ML052220177

G20050560/LTR-05-0406 - Rep. Jim Saxton Ltr Comprehensive Review of Exelon Corporation Renewal Application to Extend the Operating License of Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station

ML052220177
Person / Time
Site:	Oyster Creek
Issue date:	08/03/2005
From:	Saxton J US HR (House of Representatives)
To:	Diaz N NRC/Chairman
Eads J, NRR/DLPM, 415-1471
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ML052280041	List: ML052220177
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CORR-05-0125, G20050560, LTR-05-0406
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EDO Principal Correspondence Control FROM: DUE: 08/19/05 EDO CONTROL: G20050560 DOC DT: 08/03/05 FINAL REPLY:

Representative Jim Saxton TO:

Chairman Diaz FOR SIGNATURE OF : ** PRI ** CRC NO: 05-0406 Chairman Diaz DESC: ROUTING:

Comprehensive Review of Exelon Corporation Renewal Reyes Application to Extend the Operating License of Virgilio Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station Kane Silber Dean Burns DATE: 08/10/05 Collins, RI Cyr, OGC ASSIGNED TO: CONTACT: Outlaw, OCA NRR Dyer SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR REMARKS:

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY CORRESPONDENCE CONTROL TICKET Date Printed:Aug 09, 2005 08:55 PAPER NUMBER: LTR-05-0406 LOGGING DATE: 08/08/2005 ACTION OFFICE: EDO AUTHOR: REP Jim Saxton AFFILIATION: CONG ADDRESSEE: CHRM Nils Diaz

SUBJECT:

Request the NRC provide a comprehensive review of Exelon Corporation renewal application to extend the operating license of Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station ACTION: Signature of Chairman

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FILE LOCATION: ADAMS DATE DUE: 08/23/2005 DATE SIGNED:

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JIM SAXTON ARMED SERVICES COMMIITEE THIRD DISTRICT, NEW JERSEY SUBCOMMITTEES:

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FISHERIESAND OCEANS NATIONAL PARKS B.*. Rfouoe of 31epreantatibec Wdlif})ilgtolt, iBC 20515 August 3, 2005 Dr. Nils J. Diaz, Chairman Nuclear Regulatory Commission 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852

Dear Dr. Diaz:

- As you know, on Friday, July 22, 2005; Exelon Corporation submitted a renewal application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to extend the operating license of its Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station for an additional twenty years. I write to you requesting the NRC provide a comprehensive and exhaustive review of this application.

If approved by the NRC, the application to relicense Oyster Creek would allow Exelon to continue generating power for an additional twenty years. I have stated my serious concerns regarding the age, security, and ability of the plant's infrastructure to operate for an additional twenty years in previous correspondence. I urge you to personally address the NRC staff conducting this review to ensure they understand the critical nature of the task they are about to undertake.

Unlike other relicensure applications that have been submitted to your agency in the past, the unique circumstances surrounding the Oyster Creek application necessitate a more extensive and complete analysis. I trust you will take every assurance to see to it such steps are taken.

Thank you for your cooperation. I look forward to our continued correspondence as the application process progresses.

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