ML20217J534

Responds to Ltr to Chairman Jackson,Concerning Portland General Electric Co Requesting Approval of one-time Shipment of Decommissioned Reactor Vessel from Trojan NPP Near Portland,Or to Disposal Site Near Richland,Washington

ML20217J534
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Site:	07109271, Trojan  File:Portland General Electric icon.png
Issue date:	08/01/1997
From:	Paperiello C NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS)
To:	Eddins C OREGON, STATE OF
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• y' ' The Honorable Chuck Eddings August 1, 1997 M:y:r of Rainhr P.O. Box 100 Rainier, OR 97048

Dear Mayor Eddings:

I am responding to your letter to Chairman Jackson, conc 0rning Portland General Electric Company's (PGE) request for approval of a one-time shipmant of its decommissioned reactor vessel from the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant near Portland, Oregon to a disposal site at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation near Richland, Washington, in this regard, I would like to assure you that the Commission notes the concerns raised in your letter, and that the final decision on PGE's request will be reviewed by the Commission.

As you know, the final decision on PGE's request must be consistent with the Commission's primary mission to protect public health and safety and the environment. The Comrnission will consider PGE's request for a one-time shipment and will address the issues which you have raised, including the safety and environmental concems associated with exposure to radioactive material before, duritig, and after both a single shipment and multiple shipments.

In closing, I would like to thank you for your interest in the Commission's activities in assuring the safe transport of radioactive materials. We w~Il keep you informed of the progress of our review. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely, Original /s/ by Carl J. Paperiello, Director Office of Nuclear Material Safety Dockets: 50-344; 71-9271 Distribuition: G970511

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FROMt DUE: 07/21/97 EDO CONTROL: G970511 DOC DT: 07/30/97 FINAL REPLY:

Chuck Eddings Mayor, City.of Rainier, Oregon v f

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Chairman Jackson FOR SIGNATURE OF : ** GRN **

CRC NO: 97-0712 Pcperiello DESC:

ROUTING:

DECOMMISSIONING OF TROJAN NUCLEAR PLANT: REMOVAL Callan OF REACTOR VESSEL Jordan Thompson Norry 31aha Burns DATE: 07/10/97 Merschoff, RIV Collins, NRR ASSIGNED TO: CONTACT: Thadani, RES Bangart, SP NMSS Paperiello Cyr, OGC SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR REMARKS:

Put EDO and Chairman on for concurrence, Chcirman's office to review response prior to dicpatch.

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY CORRESPONDENCE CONTROL TICKET I

PAPER NUMBER: CRC-97-0712 LOGGING DATE: Jul 8 97 ACTION OFFICE:

EDO AUTHOR: - CHUCK EDDINGS, MAJOR AFFILIATION: OREGON ADDRESSEE: CHAIRMAN JACKSON LETTER DATE: Jun 30 97 FILE CODE: IDR S TROJAN

SUBJECT:

DECOMMISSIONING OF TROJAN NUCLEAR PLANT: REMOVAL OF REACTOR VESSEL ACTION: Direct Reply DISTRIBUTION: CHAIRMAN, COMRS SPECIAL HANDLING: SECY TO ACK CONSTITUENT:

NOTES: CHAIRMAN SHOULD REVIEW RESPONSE PRIOR TO DISPATCH DATE DUE: Jul 23 97 SIGNATURE: . DATE SIGNED:

AFFILIATION:

EDO -- G970511

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