ML20215M029

Advises That Due to Licensing Hearings Before Commission, Comments on Issues Raised in Recipient Ltr Re Facility Inappropriate.Evaluation of Proposed Rule Re Emergency Planning Regulations Also Discussed.Served on 870506

ML20215M029
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Site:	Seabrook
Issue date:	05/05/1987
From:	Carr K NRC COMMISSION (OCM)
To:	Presley W AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
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Dear Ms. Presley:

l Thank you for your.recent letter concerning the Seabrook Nuclear Station.

.Since:the Seabrook Station is currently the subject of licensing hearings. a before the Commission, it is inappropriate for me to comment on the merits -l of the issues. You may be assured, however, that protection of the publ.ic ] '

health and safety'will be the paramount consideration in decisions I may make on the hearing record.

l Your letter also expressed concern about the Commission's' proposed changes to its emergency planning regulations. The proposed rule (copy enclosed)*

has been published for public coment, and the comment period has been-extended to June 4, 1987. The Commission will decide whether to adopt the proposed rule after evaluating the public comments we receive.- Should you have more specific comments on the rule, please send them to the address listed in the notice.

I appreciate and we'1come your views on the Commission's responsibilities.

Sincerely, JJ- W  ?

Kenneth M. Carr Commissioner i

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