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OPPICE OF THE October 29, 1981 COMMISSIONER l
. Dr. J. Carson Mark i Chairman '
- Advisory Comittee on Reactor Safeguards Washington, D.C.
Dear Dr. Mark:
- The ACRS' July 14, 1978 letter regarding Diablo Canyon lists several "offsetting factors that lead to acceptance of these bases .and criteria" used in the seismic reevaluation of the Diablo Canyon Station, j .
One of the three factors is that "because of the extent and depth of the j staff's review of the . applicant's seismic reevaluation, the likelihood ;
of an undetected error in the seismic analysis or design is greatly ;
i reduced."
! I realize that it is premature to ask the Comittee to reevaluate its letter until a clearer picture of the extent and consequences of the errors at Diablo Canyon are available. However, I think that it will be necessary for you to do so at that time. l I
Sincerely, I
. Peter A. Bradford Comissioner i
cc: Chairman Palladino Comissioner Gi.linsky Comissioner Ahearne Comissioner Roberts S. Chilk, SECY 1
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