ML20236V015
| ML20236V015 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Seabrook  |
| Issue date: | 11/20/1987 |
| From: | Simon P SENATE |
| To: | Zech L NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| References | |
| CON-#487-4935 OL, NUDOCS 8712040038 | |
| Download: ML20236V015 (1) | |
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- Zech, Jr., Chairman United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission SERVED NOV 3 01987 Washington, DC 20555
Dear Chairman Zech:
I understand that the Commission may soon be considering the granting of a low power license for the Seabrook nuclear power plant.
Given the controversy and uncertainty of that fscility, granting a low power license at this time would seem unwise for several reasons.
First, there seems to be no compelling technical reason to act at this time.
For all the utilities involved in Seabrook, the projected time for bringing the plant up to full power clearly leaves sufficient time to delay low-power testing.
More importantly, moving up to low power testing will further complicate the status of the facility.
As you well know, the approval of an acceptable evac:uation plan is~still highly controversial.
Low level testing will, bring the plant into operation while tha; matter remains unresolved, increasing public opposition and concern.
Low level testing will also contaminate th4 plan: and begin the process of producing radioactive wastes on-site.
That will increase the costs and difficulties of consider.ng converting Seabrook to other fuel sources or alternatives.
I would urge the Commission to evaluste these ns::sts carefally when you consider a low level license for Seaocoos.
My best sishes.
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