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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEARML20217N8371999-10-13013 October 1999
Forwards Summary of Changes Made to Maine Yankee Defueled Security Plan,Iaw 10CFR50.54(p)(2).Without Encl
ML20217J0241999-10-13013 October 1999
Documents 991005 Telcon Between NRC & Util to Address All of Areas Identified in Reg Guide 1.179 & NUREG-1700 Re Final Survey Plan Except for One Area
ML20212F4321999-09-24024 September 1999
Responds to 990921 e-mail to E Poteat,Requesting Waiver of Late Charges of Listed Amount for Annual Fee Invoice AR0431-99.Request Denied Because 10CFR15.37 Does Not Provide for Waiver Based on Info Provided in e-mail
ML20212M2431999-09-22022 September 1999
Expresses Concern Re NRC Consideration of Adoption of Policy Based on Requests from Licensees,To Allow as Part of Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants & Demolition of Onsite Structures at Reactor Plant Sites
ML20212E4611999-09-20020 September 1999
Responds to Concerning Possible Involvement in Weekly Telephone Calls NRC Staff Has with Maine Yankee Staff
ML20212F1361999-09-20020 September 1999
Confirms That NMSS Has Received 990916 Submittal & Will Be Included as Attachment to Commission Paper Along with State of Maine Submittal
ML20212F2521999-09-20020 September 1999
Confirms That NMSS Has Received 990916 Submittal & Will Be Included as Attachment to Commission Paper Along with State of Maine Submittal
ML20212B7011999-09-14014 September 1999
Submits Comments & Raises Questions Re Generation of White Paper for Commission to Decide Merits of Rubberization
ML20212A5911999-09-0808 September 1999
Responds to 990816 e-mail & 990901 Telcon with Respect to Comments Re Decommissioning of Maine Yankee Site.Concerns Raised with Respect to Status of Fuel at Maine Yankee Have Been Raised in Previous Ltrs to Us NRC
ML20211M9371999-08-30030 August 1999
Addresses Two Issues Raised in s to Senator Collins & Governor a King That Relate to Construction of ISFSI at Maine Yankee
ML20212B2181999-08-30030 August 1999
Responds to Re 990707 Message from N Allen Re Transportation Incident Involving Shipment from Maine Yankee Nuclear Power Plant
ML20212E4841999-08-27027 August 1999
Informs That at 990429 Meeting of Myap Community Advisory Panel,R Shadis,Asked If Given Lack of Resident Inspectors & Limited NRC-license Review Correspondence,If Shadis Could Take Part in Weekly NRC Conference Calls with Licensee
ML20216F1891999-08-26026 August 1999
Forwards Copies of Maine Yankee & Yankee Rowe Refs Listed, Supporting Industry Position That Branch Technical Position Asb 9-2 Methodology over-estimates Spent Fuel Decay Heat
ML20211C0591999-08-19019 August 1999
Forwards Addl Justification for Proprietary Request Re 990809 Submittal Info on Maine Yankee License Termination Plan
ML20212A5981999-08-16016 August 1999
Expresses Appreciation for with Respect to e-mail Message Re Site Release Criteria Standards Can Never Be Verified Using Existing Database
ML20211D7041999-08-0909 August 1999
Forwards Rev 17 of Maine Yankee Defueled Safety Analysis Rept (Dsar), Per 10CFR50.71 & 10CFR50.4
ML20217M6501999-08-0909 August 1999
Responds to 990719 E-mail Re Cleanup Stds at MYAPC Station & Verification of Meeting Cleanup Stds.Informs That NRC Criteria for Licensing NPPs Contained in 10CFR50 & That 10CFR50.82 Addresses Requirements for License Termination
ML20210Q7201999-08-0909 August 1999
Forwards non-proprietary & Proprietary Draft Documents Re Info on Myap License Termination Plan & Diskette.Proprietary Info & Diskette Withheld
ML20212B2271999-08-0606 August 1999
Discusses Concerns Re Recent Incindent Involving Transport of Nuclear Matl from Maine Yankee
ML20210M8171999-08-0505 August 1999
Forwards Draft License Termination Plan/Amend Plan for Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co, to Enhance Dialogue Between Various Stakeholders & Provide Springboard for Clarifying Mutual Expectations.With Three Oversize Drawings
