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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
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20555 Re:    Boston Edison Company, Pilgrim Nuclear                                .
20555 Re:    Boston Edison Company, Pilgrim Nuclear                                .
Power Station, Docket No. 60-293A
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Department  By letter      dated October of Justice                24, 1979, you requested that the
Department  By letter      dated October of Justice                24, 1979, you requested that the
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(" Department") render additional advice pursuant amended, 42 U.S.C. to  Section  105c  of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as Boston Edison Company            S2135c,~concerning the applicatien by the Pilgrim Nuclear Power("BECO")          Station. for a license to operate its On August 2, 1971, the Department advised the then Atomic chusetts Municipals, that allegations advanced by certain Massa-Energy          Commission to antitrust matters,                in petiticas to intervene, with respect raised substantial qusstions which warranted an antitrust hearing pursuant to Section 105c. We                        ,
(" Department") render additional advice pursuant amended, 42 U.S.C. to  Section  105c  of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as Boston Edison Company            S2135c,~concerning the applicatien by the Pilgrim Nuclear Power("BECO")          Station. for a license to operate its On August 2, 1971, the Department advised the then Atomic chusetts Municipals, that allegations advanced by certain Massa-Energy          Commission to antitrust matters,                in petiticas to intervene, with respect raised substantial qusstions which warranted an antitrust hearing pursuant to Section 105c. We                        ,
noted at that time, however, thut the competitive situation in New England was improving in that the nunicipal systens had gained access to scr.a nuclear pccer planta and wcre partici -
noted at that time, however, thut the competitive situation in New England was improving in that the nunicipal systens had gained access to scr.a nuclear pccer planta and wcre partici -
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interests would he best s.ir ced by mutual ciferts to negotiate arrangements to ensure the intervenors reasonable access to low-cost power, and that a hearing might thereby be rendered unnecessarv.              We would of course be pleased to provide 'furthar advice to the Cr--ic,in,                        ''
interests would he best s.ir ced by mutual ciferts to negotiate arrangements to ensure the intervenors reasonable access to low-cost power, and that a hearing might thereby be rendered unnecessarv.              We would of course be pleased to provide 'furthar advice to the Cr--ic,in,                        ''
on the need for hearing if in light of subcc Lent developments the Commission should so request.                            .    -
on the need for hearing if in light of subcc Lent developments the Commission should so request.                            .    -
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The petitions to intervene and our request for an antitrdst hearing are still pending before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
The petitions to intervene and our request for an antitrdst
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On Juno 26, 1974, tio Depar ment rendered advica on Pilgrim Nuclear Generati'ig' Station, Units 2 and 3, Boston Edison Company, et al., AEC Docket Nos. 50-471A, 50-472A,
                *
* On Juno 26, 1974, tio Depar ment rendered advica on Pilgrim Nuclear Generati'ig' Station, Units 2 and 3, Boston Edison Company, et al., AEC Docket Nos. 50-471A, 50-472A,
     ,              and pointed out that BECO had demonstrated a commitment l                  to a21ow municipal utilities in New England to gain access i
     ,              and pointed out that BECO had demonstrated a commitment l                  to a21ow municipal utilities in New England to gain access i
to bulk power from Pilgrim Units 2 and 3 on the same basis as is available to ir.vestor-owned utilities and that this represented.a significant step toward improving the compe-titive situation in New England. The Department concluded that, therefore, an antierust hearing would not be necessary.
to bulk power from Pilgrim Units 2 and 3 on the same basis as is available to ir.vestor-owned utilities and that this represented.a significant step toward improving the compe-titive situation in New England. The Department concluded that, therefore, an antierust hearing would not be necessary.
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Since the Department rendered its advice in 1978, we have received no new information which would indicate that issuance of an operating license to Boston Edison Company would "c2 cate or maintain a ' situation inconsistent with the antitrust laws."    42 U.S.C. 5105(c).            In light of this, because of the withdrawal of the Massachusetts Municipals' Petition to Intervene and based upon other information we have received, the Dcpart.,ent is of the opi .icn that an antitrust hearing is no longer necessary with respect to
Since the Department rendered its advice in 1978, we have received no new information which would indicate that issuance of an operating license to Boston Edison Company would "c2 cate or maintain a ' situation inconsistent with the antitrust laws."    42 U.S.C. 5105(c).            In light of this, because of the withdrawal of the Massachusetts Municipals' Petition to Intervene and based upon other information we have received, the Dcpart.,ent is of the opi .icn that an antitrust hearing is no longer necessary with respect to
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UNITED STATES OF Af' ERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSI0rl BEFORE THE CCI':!ISSION In the Matter of                                  )
UNITED STATES OF Af' ERICA
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSI0rl BEFORE THE CCI':!ISSION In the Matter of                                  )
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BOST0:1 EDISON COMPAtlY                          )        flRC Docket !!o. 50-293A (Pilgrim Nuclear Power                            )
BOST0:1 EDISON COMPAtlY                          )        flRC Docket !!o. 50-293A (Pilgrim Nuclear Power                            )
Station)                                        )
Station)                                        )
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that copies of NRC STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION THAT THE " WITHDRAWAL OF INTERVENTION AS MOOT" FILED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPALS BE GRANTED in the above-captioned proceeding have been served on the following by deposit in the United States mail, first class, or, as indicated by an asterisk, through deposit in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's internal mail system, this
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that copies of NRC STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION THAT THE " WITHDRAWAL OF INTERVENTION AS MOOT" FILED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPALS BE GRANTED in the above-captioned proceeding have been served on the following by deposit in the United States mail, first class, or, as indicated by an asterisk, through deposit in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's internal mail system, this 31st day of March 1980:
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31st day of March 1980:
Chairman Ahearne                                                Atomic Safety and Licensing Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission                              U.S. fluclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555
Chairman Ahearne                                                Atomic Safety and Licensing Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission                              U.S. fluclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555
* Washington, D.C. 20555
* Washington, D.C. 20555
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* Caorge F. Bruder, Esq.
* Caorge F. Bruder, Esq.
Docketing and Service Scctio,n                                  Bruder & Gentile Office of the Secretary                                          1201 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Docketing and Service Scctio,n                                  Bruder & Gentile Office of the Secretary                                          1201 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
I    U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Conmission                              Washington, D.C. 20036 Washington, D.C. 20555           *
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Responds to 791024 Ltr Requesting DOJ Advice Per Atomic Energy Act.Antitrust Hearing No Longer Necessary Due to Settlement Between State of Ma Municipals & Util. Certificate of Svc Encl
ML19309D013
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Site: Pilgrim
Issue date: 03/17/1980
From: Litvack S
JUSTICE, DEPT. OF
To: Shapar H
NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE LEGAL DIRECTOR (OELD)
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20555 Re: Boston Edison Company, Pilgrim Nuclear .

