ML20148K222
| ML20148K222 | |
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| Site: | Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute |
| Issue date: | 08/12/1980 |
| From: | Sarbanes P SENATE |
| To: | Ahearne J NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
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' M AMLAND 3Cnifeb States Senafe WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 1,
August 12, 1980 Mr. John F. Ahearne Chairman Nuclear Regulatory Camtission 1717 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20555
Dear Mr. Ahearne~:
I have been contacted by numerous concerned citizens regarding the nuclear reactor operated by the Anred Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) on the grounds of the National l'aval Meclical PAnter
~in Bethesda, Maryland. The citizens have raised a number of legiti-mate concsrns over the health and safety risks created by operation-of the reactor.
It is my understanding that relicensing proceedings for this facility are currently underway.
I believe it is vital to public confidence in the safety of the AFRRI project that full public hear-ings be held prior to the decision on relictising. The seriousness of this situation also merits the undertaking of a conolete Environ-nuntal' Impact Statement to assess fully the ramifications of this facility's presence in a residential area.
I am hopeful that you will respond positively to the ergressions of citizen concern by reviewing this raatter carefully.
Your assistance and prcr,pt response are greatly appreciated.
With best regards, sincerely e
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