ML17347A513
| ML17347A513 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Turkey Point  |
| Issue date: | 05/04/1987 |
| From: | Chiles L SENATE |
| To: | Kammerer C NRC |
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| Download: ML17347A513 (3) | |
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APPROPRIATIONS GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS SPECIAI COMMITTEE ON AGING DEMOCILATICSTEERING COMMITTEE May 4, 1987 Mr. Carlton Kammerer, Director Office of Congressional Affairs Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1712 A Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20555
Dear Mr. Kammerer:
I have recently received the enclosed correspondence regarding a matter involving your agency, and because of my desire to be responsive to all inquiries, I would appreciate having your comments and views.
Your early consideration of this matter will be appreciated.
convenient, I would like to have your reply in duplicate and to If have the enclosure returned.
please refer to Joan Graffe in your reply.
With kindest regards, I am Most sincerely, I AWTON CHIR ES j C/ej Enclosure 870b0400b0 S7052b PDR ADOCK 0500025i H PDR REPLY TO: FEDERAL BUILDING, LAKELAND,FLORIDA 3380I
3013 Lakewood Lane 11ollywood, Fl 33021 April 19, 1987 Senator Lawton Chiles 250 Russell Bldg Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Chiles:
I am deeply troubled by the situation at the Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant in s. Florida. The leakage of over 500 pounds of boric acid around the head of a reactor vessel which has corroded the rim and some of the sealing bolts in Unit 4 could possibly lead to a meltdown.
What is even more troubling is that F P & L has refused to test the welds inside this reactor vessel. I understand that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is studying the situation but that does not satisfy me.
I urge you to use your office to ascertain the truth of what is happening at Turkey Point and to make sure that all safety steps are being taken to prevent a potential disaster.
Thank you.
IjJoan Graff
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