ML19343A664
| ML19343A664 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Crane  |
| Issue date: | 11/06/1980 |
| From: | Snyder B Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Benbow W AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8011190535 | |
| Download: ML19343A664 (3) | |
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Dear Mr. Benbow:
Your letter to President Carter favoring the continued use of nuclear energy was referred to me for response. I regnet that this answer has been delayed. The accident at Three Mile Island and its consequences have created a sub-stantial increase in the agency's workload, which has prevented me from re-sponding to you as promptly as I would have liked. With regard to Metropolitan Edison Company's managing decontamination opera-tions at Three Mile Island Unit 2, the licensee has the primary responsibility to physically carry out decontamination operations. The NRC was created by Congress to regulate the connercial use of nuclear energy. Under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, NRC has the authority to revoke licenses, take possession of special nuclear material (uranium fuel), and license other organi-zations if necessary. Should Metropolitan Edison be unable to carry out decon-tamination operations adequately, a number of options are possible, including NRC's licensing another organization to run the facility or NRC's operating the facility itself. Presently 12 Connission professional representatives are at the TMI Site. Their task is to review all proposed cleanup plans, including 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. Under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended NRC has the statutory authority to ensure that the public health and safety will be protected should Metropolitan Edison Company be unable to carry out its responsibilities as a licensee. At present, however, the resources necessary for NRC to implement its direct in-volvement in Metropolitan Edison's activities are not authorized. Nevertheless, existing statut6.s do give NRC the final authority to decide who assumes respon-sibility for a facility when a licensee cannot continue its operation. I am pleased to provide you with this infomation. Sincerely, Bernard J. Snyder, Program Director S01110063S
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Dear Mr. President:
I am writing to urge you to please act rationally and with favor in regards to C.[.e ral Publ_ic.JLt_ilit tss-nucle ir power f acilit ies. I am in f avor of the United 3tates using our advanced technical kncwledge to pursue nuclear erurgy, solar energy, and any other type of energy in order to improve ruthads of scaerating energy for the world's populatien. For sc.eene who remembers the heavy use of coal back in the 30's and the insurance requirements for boilers, it is a real wonder why so cuch comrotion has been raised over the Three Mile Island accident. In all honesty, it cannot be fear for human safety that has created this connotion. I know that cany more people are inj ured and killed by oil and wcod stoves malfuncticning than have ever been killed or injured by nuclear power plants. As a child, I racember the heroic deeds of Glen Cunningham, the fastest miler, who recovered f rom terrible burns from their home heating stove. Let's keep fear, hatred, and jealousy out of our decision making process, and pursue our development in a scientific =anner. I suggest that our Federal Government and Regulatory Commissions solicit the aid of all users of nuclear energy to help share the burden that has been borne by GPU in the same manner that our naval ships were taught to come to the rescue of a ship in distress. It appears to me that this country will go down the drain if we continue to turn our backs on our people caught in unfortunate situations who cannot obtain public sympathy through our news media. Please do all within your power to help the producers of our nation's electricity to be strong, for one day we may need their expertise to survive. Very truly yours, (J Y Ywko)nf Will'im S. Eenbew WSB/rtp rm ?a'fgk 'O g '"l )[lhem r. D _ Juc' => D" g e, e, i
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