ML19344E310
| ML19344E310 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Crane  |
| Issue date: | 07/15/1980 |
| From: | Reid R Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Mutch W AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED |
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| NUDOCS 8008280369 | |
| Download: ML19344E310 (2) | |
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NULY 1 5 7980 Docket No. 50-289 1
Mr. W. W. Mutch 179-B Sterling Court Lakewood, NJ 08701
Dear Mr. Mutch:
I am writing in response to your letter to President Carter which advocates placing Three Mile Island Nuclear Station, Unit No.1, back into service, and urges prompt action be taken with regard to licensing of commercial nuclear facilities.
As you may be aware, the NRC has ordered that a public hearing be conducted to determine whether TMI-l should be operated and, if so, under what con-ditions. The public hearing is scheduled to begin this fall. During the hearing, the technical issues appropriate to assure public health and safety will be addressed.
The NRC staff is currently involved in the ongoing re-view of technical information concerning the restart of Unit 1.
Based upon the current status of the proceedings, the development of a record on which the Commisison can make a decision regarding restart is not expected before the early part of 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.
The Commission issued a license for Sequoyah Unit 1, North Anna Power Station, Unit No. 2 and the Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Unit No. 2 on February 29, April 11, and April 18, 1980 respectively. The licenses authorized fuel load-ing and low power testing at these facilities.
Review of additional near-term operating license applications is continuing as well as full power license re-view.
Your coments and interest in this matter are appreciated.
Sincerely, M
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