ML20058F325
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| Site: | Clinch River |
| Issue date: | 07/23/1982 |
| From: | Anderson C S, Beckham J, Bottum C, Brule W, Cadman W, Camp L, Croes J, Dockendorff J, Elkins J, Foley C, Gouldin R, Mcclanahan J, Mccloskey V, Mckeehan R, Moolick R, Perkins F, Poe J, Rose R, Ryan J, Jason White AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED, BYRON JACKSON PUMP, FLORENCE, AL, GEORGIA POWER CO., GRUNDY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., HPD, INC., INTER COUNTY RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORP., IOWA SOUTHERN UTILITIES CO., KANSAS GAS & ELECTRIC CO., LITTLE RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., M. J. ELECTRIC, INC., NORTHERN NECK ELECTRIC CO., PHELPS DODGE CABLE & WIRE CO., PRECISION SURVEILLANCE CORP. (FORMERLY INRYCO, INC.), SHELLEY & SANDS, GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC., TENNESSEE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, TENNESSEE, STATE OF, TOWNSEND & BOTTUM, INC. |
| To: | Palladino N NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
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| NUDOCS 8207300402 | |
| Download: ML20058F325 (24) | |
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Dear Sir:
We at HPD Incorporated request your support for, and NRC approval of, the DOE's request for accelerated site preparation of the CRBRP.
HPD Incorpcrated comprises approximately 75 employees whose livelihood 1.: only slightly more affected by the Power Industry than that of the average citizen.
It is our opinion that the plant will advance our National and Utility Industry policies and is therefore a needed effort.
Once given the tas%, it must be well done; and therefore not subj ected to further unnecessary delays.
We understand the DOE request can be approved within the guide-lines and limits of applicable plant construction regulations and look forward to hearing of your affirmative action.
We take this opportunity also to commend your Commission for its past efforts to insure and improve the safety and reliability of Nuclear Power.
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A report filed by the NRC Office of Policy Evaluation gave the impression that industry support for this project had waned.
We believe this not to be the case.
The attractive options for future energy alternatives, including the breeder reactor, need to be advanced.
In order to enhance our preparedness for longer-term power needs, initial operation of commercial scale power plants needs to be demonstrated.
By proceeding now with. breeder development to complement light-water reactors, breeders can be available when needed, and can be phased into the nuclear power generation mix in an optimal manner.
In placing emphasis on the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project, a viable infrastructure can be in place to support further developments and construction of breeder reactors.
Frudent energy planning dictates that a number of domestic energy sources be deployed if we are to have adequate supplies of energy for the future.
We believe the breeder reactor is an integral part of this picture and that the Clinch River Breeder Project is necessary to phase in this energy option.
Development of the breeder reactor is in the best interest for long-term energy security for this nation.
Commission deliberation should consider this important factor in granting permission for early site preparation for the Clinch River Breeder Project.
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Dear t.Lt. Palladino:
We a,te addressing your commission in suppott of ti1e Clincit River Breedet Reaetor Project. We believe tite. 1.ttiest possible completion of titis project is in. tite best intc? st of our nation.
Tite.tequest for accelstated site preparclion is in accord teitti 10 CFR 50.12, telticli allotes non-safety-related activities to proceed in parattetteitlt envitonmentat liearings.
App.toval of tilis request teould attote site preparation to commence teltile presetving att elements of NRC's environmental, safety, and Itearings p.tocesses.
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m We would like to express our support for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant Project and its earliest completion.
We strongly believe that the completion of this project will be in the best interest of our nation.
We sincerely request that consideration be given to the Department of Energy's requested permission of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to accelerate site preparation activities for this project.
Your assistance in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
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As I am sure you are aware, the Department of Energy has requested permission of the Nuclear Regulatory Cmmission to accelerate site preparation activities for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sentiments in strong support of this request.
'lhe Tennessee General Assenbly on at least four different occasions has adopted resolutions in support of the Clinch River Project and urging its early completion. 'Ibe most recent session of the legislature
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Approval of this request would allow site preparation to cmmence while preserving all elenents of the Nuclear Regulatory Canaission's environ-mental safety and hearings processes.
