ML20072P021

Forwards Hb Gonzalez Re Allegations of Possible Const Violations & Draft Response.Reply Requested Should Evidence of Possible Violations of Federal Criminal Statutes Develop.W/O Gonzalez Ltr

ML20072P021
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas, 05000000
Issue date:	04/17/1979
From:	Graham J JUSTICE, DEPT. OF
To:	Fortuna R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTOR & AUDITOR (OIA)
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ML20071G868	List: ML20071H188 ML20072P021 ML20072P118 ML20072P173 ML20072P512
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FOIA-82-513 46-74, 46-74-0, NUDOCS 8304040056
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April 17.1973.

RWB:JJG:AAW:kat 46-74-0 Mr. Roger Fortuna Assistant Director for Investigations Office of Inspector and Auditor U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1200 Landow Building Washington, D.C. 20555 -

Dear Mr. Fortuna:

Enclosed please find a copy of a letter dated April 5, 1979, from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez containing allegations of possible violations in connection with the construction of the South Texas Nuclear Project, Bay City, Texas. A copy of our response is also enclosed for your information.

In the event your office pursues an administrative inquiry in this matter, and evidence of possible violations of the Federal criminal statutes is developed, we would appreciate being advised.

Sincerely, Richard W. Beckler

' Acting Chief, Fraud Section Criminal Division By:,f flbo James J. Graham b!h -

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l Ilonorable Henry B. Gonzalez  !

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Dear Congressman Gonzalez:

Your letter of April 5, 1979, concerning allegations of possible fraudulent activity in connection with the construction of the South Texas Nuclear Project at Bay City, Texas, has been referred to the Criminal Division

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To insure the integrity of its operations, the ,

.) Nuclear Regulatory Corunission conducts investigations, .

g and then, if the facts warrant, refers appropriate cases i

to the Department.of Justice. I have taken the liberty of forwarding your' letter to the Office of Inspector and Auditor of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for appro-j priate action. In the event an administrative inquiry is g initiated by the Commission and evidence of possible Federal

, violations is developed, we vould expect to be advised.

Your interest in writing and bringing this matter to our attention is appreciated, c: Rober Fortuna, NRC y s, .

Philip B. IIeymann Assistant Attorney General Criminal Division l '

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Deputy Assistant Attorney General i Criminal Division t

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