ML20151H092

Expresses Disappointment w/880409 Article.Article Made Inadequate Representation of Author 880407 Conversation W/ Reporter.Incorrect Conclusions in Article Attributed to Author Ltr.Herald Should No Longer Contact Author

ML20151H092
Person / Time
Site:	Pilgrim
Issue date:	04/13/1988
From:	Blough A NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To:	Eisner A BOSTON HERALD, BOSTON, MA
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NUDOCS 8804200255
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i l APR 131988 l Boston Herald ATTN: Mr. Alan Eisner  ;

Managing Editor 1 Herald Square j Boston, Massachusetts 02106

Dear Mr. Eisner:

I was severely disappointed with the article regarding Pilgrim which appeared i in the Herald on April 9,1988, in that the article made an inadequate repre- ,

sentation of my April 7, 1988 conversation with your reporter. My tone in that  :

conversation was that there clearly is improvement at the plant as a result of improved management involvement. The article provides a nearly opposite mess-age by focusing only on areas where a need for further improvement is indi-  ;

cated, drawing inappropriate conclusions regarding the current performance of

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plant management, and attributing those conclusions to me. The views your  !

article attributes to me are misrepresented.

I have followed a policy which involves endeavoring to be accessible and helpful to the press. I believe it is counterproductive on the part of your i paper to misrepresent my statements. Also, I had mentioned to your reporter that a previous article headline had mischaracterized my statements. In view of these incidents, I no longer wish to be contacted directly by the Herald. I ,

suggest that you direct any future requests for information through the NRC ,

Public Affairs Officer. i Sincerely,  !

l l #ccimi su q.; i A. Randy Blough, Chief ,

Reactor Projects Section No. 3B i 1

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