ML20154S088
| ML20154S088 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Millstone  |
| Issue date: | 06/01/1988 |
| From: | Stello V NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| To: | Weicker L SENATE |
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| Download: ML20154S088 (3) | |
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WASHINGTON, D. C. 20555 JUN 1 1983 The Honorable Lowell Weicker, Jr.
United States Senate Washington, D.C.
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Dear Senator Weicker:
Thank you for your May 10, 1988 letter about the concerns of Mr. H. John Lloyd of Waterford, Connecticut.
NRC review of Mr. Lloyd's concerns has concluded that the odor he described is not attributable to the Millstone Nuclear Power Station.
Discussions with Mr. Lloyd found his concern about an odor from Millstone to be based on his belief that radiation mixed with water caused the smell he encountered.
Mr. Lloyd was advised that radiation releases from nuclear power plants do not i
cause smells and that a review of Millstone activities identified no source of the odor he described.
Mr. Lloyd also expressed anger about radiation releases to the environment being lethal. He was advised that radiation release limits are conservatively determined to be safe and reasonable, and that releasets are required to be as low as is otherwise reasonably achievable. He was further advised that radiation releases i
trom Millstone are reviewed by NRC resident inspectors and radiation specialists, and that such releases are not a problem at Millstone.
Mr. Lloyd asked that Millstone be investigated before something horrible happens.
He was advised that there are four full-time NRC resident inspectors at Millstone and that regular inspections are also conducted by inspectors from the regional j
office. He was further advised that NRC inspections and performance assessments have confirmed safe operation of the Millstone plants and that current information j
does not indicate a need for an investigation.
Mr. Lloyd considers the Millstone public address system a nuisance.
NRC follow-up indicates this to be a past concern, not a. present one.
The Millstone licensee is nonetheless reviewing this matter for possible action.
Mr. Lloyd has been contacted by licensee management, who has given him day and evening telephone numbers to call about problems.
Should he be dissatisfied with the licensee's response (s), Mr. Lloyd has the phone numbers of the NRC resident office at Millstone and of the residents' supervisor in the NRC Region I office.
He has also been informed of the availability of NRC inspection reports and as-sessments of licensee performance at the Waterford Public Library. A letter has been sent to Mr. Lloyd addressing his concerns; a copy is enclosed.
If we can be of further assistance, please contact me.
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The Honorable Lowell Weicker, Jr.
United States Senate Washington, D.C.
20510
Dear Senator Weicker:
Thank you for your May 10, 1988 letter about the concerns of Mr. H. John Lloyd of Waterford, Connecticut. NRC review of Mr. Lloyd's concerns has concluded that the odor he described is not attributable to the Hillstone Nuclear Power Station.
Discussions with Mr. Lloyd found his concern about an odor from Millstone to be based on his belief that radiation mixed with water caused the smell he encountered.
Mr. Lloyd was advised that radiation releases from nuclear power plants do not cause smells and that a review of Hillstone activities identified no source of the odor he described.
Mr. Lloyd also expressed anger about radiation releases to the environment being lethal. He was advised that radiation release limits are conservatively determined to be safe and reasonable, and that releases are required to be as low as is otherwise reasonably achievable. He was further advised that radiation releases trom Millstone are reviewed by NRC resident inspectors and radiation specialists, and that such releases are not a problem at Millstone.
Mr. Lloyd asked that Millstone be investigated before something horrible happens.
He was advised that there are four full-time NRC resident inspectors at Millstone and that regular inspections are also conducted by inspectors from the regional office. He was further advised that NRC inspections and performance assessments have confirmed safe operation of the Millstone plants and that current information does not indicate a need for an investigation.
i Mr. Lloyd considers the Millstone public address system a nuisance.
NRC follow-up indicates this to be a past concern, not a present one. The Millstone licensee is nonetheless reviewing this matter for possible action.
Mr. Lloyd has been contacted by licensee management, who has given him day and evening telephone numbers to call about problems.
Should he be dissatisfied with the licensec's response (s), Mr. Lloyd has the phone numbers of the NRC resident office at Millstone and of the residents' supervisor in the NRC Region I office.
He has also been informed cf the availability of NRC inspection reports and as-sessments of licensee performance at the Waterford Public Library. A letter has been sent to Mr. Lloyd addressing his concerns; a copy is enclosed.
If we can be of further assistance, please contact me.
Sincerely, Ori2!nal Signed By:
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' Executive Director for Operations
Enclosure:
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L. Bettencourt, First Selectman, Waterford, CT Distribution:
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