ML20210T104
| ML20210T104 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Seabrook  |
| Issue date: | 09/29/1986 |
| From: | Kerry J SENATE |
| To: | Zech L NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20210T109 | List: |
| References | |
| CON-#486-1001 OL, NUDOCS 8610080308 | |
| Download: ML20210T104 (1) | |
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'86 U - 7 P3 m hk} y,.g" Mr. Lando Zech engnca Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comission Washington,D.C. 20555 F-SERVED OCT -71986
Dear Mr. Zech:
I am writing to express nly great concern over a recent order by the Atomic Safety Licensing Board regarding the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant.
On September 11, the ASLB ordered that four Massachusetts 5
comunities be barred from presenting testimony or cross-examining witnesses during licensing proceedings for their failure to answer interrogatories. My objections to that ruling have been expressed directly to the Board.
However, I am writing to the Comission for their response to the statement within that order, "If the radiological emergency response plans which will ultimately be in place for these comuni-ties are to be the best that they can be..."
I am deeply disturbed that a board whose statutory responsibility is to determine whtther evacuation plans exist which adequately protect public health and safety has determined that plans will be approved before the i
l proceedings have begun.
As you may be aware, Governor Dukakis recently determined, after careful consideration, that he cannot responsibly submit emergency evacuation plans which would adequately protect the The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, under P.L.96-295 and public.
its own regulations, has clearly defined the state's role as integral to evacuation plans, and the Board must be able to consider this with the seriousness it deserves. All of the Massachusetts comunities within a 10-mile radius of the plant have arrived at the same determination, and I strongly suggest that it is the responsibility of the Atomic Safety Licensing Board to be mindful of the regulations and to pay careful attention to scate and local authorities on this issue.
As stated above, I am deeply concerned a ut possible predis-position by the Board on this issue, and I g rly await your response.
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