ML20210L2211999-08-0202 August 1999
Forwards Two Copies of Objectives & Sequence of Events for Maine Yankee Emergency Preparedness Exercise for 990922. Without Encl
ML20210G3751999-07-28028 July 1999
Ack Receipt of June 30th Ltr That Responded to EDO Backfit Appeal Determination Re Bdba in Sfps.Staff Completed All Actions Associated with Backfit Appeal & Awaiting for New Info for Consideration Prior to Taking Addl Action
ML20216D4311999-07-19019 July 1999
Informs That Util Intends to Construct ISFSI Located on Owner Controlled Property Currently Part of Maine Yankee Reactor Site
ML20217M6571999-07-19019 July 1999
Expresses Concern Re Verification of Cleanup Stds at Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co Power Station
ML20210C6271999-07-15015 July 1999
Forwards Draft Site Characterization Summary in Support of 10CFR50 License Termination & Copy of Latest Decommissioning Schedule with Milestones Identified.Info Submitted Per License Termination Plan
ML20196K4751999-07-0606 July 1999
Informs That Confirmatory Orders ,830314,840614 & 960103 Have Been Rescinded.Staff Determined That Due to Permanently Shutdown & Defueled Status of Facility,Orders No Longer Necessary for Safe Operation & Maint.Se Encl
ML20210G3981999-06-30030 June 1999
Discusses Review of Ltr Re Maine Yankee Backfit Appeal with Respect to Emergency Plan Exemptions for Decommissioning Plants
ML20209C7731999-06-30030 June 1999
Responds to EDO Backfit Appeal Determination Re Emergency Plan Exemptions for Decommissioning Plants
ML20209B4611999-06-29029 June 1999
Submits Response to GL 98-01, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Nuclear Power Plants. Plant Is Y2K Ready.Contingency Plans Developed to Mitigate Potential Impact of non-plant Y2K-induced Events
ML20196D9191999-06-22022 June 1999
Informs That NRC Has Completed Review of Issues Raised in of Appeal to NRC Edo.Submits List Summarizing Actions Taken Since
ML20195H1741999-06-15015 June 1999
Forwards Original & Copy of Request for Approval of Certain Indirect & Direct Transfer of License & Ownership Interests of Montaup Electric Co (Montaup) with Respect to Nuclear Facilities Described as Listed
ML20207H3371999-06-11011 June 1999
Expresses Appreciation for Participation at 990413 Reactor Decommissioning Public Meeting & Responds to Concern Re Absense of Timeliness on Part of NRC Replying to Letters
ML20195G9411999-06-10010 June 1999
Informs That Maine Yankee Considers Backfit Claim & Appeal Request of 980716 & 990316,to Be Acceptably Resolved Based on Staff 990518 Response
ML20195F7531999-06-0707 June 1999
Forwards Copy of Insurance Endorsement Dtd 990429,reflecting Change in Nuclear Energy Liability Insurance,Iaw Requirements of 10CFR140.15(e)
ML20195F6721999-06-0707 June 1999
Forwards Insp Rept 50-309/99-01 on 990214-0513.No Violations Noted.Operations & Radiological Protection Programs, Including Radioactive Liquid & Gaseous Effluent Control Programs,Were Inspected During Insp
ML20206U9711999-05-18018 May 1999
Responds to & Addl Info Re Appeal of NRC Determination Re Claim of Backfit Concerning Permanently Shutdown Reactor Security Plan
ML20207A2851999-05-14014 May 1999
Informs That NRC Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Reorganized Effective 990328.As Part of Reorganization, Division of Licensing Project Mgt Created.Organization Chart Encl
ML20206H1391999-05-0505 May 1999
Forwards Amend 164 to License DPR-36 & Safety Evaluation. Amend Consists of Changes to License in Response to 970930 Application
ML20206H2311999-05-0404 May 1999
Responds to to Chairman Jackson.Forwards Copy of Recent Staff Response to Petition Submitted on Behalf of Ucs Re Fuel Cladding at Operational Reactors
ML20206G5561999-05-0303 May 1999
