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IEEE HONOR SHARED WITH YOU Greetings:
When I was a young girl, I dreamed of being a doctor, a senator, someone who made the world a better place. Never did I dream of being "whistleblower."
And certainly, never did I dream of receiving an award for nuclear safety advocacy by the world's top engineering organization.
Both have happened, as the following letter makes clear.
I am including you In this message because you helped make this honor possible.
Maybe you've been alongside me these past two difficult years...and I thank you for every ounce of support.
Maybe you've written me off for violating "the code" and speaking out...and I miss your friendship.
Maybe you've heard me speak or read about this in the news...and shook your head.
Maybe you're even an adversary or appalling government leader or silent person-in-the-know, unintentionally spurring me on.
Maybe you're not even aware of this plight, but simply a friendly soul who made a difference.
To all of you, thank you. Please join In this honor, knowing you played a part.
May our collective efforts bring safety and security to all.
Sincerely, Kymn Nancy Kymn Harvin, Ph.D.
e~Qoh Following Institute Dr. Nils J. Diaz, Chairman Mr. Edward McGaffigan, Jr., Commissioner Mr. Jeffrey S. Merrifield, Commissioner Dr. Gregory B. Jaczko, Commissioner Dr. Peter B. Lyons, Commissioner U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 March 3, 2005 Gentlemen:
I represent the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE);
Society on the Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) as chair of Its Nominating Committee for the "Carl Barus Award for Outstanding Service in the Public Interest." The high reputation of this award owes a great deal to the work of
Siim6ý1 --C&:'i-1ffEE'HONOR in SHARED WITH YOU"' Page 2 Page ii 21 Samuel Collins- IEEE HONOR SHARED WITH YOU the late Dr. Carl Barus, an engineer dedicated to the safe uses of technology, including nuclear energy. His work paved the way for those who selflessly serve the public interest at great sacrifice to be recognized and honored. The award was last granted in 2001 to development engineer Salvadore Castro for discovering and halting the use of a hazardous incubator (for which he was fired).
The award is given only when someone of heroic proportion rises against considerable odds to protect the public interest.
Dr. Nancy Kymn Harvin has been selected as the 2005 recipient of the Carl Barus Award. Dr. Harvin has worked courageously to bring to light-and resolution-the safety and work environment issues plaguing the country's second largest nuclear power plant. She did so at the cost of her high level position at PSEG Nuclear and at the likely cost of her career. While insuring the public's interests were protected, Dr. Harvin has endured ridicule, harassment, intimidation, lies, threats and the abject disfavor of former colleagues and industry members. Undaunted, she continues to speak out, though still paying a high price for her nuclear safety advocacy. As you know, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has relied heavily upon Dr. Harvin during its investigations of safety matters at the site, nearly all of which have been substantiated and will hopefully be remedied before a catastrophe occurs.
Let me assure you that we have a thorough vetting process for this award.
Dr. Harvin's nomination has been overwhelmingly supported, including by Dr.
Jill Lipoti of New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection, David Lochbaum of the Union of Concerned Scientists and Professors of Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. I will advise you in the near future of the international venue in which we will present Dr. Harvin with the Carl Barus Award for Outstanding Service in the Public Interest. The IEEE would welcome the attendance of a representative from the NRC.
Sincerely, J. Malvern Benjamin J. Malvern Benjamin Chairman Awards Committee, SSIT, IEEE CC: Acting New Jersey Governor Richard Codey Bradley Campbell, NJ Department of Environmental Protection Dr. Jill Lipoti, NJ Department of Environmental Protection Senator George Voinovich Senator Joseph R. Biden Senator Jon Corzine Senator Frank Lautenberg Senator Arlen Spector Congressman Michael Castle Congressman Rush Holt Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo Congressman Edward J. Markey Randall Blough, NRC Region 1 Samuel J. Collins, NRC Region I David J. Vito, NRC Region I LisaMarie Jerrells, NRC Headquarters David Lochbaum, Union of Concerned Scientists Project on Government Oversight (POGO)
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J rS.Irfiu6i Collint - TEXT.htm I SarT~u6I Colin~ TEXT.htm Pane 11 Page I ~I Greetings: When I was a young girl, I dreamed of being a doctor, a senator, someone who made the world a better place. Never did I dream of being "whistleblower." And certainly, never did I dream of receiving an award for nuclear safety advocacy by the world's top engineering organization. Both have happened, as the following letter makes clear. I am including you in this message because you helped make this honor possible.
