ML20041E092

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Expresses Opinion That Plant Should Be Constructed to Withstand Earthquakes of 6.0 & Requests Written Proof of Such Safeguards
ML20041E092
Person / Time
Site: Seabrook  NextEra Energy icon.png
Issue date: 02/11/1982
From: Costello N
MASSACHUSETTS, COMMONWEALTH OF
To: Palladino N
NRC COMMISSION (OCM)
References
NUDOCS 8203100136
Download: ML20041E092 (2)


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Daar Chairann Palladino:

I am a state representative, representing nore than forty-thousand citizens of the far northeastern corner of thssachusetts. This area borders the Seabrook Nuclear power Plant construction site in Seabrook, New Hanpshire. .

The other day I uns asked about the plant's ability to withstand earth trecurs. Unfortunately, sufficient infonnation does not appear to be readily available on this very vital subject.

Recent quakes in our region have given rise to nuch concern from everyone who lives in this area. I uould like to be able, as an elected and trusted official, to offer my constituents or any concerned citizen some reassurance .

that future quakes uould not pose any dangers to public health or environ-nental safety with regard to the Seabrook plant. Given the current infourntion on hand, it simply is not possible.

My deep concern is based on the fact that the Seabrook plant is situated in the middle of the fault which extends into the state.of Maine where the _

epicenter of the nest recent quake measuring Richt5r magnitude 5.2 rocked the eastern New England earth and frightened thousands of residents.

Furthermore, we are not guaranteed by geological experts that New England is -

free from the chance of any reoccurances.

I, therefore, feel that the plant at Seabrook should be constructed to withstand quakes of Richter magnitude 6.0 or better and unnt to have written proof that such safeguards are indeed in place. Be the case that such is not, I would like a further explanation of why and would favor an inmediate halt in the construction process until measures to safeguard the plant against quakes of G.0 are appropriately and expeditiously undertaken.

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Mr. Nunzio palladino, Chainran Page 2 February 11', 1982 l

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It is imperative that I receive a highly qualifiable explanation relative to ,the above mentioned concerns. I request this infonration as a state

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federal delegation.

I shall anticipate a prcmpt response.

'Ihank you for your time and atitention to this matter.

. Sincerely, NICOLAS J. OJSTELIf- ~

State Representative NJC/kmp 00: Congressnnn Nicholas }.hyroules Senator Paul Tsongas

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