Forwards Amend 163 to License DPR-36 & Safety Evaluation. Amend Revises Liquid & Gaseous Release Rate Limits to Reflect Revs to 10CFR20, Stds for Protection Against Radiation
ML20206J2801999-04-30030 April 1999
Forwards 1998 Annual Financial Repts for CT Light & Power Co,Western Ma Electric Co,Public Svc Co of Nh,North Atlantic Energy Corp,Northeast Nuclear Energy Co & North Atlantic Energy Svc Corp,License Holders
ML20206D7191999-04-29029 April 1999
Forwards Listed Radiological Repts for 1998 Submitted IAW Relevant Portions of License DPR-36 & ODCM
ML20206E2911999-04-28028 April 1999
Requests NRC Review of ISFSI Licensing Submittals,As Scheduled & ISFSI Approval for Operation by Dec 2000.Util Will Support Any NRC RAI on Expedited Basis.Licensing Milestone Schedule,Encl
ML20206E3101999-04-28028 April 1999
Forwards Data Diskette Containing 1998 Individual Monitoring NRC Form 5 Rept,Per 10CFR20.2206(b).Without Diskette
ML20206A5521999-04-23023 April 1999
Forwards Environ Assessment & Finding of No Significant Impact Related to Util Application Dtd 980714,for Amend to License DPR-36 to Revise App a TSs to Change Liquid & Gaseous Release Rate Limits to Reflect Revs Made to 10CFR20
ML20206A6871999-04-22022 April 1999
Informs of Completion of Review of Re Nepco in Capacity as Minority Shareholder in Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp,Yaec,Myap & Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Co
ML20205N6211999-04-0707 April 1999
Ack Receipt of Which Appealed NRC Staff Determination That Util Had Not Raised Valid Backfit Claim in to Nrc.Staff Began Process of Convening Backfit Review Panel to Evaluate Appeal
ML20205K6541999-04-0707 April 1999
Submits Nuclear Property Insurance Coverage Presently in Force to Protect Maine Yankee at Wiscasset,Me
ML20206H2401999-03-30030 March 1999
Informs That Myap Recently Revealed That Approx 20% of Fuel Assemblies Now in SFP Are non-std & Require Special Handling & Dry Cask Packaging.Info Confirms Growing Evidence of Periodic Loss of Radiological Control
ML20206A6951999-03-29029 March 1999
Request Confirmation That No NRC Action or Approval,Required Relative to Proposed Change in Upstream Economic Ownership of New England Power Co,Minority Shareholder in Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp,Yaec,Myap & Connecticut Yankee
1999-09-08
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Category:INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML20217N8371999-10-13013 October 1999
Forwards Summary of Changes Made to Maine Yankee Defueled Security Plan,Iaw 10CFR50.54(p)(2).Without Encl
ML20217J0241999-10-13013 October 1999
Documents 991005 Telcon Between NRC & Util to Address All of Areas Identified in Reg Guide 1.179 & NUREG-1700 Re Final Survey Plan Except for One Area
ML20212M2431999-09-22022 September 1999
Expresses Concern Re NRC Consideration of Adoption of Policy Based on Requests from Licensees,To Allow as Part of Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants & Demolition of Onsite Structures at Reactor Plant Sites
ML20212B7011999-09-14014 September 1999
Submits Comments & Raises Questions Re Generation of White Paper for Commission to Decide Merits of Rubberization
ML20212E4841999-08-27027 August 1999
Informs That at 990429 Meeting of Myap Community Advisory Panel,R Shadis,Asked If Given Lack of Resident Inspectors & Limited NRC-license Review Correspondence,If Shadis Could Take Part in Weekly NRC Conference Calls with Licensee
ML20216F1891999-08-26026 August 1999
Forwards Copies of Maine Yankee & Yankee Rowe Refs Listed, Supporting Industry Position That Branch Technical Position Asb 9-2 Methodology over-estimates Spent Fuel Decay Heat
ML20211C0591999-08-19019 August 1999
Forwards Addl Justification for Proprietary Request Re 990809 Submittal Info on Maine Yankee License Termination Plan
ML20212A5981999-08-16016 August 1999
Expresses Appreciation for with Respect to e-mail Message Re Site Release Criteria Standards Can Never Be Verified Using Existing Database
