ML20212B259

Final Response to FOIA Request for Encl 1 of NRC Re Metalweld,Inc Work Allegations & Addl Info Since 851118 Request.Forwards App D Documents.App D Documents Partially & Completely Withheld (Ref FOIA Exemption 7).Info in PDR

ML20212B259
Person / Time
Site:	Perry
Issue date:	07/29/1986
From:	Grimsley D NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION (ADM)
To:	Lawless J PLAIN DEALER, CLEVELAND, OH
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ML20212B263	List: IA-86-254, Final Response to FOIA Request for Encl 1 of NRC Re Metalweld,Inc Work Allegations & Addl Info Since 851118 Request.Forwards App D Documents.App D Documents Partially & Completely Withheld (Ref FOIA Exemption 7).Info in PDR ML20212B259 ML20212B291
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FOIA-86-254 NUDOCS 8608060275
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

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\*.***/ JUL 29 1986 Mr. James T. Lawless The Plain Dealer 1801 Superior Avenue IN RESPONSE REFER l Cleveland, OH 44114 TO F01A-86-254

Dear Mr. Lawless:

This is in final response to your letter dated April 1,1986, in which you requested, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (F0IA), copies of enclosure one to the November 4, 1985, letter from the NRC to the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company regarding allegations of work being done improperly by Metalweld, Inc., at the Perry nuclear power plant and any additional related records pertaining to these allegations since November 18, 1985.

The four records identified on enclosed Appendix D are responsive to your request. The records identified at numbers one and two are being withheld in whole or in part pursuant to Exemption (7)(A) of the F0IA (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(7)(A))

and 10 CFR 9.5(a)(7)(i) of the Commission's regulations, as noted on Appendix D.

The nonexempt portion of the record identified at number two is being placed in file folder F01A-86-254 at the NRC's Public Document Room (PDR), 1717 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20555. The records identified at numbers three and four are being placed in their entirety in PDR folder F01A-86-254.

Information withheld pursuant to Exemption (7)(A) was compiled for law enforce-ment purposes. Release of the information would interfere with an ongoing enforcement proceeding and could allow those being investigated to learn the scope, direction, and focus of investigatory efforts and thus could possibly allow them to take action to shield potential wrongdoing or a violation of NRC requirements from investigators.

Pursuant to 10 CFR 9.15 of the Commission's regulations, it has been determined that the information withheld is exempt from production or disclosure and that its production or disclosure is contrary to the public interest. The person responsible for this denial is Mr. Ben B. Hayes, Director, Office of Investigations.

8608060275 860729 PDR FOIA LAWLESS86-254 PDR

Mr. Lawless This denial may be appealed to the Secretary of the Commission within 30 days from the receipt of this letter. Any such appeal must be in writing, addressed to the Secretary of the Commission, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555, and should clearly state on the envelope and in the letter that it is an " Appeal from an Initial F0IA Decision.

Sincerely

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^h Division of Rules and Records Office of Administration

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Re: F01A-86-254 APPENDIX D Exemption

1. Various Dates Allegation Computer Update Sheets 7(A)

(6 pages)

2. 12/02/85 Memorandum to C. Weil from R. Knop 7(A) re: Allegation - Drug Abuse AMS-85-RIII-A-171 (1 page)

3. 12/13/85 Letter to C. Norelius, RIII, from Release M. Edelman, CEI, re: Perry nuclear power plant (3 pages)

4. 12/30/85 Allegation Panel Decisions (2 pages) Release

THE PLAIX DEALER OHIO'S LARGEST NEWSPAPER 216-344 4500 1801 SUPERIOR AVE.

OHIO TOLL FREE CLEVELAND, OHIO 44114 800-362-0727 April 1, 1986 Mr. J.M. Felton Division of Rules and Records FREfiOOM OF INFORMAT10N Office of Administr& tion ACT REQUEST U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 gg g _ g 7

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Dear Mr. FeIton:

Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, I am requesting access to Enclosure 1 of the November 4, 1985 letter from Charles E. Norelius, NRC, to Hurray R. Edelman, The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co., concerning allegations bbout improper work done by Metalweld Inc. at the Perry nuclear power plant. I am also requesting any additional information concerning

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these allegations which may have been obtained since I last requested the above information, on Nov. 18, 1985.

If there are any fees for searching for, or copying, the records I have requested, please inform me before you fill the request.

As you know, the Act permits you to reduce or waive the fees when the release of the information is considered as esprimarily beneiftting the public.'s I believe that this request fits that category and I therefore ask that you waive any fees.

If all or any part of this request is denied, please cite the specific exemptions which you think Justifies your refusal to release the information and inform me of your agencyss administrative

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appeal procedures available to me under the law.

I would appreciate your handling this request as quickly as possible, and I look forward to hearing from you within 10 working days, as the law stipulates.

You sincerely.

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