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Disapproves of Const of Atomic Power Plant at Bodega Head
ML20235A722
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Site: 05000000, Bodega Bay
Issue date: 08/14/1963
From: Strait E
AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
To: Seaborg G
US ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (AEC)
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at the August meeting to convey to you our disapproval of Head.the construction of an atomic power plant at Bodega '

Our objections to this construction are based on several grounds:

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2. Safety--there do not appear to be adequate standards of public safety considering the geologic formation of the area, near, a major earthquake fault, and considering the possibilities of pollution of natural resources and products so close' to such a large population.

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1. Conservation--this a valuable and beautiful public is resource.ighest not the h use of standards of public safety 2. Safety--there do not appear to b considering the geologic ,

formation of the area, near, a major earthquake fault, l and considering the possibilities of pollution of large population. natural resources and products so close to such a so close to a burgeoning population 3. Desirability in the pu forscientificresearchandrecreat1onshouldbepreserved for production of power for private pro, fit.not pre-empted l

Bay Region'-we are sure that'We know of your great love of Ca all the'above considerations.youWe have great regard'for would appreciate hearing your views in this matter.

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