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==Dear Ms. Garde:==

This is in further response to your letter dated October 1, 1984, in which         '
you requested, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (F0IA), all documents concerning the reports listed in Board Notification 84-149 and documents relating to the release of the reports.
The documents listed on the enclosed Appendix B are being placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR), 1717 H Street, NW, Washington, DC. You may obtain access by presenting a' copy of this letter or by requesting PDR folder F0IA-84-779 in your name.                                                          ;
Portions of documents 10, 11 and 23 listed on the enclosed Appendix C are being withheld from public. disclosure pursuant to Exemption (7)(D) of the F0IA (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(7)(D)) and 10:CFR 9.5(a)(7)(iv) of the Comission's regula-tions because disclosure of the information could reveal the identities of confidential sources. Portions of the remaining documents listed on the enclosed Appendix C are being withheld from public disclosure pursuant to Exemption (6) of the F0IA (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(6)) and 10 CFR 9.5(a)(6) of the Comission's regulations because disclosure of the information would cause a        ,
clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
The documents listed on the enclosed Appendix D are being withheld in their entirety pursuant to Exemption (5) of the F0IA (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(5)) and 10 CFR 9.5(a)(5) of the Comission's regulations. These documents are drafts and other documents containing the preliminary advice, opinions, and recommenda-tions of the staff in the deliberative process of determining proper enforcement action at Comanche Peak. Release of this type of information would tend to inhibit the frank and candid exchange of information in future deliberations and thus would not be in the public interest. There are no reasonably segre-gable factual portions because release of the facts would permit an indirect inquiry into the predecisional process of the agency.
Pursuant to 10 CFR 9.9 of the Comission's regulations, it has been determined that the information withheld is exempt from production or disclosure, and that its production or disclosure is contrary to the public interest. The persons responsible for this denial are the undersigned and for documents 10, 11 and 23 on Appendix C and documents 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11 on Appendix D Mr. James M. Taylor, Director, Office of Inspection and Enforcement. The persons responsible for the denial of the remaining documents on Appendices C and D are the undersigned and Mr. Robert Martin, Regional Administrator, Region IV.
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This denial may be appealed to the Commission's Executive Director for Operations within 30 days from the receipt of this letter. As provided in 10 CFR 9.11, any such appeal must be in writing, addressed to the Executive Director for Operation, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555, and should clearly state on the envelope and in the letter that it is an " Appeal from an Initial F0IA Decision."
The review of additional documents subject to your request is continuing. As soon as our review is completed, we will notify you.
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* I GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTADlLITY PROJECT Institute for Policy Studies 1901 Que Street.'N.W.. Washington. D.C. 20009                                               (202)234-9382 i                                           -
Freedom of Information Act Request                   October 1,1984 0
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Director Office of Administration                                        ACT REQUEST 3
Nuclear Regulatory Commission                              NZ/Q-fy 77f Washington, D.C. 20555 W /0 j~$ V To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (F0IA), 5 U.S.C. 5552, the Government Accountability Project (GAP) of the Institute for Policy Studies requests copies of any and all agency records and information, including but not limited to notes, letters, memoranda, drafts, minutes, diaries, logs, calendars, tapes, transcripts, summaries, interview reports, procedures, instructions, enginecring analyses, drawings, files, graphs, charts, maps, photographs, agreements, handwritten notes, studies, data sheets, notebooks, books, telephone messages, computations, voice recordings, computer run-offs, any other data compilations, interim and/or final reports, status reports, and any and all other records relevant to and/or generated                   ,
in connection with all of the reports listsd in Board Notification 84-149, dated August 23, 1984, published by the Office of Investigations. Since the release of these reports is currently under dispute between the parties in the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board proceedings this FOIA can be delayed until such time as those reports are publicly available. However, our request must be construed to " freeze" all supporting documentation for these reports. It should further be construed to include all documentation developed between the various offices of the NRC regarding the substance of the OI reports, and any correspondance relating to the release of the reports. It should further be construed as intended to cover all communications, written or oral (record thereof) between 01 investigators and Region IV, NRR, the vendor inspection branch, and the Department of Justice or Federal Bureau of Investigations regarding the allegations or sources of the allegations or the disposition of the allegations.
This request includes all agency records as defined in 10 C.F.R. 59.3a(b) and the NRC Manual, Appendix 0211, Parts 1.A.2 and A.3 (approved October 8,1980) whether they currently exist in the NRC official, " working," investigative or other files, or at any other location, including private residences.
If any records as defined in 10 C.F.R. $9.3a(b) and the NRC Manual, supra, and covered by this request have been destroyed and/or removed after this request, please provide all surrounding records, including but not limited to a list of all records which have been or are destroyed and/or removed, a description of the action (s) taken relevent to, generated in connection with, and/or issued in order to implement the action (s).
GAP requests that fees be waived, because " finding the information can be considered as primarily benefitting the general public," 5 U.S.C. 5552(a)(4)(a). GAP is a non-profit, nonpartisan public interest organization concerned with honest and open government. Through public outreach, the Project promotes whistleblowers as agents
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           .of government accountability. Through its Citizens Clinic, GAP offers assistance to local public, interest and citizens groups seeking to ensure the health and safety of their communities. The Citizens Clinic is currently assisting several citizens groups, local governments and intervenors in the mid-Michigan area concerning the construction of the Midland plant.
We are requesting the above information as part of an ongoing monitoring project on the adequacy of the NRC's efforts to protect public safety and health at nuclear power plants.
For any documents or portions that you deny due to a specific F0IA exemption, please provide an index itemizing and describing the documents or portions of documents withheld. The index should provide a detailed justification of your grounds for claiming each exenption, explaining why each exemption is relevant to the document or portion of the document withheld. This index is required under Vaughn v. Rosen (I),
484 F.2d 820 (D.C.Cir.1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 977 (1974s' .
We look forward to your response to this request within ten days.
Billie Pirner Garde Citizens Clinic Director 4