It muld further not foreclose any other reasonable alternatives for site use, since all of the activities muld be redressable.
It has been estimated that approval of this request would also result in a savings to the taxpayer of no less than $28 million dollars per year.
It seens quite apparent to me that the sum total of the many factors influencing this decision encourage the early canpletion of this project and most especially an inmediate site preparation scheduled.
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WHEREAS, The Department of Energy and other project sponsors are prepared to begin construction and site preparation for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project; and WHEREAS, The project, which has been in the planning stage for over ten years, has already been unnecessarily delayed and has cost taxpayers one billion dollars; and WHEREAS, During the period that site selection and preparation has been discussed, the public and all interested parties have been given ample opportunity for comment; and WHEREAS, The breeder reactor licensing process has been interrupted more than once, and preliminary public hearings would delay the project even longer; and WHEREAS, Funds for research and development and to purchase major components of the project have already been appropriated by Congress and should be used to begin site preparation with no further delay; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL
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Dear Dr. Palladino:
I strongly support the request for Accelerated Site Preparation for Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project.
This country must not turn its back on such a valuable project with the problems that are being uncovered with coal and with the growing uncertainty of our oil supplies from the mid-east.
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Dear Mr. Palladino:
I have followed this project for the last 6 years and cannot understand why we havo dragged our feet in going forward with the construction of this facility.
The French, with their Phoenix and Super Phoenix Breeder Reactors, have taken over the lead in Breeder Reactor technology and will soon be the world's acknowledged expert and leader in Nuclear Power generation. The U.S.A. has pulled back from a position of dominance in this field to a position that is very questionable.
Considerable sums of money have already been spent on the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project. We need to finish this facility--learn from it--and go on to the next generation of Breeder Reactors, but we must take the initial step and get the Clinch River Breeder Reactor in operation.
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Please give this request high priority and utilize your influence and leadership with other members of the commission to gain approval.
We must have breeder technology in this country and are falling behind daily.
If the US is ever to achieve energy independence, we must forge ahead with nuclear' power.
Our company in partnership with others has constracted five large coal units since 1973, and as you know, have under construction a 1150 MW PWR.
Even with all of the agonies associated with the construction of a nuclear plant, we are ;onvinced it is the most viable solution to the nation's energy requirements into the next century.
It is only logical that we get breeders up and running
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I am confident you will seriously consider the Department of Energy's request and act favorably and expeditiously.
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ON JULY 1, 1982, THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY REQUESTED PERMISSION OF THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION TO ACCELERATE SIGHT PREPRATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE CLINCH RIVER BREEDER REACTOR PROJECT.
THE REQUEST FOR ACCELERATED SIGHT PREPARATION IS IN ACCORD WITH 10CFR50 12 WHICH ALLOW $ NON= SAFETY RELATED ACTIVITIES TO PROCEED IN PARALLEL WITH ENVIRONMENTAL HEARINGS.
AS A SUPPLIER TO THIS PROJECT WE AT THE YORK O!VIS ON OF BORG MARNER HOPE THAT THE APPROVAL OF THIS REQUEST WILL BE FORTHCOMING.
WE SAY THIS KNOWING THAT BOTH THE PRESIDENT AND OUR CONGRESS HAVE DEMONSTRATED THEIR SUPPORT FOR THIS PROJECT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
HE BELEIVE THAT THIS WORK SHOULO BE ACCELERATED FOR A NUMBER OF IMPORTANT REASONS.
CONTINUED INFLATIONARY PRESURE IS CAUSING PROJECTS SUCH AS CLINCH RIVER TO ESCALATE IN COST WITH EVERY DELAY.
THE POWER INDUSTRY AND, IN TURN, THE CONSUMERS OF POWER ARE BEING FORCED TO PAY FOR THESE DELAYS.
