ML20135B771

Forwards News Release by State of Oh,Dept of Health Announcing State Policy on Distribution of Potassium Iodide.Svc List Encl.Related Correspondence

ML20135B771
Person / Time
Site:	Perry
Issue date:	09/09/1985
From:	Silberg J CLEVELAND ELECTRIC ILLUMINATING CO., SHAW, PITTMAN, POTTS & TROWBRIDGE
To:	Edles G, Johnson W, Rosenthal A NRC ATOMIC SAFETY & LICENSING APPEAL PANEL (ASLAP)
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CON-#385-466 OL, NUDOCS 8509110178
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• *o* ' ** *4o*2 Alan S. Rosenthal, Chairman Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal Board U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C. 20555 Dr. W. Reed Johnson Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal Board U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C. 20555 s Gary J. Edles, Esquire Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal Board U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C. 20555 Re: The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company.(Perry Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2)

Docket Nos. 50-440 and 50-441 D

Dear Members of the Appeal Board:

Enclosed for your information is a recent news release by the State of Ohio Department of Health announcing the State's policy on the distribution of potassium iodide. Issue 1(G) in this proceeding contended that emergency plans should include the availability of potassium iodide for emergency workers and the public. The Licensing Board granted summary disposition on this contention, based on the deference given to state and local guidance on this matter and the absence of any regulatory requirement for the distribution of potassium iodide. See Memorandum and Order (Motions)(ASLBP No. 81-457-04 OL)(March 13, 1985) at 1; Memorandum and Order =(Motions for Summary Disposition of Issues 1, 15 and 16)(ASLBP No. 81-457-04-OL)

(April 9, 1985) at 4-5.

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of )

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THE CLEVELAND ELECTRIC ) Docket Nos. 50-440 ILLUMINATING COMPANY ) 50-441

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(Perry Nuclear Fower Plant, )

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, SERVICE LIST i James P. Gleason, Chairman Docketing and Service Section 513 Gilmoure Drive Office of the Secretary Silver Spring, Maryland 20901 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 Mr. Jerry R. Kline Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Colleen P. Woodhead, Esquire U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of the Executive Legal Director Washington, D.C. 20555 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission I

Mr. Glenn O. Bright Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Terry Lodge, Esquire U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Suite 105 Washington, D.C. 20555 618 N. Michigan Street Toledo, Ohic 43G24 Dr. W. Reed Johnson Atomic Safety and Licensing Donald T. Ezzone, Esquire l Appeal Board Assistant Prosecuting Attorney  ;

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Lake County Administration 1 Washington, D.C. 20555 Con center Street Gary J. Edles, Esquire Painesville, Ohio 44077 Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal Board ,

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Board Panel Washington, D.C. 20555 Washington, D.C. 20555 John G. Cardinal, Esquire Prosecuting Attorney Ms. Sue Hiatt Ashtabula County Courthouse 8275 Munson Avenue Jefferson, Ohio 44047 Mentor, Ohio 44060 l Atomic Safety and Licensing ,

Appeal Board Panel U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555

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l Dr. David Jackson, director, Ohio Department of Health today l l announced that a plan will be developed for the distribution of t

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Potassium Iodide (KI). The plan would permit distribution of potassium iodide to emergency workers and institutionalized

. percons for use in the event of a nuclear power plant accident involving a radiological release. The Ohio Department of Health will work with the Ohio Disaster Services Agency in the development of this plan.  !

Potassium Iodide (KI) is used as a thyroidal blocking agent for possible exposure to radioactive iodine.

"The Ohio Department of Health, Federal Emergency Management Agency and a statewide task force assembled to determine the l proper uses for pocassium iodide all concur red that potasniun.

iodide should not be disttibuted or stockpiled for use by the general public." Jackson statbd. , , ,

"Providing potassium iodide to emergency workers and institutionalized persons will be a preventive measure that wi l l minimize the potential threat of radioactive iodine exposure.

Ohio is pleased to join with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's recommendation that potassium iodide be provided to l emergency and institutionalized persons. The Celeste i Administration is committed to working with f ederal and local l agencies to develop the most effective plan. We will continue to l

, work cooperatively with all parties to protect the health and safety of all Ohioans," Jackson concluded.

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For more information contact: Richard L. Wittenberg, chief, Office of Legislative and Public Relations at 614/462-8562.

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