ML20236N836

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Advises Aslbp,Per 10CFR2.704(b),of Decision to Withdraw as Chairman of ASLB Hearing Emergency Planning Issues Re Plant Due to Personal Health Considerations.Served on 871110
ML20236N836
Person / Time
Site: Shoreham File:Long Island Lighting Company icon.png
Issue date: 11/09/1987
From: Margulies M
Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel
To: Cotter B
Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel
References
CON-#487-4807 OL-3, OL-6, NUDOCS 8711170027
Download: ML20236N836 (1)


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November 9, 1987 0FFICE Di~ SihtiAW, 00CXEifnG A SEHylCf' BRANCH Honorable B. Paul Cotter, Jr.

Chief Administrative Judge

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comission Washington, D.C.

20555

Dear Judge Cotter:

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l This provides notice pursuant to 10 C.F.R. 2.704(b) of my decision l

to withdraw as the Chairman of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board hearing emergency planning issues in Long Island Lighting Com)any (Shoreham Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1) because of personal 1ealth considerations.

I have served as Chairman for almost three years in what is readily recognized as a most important, complex and difficult proceeding. The case will begin a new phase of litigatfon which will be intensive and extensive considering past performance. The record on emergency j

planning is c1 ready in the tens of thousands of pages.

J As this juncture, professional responsibility requires a renewed 1

comitment from me as Chairman, tc do whatever is necessary to meet the l

demands of this litigation. This comitment must be made without qualification. Personal considerations are not exempt. To do justice to the case requires no less.

I cannot again make that comitment in what is an arduous and long on going proceeding. When I accepted the Chairmanship, I had already I

undergone quadruple' coronary artery bypass surgery.

It was not expected that the proceeding would continue as long as it has.

Adverse developments this year in my cardio-vascular condition have increased concern for my health. Because of the situation at this time, I cannot again make the unqualified comitment necessary to continue to chair the proceeding.

I, therefore, withdraw from the Board.

Very truly yours, 8711170027 871109 PDR ADOCK 05000322 G

PDR Morton B. Margulies Administrative Law Judge

[cc:'ShorehamDocketNo. 50-322-0L-3 (Emergency Planning)

Shoreham Docket No. 50-322-0L-6 (25% Power)

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