ML20196F543

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

ML20196F543
Person / Time
Site:	Seabrook
Issue date:	06/22/1988
From:	Dobson B AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
To:	NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY)
References
FRN-53FR16435, RULE-PR-50 53FR16435-01504, 53FR16435-1504, NUDOCS 8807050229
Download: ML20196F543 (1)

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Exeter, NH 03 h M ,..; ,. g' SRANu' June 22, 1988 Secretary of.the Commisalon Attn: Docketing and Ser> ice Branch U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Gentlemen:

Understanding that you welcome public comment on proposed rules, I strongly urge the Commission to proceed to adopt its proposed clarification of emergency planning requirements for low-power licenses to make clear that off site emergency sirens are not required during low-power tests.

For Seabrook, specifically, the proposed rule will not decrease public safety in any way. Seabrook has already gone the extra mile to build the safest nuclear plant ever constructed. We have met every regulatory requirement. We installed a public notification system very early on, and saw it deliberately dismantled by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in their attempt to olock Seabrook's opening. We have designed and submitted a new system to take the place of the original system. The proposed rule, when approved, will clear up any confusion over the public notification system requirements for low-power testing.

As a resident living within 10 miles of Seabrook Station, I am sure that it is quite evident that interect is focused on the need to permit the Seabrook Station to procet , emonstrate its ability to be added to the power supply of this area, where urgently neede.d.

Seabrook is complete, fueled and safe. It's time to say "yes" to the proposed rule, and "yes" to the opening of Seabrook.

Sincerely, W h. y Barbara A. Dobson 8807050229 880622 PDR PR 50 53FR16435 PDR O S -/0

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