ML20155H017
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| Site: | Trojan File:Portland General Electric icon.png |
| Issue date: | 10/29/1998 |
| From: | Shirley Ann Jackson, The Chairman NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| To: | Blumenauer E, Defazio P, Dicks N, Dunn J, Eddings C, Furse E, Gorton S, Hastings D, Hooley D, Inhofe J, Kallberg D, Kitzhgaber J, Locke G, Mcdermott J, Metcalf J, Murray P, Nethercut G, Shafer D, Alexandra Smith, Galen Smith, Laura Smith, Rich Smith, White R, Wyden R AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED, HOUSE OF REP., OREGON, STATE OF, SENATE, SENATE, ENVIRONMENT & PUBLIC WORKS, WASHINGTON, STATE OF |
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- October 29, 1998 CHAIRMAN The Honorable Dan Shafer, Chairman Subcommittee on Energy and Power Committee on Commerce United States House of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Mr. Chairman:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final d6 cision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its intemal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Eederal Renister, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the ship. ient.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the res.ctor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of
, Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
In closing, I would like to thank you for your mterest in the Commission's activities in assuring the safe transport of radioactive material. I trust that this reply responds to you'r concerns.
Sincerely,
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- October 29, 1998 CHAIRMAN The Honorable Gordon Smith United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Smith:
l This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its intemal radioactive components in place.
4 On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Reaister. an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
In closing, I would like to thank you for your Interest in the Commission's actMties in assuring
. the safe transport of radioactive material. I trust that this reply responds to your concems.
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- October 29, 1998 CHAIRMAN The Honorable Ron Wyden United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 -
Dear Senator Wyden:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its irternal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal .
Reaister, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact, regarding the i specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs, in closing, I would like to thank you for your interest in the Commission's activities in assuring the safe transport of radioactive material. I trust that this reply responds to your concems.
Sincerely, Shirley Ann Jackson
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@ g WASHINGTON, D.C. 20885 CNA R AN October 29, 1998 The Honorable Elizabeth Furse United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Furse:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its intemal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Register, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
In closing, I would like to thank you for your interest in the Commission's activities in assuring the safe transport of radioactive material. I trust that this reply responds to your concerns.
Sincerely, Shirley Ann Jackson
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Dear Congressman Smith:
4 This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington. :
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its intemal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Endatal Register, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment. l lasuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
in closing, I would like to thank you for your interest in the Commission's activities in asuuring the safe transport of radioactive material. I trust that this reply responds to your concems.
Sincerely, Shirley Ann Jackson i
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- October 29, 1998 CHAIRMAN l
l The Honorable Earl Blumenauer l United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Blumenauer:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on-Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vesse! package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its intemal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Egdg,r.Bl Register, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment. ]
lasuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
In closing, I would like to thank you for your interest in the Commission's activities in assuring the safe transport of radioactive material. I trust that this reply responds to your concems.
Sincerely,
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- October 29, 1998 ,
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I The Honorable Peter A. DeFazio United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 -
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Dear Congressman DeFazio:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its intamal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Register, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and j accompany the shipment as it occurs.
l j In closing, I would like to thank you for your interest in the Commission's aci!vities in assuring the safe transport of radioactive material. I trust that this reply responds to your concems.
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- October 29, 1998 CHAlflMAN I
The Honorable Darlene Hooley United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 -
Dear Congresswoman Hooley:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its intemal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Register, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations;(b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs, in closing, I would like to thank you for your interest in the Commission's activities in assuring the safe transport of radioactive material. I trust that this reply responds to your concems.
Sincerely, M
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{P ,1 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON. D.C. 20M6 CHAIRMAN October 29, 1998 The Honorable David L. Kaliberg Mayor of St. Helens P.O. Box 278 St. Helens, Oregon 97051-0278
Dear Mayor Kallberg:
This letter is to inform you of the ~U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its intemal radioactive components in place.
4 On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Realster. an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material 4 Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
- Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from
- (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the
! summer of 1999. Separately, I would elso note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
In closing, I would like to thank you for your interest in the Commission's activities in assuring the safe transport of radioactive material. I trust that this reply responds to your concems.
. Sincerely,
&J j Shirley Ann Jackson I
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- 4 WASHINGTON. D.C. 31586 CHA7RAN October 29, 1998 The Honorable Chuck Eddings Mayorof Rainier P.O. Box 100 -
Rainier, Oregon 97048
Dear Mayor Eddings:
1 This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on !
Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one time shipment of the I decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington. 1 The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its intamal radioactive components in place. !
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Register, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; i October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material ;
Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
in closing, I would like to thank you for your interest in the Commission's actMties in assuring
. the safe transport of radioactive material. I trust that this reply responds to your concems.
Sincerely, Shirley Ann Jackson
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l The Honorable Slada Gorton United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Gorton:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, ~
Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its intemal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal i, Register, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713;
, October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the '
summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and 7 accompany the shipment as it occurs.
In closing, I trust that this information will be of use to you in addresong any questions you may receive regarding this shipment.
Sincerely,
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1 The Honorable Patty Murray United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Murray:
i This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier,
! Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its intamal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Register, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
lasuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of
- Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the
- summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
i in closing, I trust that this information will be of use to you in addressing any questions you may receive regarding this shipment.
Sincerely,
) & GJ Shirley Ann Jackson 4
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l The Honorable Rick White United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman White:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its internal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Register, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations;(b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
In closing, I trust that this information will be of use to you in addressing any questions you may receive regarding this shipment.
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The Honorable Jack Metcalf United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Metcalf:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its internal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Reaister. an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713;
- October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
in closing, I trust that this information will be of use to you in addressing any questions you may receive regarding this shipment.
