ML19337A663
| ML19337A663 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Crane  |
| Issue date: | 09/10/1980 |
| From: | Harold Denton Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Treat E AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED |
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WASHINGTON, D. C. 20555 4,*****,o SEP 101980 Docket No. 50-289 Mr. Edward H. Treat, Borough Manager Borcugh of Myerstown 515 South College Street Myerstown, Pennsylvania 17067
Dear Mr. Treat:
I am writing in response to your letter to Commissioner Hendrie dated August 5,1980 concerning the delay in placing Three Mile Island Nuclear Station, Unit No.1 (TMI-1) back into service and the impact of this delay on the citizenry of the Borough of Myerstown.
As you are aware, the Co:nnission Order of July 2,1979 directed that TMI-1 remain shutdown until further order of the NRC, a'nd determined that a hearing before an Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (ASLB) precede restart of the facility in order to allow public participation in the proceeding.
In a memci andum and Order issued by the assigned ASL3 dateo August 15, 1980, the hearing is set to begin on October 15, 1980.
The NRC staff is currently involved in the on-going review of technical information and hearing preparation concerning the restart of Unit No.1.
The record on which the Commission will make a determination regarding restart will include a recomendation from the ASLB. Based upon the current status of the proceedings, the development of a record on which the Commis-sion can make a decision regarding restart is not expected before early 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.
Your corrcents and interest in these matters are appreciated.
Sincerely, Harold R. Denton, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation 8 o o 9 2 903N H