ML19320D648
| ML19320D648 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Crane  |
| Issue date: | 07/08/1980 |
| From: | Harold Denton Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Bell J YORK, PA |
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| NUDOCS 8007220031 | |
| Download: ML19320D648 (1) | |
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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JUL 8 lse0 Docket No. 50-289 Mr. John J. Bell Executive Director York County Industrial Development Corporation 13 East Market Street fork, Pennsylvania 17401
Dear Mr. Bell:
I am writing in response to your letter to Chairman Joh'1 Ahearne dated June 12,1980, in which you enclosed a copy of the recent resolution adoptv by the York County Industrial Development Corpcration Board of Dirc:ters.
The resolution and your comments advocate the return of Three Mile Island Nuclear Station, Unit No.1, into service and urge prompt action be taken by the Nuclear Regulatory Connission (NRC) toaard this goal.
j The NRC has ordered that a public hearing be conducted to determine whether the facility shculd be operated and, if so, under what conditions.
The public hearing is scheduled to begin this fall. During the hearing, the technical issues appropriate to assure public health and safety will be addressed. The NRC staff is currently involved in the on-going review of technical informtion concerning the restart of Unit 1 and has recently issued NUREG-0580, "TMI-1 Restat - Evaluation of Licensee's Compliance with the Short and Long Term Items of Section II of NRC Order dated August 9,1979".
Based upon the current status of the proceedings, the development of a record on which the Conaission can make a decision regarding restart is not expected before the early part of 1981.
While the NRC is, of course, concerned about financial impacts on consumers and licensees, the NRC's primary responsibility is the assurance of public health and safety.
Ycur comants and interest in this matter are appreciated. Copies of your ccrrespcndence have been routed to various staff members.
Sincerely, 4
Harold R. Denton, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulaticn 8007220031' g