ML19351D434
| ML19351D434 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Maine Yankee |
| Issue date: | 08/12/1980 |
| From: | Mitchell G SENATE |
| To: | Ahearne J NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
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| NUDOCS 8010100125 | |
| Download: ML19351D434 (1) | |
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WASHINGTON. D.C. 20510 August 12, 1980.
John F.-~Ahearne, Chairman 1
Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1717 H St., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
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Dear Commissioner Ahearne:
A wire service story of Saturday, August 9, indicated that General Public Utilities Corporation, the parent company'of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, suggested the full-costs of the Three Mile Island shutdown -- S760 million'-- be shared by all the nation's consumers of nuclear-generated electricity.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission ordered the Maine Yankee plant to close down for safety reasons associated with possible earthquake threats last year, a shutdown which will cost Maine Yankee consumers $20 million.
This cost is being borne by Maine j
consumers,.not by the consumers 6f Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
I am concerned about'the implications of the Corporations suggestion fri sharing the costs of the Three Mile Island shutdown on a nationwide basis.
That implies that Maine's consumers would have to pay, not only for_the lost time and increased costs associated with the plant in.their state, but also for the costs. associated u{ththeaccidentinPennsylvania.
When the Senate considered the 1981 authorization of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, an amendment was unanimously adopted to require a study by the Commission and the General Accounting Office of the continued-financial viability of.the General Public Utilities Corporation, in light of the costs associated with Three Mile Island.
I hope this_ study will develop options to deel with the financial needs of the Corporation which will not place a burden on non-consumers of its product.
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I would be interested in knowing the Commission's stand on this cost-sharing proposal, and will look forward to hearing from you soott.
Sincerely, fit (% f.
Y George J. Mitchell United States Senator 8010100 lgf
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