EVERY EFFORT SHOULD BE MADE TO allow PROJEC S SU H AS THIS TO MOVE AHEAD AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE T
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THOUSANDS OF SKILLED CONSTRUCTION WORMERS ARE OUT OF a0RK AND, IN TURN, ARE HAVING A DELETERIOUS EFFECT ON THE OVERALL ECONOMY.
PROJECTS SUCH AS CLINCM RIVER PROVIDE IMPORTANT JOBS AT A TIME WHEN THEY ARE NEEDED THE MOST.
l FOR THESE ECONOMIC REASONS, WE STRONGLY URGE YOU TO ALLOW SIGHT PREPARATION TO COMMENCE WHILE PERSERVING ALL OF THE ELEMENTS OF THE NRC'S ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, AND HEARING PROCESSES.
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As you know, on July 1, 1982, the Department of Energy (DOE) requested permission of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to accelerate site preparation activities for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant Project (CRBRP).
I urge you to grant this permission.
The earliest possible completion of the bRBRP is in the best interest of the nation.
Completion of this project would enable the American taxpayers to reap the benefits of a dependable energy source at lower costs without the dangers of being dependent on a foreign energy supplier.
Granting the request for accelerated site preparation is in accord with 10 CFR 50.12, which allows non-safety-regulated site activities to proceed in parallel with environmental hearings.
Such approval would preserve all elements of the NRC's environmental, safety and hearing processes without delaying the project and causing the incurrence of unnecessary costs.
Furthermore, permission would not foreclose any reasonable alternatives for site use, singe; all activities would be redressable, For these reasons and many others, I request you grant permission for the accelerated site preparation activities requested by the DOE.
I appreciate your consideration of this matter.
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20SSS DEAR MR. PALLADINO, THIS MESSAGE IS TO EXPRESS MY STRCNG SUPP..'T OF COE'S PENDING APPLICATICN TO ACCELERATE SITE PREPARATI01 ACTIVITIES FOR CLINCH RIVER' PROJECT. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THIS P"CPOSAL VOULD ALLOV SITE PREPARATION TO PRCCEED,VITHOUT IN ANY VAY ~)REJUDICING THE ENVIRON-MENTAL AND SAFETY.REVIEV PROCESSES, VE SELIEVE NUCLEAR POWER IS VI,TAL TO SUSTAINED ECONOMIC VELU BEING IN THIS COUNTRY, AND THAT BREEDER REACTORS VILL. ULTIMATELY BE ESSENTIAL TO MAKE' PROPER USE OF NUCLEAR FUELS (VHICH LIKE FOSSIL FUELS ARE A FINITE RESOURCE). ADMITTEDLY, THERE APE FINANCIAL RISKS IN ALLOVING SITE'VORK TO PROCEED IN PARALLEL VITH THE PERMITTING
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I am in support of the CRBRP request for Accelerated Site Preparation allowing non-safety-related site activities to proceed.
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a It has come to my attention that your commission is in the process of making a decision regarding authorization to accelerate site prepara-tion on non-safety-related activities at the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project.
As an Electrical Contractor specializing in Power Generation Projects, we know how vitally important it is to continue to develop our country's capability to meet the future demands for electrical energy with non-fossil fuel facilities.
From what I understand about this project, its de.velopment will provide us with a safer source of nuclear power without some of the concerns we now have with the conventional plants.
We urge your approval of the Department of Energy's request.
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I understand that the Department of Energy has requested permission of the Nuclear Regulatory.Com-mission to accelerate site preparation activities for the Clinch River Project.
I am pleased that the Administration has decided to go forward with this badly needed project.
I feel that the breeder reactor is the solution to our energy problems an d regret the five years' delay that has caused this country to lag behind on such an important project.
The trustees and management of the Little River Electric Cooperative support the breeder and it is our desire that the Commission will come to a favorable decision for an accelerated schedule, Yours very truly, LITTLE RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERA IVE, INC.
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Our Association represents the 22 electric cooperatives doing business in Tennessee.
These cooperatives provide electric service to approximately two million Tennesseans.
Our organization has been very involved and active in the support of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project.
The National Rural Electric Coopera-tive Association also has acted in support of this activity.
