ML20235J064
| ML20235J064 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 06/25/1987 |
| From: | Nofziger M AUSTIN, TX |
| To: | Zech L NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| References | |
| CON-#387-3987 OL, NUDOCS 8707150383 | |
| Download: ML20235J064 (2) | |
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SERVED JUL 1 4 1987 Mr. Lando W.
Zech, Jr., Chairman Nuclear Regulatory Commicsion Washington, D.C.
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Dear Mr. Zech:
As a City Council Member of Austin, I
am in part responsible for protecting the health and safety of its citizens.
The recent hearings about the inadequacy and possiblo malfeasance of Region IV at the NRC in inspection and enforcement of nuclear safety have caused me great concern.
This concern is particularly relevant to the South Texas Nuclear Project, which is relati.aly close to Austin.
In the event of a nuclear accident, this plcnt could cause harm to Austin or its neghtc,rine regions.
Pul.suant to this
- concern, I
want tc express support for two recent notions before the NRC affecting STNP.
I wish to go on record as supporting the Government Accountability Project's motion for
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a special project team which can operate independently of Region IV or of Victor Stello (Director of NQclear Operations).
The objectivity of the conventional inspection process has been thoroughly questioned by the recent Congressional hearings, and the need for an independent team is evident.
I further request that this independent team be extremely sensitive to the identity of GAP's sources, and give the confidentiality of witnesses' identities the utmost reverence.
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also wish to support the Citizens Concerned about Huclear Power (CCANP) organization's motion to reopen the licensing hearings.
If the recent Congressional i
hearings are any indication cf Region IV.
l procedure at
- STNP, there is no real understanding of the true status of STNP's 3
safety, and a reopening would be imperative.
l expecting your agency to carry out I
am, its mitsien of public safety to the fullest extent that your Charter allows, and-encourage your positive action on these two motions.
only one ' copy of this letter has been-sent to the Commissioners in the care of Chairman. Zech.
Please make copies available to the other four commissioners.
Sincerely, Michael " Max" Nofz Council Member MMN:amo cc:
Senator Lloyd Bentsen Congressman Jake Pickle Senator John Glenn t
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