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MATIOMALPARKS AND INSULAR AFFAIRSOVERSIGHT AND SPECIAL

INVESTIGATIONS

Joseph Hendrie, ChairmanNuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, D.C. 20555

Dear Mr. Hendrie:

Enclosed is a self-explanatory letter from my con-

stituent, William McDill.

I would greatly appreciate any comments you may have

on my constituent's concerns.

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February 23,1980

The Honorable Robert J. LagomarsinoMember of Congress111> Longworth Bldg.Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Sir~The enclosed clipping from the San Luis Obispo County Telegram-Tribune for Friday ,February 22, 1980, illustrates a situationthat I believe is intolerable.First, let me say I am not opposed to nuclear power developmentsince I have worked on problems related to peaceful uses of theatom, and I am not afraid of it. Just respectful.However, in too many instances, the Nuclear Regula tory Commission,(NRC) and its parent organization, the Department of Energy(DOE),have acted at considerably less than the deserved level of expert-ise.The opponents of nuclear power, listed in the second clipping,are well-organized and very well advised by expensive counsel.The "goofs" by the responsible government agencies have beengrist for the opponent's mill and have furnished a basis forextended litigation against the agencies and the owner of the.Diablo Canyonplant, Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Thislitigation has caused a large incre.- ase in plant cost.Technically, I khow the opponents do not have a good case, butby expert use of the poor showing by NRC, the licensing board,and DOE, the "intervenors" have been eff'ective in confusing thepublic and leaving a sense of frustration in those who supportthe development.Please use your good off'ices to convey my dissatisfaction tothe agencies responsible for the unconscionable delays in thedesign, construction, inspection, and approval of nuclear plants.The same criticism can be leveled at the agencies for theirincredibly poor handling of the "Three Nile Island" incident.Newspaper reporters and TV newscasters have successfully made

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Representative Robert J. Lagomasino--

I believe, as a taxpayer, voter, and professional engineer(retired), too often the responsible government agencies fallwoefully short in ability to handle the jobs placed in theirhands by the Congress. Yes, the Executive Branch is in chargeof these agencies, but Congress fails in its duty in properlywriting legislation that sets up authority and responsibility.The first failure is in limiting the authority of the agencies;the second, is the uncertain definition of responsibility,particulargyho expeditious prosecution of the permit process.The agencies lack a sense of urgency and appreciation for thecost to applicants of delays and diversions, especially bythose who oppose worthy efforts by properly qualified suppliersof energy, both public and private.Purthev, l see a distinct loss in credibility in governmentagencies from the days of "can do" and "sil1Ldo" in 1942-1950to the present when the agencies say"we wil see" and "we may

try", knowing full well that the life of the agency dependsmore on not doing than on doing.

Respectfully submitted,

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".; The'act - that i, NuclearRegulatory'ommission,, licensingboard didn't bother to, read Pacifict"as and Electric,Company's planfor.,security at the Diablo Canyonnuclear, plant before approving the

~, planisappalling. „,'.-, ~"-.-'.

The NRC was established byCongress to safeguard,":the public.interest as.far,as nuclear power.plants are

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is very much in the public in-5srest for a jiuclear plant,to,have aplan which would-thwart saboteursand/or crazies.. '.'

-.; When PG&E's plan caNe-beforettie licensing:board;.',the..„boardlistened to PG&E officials'describe

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licensing board's approval.)With the rejection, the'ppeals

board observed that portions of thePG&E plan appear to violate,NRC =

regulations.~ The appeals board will conductnew hearings regarding the securityplan for Diablo Canyon. It's to behoped that the appeals board willadopt a "show me" postureregarding the plan and not takePG&E's word that everything ishunky'y.

PG&E also is telling us.and theNRC that the plant> which is tHree~''

miles from an earthquake fault," willbe safe should there be*an ear-thquake.

As with the security plan,- the.public and the federal. government'should not accept PG&E's seismicsafety report without scrutiny andquestions. 'I, $ ~

The licensing board botched itwith the sectuity plan.

