ML19344E765
| ML19344E765 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Wood River Junction |
| Issue date: | 07/02/1980 |
| From: | Beard E HOUSE OF REP. |
| To: | Hendrie J NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| References | |
| FOIA-81-57 16985, NUDOCS 8009110267 | |
| Download: ML19344E765 (2) | |
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I have been contacted by local o icials from the Town of Charlestown, Rhode Island, concerning the difficulties they are facing relative to disclosures made by the U. S. Geological Sur-vey indicating contamination of groundwater by radioactive wastes.
As you can imagine, more than a little concern has been expressed.
If you would kindly address in understandable layman's terms the following questions, it would be appreciated:
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What will be the long-term effects of the radio-active wastes on groundwater in Charlestown?
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What quantities of radioactivity are deemed " safe" for human beings and what are the levels of radioactivity in the test wells located in the area?
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If radioactivity levels of the groundwater are higher than safety limits, how long would it take nature to rectify the situation?
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What procedures will be followed in decommissioning the United Nuclear Corporation plant so that the environ-ment will be protected?
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Will the NRC take an active role in this process?
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Who is legally liable for the cost of cleaning the contamination?
Please send all correspondence to my Providence office.
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Thank you for your attention in this matter.
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