7 Re: F0IA-84-779 APPENDIX B
: 1. 06/73     U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Regulatory Guide, " Quality Assurance Requirements for Protective Coatings Applied to Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants (21 pages)
: 2. 09/09/78 Messerly Reban Cutting Jog (24 pages)
: 3. 08/25/82 Memo from Madsen to Herr, subject: Alleged Improper Weld Practices et CPSES, Q4-82-005 (1 page)
: 4. 10/01/82 Allegation Review A-82-57 (1 page)
: 5. 12/18/82 Statement of Joseph J. Snokhons (1 page)
: 6. 12/21/82 Ltr to R. Gary from G. Madson (1 page)
: 7. 01/07/83 Star-Telegram, re: Comanche Peak Charges (1 page)
: 8. 02/23/83 Allegation Review 4-83-A-13 (1 page)
: 9. 03/14/83 Ltr to R. Gary from G. Madsen, w/ enclosure: Appendix A -
Notice of Violation and Appendix B - NRC Inspection Reports 50-445/83-07 and 50-446/83-04 (12 pages)
: 10. 03/13/83 Affidavit of J. R. Dillinham (5 pages)
: 11. 04/07/83 Fort Worth Star-Telegram (3 pages)
: 12. 04/08/83 Allegation Review 4-83-A-26 (1 page)
: 13. 04/13/83 Ltr to Markey frcm J. Ellis, subject: Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant Affidavit of Robert L. Messerly and Supporting Documentation (4 pages)
: 14. 04/25/83 Ltr to G. Madsen from R. Gary, re: Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station Response to NRC Notice of Violation Inspection Report No. 83-03/01 (3 pages)
: 15. 05/18/84 Ltr to R. Gary from G. Madsen (1 page)
: 16. 05/26/83 Note to John Collins, RIV from Jim Sniezek, subject: Ltr from Arvill Dillingham, Jr. to President Reagan Regarding Safety Problems at Nuclear Power Plants (1 page)
: 17. 06/01/83 Allegation Review 4-83-A-34 (1 page)
: 18. 06/29/83 Allegation Data Form (1 page)

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Re: F01A-84-779 APPENDIX B (Continued)
: 19. 07/29/83 Observation Record (11 pages)
: 20. 08/23/83 Allegation Data Form (1 page)
: 21. 08/24/83 Allegation Data Form (1 page)
: 22. 08/24/83 Ltr to R. Gary from G. Madsen w/ enclosure: Appendix - NRC Inspection Report 50-445/83-24, 50-446/83-15 (19 pages)
: 23. 08/29/83 Allegation Data Form (1 page)
: 24. 08/31/83 Allegation Review 4-83-A-69 (1 page)
: 25. 08/31/83 Allegation Data Form (1 page)
: 26. 09/09/83 Allegation Review 4-83-A-67 (1 page)
: 27. 09/12/83 Allegation Review 4-83-A-73 (1 page)
: 28. 09/12/83 Allegation Data Form (1 page)
: 29. 09/15/83 Allegation Review 4-83-A-17 (1 page)
: 30. 09/15/83 Allegation Data Form (1 page)
: 31. 09/16/83 Allegation Review 4-83-A-80 (1 page)
: 32. 09/16/83 Allegation Data Form (1 page)-
: 33. 09/16/83 Allegation Data Form (1 page)
: 34. 09/20/83 Allegation Review 4-83-A-64 (1 page)
: 35. 09/29/83 Ltr to R. Gary w/ enclosed Inspection Report No. 50-445/83-27 (27 pages)
: 36. 10/11/84 Region IV, re: NRC Releases Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant Inspection Report 83-27 (1 page)
: 37. 10/12/83 Handwritten note from R. Roth (1 page) 38,   10/18/83 Handwritten note from R. Roth (1 page)
: 39. 11/14/83 Acknowledgment (2 pages)
: 40. 11/30/83 Memo for B. Hayes from J. Collins, 