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Proposed federal regrilations, for,„,.„4~dealing with nuclear emergenci con- *,";, pt said tbat~the NRC should requiretain too many loopholes fear the nefit,; the plans to be implemented; if theyof power plant operators,'a coali on of, - rtrgn't,,it sard, suspension of plant

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ing more concerned about how muchemergency plans willcost power plantoperators than about public safety.

In response to an NRC argument that"extensive emer cnc lan re ulatr'onsgroups has charged„ (

In a letter to the Nuclear Regulatory, ~-. Santa Lucia chapter of thc SierraClub,'ommissionreleased Thursday, the 'an Lrds Obispo Mothers for Peacrl,

,.San Luis Obispo Area Task Force on Concerned Citizens of San Luis Obispd,Nuclear Power Issues said the propos- South County Voters Against Diablo,ed regulations were "a step in the'right People Generating Energy, Citizensdirection, but the do not adequately pro- Opposing Radioactive Cayucosg Con-tect the public." ,'cerned Citizens of San Luis Obispo,

The regulations would „require Seaside Survival Group, Concernednuclear power plants to have emergen- „Citizens of Shell Beach, Solid Rock ofcy plans for anyone living within 10 „MorroBay,OakTreeAllianceandCon-miles of each plant. The NRC could sus- - cerned Architects ofSan Luis Obispo.pend the license of any plant without,.such plans.

; The task force response, sighed, by ',.Robert E. Griffin of the Sierra Club,;," „ * i Kg ~

Irroposed that thc plans cover people,;...1)ving wi}hin 100 mlcs o!.>grlc1eaj";...„,> ".„

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g yp gr)ould requirce larger NRC staff, theiatcrncrrt srrggested that a repetition ofre March 18, 1979'I'hrec MileIsland ac-

r 'nt i» Pennsylvania would"climinatc the need for any NRCstaff."

The coalitio'n warned that unless im-plclncntation and regular testing of"emergency plans was required, theNRC would have no guarantee that theplans were actually being used.

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April 9, 1980

Mrs. Nilliam B. Anson1427 Thirteenth StreetsLos Osos, California 93402

. Re: PACZPZC GAS & ELECTRZC COMPANY(Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant,

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Dear Mrs. Anson:

The Chairman of the Appeal Board for the. DiabloCanyon proceeding asked me to acknowledge receipt ofyour letter of March 25, 1980. At his instruction,copies of the letter with its attachments have beenplaced in the public file and distributed to all theparties for their consideration and use in the proceeding.

Very truly yours,

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In correspondence with Congressman Leon Pa.etta,I understand you have authority in the actionsof NRC. Therefore, in sending the enclosed informationto many people in the government and the news media,I am including you.

The enclosed map indicates the semi-circle lyingnorth, east, and south of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant.This semi-circle has a 35-mile radius.

1 000 oeoale live within 3 miles of Diablo Canyon.

Here on the Central California Coast we have two findsof weather: On clear days, winds from 1 to 30 mphblow steadily southeastward across the lcwer half ofthe semi-cir cle '.

In a serious leak from Diablo, radiation should beginto fall on about 115,000 movie w'thin two hours.

During our winter storms, ~inds fzom 15 to 50 mphblow wildly northward over the upper hal o thesemi-circle.In a leak from Diablo, about 62,000 people would besoaked b. radioactive rain, in two hours.

The enclosed clipping explains the two black arcsnearest Diablo. The inner 's the evacuation area--6 miles from ground-zero -- advocated by PGR>.The outer is the 10-mile limit which wouM satisfythe Nuclear Regulatory Commission)

If'he meltdown begun at Three Mile Island was completedhere, a geyser of radioactive steam would blow furiouslyfor perhaps a day, befare temperatures of'he Pacificand Chs atomic pile equalized. There is NO HOPE ofevacuating quantities of'eople, before they areovertaken by radiation or death.

For instance, Los Oscs'-Baywocd. Park, 10 mi1e s north ofDiablo, has a single 2-lane road leading away Co Yorro Eay.This road. winds between steep hills and a marsh -'- and.about $600 people waul. &ve to escape ovex it. In arainstorm, they would have about 20 minutes.

