ML19330B110

Requests Testimony Presented at 800629 Committee Hearing Re Issues Relating to Const of Nuclear Power Plants

ML19330B110
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	07/11/1980
From:	Eckhardt B HOUSE OF REP., INTERSTATE & FOREIGN COMMERCE
To:	Ahearne J NRC COMMISSION (OCM)
References
NUDOCS 8007300365
Download: ML19330B110 (2)

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Dear Mr. Chairman:

I understand that.you are aware of the inquiry being con-ducted by this Subcommittee into various issues relating to the construction of nuclear power plants with particular emphasis upon the construction of.the South Texas Nuclear Project. The Subcommittee will conduct its first hearing on this subject on Tuesday, July 29, 1980, and your testimony will be very much ap-preciated at that time. It is my understanding that this date is acceptable to you and that the logistics for your appearance ,

and your testimony have been discussed between our staffs. l Obviously, the Subcommittee vill be interested in testimony concerning the role of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission through-out the construction of the South Texas Project, including the recent Notice of Violation and Order to Show Cause issued against the licensee, Houston Lighting and Power Company. In addition, we are interested in the generic problems which this project and others may illustrate with respect to the construction of a nuclear power plant, including the different forms of project management i employed by utilities in the constrQction of a plant and the pros I and cons associated with those various structures. We will want ,

to include a discussion of the proper organizational structure  !

whereby quality assurance and quality control progrcms are to be carried out. Further, we would appreciate receiving from you any information which you may be able to provide the Subcommittee concerning the ability of nuclear power plant constructors to attract qualified craftsmen and.any problems that they might face

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The hearing will commence at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29th.

We will appreciate receiving your testimony as well as that of your Director of the Office of Inspection and Enforcement, Mr.

Victor Stello. I should add that we would also welcome.th'e appear.-

ance of any or all of your fellow commissioners should they desire to appear. The rules of the Committee require that each witness l

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file with the Committee, at least two working days in advance of his appearance, fifty copies of his proposed testimony. We ask that you comply with this rule. Should you have any questions concerning your appearance or testimony please feel free to contact Subcommittee. counsel Patrick McLain at 225-4441.

I look forward to your appearance before this Subcommittee.

Sincer v W NY'W?W Bob Eckhardt Chairman Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations cc: Commissioner Joseph M. Hendrie Commissioner Victor.Gilinsky Commissioner Peter A Bradford i Mr. Victor Stello / l l

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