ML090360403

Letter to Chariman Klein from John Adler, U.S. Congress - Request the NRC Postpone the Scheduled Affirmation Until Recommendations by Two NRC Advisory Boards Are Further Reviewed

ML090360403
Person / Time
Site:	Oyster Creek
Issue date:	02/03/2009
From:	James Adler US Congress
To:	Klein D NRC/Chairman
References
50-0219-LR, ASLBP 06-844-01-LR, RAS H-92
Download: ML090360403 (2)

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1223 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING JOHN H. ADLER {202l225-4765 3D DISTRICT, NEW JERSEY DOCKETED QIoltgreSl1 of fl1e 1ltltUeo .§>fates USNRC 1t!OlHi.c 11f 1R.ct1r:cs.eltfnftu:c.a February 3,2009 (4:30pm) lIa.511inyf1m, IDQI 2U515-3UU3 OFFICE OF SECRETARY RULEMAKINGS AND February 3, 2009 ADJUDICATIONS STAFF The Honorable Dale E. Klein Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001

Dear Chairman Klein:

We understand that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has tentatively scheduled an affirmation session on February 4,2009 on the relicensing of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. We are writing to request the Commission postpone its decision on relicensing until recommendations by two NRC advisory boards are further reviewed and appropriate measures are taken to avert future drywell corrosion.

One issue concerns certain recommendations issued by the Atomic Committee on Reactor Safety (ACRS) and the Atomic Safety Licensing Board (ASLB). ' The Commission cannot be sure whether Oyster Creek meets current safety requirements unless these recommendations, which are designed to enhance public safety"have been fully reviewed. We therefore request the Commission to ensure thatNRC Staff and Exelon implement necessary and appropriate recommendations set forth by the ASLB and the ACRS.

In addition, we are aware of Citizen's notification to the NRC regarding the staff inspection report released on January 19,2009 and the report itself. The report appears to indicate that water continues to seep into the drywell and is causing ongoing corrosion.

Therefore, we ask the Commission to take appropriate steps to monitor for water and prevent water leaks.

Finally, in an effort to ensure the public has adequate' information pertaining to the Oyster Creek relicensing, we ask that appropriate additional materials be made available to the public for independent review and that you encourage NRC staff to work more closely with citizens groups (and their representatives) that are interested in improving safety at Oyster Creek.

We recognize the crucial role nuclear power plays in meeting America's ongoing energy needs. Oyster Creek, however, faces a unique set of circumstances that warrants an abundance of caution. We believe that the NRC should delay a final decision concerning relicensing until the issues set forth in this letter are addressed. Should any renewal be granted, we expect the NRC to monitor corrosion in the facility's drywell and ensure the timely implementation of appropriate ASLB and ACRS recommendations.

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Sincerely,

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John H. Xdler Member of Congress

~JUf Rush Holt Member of Congress

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