ML20210Q7201999-08-0909 August 1999
Forwards non-proprietary & Proprietary Draft Documents Re Info on Myap License Termination Plan & Diskette.Proprietary Info & Diskette Withheld
ML20211D7041999-08-0909 August 1999
Forwards Rev 17 of Maine Yankee Defueled Safety Analysis Rept (Dsar), Per 10CFR50.71 & 10CFR50.4
ML20212B2271999-08-0606 August 1999
Discusses Concerns Re Recent Incindent Involving Transport of Nuclear Matl from Maine Yankee
ML20210M8171999-08-0505 August 1999
Forwards Draft License Termination Plan/Amend Plan for Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co, to Enhance Dialogue Between Various Stakeholders & Provide Springboard for Clarifying Mutual Expectations.With Three Oversize Drawings
ML20210L2211999-08-0202 August 1999
Forwards Two Copies of Objectives & Sequence of Events for Maine Yankee Emergency Preparedness Exercise for 990922. Without Encl
ML20217M6571999-07-19019 July 1999
Expresses Concern Re Verification of Cleanup Stds at Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co Power Station
ML20216D4311999-07-19019 July 1999
Informs That Util Intends to Construct ISFSI Located on Owner Controlled Property Currently Part of Maine Yankee Reactor Site
ML20210C6271999-07-15015 July 1999
Forwards Draft Site Characterization Summary in Support of 10CFR50 License Termination & Copy of Latest Decommissioning Schedule with Milestones Identified.Info Submitted Per License Termination Plan
ML20210G3981999-06-30030 June 1999
Discusses Review of Ltr Re Maine Yankee Backfit Appeal with Respect to Emergency Plan Exemptions for Decommissioning Plants
ML20209C7731999-06-30030 June 1999
Responds to EDO Backfit Appeal Determination Re Emergency Plan Exemptions for Decommissioning Plants
ML20209B4611999-06-29029 June 1999
Submits Response to GL 98-01, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Nuclear Power Plants. Plant Is Y2K Ready.Contingency Plans Developed to Mitigate Potential Impact of non-plant Y2K-induced Events
ML20195H1741999-06-15015 June 1999
Forwards Original & Copy of Request for Approval of Certain Indirect & Direct Transfer of License & Ownership Interests of Montaup Electric Co (Montaup) with Respect to Nuclear Facilities Described as Listed
ML20195G9411999-06-10010 June 1999
Informs That Maine Yankee Considers Backfit Claim & Appeal Request of 980716 & 990316,to Be Acceptably Resolved Based on Staff 990518 Response
ML20195F7531999-06-0707 June 1999
Forwards Copy of Insurance Endorsement Dtd 990429,reflecting Change in Nuclear Energy Liability Insurance,Iaw Requirements of 10CFR140.15(e)
ML20206J2801999-04-30030 April 1999
Forwards 1998 Annual Financial Repts for CT Light & Power Co,Western Ma Electric Co,Public Svc Co of Nh,North Atlantic Energy Corp,Northeast Nuclear Energy Co & North Atlantic Energy Svc Corp,License Holders
ML20206D7191999-04-29029 April 1999
Forwards Listed Radiological Repts for 1998 Submitted IAW Relevant Portions of License DPR-36 & ODCM
ML20206E2911999-04-28028 April 1999
Requests NRC Review of ISFSI Licensing Submittals,As Scheduled & ISFSI Approval for Operation by Dec 2000.Util Will Support Any NRC RAI on Expedited Basis.Licensing Milestone Schedule,Encl
ML20206E3101999-04-28028 April 1999
Forwards Data Diskette Containing 1998 Individual Monitoring NRC Form 5 Rept,Per 10CFR20.2206(b).Without Diskette
ML20205K6541999-04-0707 April 1999
Submits Nuclear Property Insurance Coverage Presently in Force to Protect Maine Yankee at Wiscasset,Me
ML20206H2401999-03-30030 March 1999
Informs That Myap Recently Revealed That Approx 20% of Fuel Assemblies Now in SFP Are non-std & Require Special Handling & Dry Cask Packaging.Info Confirms Growing Evidence of Periodic Loss of Radiological Control
ML20206A6951999-03-29029 March 1999
