ML20211J145

Comment Opposing NRC Consideration of Waiving Enforcement Action Against Plants That Operate Outside Terms of Licenses Due to Y2K Problems

ML20211J145
Person / Time
Site:	Seabrook
Issue date:	08/24/1999
From:	Russman R NEW HAMPSHIRE, STATE OF
To:	Meyer D NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION (ADM)
References
FRN-64FR41474, RTR-NUREG-1600 64FR41474-00005, NUDOCS 9909030063
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Dear Chief Meyer:

I write to you today because I am deeply concerned about the Y2K readiness of the Seabrook l Nuclear Power Plant, as well as other nuclear plants. I have learned that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the oversight agency for nuclear power plants, is considering waiving enforcement actions against those plants that operate outside the terms of their licenses due to Y2K problems.

In my view, this would be a grave and dangerous error in judgement. The licensing process is in place to ensure that nuclear power plants operate safely, and waving enforcement, for whatever ,

reason, would be wrong. I urge you to strongly consider the ramifications of such a policy. I l look forward to your response to this issue.

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