ML19343A665
| ML19343A665 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Crane  |
| Issue date: | 11/06/1980 |
| From: | Snyder B Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Miller P AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8011190545 | |
| Download: ML19343A665 (2) | |
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Dear Mr. Miller:
Your note to President Carter requesting federal help for the Three Mile Island Nuclear Station was referred to me for response.
The licensee has the primary responsibility to physically carry out decon-tamination operations. The NRC was created by Congress to regulate the coranercial 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 organizations if necessary. Should Metropolitan Edison be unable to carry out decontam-ination operations adequately, a nunber of options are possible, including NRC's licensing another organization to run the facility or NRC's operating the facility itself. At present, however, the resources necessary for NRC to implement its direct involvement in Metropolitan Edison's activities are not authorized. Presently.12 Commission 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 sur-veillance of those operations that NRC has authorized. No future actions can be taken at the site without the NRC's review and approval.
I appreciate your concerns and assure you that every effort is being made to ensure the continued protectica of the health and safety of the public, not only at Three Mile Island, but also at all nuclear power plants.
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