RA-05-168, J.W. Tuffey Letter Dated September 20, 2005 Regarding Indian Point
| ML052780145 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 09/20/2005 |
| From: | Tuffy J State of NY, Emergency Management Office |
| To: | Collins S Region 1 Administrator |
| References | |
| RA-05-168 | |
| Download: ML052780145 (1) | |
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New York State Emergency Management Office 1220 Washington Avenue Building 22, Suite 101 Albany, NY 12226-2251 George E. Pataki, Governor James W. Tuffey, Director September 20,2005 Samuel Collins Regional Administrator U . C . Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region 1 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406
Dear Mr. Collins:
New York State has learned that a contractor working at the Indian Point Energy Center in Westchester County, while excavating an area next to the structure that contains spent nuclear fuel, discovered cracks in an exposed wall of that structure. As reported, at least one of these cracks was moist, containing liquid that included radioactivity consistent with that which would be found in the pool that contains the spent fuel. My understanding is that this has been confirmed by NRC staff. It was further reported that this discovery occurred last week.
Neither the State nor local governments was notified of this incident until well after it was initially discovered. At a time when the public is expecting the highest level of coordination between and among all levels of government and their agencies, this failure to share and coordinate this information is unacceptable. It is crucial that any systemic issues that contributed to this failure be identified and corrected.
In light of these facts and after coiisultation with Governor Patakis office, I am calling fix a full and open investigation into this incident. I am also requesting that you provide a copy of your reports and any other information pertinent to this incident to my office.
Any further questions on this matter should be directed to my office at 5 18-457-2222.
Sincerely, James W. Tuffey Director State Emergency Coordination Center: (51 8) 457-2200 Fax: (518)457-9930 Executive Ofiices: (51 8)457-2222