5. Bourgsdort, Gardon, P. C., and R. S. Gordon (1959). Rapid increase of plasma unesterified fatty acids in man during fear. J. Physchosomat, Res. 4: 5-9.

6. Busby, K., Dirscoll, D., and Washborn, W. E.

A field survey of farmer experience with 765 transmission lines. Abstract issued by Agricultural Resources Commission State Campus, Albany, NY, Nov. 18-20, 1974.

7. de Lorge, J. (1972). Operant behavior of Rhesus monkeys in the presence of extremely low frequency -

low intensity magnetic and electric fields: Experiment 1.

NAMRL-1155, Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory, Pensacola, Florida, November 1.

8. de Lorge, J. (1973). Operant behavior of Rhesus monkeys in the presence of extremely low frequency -

low intensity magnetic and electric fields: Experiment 2.

NAMRL-1179, Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory, Pensacola, Florida, March 15.

9. de Lorge, J. (1973). Operant behavior of Rhesus monkeys in the presence of extremely low frequency -

low intensity magnetic and electric fields: Experiment 3.

NAMRL-1196, Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory, Pensacola, Florida, November 5.

10. Eisemann, B. (1975). Untersuchungen uber

> Langzeiteinwirkung kleiner Wechselstrome 50 Hz auf den Menschen. Doctoral Disseration, Albert-Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany.

11. Gavalas, R. J., D. O. Walter, J. Hamer, and W. R. Adey (1970). Effect of low-level, low-frequency electric fields on EEG and and behavior in Macaca nemestrina.

l Brain Res. 18: 481-501.

l 12. Grissett, J. D. (1971). Exposure of squirrel

! monkeys for long periods of extremely low-frequency magnetic j fields: Central-nervous-system effects as measured by 1

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reaction time. NAMRL-1146, Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory, Pensacola, Florida, October 21.

13. Hauf, G. (1974). Untersuchungen uber die Wirkung energievechnischer Felder auf den Menschen. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Munich, Munich, Germany.

14. Hauf, R., and J. Wiesinger (1973). Biological effects of technical electric and electromagnetic VLF fields.

Int. J. Biometeor. 17: 213-215.

15. Jchansson, R., A. G. Lundquist, S. Lundquist, and V. Scuda (1973). Is there a connection between the electricity in the atmosphere and the function of man?

Part III. 50 Hz field variations. FOA Report, September.

16. Knickbocker, Keesey, Fletcher, G. G., W. B.

Kouwenhoven, and H. C. Barnes (1967). Exposure of mice to a strong AC electric field - An experimental study. IEEE Trans. PAS 86: 498-505.

17. Keuwenhoven, W. B., O. R. Langworthy, M. L.

Singewald and G. G. Knickerbocker (1967). Medical evaluation of man working in AC electric fields. IEEE Trans. PAS 86:

506-5111.

18. Mantell, B. (1975). Utersuchungen uber die Wirkung eines magnetischen Wechselfeldes 50 Hz auf den Menschen. Doctoral Dissertation, Albert-Ludwigs University, Freiburg,. Germany.

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19. Sazanova, T. E. (1967). A physiological assessment of work conditions in 400 kV and 500 kV open switchyards. Scientific Publications of the Institute of l Labor Protection of the All-Union Central Council of Trade Unions, issue 46, Profizdat. Translated by Dr. Guy Knickerbocker.

20. Singewald, M. L., O. R. Langworthy and W. B.

Kouwenhoven (1973). Medical follow-up study of high voltage linemen working in AC electric fields. IEEE Trans. PAS 92:

1307-1309.

21. V. V. Bourgsdorf, N. P. Emeljanov, J. I.

Lyskov, V. S. Liashenko, S. S. Rokotian and B. I. Smirnov.

(1976). Design of the EHV 1150 kV AC Transmission Line.

International Conference on Large High Voltage Electric Systems. 1976 Session, Aug. 25 - Sept. 2.

22. Ware, B. J. Effects of 765 kV transmission lines on grazing habits. AEP Service Corp., December 11, 1974.

These documenta will be made available to Intervenor for inspection and copying at the offices of Applicant's counsel, 3000 One Shell Plaza, Houston, Texas 77002, at a mutually agreeable time.

INTERROGATORY NO. 4:

Provide the full names and addresses and CV's of all those cn1 whose evidence you intend to rely in support of your claim that they are experts in the matter of the consoli-dated Rentfro contention (2) two.

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ANSWER:

(1) Solomon M. Michaelson; business adress: 400 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, N. Y. 14642.

(A) EDUCATIONAL BACKROUND: B.S., College of the City of New York, 1942; D.V.M., Middlesex University, 1946.

MEMBERSHIPS: American Physiological Society; Sigma Xi, (President Rochester Chapter, 1972-1973);~2adiation Research Society; Diplomate, American College of Laboratoy Animal Medicine; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary l Toxicologists; Health Physics Society; Research Committee of the World Federation of Neurology.

(B) MAJOR RESEARCH INTERESTS: Physiologic A'spects of Electromagnetic Radiation. Author or co-author of over 100 publications in the field of physiology and electromagnetic radiation.

(c) RESEARCH AND/OR TEACHING APPOINTMENTS:

1972 to present: Professor, Radiation Biology and Biophysics, University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry t

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1962 to 1972: Associate Professor, Radiation Biology and Biophysics, University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry 1967 to present: Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, (Cardiology) University of Rochester, Schaal of Medicine and Dentistry 1968 to present: Associate Professor, Laboratory Animal Medicine, University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry 1953 to present: Chief, Radiation Physiology, Atomic Energy Project, University of Rochester 1958-1962: Assistant Professor, Radiation Biology, University of Rochester 1956-1958: Instructor, Radiation Biology, University of Rochester 1948-1953: Pharmacologist / Toxicologist, Eaton Laboratories, Norwich, N.Y.

