ML20151B169

Comment Opposing Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Emergency Planning & Preparedness Requirements for Nuclear Power Plant Fuel Loading & Initial Low Power Operations

ML20151B169
Person / Time
Site:	Seabrook
Issue date:	06/06/1988
From:	Jim Hickey AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
To:	Chilk S NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY)
References
FRN-53FR16435, RULE-PR-50 53FR16435-01673, 53FR16435-1673, NUDOCS 8807200272
Download: ML20151B169 (1)

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Dear Sir:

On May 9, 1988, the Nuclear Regulatory Ccmmission (NRC) published a proposed change to its emergency planning requirements for fuel loading and low-power operation of nuclear power plants.

The proposed rule change would eliminate many existing low power licensing requirements, including offsite ems gency response plans, any public-notification systems (including sirens), and the training of offsite er.ergencf response personnel.

As a resident of tne Seabrook nuclear plant area, I vigorously oppose the proposed amendment to. existing safety requirements.

The proposed rule has been developed with only the utility's interests in mind. The NRC is once again moving to place the public at risk for the sole purpose of allowing Seabrook Station to obtain a low-power license, even though the question of whether it will ever be granted a full-power license is seriously in doubt.

In the interest of public safety, I urge the Commission to reject the proposed rule change. All offsite emergency response planning requirements myst be in place before allowing any degree of risk to the public, including risks Jrom low power operation.

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