ML20069C982
| ML20069C982 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Pilgrim |
| Issue date: | 08/23/1982 |
| From: | Tsongas P SENATE |
| To: | Dircks W NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
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| NUDOCS 8208010002 | |
| Download: ML20069C982 (1) | |
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3Cnifeb Sfafes Senafe WASHINGTON. D.C. 20510 Room 2003F JFK Federal Building Government Center Boston, MA 02203 August 23, 1982 William J.
Dircks Executive Director for Operations Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1717 11 Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20555
Dear Mr. Dircks:
In May, 1982, you provided me with a response to my inquiry on behalf of the Pilgrim Alliance and the concerns I shared with them for the safety conditions at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station.
Recently, I received a copy of a letter to Mr. Palladino written by State Representative Peter Forman again raising the issue of 24-hour inspectors.
A copy is attached for your information.
I would appreciate being informed of any decisions following the reconsideration of this requcet.
As you know, in January of this year, I publicly stated my first concern was for the safety of the residents of Massachusetts.
I look forward to hearing from you on this point.
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1 August 5, 1982 Mr. Nunzio Palladino, Director Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1725 I Street. N.W.
Washington, D.C.
20472 Dea r Mr. Palladino:
As a resident and State Representative from Plymouth. I urge the NRC to consider providing inspectors on a 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> basis at Bos ton Edison's Pilgrim I plant.
The residents of Plymouth and surrounding towns have legitimate concerns about the safety of a nuclear power plant.
Although I do not advocate the closing of thi s f acili ty, I do expect the NRC to fully monitor its operation.
It is the NRC's responsiblity to protect public safety and ensure full compliance with your regulations.
It seems that this can best be accomplished by round-the,-clock independent inspections.
An issue of some concern to residents is public notification of any accidents or minor problems at the plant.
Again, the public has more confidence in the NRC than Edison management to fully report such incidences.
Sincerely, PETER FORMAN State Representative PF/rej cc:
Congressman Gerry Studds Sena to r Edwa rd Kennedy Senator Paul Tsongas Gail Reed P(998oilp
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