ML20151E060

Comment on Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Policy Statement on Cooperation W/States & Commercial Nuclear Power Plants. Policy Statement Ambiguous Re Listed Requirements.Nrc Should Not Permit Independent State Insp Programs or Reviews

ML20151E060
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Site:	Shoreham File:Long Island Lighting Company icon.png
Issue date:	07/14/1988
From:	Leonard J LONG ISLAND LIGHTING CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY)
References
FRN-53FR21981, RULE-PR-50 53FR21981-00011, 53FR21981-11, VPNO88-102, NUDOCS 8807250350
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J3HN O. LEON ARD, JR. bIf Ob' vict eatsiotNT AUCLE AR OPERATIONS VPNO88-102 July 14, 1988 Secretary U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Attn: Docketing and Service Branch Policy Statement on Cooperation With States and Commercial Nuclear Power Plants Gentlemen:

We have carefully reviewed the proposed policy which was pub- l I

lished in the Federal Register (53FR21981) on June 13, 1988, and )

wish to submit comments thereon-We recognize that the states can have legitimate concerns re-garding the safety and operation of nuclear power plants. We ,

I believe that these concerns can be addressed in the currently Our l prescribed licensing process through the offices of the NRC.

major concern with this revised Since policythe is understanding Atomic Energy Act thehasrole of qualified state inspectors.

delegated to the NRC sole authority to regulate nuclear power plants, any policy which could possibly weaken this authority must be avoided.

The proposed policy on NRC/ State Cooperation is not entirely clear. We believe that if the NRC feels State input is essential, it should on a case-by-case basis: ,.y . . .

. y p, (1) consider a State's concerns regarding safety.od a" r nuclear power plant responding, when necessary', with.an inspection which could include State observers; (2) provide a State with timely information regarding its concerns,providing the information is not proprietary or ~

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P a c_ e 2 (3) include State representation in publicfmeetings with the licensees; (4) obtain-State. assistance when such assistance would b'e a-benefit to the NRC in its regulatory duties; and (5) have complete oversight of State activities regarding nuclear safety.

The NRC should nott (1) permit independent State ir.spection programs or reviews; and (2) delegate responsibility for perfor. ting NRC inspections-to State representatives.

The proposed policy statement is ambiguous with regard to the above requirements. This ambiguity can lead to a situation where a State, for whatever reason, could hinder the NRC in its regulation of nuclear power.

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