ML20205C632

Forwards Subpoena Requiring Appearance as Witness at Hearings in Sept 1986 Re Leak Rate Test Data Falsifications During 1978 & 1979.W/o Encl.Served on 860811

ML20205C632
Person / Time
Site:	Crane
Issue date:	08/07/1986
From:	Kelley J Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel
To:	Wright L AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
References
CON-#386-288 LRP, NUDOCS 8608120416
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ATOMIC SAFETY AND UCENSINC BOARD PANEL U

WASHIN GTON, D.C. 20555 August 7, 1986 86 ALE 11 NO:24 Docket No. LRP OFFICf (d EatIAid 00CKETING A SEPVICf.

Mr. Lynn 0. Wright 928 West Fourth Street Williamsport,- PA - 17701 O AUG //198t}

Dear Mr. Wright:

In December 1985, we wrote to you and other former Metropolitan Edison employees at TMI-2 concerning an inquiry to be conducted by this Board into responsibility for leak rate test data falsifications at TMI-2 in 1978-79. A copy of that letter is enclosed. As we noted in our letter, participation in the inquiry as a party is voluntary. We also noted, however, that "should you decide not to participate as a party, you may nevertheless be subpoenaed as a witness."

You did not intervene in the inquiry as a party. The Board recently received into the record of this inquiry a Report from the

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Comission's Office of Investigations entitled "Three Mile Island-2:

Investigation of Individual Operator Actions Concerning the Falsification of Leak Rate Test Data." The Report itself does not refer to you specifically. However, a transcript of an interview with you is fncluded as Exhibit 18 of the Report. This interview shows that you have personal knowledge of facts relevant to this inquiry and indicates that you may have been involved in leak rate test falsifications.

Copies of the Office of Investigations Report, including Exhibit 18, as well as a copy of a related Report entitled "Results of NRR's Investigation and Evaluation of Ten Licensed Operators Involved in TMI-2 Preaccident Leak Rate Testing Irregularities" are enclosed. Should you wish access to or copies of other materials involved in the inquiry, please contact the Board.

4 In these circumstances, the Board has decided that your appearance as a witness in the inquiry is necessary. A subpoena requiring your appearance. at a September 1986 hearing is enclosed. You will be asked questions about the matters discussed in Exhibit 18 and related matters, and given an opportunity to present your recollection of events. You are entitled to consult and appear before the Board with an attorney.

If you wish, you may file written testimony with the Board by September 8,1986, but you still must appear as a witness.

The hearing is scheduled to begin on September 8, 1986. The Board expects to hear your testimony around September 30, 1986 or shortly thereafter. An exact date can be scheduled as that time approaches.

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4 6 i The NRC will pay reasonable expenses for travel, lodging and meals associated with your appearance as a witness.

In addition, federal regulatirns authorize a witness fee of $30 per day.

Ple?.se acknowledge receipt of this letter and provide us with a telephore number where you may be reached.

J4 flies L. Kelley, Chy1rman for the Presiding Board cc: Service List w/o Enclosures i

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