ML20148J584

Comments on Position of Bender of ACRS Re cross-examination of ACRS Consultants.Supports View That Independence of ACRS Should Be Preserved

ML20148J584
Person / Time
Site:	Skagit
Issue date:	10/30/1978
From:	Lewis N WASHINGTON, STATE OF
To:	Chilk S NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY)
References
NUDOCS 7811160042
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Subject:

In the Matter'of: Puget Sound Power & Light Co.,

et al. (Skagit Project, Units 1 and 2), Docket Nos. 50-522, 50-523.

Dear Mr. Chilk:

Concerning the matter of cr oss-examination of consultants to the ACRS at licensing proceedings, we have reviewed the position set forth by-Mr. Bende,r, Chairman of the ACRS attached to your request f or cornmen t .

The State of Washington supports the position taken by the ACRS. We concur that the independent and collegial nature of the ACRS role in NRC proceedings should be preserved.

Since the recommendations by ACRS consultants are based on information already available to the licensing board there would appear to be no overruling reason to place the independence of the ACRS in jeopardy.

Thank you for the opportunity t comment on the matter.

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Nicholas D. Lewis Chairman NDL:se

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