ML20045H028
| ML20045H028 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Pilgrim |
| Issue date: | 06/25/1993 |
| From: | Murray T MASSACHUSETTS, COMMONWEALTH OF |
| To: | Joyner J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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Dear Hr. Joyner:
I am alarmed at the serious situation that exists at the Pilgrim Nuclear Plant, in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Recent reports by the manufacturers state that there is a cracked turbine in the non-nuclear part or the power plant.
It is imperative that the necessary repairs take place immediately, in order to avoid a possible accident.
To say that General Electric's report is too pessimistic, considering the heavily populated location of the plant, is completely irresponsible, and shows no concern for the public at large.
The NRC itself has acknowledged that the risk of turbine breakdown in the next year is higher than their technical guidelines recommend. The personal and environmental consequences are far too great to ignore such warnings.
It is essential that the plant be shut down so that the necessary repairs can take place.
The NHC cannot be overly cautious given the facts.
At both the now-closed Yankee Rowe reactor, and a Salem NJ plant, similar cracks caused turbine failures and reactor damage.
It seems ill advised to simply wait for scheduled maintenance shutdown, when a possible accident could be avoided by making necessary repairs now.
I do not think this situation can be assessed by a simple cost benefit analysis.
It seems clear to me that while there is sope doubt about the possibility or extent of damage due to a breaking apart of the turbine, there can no doubt about the results of a break in the reactor wall. Please act in a responsible manner, to l
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