==Subject:==
Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station - Alleged Intimidation of QC Personnel (2 pages)

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Re: FOIA-84-779 APPENDIX B (Continued)
: 41. 12/09/83 Commission Memo to Palladino and Coninissioners, from Dircks, subject: Issuance of Sub Investigation (3 pages) poena in Aid of Comanche Peak
: 42. 12/20/83 Memo to T. Westerman from W. Brown, subject: Subpoena for Interview of Thomas Brandt (2 pages)
: 43. 01/06/84 Memo to File from Oberg, subject: Allegations Concerning Work Practices at Comanche Peak (Billy Ray Jones) (2 pages)
: 44. 01/16/84 Ltr to D. Hunnicutt from V. Lettieri (2 pages)
: 45. 01/23/84 Ltr to R. DeYoung from R. Gary, Response to Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty EA 83-132 (34 pages)
: 46. 01/24/84 Ltr to D. Hunnicutt from V. Lettieri (4 pages)
: 47. 01/26/84 Memo for File from C. Oberg, subject: Discussion with Mr. Billy Ray Jones Regarding Allegations of Work Practice at Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station (2 pages)
: 48. 02/09/84 Memo for E. Johnson from R. Denise, subject: Responsiblities for Coating Activities at Comanche Peak (DN: 50-445;50-446)
(2 pages)
: 49. 02/09/84 Testimony of Case Witness Dobie Hatley (16 pages)
: 50. 02/10/84 Case's Motion to Late File Testimony of New Witness (4 pages)
: 51. 02/10/84 Allegation Data Form (1 page)
: 52. 02/14/84 Dallas Times Herald " Nuclear Tip-off Alleged" (1 page)
: 53. 02/16/84 Ltr to D. Hunnicutt from V. Lettieri (4 pages)
: 54. 02/21/84 Ltr to R. Gary from E. Johnson (8 pages)
: 55. 02/28/84 Allegation Data Form (1 page)
: 56. 04/04/84 Memo to T. Westerman from H. Brooks Griffin, subject: Release of Portions of Dillingham's Transcripts (1 page)
: 57. 05/10/84 Memo for D. Eisenhut from J. Collins,-subject: Proposed Board Notification-Comanche Peak Protective Coatings Allegation that have been Identified and Previously Forwarded to Texas Utilities Electric Company (2 pages)

Re: F0IA-84-779 APPENDIX B (Continued)
: 58. 05/18/84 Ltr to M. Spence from R. Bangart w/ enclosed: Allegations Concerning Comanche Peak Protective Coatings (13 pages)
: 59. 06/19/84 Ltr to M. Spence from R. Bangart w/ enclosed Alleger's Recorded Statements (29 pages)
: 60. 06/21/84 Ltr to M. Spence from R. Bangart w/ enclosed NRC Inspection Report 50-445/84-05 (21 pages)
: 61. 07/09/84 Ltr to R. Bangart from (Unreadable) (2 pages)
: 62. 07/23/84 Ltr to M. Spence from R. Bangart w/ enclosure: NRC Inspection Report 50-445/84-12; 50-446/84-06 (20 pages)
: 63. 07/23/84 Memo for R. Kerr from J. Collins, subject: Report of Investigation 4-84-008 " Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station:
Alleged Intimidation of QC Personnel" (1 page)
: 64. 07/26/84 Ltr to M. Spence from R. Bangart w/ enclosures: (17 pages)
: 65. C8/84      Draft, "An Investigation and Assessment of the Work Climate At The Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station" (37 pages)
: 66. 09/17/84 Memorandum and Order (Directing Release of 01 Reports) (6 pages)
: 67. 11/07/84 Allegation Review 4-84-A-029 (1 page)
: 68. 11/07/84 Allegation Review 4-84-A-018 (1 page)
: 69. 11/07/84 Allegation Review 4-84-A-026 (1 page)
: 70. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-82-A-024 (1 page)
: 71. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-82-A-049 (1 page)
: 72. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-82-A-055 (1 page)
: 73. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-82-A-057 (1 page)
: 74. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-83-A-004 (1 page)
: 75. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-83-A-026 (1 page)
: 76. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-83-A-032 (1 page)
: 77. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-83-A-034 (1 page) 1