Sincerely, Shirley Ann Jackson 4
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The Honorable Linda Smith United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Smith:
l l This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision -
Portland G( neral Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of thu decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel *,ould be shipped intact with its intamal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Register, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact, re )srding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713, October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
In closing, I trust that this information will be of use to you in addressing any questions you may receive regarding this shipment.
Sincerely, Shirley Ann Jackson l
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The Honorable Doc Hastings United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 4
Dear Congressman Hastings:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommi-ssioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Piant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its intemal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Realster. an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
In closing, I trust that this information will be of use to you in addressing any questions you may receive regarding this shipment.
Sincerely, M
/ \ UNITED STATES g/ g NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20886-4001 g g October 29, 1998 CHAmMAN .
The Honorable George R. Nethercut, Jr.
United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Nethercut:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
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On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Register, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
In closing, I trust that this information will be of use to you in addressing any questions you may receive regarding this shipment.
Sincerely, Shirley Ann Jackson
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The Honorable Norman D. Dicks United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Dicks:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on )
Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, !
Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington. i The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its internal radioactive components in place. I On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal l l
Register, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
in closing, I trust that this information will be of use to you in addressing any questions you may receive regarding this shipment.
Sincerely, Shirley Ann Jackson
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The Honorable Jim McDermott United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 4
Dear Congressman McDermott:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its internal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Reaister. an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shiprnent for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs, in closing, I trust that this information will be of use to you in addressing any questions you may receive regarding this shipment.
Sincerely, Shirley Ar'n Jackson
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l The Honorable Jennifer Dunn United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Dunn:
i This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its internal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Reaister, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
In closing, I trust that this information will be of use to you in addressing any questions you may receive regarding this shipment.
Sincerely, M v Shirley Ann Jackson
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The Honorable Adam Smith United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Smith:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its internal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Reaister, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
In closing, I trust that this information will be of use to you in addressing any questions you may receive regarding this shipment.
Sincerely, Shirley Ann Jackson 4
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The Honorable John A. Kitzhaber -
Govemor of Oregon Salem, Oregon 97310
Dear Govemor Kitzhaber:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its intemal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Register, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of i Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
In closing, I trust that this information will be of use to you in addressing any questions you may receive regarding this shipment.
Sincerely, Ql: D Shirley Ann Jackson
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The Honorable Gary Locke -
Governor of Washington Olympia, Washington 98504-0002
Dear Govemor Locke:
, l This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipment of the -
decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington. ,
The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its internal radioactive components in place. '
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Register, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material
. Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations; (b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs, in closing, I trust that this information will be of use to you in addressing any questions you may l receive regarding this shipment.
Sincerely, l Shirley Ann Jackson l
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o WASHINGTON. D.C. 20ssa WTravers g% * * * * * /[ October 29, 1998 DEDE HThompson CHAIRMAN PNorry JBlaha CPaperiello, NMSS The Honorable James M. Inhofe, Chairman PBrochman,' NMSS Subcommittee on Clean Air, Wetlands, Private RBangart, SP Property, and Nuclear Safety c f, RIV Committee on Environment and Public Works Washington, D.C. 20510 EDO r/f l
Dear Mr. Chairman:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) final decision on i
Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one time shipment of the
! decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near Richland, Washington.
i The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its intemal radioactive components in place.
On October 22,1998, the Commission approved PGE's request and published, in the Federal Realster, an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exeniptions related to the proposed shipment (see 63 FR 57713; October 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel Project Office, Office of Nuclear Material l
Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE authorization to proceed with the shipment.
lasuance of this authorization concludes NRC's actions for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations;(b) the State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissioning Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would also note that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the shipment as it occurs.
In closing, I would like to thank you for your interest in the Commission's activities in assuring the safe transport of radioactive material. I trust that this reply responds to your concerns.
Sincerely, Shirley Ann Jackson l'
cc: Senator Bob Graham Originated by: [PBrochman,NMSS]
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. Tha Honorabla Jim s M. Inhofa, Chrirmin Subcommittse on Cisan Air, Wetlands, Private Proptrty, and Nucl:ar Sifaty Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate Washington, DC 20510
Dear Chairman inhofe:
This letter is to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC's) final decision on Portland General Electric Company's (PGE's) request for app val of a one-time shipment of the decommissioned reactor vessel package from the Trojan clear Power Plant near Ranier, Oregon, to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservat' , near Richland, Washington.
1 The reactor vessel would be shipped intact with its inter radioactive components in place.
, On October 22,1998, the Commission approved P 's request and published, in the Federal Realster, an Environmental Assessment and a F ding of No Significant impact, regarding the specific regulatory exemptions related to the p posed shipmont (see 63 FR 57713; October
, 28,1998). The Director of the Spent Fuel P ject Office, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, subsequently issued PGE au orization to proceed with the shipment. Issuance of this authorization concludes NRC's acti s for approving the shipment. However, PGE must also obtain approval from: (a) the U. epartment of Transportation (DOT), to exempt PGE from certain DOT regulations;(b) th State of Washington, to dispose of the reactor vessel at the U.S. Ecology site, at the Hanf d Nuclear Reservation; and (c) the State of Oregon, to modify the Trojan Decommissio ng Plan. PGE has scheduled the shipment for the summer of 1999. Separately, I would als ote that NRC inspectors will observe and accompany the i shipment as it occurs. ,/
In closing, I would like to nk you for your interest in the Commission's activities in assuring the safe transport of radioactive material. I trust that this reply responds to your concems.
Sincerely, Shirley Ann Jackson cc: Senator Bob Graham 4
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