ML20117E598

Confirms 820818 & 19 Telcons Re Facility.No Formal Referral Presented to DOJ for Prosecution.Ie Investigation of Inspector Qualifications,Equipment,Procedures for Design Document Changes & Sys Turnover Program Continuing

ML20117E598
Person / Time
Site:	Zimmer
Issue date:	02/24/1982
From:	Tracey A JUSTICE, DEPT. OF
To:	Jamarl Cummings NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTOR & AUDITOR (OIA)
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ML20117E531	List: ML20117E598 ML20117E621
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FOIA-84-415 NUDOCS 8505100469
Download: ML20117E598 (1)

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Washington, D.C. 20555 Re: Cincinnati Gas 6 Electric Company /

- Zimmer Plant

Dear Mr. Cummings:

This is to confirm the conversation I had with you on February 18th and with John Sinclair on February 19,^ 1982.

It is my understanding that Robert Warnick, Region III Investigative Branch Chief, has confirmed our belief that there has been no formalRather, referralIto6 the Justice Department for prosecution. E is continuing its investigation and still has several areas it is pursuing, including: the qualifications of some inspectors; equipment (sizemic hangars, cable trays); the procedures for design document changes; and the systems turnover program. It is also my understanding that I6E wishes to conduct additional interviews.

I greatly appreciate your obtaining this con-firmation so promptly. Please advise this office immedi-ately of any change in status.

Sincerely, CHRISTOPHER K. BARNES United States Attorney

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Dear Mr. Barnes:

In response to your letter of March 19, 1982, NRC Region III expects i

i to complete the Zirrimer investigation in October of this year. The report will be prepared after that and a copy will be provided to you.  ;

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Dear Mr. Warnick:

Thi's office has been advised that Region III of the Office of Inspections and Enforcement is still in the process of conducting an inspection at the Zimmer Nuclear Power Plant, Moscow, Ohio. As you know, because of the concerns of the NRC, a criminal investigation might impair your civil enforcement efforts. Consequently, we would appreciate your advising this office when you expect to complete your inspection and submit a final report.

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