ML19323C006
| ML19323C006 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Crane  |
| Issue date: | 05/07/1980 |
| From: | Gross T PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV., UNIVERSITY PARK, PA |
| To: | Snyder B Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| RTR-NUREG-0662, RTR-NUREG-662 NUDOCS 8005140510 | |
| Download: ML19323C006 (1) | |
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i l 80 0514 o f/ O T HE P ENNSYLVANI A S TATE U NIVERSITY THE CAPITOL CAMPUS MIDDLETOWN PENNSYLVANIA 17057 May 7, 1980 Office of the Provost (717) 783-6100 Dr. Bernard J. Snyder, Program Director Three Mile Island Program Office Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555
Dear Dr. Snyder:
Thank you for your letter of April 21 regarding the Commission's
" Environmental Assessment for Decontamination of the Three Mile Island Unit 2 Reactor Building Atmosphere" and addenda. The documents clearly present the need for action and the various alternatives for decontami-nation. The report also makes a compelling case for the Reactor Build-ing Purge Method.
Nevertheless, I hope that serious consideration will be given to the more complex and costly options, including the novel selective ab-aorption system. Although I recognize the risks of long-term storage and surveillance of Kr-85, I believe the risks of release, both perceived and real, are serious.
I further believe the resources of the federal government should be applied to this problem so that the final decision is not influenced by the licensee's financial considerations.
I appreciate this opportunity to comment on the staff report and would be happy to discuss my response if you wish.
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