Request Confirmation That No NRC Action or Approval,Required Relative to Proposed Change in Upstream Economic Ownership of New England Power Co,Minority Shareholder in Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp,Yaec,Myap & Connecticut Yankee
ML20205C3331999-03-24024 March 1999
Submits Rept on Status of Decommissioning Funding for Year Ending 981231.Requested Info Provided in Attachment
ML20205B7321999-03-24024 March 1999
Documents Withdrawal of Previously Submitted Request for Exemption from Requirements of 10CFR70.24 Re Criticality Accident Requirements,
ML20204E5671999-03-18018 March 1999
Forwards Rev 1 to Maine Yankee Atomic Power Station Security Plan & Description of Changes & Summary of 10CFR50.54(p) Effectiveness Evaluation.Without Encl
ML20206K6811999-03-16016 March 1999
Forwards Background & Details Re Backfits Claimed in Util Re Permanently Shutdown Reactor Security Plan
ML20205G9841999-01-0505 January 1999
Discusses 1997 Maff - Sepa Radioactivity in Food & Environ
ML20197J9001998-12-0707 December 1998
Submits Appeal of DD Re Myap Claim of Backfit Re Beyond Design Basis Accidents in Spent Fuel Pools.Discussion of Licensee Reasons,Provided
ML20198J4061998-11-0909 November 1998
Ack Receipt of Roe Response to & Copy of Chairman 981014 address,S-98-25.Informs That Root of NRC Problems Lies in Inability to Create multi-dimensional Vision,Mission or Picture of Future NRC in 2003,2008 or Any Time Frame
ML20195E8961998-11-0909 November 1998
Provides Response to Nov, Re NRC Insp Repts 50-309/96-09,50-309/96-10,50-309/96-11,50-309/96-16 & 50-309/97-01.Corrective Actions:Util in Compliance with TS 5.5,which Is Current Ref to Cited TS 5.8.2.a
ML20155J0871998-11-0505 November 1998
Forwards Supplemental Info for NRC Review Re TS Change 208 Request on Sf Pool Cooling Sys
ML20155H9461998-11-0303 November 1998
Informs That All Future Correspondence Being Sent to Myap Should Be Sent to Listed Address
ML20155G9451998-11-0303 November 1998
Forwards Rev 1 to M01-1258-002, Decommissioning Cost Analysis for Myaps, Detailing Study of Decommissioning Costs.Rev 1 to Post-Shutdown Decommissioning Rept, Encl. Info Is Submitted as Required by 10CFR50.82(a)(8)(iii)
ML20155D6461998-10-29029 October 1998
Forwards Corrected, Occupational Radiation Exposure Rept for 1997, Including Work & Job Function Categories That Were in Effect in 1997 Under Former TS 5.9.1.3.A.Earlier Submittal Contained Incorrect Info
ML20155D7971998-10-28028 October 1998
Forwards Response to NRC 981002 RAI Re Modeling Spent Fuel Pool Heatup.Info Is Needed for NRC to Address Future Exemption Requests from Permanently Shutdown Plants in More Generic & Timely Manner
ML20155B7221998-10-26026 October 1998
Informs That Util Has Been Unsuccessful in Determining Status &/Or Estimated Completion Date of NRC Evaluation of Licensee Backfit Claim.Assistance in Resolving Matter, Requested
ML20154L4821998-10-15015 October 1998
Forwards Maine Yankee Defueled Emergency Plan. Change to Maine Yankee Emergency Plan Has Been Made in Accordance with 10CFR50.54(q)
ML20203H2231998-10-14014 October 1998
FOIA Request for Documents Re EAs 96-299,96-320,96-375, 96-397,97-034,97-147 & 97-559 for Myaps.Requested Documents Include OI Repts & Internal Ltrs,Memos & e-mail Messages to & from OE
ML20206N7601998-10-13013 October 1998
Discusses Concerns Re Regulatory Failures at Maine Yankee & Requests NRC Convene Public Meeting Between NRC Staff & Maine Yankee Stakeholders to Discuss Events of Past Two Years
ML20203A8291998-09-29029 September 1998
Submits follow-up to Last Week Telcon Request That NRC Meet with Maine Advisory Committee on Radiation on Evening of 991104,to Provide Info & Answer Questions to Committee on Recent Exemptions Granted to Maine Yankee on Emergency Plan
ML20153E7541998-09-22022 September 1998
Expresses Disappointment in Quality & Approach of Staff SER, to Provide Comments on Some of Bases Considered in Issuance of Exemption to Allow Util to Discontinue Offsite Emergency Planning Activities.Factual Discrepancies Noted