Power Station, Docket No. 60-293A

Dear Mr. Shapar:

Department By letter dated October of Justice 24, 1979, you requested that the

(" Department") render additional advice pursuant amended, 42 U.S.C. to Section 105c of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as Boston Edison Company S2135c,~concerning the applicatien by the Pilgrim Nuclear Power("BECO") Station. for a license to operate its On August 2, 1971, the Department advised the then Atomic chusetts Municipals, that allegations advanced by certain Massa-Energy Commission to antitrust matters, in petiticas to intervene, with respect raised substantial qusstions which warranted an antitrust hearing pursuant to Section 105c. We ,

noted at that time, however, thut the competitive situation in New England was improving in that the nunicipal systens had gained access to scr.a nuclear pccer planta and wcre partici -

pating in the concluded efforts to form a "cw England power pool. We by suggesting:

It is possible decide that BECO and the intervenors ray that their

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interests would he best s.ir ced by mutual ciferts to negotiate arrangements to ensure the intervenors reasonable access to low-cost power, and that a hearing might thereby be rendered unnecessarv. We would of course be pleased to provide 'furthar advice to the Cr--ic,in,

on the need for hearing if in light of subcc Lent developments the Commission should so request. . -

The petitions to intervene and our request for an antitrdst hearing are still pending before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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On Juno 26, 1974, tio Depar ment rendered advica on Pilgrim Nuclear Generati'ig' Station, Units 2 and 3, Boston Edison Company, et al., AEC Docket Nos. 50-471A, 50-472A,

, and pointed out that BECO had demonstrated a commitment l to a21ow municipal utilities in New England to gain access i

to bulk power from Pilgrim Units 2 and 3 on the same basis as is available to ir.vestor-owned utilities and that this represented.a significant step toward improving the compe-titive situation in New England. The Department concluded that, therefore, an antierust hearing would not be necessary.

The Department also noted that because negotiations between BECO and various municipal acilities for access to Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station were ongoing, we would not change our advice with respect to that nuclear unit.

On April 20, 1978, in advising the NRC regarding addi-tional applications for participation in Pilgrim Unit No. 2, the Department again concluded that no antitrust hearing would be necessary.

You have now informed us that the settlement negotia-tions between BECO and the Massachusetts Municipals have been concluded to the satisfaction of the parties and that the Massachusetts Municipals have filed a " Withdrawal of Intervention as Moot" with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ,

You have asked us whether, in light of that information, the Departn.ent still believes that an antitrust hearing should be held.

Since the Department rendered its advice in 1978, we have received no new information which would indicate that issuance of an operating license to Boston Edison Company would "c2 cate or maintain a ' situation inconsistent with the antitrust laws." 42 U.S.C. 5105(c). In light of this, because of the withdrawal of the Massachusetts Municipals' Petition to Intervene and based upon other information we have received, the Dcpart.,ent is of the opi .icn that an antitrust hearing is no longer necessary with respect to

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UNITED STATES OF Af' ERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSI0rl BEFORE THE CCI':!ISSION In the Matter of )

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BOST0:1 EDISON COMPAtlY ) flRC Docket !!o. 50-293A (Pilgrim Nuclear Power )

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that copies of NRC STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION THAT THE " WITHDRAWAL OF INTERVENTION AS MOOT" FILED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPALS BE GRANTED in the above-captioned proceeding have been served on the following by deposit in the United States mail, first class, or, as indicated by an asterisk, through deposit in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's internal mail system, this 31st day of March 1980:

Chairman Ahearne Atomic Safety and Licensing Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission U.S. fluclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555

  • Commissioner Gilinsky Atomic Safety and Licensing U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Appeal Board Washington, D.C. 20555
  • U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555
  • Commissioner Kennedy U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Jerome Saltzman, Chief Washington, D.C. 20555
  • Antitrust & Indemnity Grouc U.S. fluclear Regulatory Commission Commissior.cr Bradford Washington, D.C. 20555
  • U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comnission Washington, D.C. 20555
  • Robert C. McDiarmid ,Esq.

Spie9al & f4cDiarmid Commissioner Hendrie 26% Virginia Avenue U.S. fluclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20037 Washingter, D.C. 20555

  • George Lewald, Esq.

Samuel J. Chilk Ropes & Gray Secretary of the Commission 225 Franklin Street U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Boston, Massachusetts 02110 Washington, D.C. 20555

  • Caorge F. Bruder, Esq.

Docketing and Service Scctio,n Bruder & Gentile Office of the Secretary 1201 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.

I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Conmission Washington, D.C. 20036 Washington, D.C. 20555

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