ML19210C570

Requests Asssistance of R Van Neil,Project Manager for Quad- Cities During 1974,in Support of Criminal Investigation Based on Violations of Atomic Energy Act & Alleged Concealment of Info Relevant to Physical Security Insp

ML19210C570
Person / Time
Site:	Quad Cities
Issue date:	10/22/1979
From:	Elbaor D JUSTICE, DEPT. OF
To:	Collins H NRC OFFICE OF STATE PROGRAMS (OSP)
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ML19210C568	List: ML19210C570
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146-41-15-3271, NUDOCS 7911190129
Download: ML19210C570 (2)

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OCT 2 21970 1 - DWE: rah 146-41-15-3271 i Mr. Harold E. Collins Assistant Director Emergency Preparedness Office of State Programs .E U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ., Washington, D. C. 20555 pay

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Dear Mr. Collins:

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I am the attorney handling the investigation of allegations involving the Commonwealth Edison Corporation, the licensed operator of the Quad-Cities Nuclear Power Station located in Cordova, Illinois. This investigation "e-

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is based upon possible violations of the Atomic Energy Act, ,/ 42 U.S.C. 52273 and a regulation issued thereunder, 10 '

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C.F.R. 573.40. The investigation also involves the alleged rn concealment of information material and relevant to physical security inspections and evaluations performed by the N.R.C. Region III office. Because a major portion of the investigation derives , from the licensee's commitments made in the securiby plan '

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filed for the Quad-Cities Nuclear Power Station, Mr. Richard Ate Van Niel, as the Project Manager for that station during ~ ump 1974, is a material and essential witness to the Government. - - - -

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I am now in the final stage of completing this two 7 year old investigation. At this time, Mr. Van Niel's ,4 importance looms especially large. Therefore, I am requesting "7' that Mr. Van Niel be made available to me on an "as needed" 7~7

basis so that he may conduct an extensive review of his notes and all documents filed by the Commonwealth Edison Company ], in 1973 and 1974 pertinent to the physical security program {/., at that plant. Additionally, I will be reviewing these <f> matters with Mr. Van Niel during the next two weeks. I

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I understand that Mr. Van Niel has other assignments m, with your office. However, any consideration that you can h give in regard to Mr. Van Niel's involvement and assistance "u- > to the Justice Department will be very much appreciated. , -s, Thorough prepa ition on Mr. Van Niel's part can ensure the accurate and truthful presentation of certain facts in this i matter. If you have any questions, will you please phone me at (202) 633-1565 Sincerely yours,  ! L

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