ML20195E982

Comment Opposing Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Emergency Planning & Preparedness Requirements for Nuclear Power Plant Fuel Loading & Initial Low Power Operations.Urges Commission to Reject Proposed Rule Change

ML20195E982
Person / Time
Site:	Seabrook
Issue date:	06/06/1988
From:	Montville B AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
To:	Chilk S NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY)
References
FRN-53FR16435, RULE-PR-50 53FR16435-00513, 53FR16435-513, NUDOCS 8806240179
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BRANCH June 6, 1988 Samuel J. Chilk Sectetary of the Commission Attentton: Docketing U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Service Branch 1717 H Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20555

Dear Sir:

On May 9, 1988, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (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 emergency response plans, any public-notification systems (including strens), and the training of offsite emergency response personnel. _

As a resident of the 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 i n doubt .

l In the interest of public safety. I urge the Commission to re,1ect the proposed rule change. All offsite emergency response l planning requirements must be in place before allowing any degree '

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