ML20214P857

Comments on Util 870414 Request to Raise Approved Level of Facility to 25% Power.Issuance of License for Greater than 5% Power Would Be Irresponsible Due to Unresolved Issue of Noncooperation by State of Ny & Suffolk County

ML20214P857
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Site:	05000000, Shoreham
Issue date:	04/16/1987
From:	Mrazek R HOUSE OF REP., APPROPRIATIONS
To:	Zech L NRC COMMISSION (OCM)
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CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES i

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Dear Mr. Chairman,

I note with extreme dismay recent developments l

i concerning the licensing process of the Long Island Lighting Company's (LILCO) nuclear plant at Shoreham.

I am aware that on April 14, 1987, LILCO petitioned to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to raise the approved n7 level of the Shoreham nuclear power plant to 25 percent

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power.

Clearly, the ultimate concern in the licensing process is to determine whether or not the heal.th and 1

safety of the mesidents can be guaranteed.

As you are aware, there has been considerable debate as to whether the residents of Long Island can be evacuated in the event of a nuclear accident at Shoreham.

7 I feel this request is particularly insensitive in light of the recent debate on the proposed rule change l

concerning the participation of State and local governments i

in emergency planning.

The issue over who has final.

jurisdiction in this area and who would participate in the i

event of an accident is yet to be resolved.

Until"the issue of non-cooperation by New York State and Suffolk County is resolved, issuing any license greater than the five-percent license that currently exists would be irresponsible.

I For the NRC to make the determination that Shoreham could be energized to 25-percent of its capacity in a matter of weeks in order to alleviate supposed " energy shortages" j

would be inappropriate.

In addition, I would very much like to know if this license is merely an interim license request or whether LILCO intends to continue 25-percent operation in the fall or indefinitely.

I look forward-to your prompt response.

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