ML13351A273
| ML13351A273 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Pilgrim |
| Issue date: | 01/09/2014 |
| From: | Macfarlane A NRC/OCM/AMM |
| To: | Brett J The New England Council |
| Rini B | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML13326B087 | List: |
| References | |
| G20130846, LTR-13-0911 | |
| Download: ML13351A273 (2) | |
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January 9, 2014 Mr. James T. Brett President & Chief Executive Officer The New England Council 98 North Washington St.
Boston, MA 02114
Dear Mr. Brett,
I am writing to you in response to your November 21, 2013, letter related to my tour of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth, Massachusetts on November 8, 2013. I regret that I was unable to meet with the New England Council during that visit. Unfortunately, the schedule for the visit was very tight, and it only allowed for limited engagements.
I would like to thank you for your insights regarding the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station.
The NRC is a mature regulator and has a very robust inspection program in place to monitor the licensees performance and to ensure protection of public health and safety and the environment. This inspection program helps ensure the continued safe operations of all of the countrys nuclear reactors by verifying that the organizational structure, operator qualifications, design, maintenance, operations, fuel handling, and environmental and radiation protection programs are adequate and comply with the NRCs safety and security requirements.
In the event that I visit the New England area in the future, I will ensure my staff reaches out to your organization in advance of the visit. If you or anyone from your delegation visits the Washington, DC area, I would be pleased to make time for you to have a brief visit with myself or one of my staff.
Thank you for your letter and your attention to the safety and security of NRC-licensed facilities.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Allison M. Macfarlane