ML19344E410
| ML19344E410 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Crane  |
| Issue date: | 07/15/1980 |
| From: | Reid R Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Neidig R, Neidig R AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED |
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| NUDOCS 8008280530 | |
| Download: ML19344E410 (1) | |
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%*,...f WULY 15193 Docket No. 50-289 Ralph E and Robin Neid,1,9 479 Lime Street Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Neidig:
I am writing in response to your letter which advocated placing Three Mile Island Nuclear Station, Unit No.1, back into service.
As you may be aware, the NRC has-ordered that a public hearing be conducted to determine whether the facility should be operated and, if so, under what conditions. The public hearing is scheduled to begin this fall. During the hearing, the technical issues appropriate to assure public health ana safety will be addressed. The NRC staff is currently involved in the on-going review 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 Commission can make a decision regarding restart is not expected before the early part of 1981.
With regard to Three Mile Island, Unit No. 2, the licensee has not yet sub-mitted to the NRC a proposal for overall plant recovery, although the licensee is conducting feasibility studies.
It is not possible at this time to deter-mine when such proposals for recovery may be submitted or how much time will be needed for the required reviews 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 shutdown, was suspended by Order of July 20, 1979.
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 comments and interest in this matter are appreciated.
Sincerely, r
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Robert W. Reid, Chief l
Operating Reactors Branch #4 Division of Licensing 80082soSJp g
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