ML20153B2971998-09-17017 September 1998
Withdraws Exemption Request from Certain Insurance Coverage & Financial Protection Requirement Limits of 10CFR50.54(w) & 10CFR140.11.If NRC Disagrees W/Conclusion Contained in Ltr, NRC Should Continue to Process 10CFR140.11 Request
ML20155D8331998-08-31031 August 1998
Forwards Public Version of, Maine Yankee Emergency Preparedness Exercise, for Exercise Scheduled for 981028. Rept Demonstrates Major on-site Emergency Response Elements for Defueled & Permanently Defueled Shutdown Plant
1999-09-22
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l Dennis K. Rathbun Director Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Congressional Affairs Washington, D.C. 20556
Dear Dennis:
I am contacting you on behalf of my constituent, Ms. Nancy Allen of Surry, Maine.
Ms. Allen has expressed concern about a recent incident involving the transport of nuclear material from Maine Yankee. I have enclosed a copy of her message to me !
for your review. Any assistance that you could provide in addressing Ms. Allen's j concerns would be greatly appreciated. l Thank you in advance for your time and attention in this matter.
I Sin r< ly, I OLYMP NV United S .tes Senator i
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> Dear Olympia...please vote not to ship radioactive waste EVER'. This i
cccident could have been a major disaster.
Nancy Allen ___
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Surry ME. 04684
Subject:
Maine Yankee LL Waste shipping Cask Damage
>PNO-I-99-030 Maine Yankee 1
> June 30, 1999-
> PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION OF EVENT OR UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE PNO-I-99-030
>This preliminary notification constitutes EARLY notice of events of POSSIBLE
>:sfety or public interest significance. The information is as initially
>rsceived without verification or evaluation, and is basically all that is
>known by Region I staff in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania on this date.
> Facility
> Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co.
> Maine Yankee 1
>Wiscasset, Maine
> Dockets: 50-309
Subject:
DAMAGED RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS SHIPMENT
>On June 30, 1999, the licensee notified NRC Region I that on June 29,
>1999, a shipping container loaded with an internally contaminated vacuum
> cleaning device, used at Maine Yankee for asbestos removal, was damaged ,
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>when the truck hauling the container passed under an overpass on the
> Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90). The truck driver was not aware that the
> top of the shipping container, a modified sea / land container, had struck
>the overpass, but was notified of the incident by a following truck. The j
> truck driver then stopped at the Ludlow rest stop near the junction of l
>I-90 and I-84 and contacted the licensee. The licensee responded to the
> rest stop and determined that a small gap was opened in the top of the
> container lid. No radioactive material was released and there was no
> structural damage to the shipping container. The licensee repaired and
> ealed the small gap in the container lid. The shipping container was
> oversized, and the licensee had obtained a wide load permit for the
>ahipment. The truck will remain at the rest stop until the licensee
> decides whether to return the container to Maine Yankee or send it to the
> original destination, a Westinghouse facility in Pennsylvania.
>The licensee notified the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and f >the Massachusetts' Turnpike Authority. This information is current as of f >11:00 a.m. on June 30, 1999. NRC has notified the Commonwealth of l > Massachusetts. Region I Public Affairs is prepared to respond to media
> inquiries.
Contact:
J. Kottan
> (610)337-5214
>