ML19331E059
| ML19331E059 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Crane  |
| Issue date: | 08/15/1980 |
| From: | Snyder B Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Wolfe C AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8009050366 | |
| Download: ML19331E059 (2) | |
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Dear Mr. & Mrs. Wolfe:
Your letter to Mrs. Carter about Metropolitan Edison Company's operation of the Three Mile Island nuclear station was referred to me for response.
I regret that this answer has been delayed. The accident and its consequences have created a substantial increase in the agency's workload, which has pre-vented me from responding to you as promptly as I would have liked.
The Canmission has ordered that a public hearing be conducted to detemine whether TMI-1 should be operated and, if so, under what conditions the restart would take place. Prior to start of the hearings, the t;-'
' taff will conduct a review of technical infomation concerning the restart of Unit 1.
As part of this review, the NRC staff will conduct meetings with the licensee in the presence of the public, and the public will be given the opportunity to raise questions and to make statements. During the hearing, the technical isst,2s that are appropriate to assure the public health and safety will also be ad-dressed.
In addition, the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board has indicated that NPC should consider the psychological impact of future operation on the nearby communities. A copy of the Commission Order that outlines the issues to be considered is enclosed for your infonnation.
As for Unit 2, the licensee has not yet submitted to the NRC a proposal for werall plant recovery, although the licensee is conducting feasibility studies.
It is not possible at this time to determine when such proposals for recovery may be submitted or how much time will be needed for the required review; and approvals in connection with Unit 2's recovery.
I would note, however, that the licensee's authority to operate Unit 2, except for those actions necessary to keep the reactor shut down, was suspended tj Order of July 20, 1979.
Presently,15 Commission professional representatives are at the TMI site.
Their task is to r eview all pror:osed cleanup plans, includin] the review and approval of detailed operating procedures, and to maintain surveillance of those operations that NRC has authorized. No future actions can be taken at the site without the NRC's review and approval.
l I appreciate your concerns and assure you that every effort is being made to ensure the continued protection of the health and safety of the public.
Sincerely,
. /t/;.f Bernard J. Snyder, Program Director Encl: Commission Order Three Mile Island Program Office of 8/9/79 Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation 8 0 0g05g yg(,
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