ML20246P710

Responds to 890404 Appeal of Denial of FOIA Request for Documents Re Plant.Investigation Ongoing & Could Result in Disciplinary or Adverse Action Therefore Assertion of Exemption 7A to Protect Documents Proper

ML20246P710
Person / Time
Site:	Peach Bottom
Issue date:	05/12/1989
From:	Chilk S NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY)
To:	Clair K SCHNADER, HARRISON, SEGAL & LEWIS
References
FOIA-89-25, FOIA-89-A-16 NUDOCS 8905220269
Download: ML20246P710 (1)

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May 12, 1989 Ms. Kathleen S. Clair SCHNADER, HARRISON, SEGAL & LEWIS 1600 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Re: FOIA Appeal 89A-16C

Dear Ms. Clair:

This letter responds to your April 4,1989 appeal of this Agency's denial of Office of Inspector and Auditor (now, Office of Inspector General) documents relating to the Peach Bottom Nuclear Power Plant. These documents were identified in our March 6,1989 response to FOIA 89-25.

The Office of Inspector General was informed of your appeal and the basis for the appeal. They advise that an investigation is currently underway which relates to events regarding the shutdown of the Peach Bottom plant but focuses instead on an entirely distinct issue relating to NRC personnel. Because this is an ongoing investigation that could result in disciplinary or other adverse action, the assertion of Exemption 7A to protect the documents from disclosure was entirely proper.

This letter represents final Agency action on your April 4,1989 appeal.

Judicial review of the denial of documents is available in Federal District Court in the district in which you reside, or have your principal place of business, or in the District of Columbia.

Sincerel:.

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