1947-1948: Assistant Professor, Immunology, University of Arkansas, School of Medicine, Little Rock, Arkansas 1946-1947: Veterinary Consultant, United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (2) Applicant may also rely upon the following person as an expert witness on Rentfro consolidated contention No. 2:

Edwin Lorenz Carstensen; business address: University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y.

(A) EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

1955 Ph.D., Physics, University of l Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA '

i 1947 M.S., Case Institute of Technology, l Cleveland, OH l

1941 B.S., Nebraska State Teachers College, Wayne, NE l

(B) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1961-Present University of Rochester, Rochester N.Y., Professor of Electrical Engineering (1973 -

present) and Director of Biomedical Engineering (1971 -

present), Associate Profess'r of Electrical Engineering (1961-1973)  ;

1956-1961 U.S. Army Biological Laboratories, Fort Detrick, Frederick Maryland.

Principal Investigator 1948-1956 University of Pennsylvania, Moore School of Electrical Engineering, Electromedical Division, Research Associate l

and Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering l 1

1945-1948 U.S. Navy, Underwater Sount Reference Laboratories, Orlanc -

Florida, Head, Laboratory Section 1942-1945 Columbia University, Division l of War Research, Underwater l

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Sound Reference Laboratories, New York and Orlando, Florida, Member of Scientific Staff Author or co-author of over 60 publications. l INTERROGATORY NO 5:

1 State for persons named in 4 above the particular  !

qualification which gives them expertise in the area of the evidence from them'on which you are relying.

ANSWER: l l

Based upon their educational accomplishments, teaching positions, research and publications, as described in the response to Interrogatory No. 4, both S. M. Michaelson and E. L. Carstensen are qualified as experts to testify on l

Rentfro consolidated contention No. 2.  ;

Respectfully submitted, MC OF COUNSEL: J. Gregory Copeland l C. Thomas Biddle, Jr.

Darrell Hancock BAKER & BOTTS Charles G. Thrash, Jr.

3000 One Shell Plaza 3000 One Shell Plaza Houston, Texas 77002 Houston, Texas 77002 LOWENSTEIN, NEWMAN, REIS, Jack R. Newman AXELRAD & TOLL Robert H. Culp 1025 Connecticut Ave., N.W. 1025 Connecticut Ave., N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20036 Washington D.C. 20036 ATTORNEYS FOR APPLICANT HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY HAN:3:J 1

l STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS BEFORE ME, THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORITY, on this day personally appeared Paul A. Horn, who upon his oath stated '

that.he has answered the foregoing Applicant's Response to D. Marrack's Interrogatories dated May 8, 1980, in his capacity as Project Manager for Allens Creek Nuclear Generat-ing Station for Houston Lighting 5 Power Company, and all statements contained therein are true and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief.

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Paul A. Horn SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME by the said Paul A. Horn, on this 9th day of July,1980.

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Notary Pub 1kc'in and for Harris County, Texas 1

DOROTHY M. DUR Notary Pub i:in Harris Ccunty, Texas f"/ fjI'# ,,,,,

My Commission Expires _

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of 5 5

HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER 5 COMPANY 5 Docket No. 50-466 5

(Allens Creek Nuclear 5 Generating Station, Unit 5 No. 1) 5 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that copies of the foregoing Applicant's Response to Intervenor D. Marrack's Interrogatories Dated May 8, 1980, were served on the following by deposit in the U,gited States mail, postage prepaid, or by hand-delivery this 9tk day of L Ls/ , 1980.

Sheldon J. Wolfe, Esq., Chairman Richard Lowerre,Esq. I Atomic Shfety and Licensing Assistant Attorney General l Board Panel for the State of Texas 1 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P. O. Box 12548 Washington, D. C. 20555 Capitol Station Austin, Texas 78711 Dr. E. Leonard Cheatum Route 3, Box 350A Hon. Charles J.Dusek Watkinsville, Georgia 30677 Mayor, City of Wallis P. O. Box 312 l Mr. Gustave A. Linenberger Wallis, Texas 77485 l Atomic Safety and Licensing '

Board Panel Hon. Leroy H. Grebe U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission County Judge, AustinCounty Washington, D. C. 20555 P. O. Box 99 Bellville, Texas 77418 Mr. Chase R. Stephens Docketing and Service Section Atomic Safety and Licensing Office of the Secretary of the Appeal Board Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Commission Washington, D. C. 20555 Washington, D. C. 20555

Jack R. Newman, Esq. D. Marrack Lowenstein, Newman, Reis, 420 Mulberry Lane Axelrod & Toll Bellaire, Texas 77401 1025 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20037 Ms. Brenda McCorkle 6140 Darnell Steve Schinki, Esq. Houston, Texas 77074 Staff Counsel U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. W. Matthew Perrenod Washington, D. C. 20555 4070 Merrick Houston, Texas 77025 Mr. J. Morgan Bishop 11418 Oak Spring Mr. Wayne E. Rentfro Houston, Texas 77043 P. O. Box 1335 Rosenberg, Texas 77471 Stephen A. Doggett, Esq.

P. O. Box 592 Mr. James M. Scott Rosenberg, Texas 77471 13935 Ivy Mount Sugarland, Texas 77478 Mr. John F. Doherty 4327 Alconbury Houston, Texas 77021 Robert S. Framson Madeline Bass Framson 4822 Waynesboro Houston, Texas 77035 Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 Carro Hinderstein 609 Fannin, Suite 521 1 Houston, Texas 77002 L%f Darrell Hancock DH:3:K l

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