We are writing you to request accelerated site preparation in accordance with 10CFR50.12.
It is our understanding that this allows non-safety related site preparation to proceed in parallel with environmental hearings. This acceleration would allow for the advance of established national and utility industry policies.
Congresswonan Marilyn Lloyd Bouquard of the Third Dist*1ct of Tennessee has worked diligently and at our request has exhibited great support for Clinch River. Thii Project is in her District.
We believe that this Project is in the best interest of our country.
Our Congressional support and the Nation's Congressional support was reaffirmed in the Conference Report for the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981.
Additionally, the present Administration, and in particular the President, has issued a policy statement calling for the expeditious completion of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project; and in that statement he stated it was to " ensure our preparedness for longer-term nuclear power needs."
We again call your attention to the fact that the utility industry has supported this Project by putting money into it.
The Nation's interest can best be affirmed by the timely completion of this Project, thus advancing the technology necessary to place our country back into a competitive position with world powers in nuclear development.
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We would respectfully request your favorable consideration on the Department of Energy request to accelerate site preparation activities for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project.
We believe it is in the national interest to explore any reasonable possibilities for our future energy needs. We also believe it is in our oest interest to do everything p'ossible to become less deper. dent on foreign energy supplies. We further believe this country should again become a leader in the technology required to bring Liquid Fast Breeder Reactors to commercial operation, demonstrate their safety, reliability, economics and environmental compatibility.
Your favorable consideration of this question can be the turning point we need to begin to solve our nation's energy problems.
I'm sure your deliberations will find every possible opportunity to render a decision which considers the best interest of the popu-lation as a whole. We believe the favorable decision will best serve those interests.
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I am writing to express support of the Department of Energy's request for permission to accelerate site preparation activities for the Clinch River Project.
Time is of the essence in seeking a solution to our Country's energy needs.
Surely the development of a technology that not only creates fuel but re-cycles spent fuel is worth taking such action in the interest of saving valuable time. Especially is this true since it can be done without sacri-ficing any of the Commission's enviromental, safety, and hearings processes.
It would be a step toward enabling the United States to regain its former position of leadership in the development of breeder technology, in carry-ing out the expressed will of Ccngress for the past decade, in support of the President's nuclear policy, and last, but certainly not lease, in sav-ing the taxpayers millions of dollars.
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As you are aware on July 1, 1982, the Department of Energy requested permission of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to accelerate the site preparation activities for the Clinch River Project.
The purpose of this letter is to express my support for the acceleration of site preparation and bring the Clinch River Project into Commission approval as soon as possible.
There is absolutely no doubt that the completion of the* Clinch River Breeder Reactor Projcct is in the best interest of the area and the entire nation.
It is indeed a sad commentary for the United States to be lagging behind the world in the Breeder Reactor Program.
France has the world's most advanced breeder reactor program.
That country should be the United States.
For too long people in prominent positions in our country have listened and reacted to extremist groups.
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continued to develop and place into operation fast breeder reactors.
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Dear Sir:
This letter is written as an expression of support for the requested permission by the Department of Energy to begin site preparation activities for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project.
We appreciate the concern of the Nuclear Regulatory Conmission to protect the pubile welfare and we have every confidence that you will act in that way. We are Engineers and Contractors in our business but we do not pretend to be able to evaluate the technical merits of this project.
We do support the Presidents nuclear policy statement of October 1981.which he called for expeditious completion of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project to ensure our preparedness for longer term nuclear power needs. We believe a statement to this effect to be nuch more stoported by the general public than previous statements relying on foreign governments developing this technology and sharing it with us.
It is our understanding that the request would allow site preparations to conmence while preserving all elements of the NRC's environmental safety and hearing process.
It appears to us to be a reasonable request since this would not foreclose any reasonable alternative for site use since all activities would be redressable.
While we cannot speak to the technical merits of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor as Contractors, we can speak to the merits of beginning a project at its earliest possible time because we do understand that time is money.
We urge your serious consideration of the request by the Department of Energy and we solicit your support of that request.
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