" Maybe you've been alongside me these past two difficult years...and I thank you for every ounce of support.
" Maybe you've written me off for violating "the code" and speaking out...and I miss your friendship.
" Maybe you've heard me speak or read about this in the news...and shook your head.
" Maybe you're even an adversary or appalling government leader or silent person-in-the-know, unintentionally spurring me on.
" Maybe you're not even aware of this plight, but simply a friendly soul who made a difference.
To all of you, thank you. Please join in this honor, knowing you played a part.
May our collective efforts bring safety and security to all. Sincerel, mn 1 Nancy Kymn Harvin, Ph.D. Leaders Worth Following Institute ce Dr. Nils J. Diaz, Chairman Mr. Edward McGaffigan, Jr., Commissioner Mr. Jeffrey S. Merrifield, Commissioner Dr. Gregory B. Jaczko, Commissioner Dr. Peter B. Lyons, Commissioner U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 March 3, 2005 Gentlemen: I represent the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE); Society on the Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) as chair of its Nominating Committee for the "Carl Barus Award for Outstanding Service in the Public Interest." The high reputation of this award owes a great deal to the work of the late Dr. Carl Barus, an engineer dedicated to the safe uses of technology, including nuclear energy. His work paved the way for those who selflessly serve the public interest at great sacrifice to be recognized and honored. The award was last granted in 2001 to development engineer Salvadore Castro for discovering and halting the use of a hazardous incubator (for which he was fired). The award is given only when someone of heroic proportion rises against considerable odds to protect the public interest. Dr. Nancy Kymn Harvin has been selected as the 2005 recipient of the Carl Barus Award. Dr. Harvin has worked courageously to bring to lighti' 'land resolution-iO Othe safety and work environment issues plaguing the countryit- Os second largest nuclear power plant. She did so at the cost of her high level position at PSEG Nuclear and at the likely cost of her career. While insuring the publicA-Qs interests were protected, Dr. Harvin has endured ridicule, harassment, intimidation, lies, threats and the abject disfavor of former colleagues and industry members. Undaunted, she
continues to speak out, though still paying a high price for her nuclear safety advocacy. As you know, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has relied heavily upon Dr. Harvin during its investigations of safety matters at the site, nearly all of which have been substantiated and will hopefully be remedied before a catastrophe occurs. Let me assure you that we have a thorough vetting process for this award. Dr. HarvinAO Os nomination has been overwhelmingly supported, including by Dr. Jill Lipoti of New JerseyfiO Os Department of Environmental Protection, David Lochbaum of the Union of Concerned Scientists and Professors of Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. I will advise you in the near future of the international venue in which we will present Dr. Harvin with the Carl Barns Award for Outstanding Service in the Public Interest. The IEEE would welcome the attendance of a representative from the NRC.
Sincerely, J. Malvern Benjamin J. Malvern Benjamin Chairman Awards Committee, SSIT, IEEE CC: Acting New Jersey Governor Richard Codey Bradley Campbell, NJ Department of Environmental Protection Dr. Jill Lipoti, NJ Department of Environmental Protection Senator George Voinovich Senator Joseph R. Biden Senator Jon Corzine Senator Frank Lautenberg Senator Arlen Spector Congressman Michael Castle Congressman Rush Holt Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo Congressman Edward J. Markey Randall Blough, NRC Region 1 Samuel J. Collins, NRC Region 1 David J. Vito, NRC Region 1 LisaMarie Jerrells, NRC Headquarters David Lochbaum, Union of Concerned Scientists Project on Government Oversight (POGO)
NJ Public Intererst Group (NJPIRG)