Re: F01A-84-779 APPENDIX B (Continued)
: 78. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-83-A-013 (1 page)
: 79. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-83-A-046 (1 page)
: 80. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-83-A-064 (1 page)
: 81. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-83-A-067 (1 page)
: 82. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-83-A-069 (1 page)
: 83. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-83-A-080 (1 page)
: 84. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-84-A-003 (1 page)
: 85. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-84-A-017 (1 page)
: 86. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-84-A-018 (1 page)
: 87. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-84-A-026 (1 page)
: 88. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-84-A-029 (1 page)
: 89. 01/14/85 Allegation Review 4-83-A-013 (1 page)
: 90. Undated   Handwritten note to John from Bill (1 page)
: 91. Undated   Allegation Review 4-84-A-03 (1 page)

Re: F01A-84-779 APPENDIX C
: 1. 08/04/82 Ltr to D. Herr from J. Ellis, re: Allegations concerning Comanche Peak (1 page)
: 2. 08/13/82 Memo for G. Madsen from R. Taylor, re: Alleged Improper Weld Practices at CPSES (2 pages)
: 3. 08/30/82 Allegation Review A-82-55 (1 page)
 !       4. 09/29/82 Memo for J. Gagliardo from R. Taylor re: Allegation regarding irregularities in Comanche Peak Radiographic Operations (1 page)
: 5. 01/20/83 Allegation Review A-83-A-06 (1 page)
: 6. 02/23/83 AllegationReview4-83-A-13(1page)
: 7. 04/13/83 Ltr to E. Markey from J. Ellis re: Affidavit of R. Messerly and supporting documentation (12 pages)
: 8. 06/15/83 Ltr to A. Dillingham from E. Johnson re: Concerns at Comanche
,                       Peak (1 page)
: 9. 08/29/83 Allegation Review 4-83-A-66 (1 page)
: 10. 12/01/83 Unsigned summaries and notes concerning several OI reports (36 pages)          .
: 11. 02/02/84 Unsigned notes regarding a meeting with Comanche Peak 1
management (4 pages)
: 12. 03/13/84 Memo for T. Westennan from E. Johnson re: Allegation 4-83-A-66 (1 page)
: 13. 03/28/84 Ltr to J. Snokhons from J. Collins re: Allegation concerning ComanchePeak(1page)
: 14. 07/11/84 Ltr to B. Jones from R. Bangart re: Inspection Report 50-445/84-05 (1 page)
: l.       15. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-83-A-073 (1 page)
: 16. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-83-A-052 (1 page)
: 17. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-83-A-006 (1 page)
: 18. 01/10/85 Allegation Review 4-83-A-066 (1 page)
: 19. Undated   Allegation Review A-82-49 (1 page)

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: 20. Undated    Ltr to A. Dillingham from E. Johnson re: Follow-up to 6/15/83                                    i i                                letter (1 page)
: 21. Undated    Allegation Review A-82-24 (1 page)
: 22. Undated    Memo to T. Westerman from C. Oberg re: Special Inspections 50-445/83-52(1page)
: 23. Undated    ES notes re: 01 Report 4-83-001 (32 pages) f 4
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Re: F0IA-84-779 APPENDIX D
: 1. Undated   Draft Letter to R. Gary from R. DeYoung re: EA-83-132 (12 pages)
: 2. Undated   Draft Ltr to R. Gary from R. DeYoung re: EA-83-132 (15 pages)
: 3. Undated   Draft Ltr to R. Gary from R. DeYoung re: EA-83-132 (6 pages)
: 4. 11/21/83 Draft Ltr to R. Gary from J. Collins re: NOV (6 pages)
: 5. 03/06/84 Note to R. Rosano & T. Westerman from R. Hoefling re: EA-83-132 (2 pages)
: 6. 05/14/84 Draft Ltr to R. Gary from R. DeYoung re: EA-83-132 (19 pages)
: 7. 06/07/84 Draft Ltr to R. Gary from R. DeYoung re: EA-83-132 (11 pages)
: 8. 08/30/84 Memo for J. Axelrad from T. Westerman re: Letter and Order Imposing Civil Penalty (13 pages)
: 9. 08/31/84 Draft Ltr to R. Gary from R. DeYoung re: EA-83-132 (14 pages)
: 10. 08/31/84 Draft Ltr to R. Gary from R. DeYoung re: EA-83-132 with annotations (14 pages)
: 11. 08/31/84 Draft Ltr to R. Gary from R. DeYoung re: EA-83-132 with annotations (14 pages)
: 12. 09/04/84 Draft Ltr to R. Gary from J. Collins re: NOV (4 pages)}}