No one can prevent a meltdown merely by declaring Chereis no danger of't -- as PG&Z persists in doing. ln eventof' meltdown, you cannatbuild roads to get these'eopleCo safety in time.

Please study the escape-routes:

SOUTH: Freeway 101 is the only fast road, for Chose whocould get onto it.EAST: Route 166 east from Santa Maria is the only fastroad; but it is 50 mi3as to Che nearest meager supply ofgas, food, w'ater. Routes 58, le, g6 lead equally farinto empty desert country. Itve marked tbsp few crossroadswhere there are 1 ar 2 gas stab ions and perhaps a store.

NORTH: Freeway 101 again is t'e only escape. CoastalRoute 1 narrows Co 2 lanes at San Simeon and becomesthe notorious "Big Sur road." Often closed by fog orstorms, it winds for 90 mi3s s along ladder-steep slopesabove Che sea, with only a few supply points for the ruggedcoast ranch'.VEST: Vest, of .course, Chere is only the Pacific.

Chairman Sal zman:

Concerned scientists are saying Chat the world cannotlong escape a meltdown at some. nuclear plant. If ithappens here, our death»toll will be higher thanPearl Harbor -- and no one to blame but our fellow-Americans. The notorious names of Pkmmel ard Shortcome to mind. They were entrusted with the'rotectionof Pearl Harbor~~decided there was no need forprotection over the weekend, of'ecember. 7, 19/1.

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I think now you will under stand why (in the enclosedclipping) it is both a "joke" and terrifying to readthat you map'llow a ten-mile limit for evacuatingDiablo.

OP COURSE TEZ COlBJTY CAN NEER THE 10-MILE 'STANDARD.

But the whole 35-mile radius is the only sane Ct;aridard,and you know the county is not going to get themillions it would. cost in roadwork, to clear thatarea ~

'~le recognize your terrible dilemma, between neededpower, and human lives. But it is'L me the originalmistake of placing Diablo HERE was admitted -- andtime you begin talking of conversion to gas or coalI

I trust you will share this information aboutSan Luis Obispo weather and geography, with yourfellow Board members.

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICANUCLEAR REGULATORY COl'sNISSI ON

In the tiatter of

PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY

(Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant,Units 1 8 2)

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Docket Nos. 50-275 OL50-323 OL

ORDER

Pursuant to 10 CFR 2.772, the time within which the Commission may act

to review ALAB-583 is extended until April 15, 1980.

It is so ORDERED.

For the Commissi /

SAMUEL J. C

Secretary of the ommission

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UNITED STATES OF A~aKRICA~ ..'" NUCLEAR REGULATORY COM'IISS ION

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that I have this day served the foregoing document(s)$upon each person designated on the official service list compiled by,the Office of the Secretary of the Commission in this proceeding inaccordance with the requirements of Section 2.712 of 10 CFR Part 2

-'ulesof Practice, of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Rules andRegulations.

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PACI."IC GAS A:8) ELECTRIC COMPANY

( Diablo Canyon, Units 1 and 2)

D"cket No.(s) 50 27550-323

SERVICE LIST

Elizabeth S. Bowers, Esq., ChairmanAtomic Safety and Licensing BoardU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, D. C. 20555

Philip A. Crane, Jr., Esq.Pacific Gas & Electric Company77 Beale Street, Room 3127San Francisco, California 94106

Mr. Glenn 0. BrightAtomic Safety and Licensing BoardU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, D.C. 20555

Dr. William E. MartinSenior EcologistBattelle Memorial InstituteColumbus, Ohio 43201

Richard S. Salzman, Esq., Chai~i nAtomic Safety and Licensing Appeal BoardU.S. Nuclear Regulatory'ommissionWashington„ D.C. 20555

Dr. W. Reed JohnsonAtomic Safety.and Licensing Appeal BoardU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, D.C. 20555

Thomas S. Moore, Esq.Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal BoardU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, D.C. 20555

Counsel for NRC StaffOffice of the Executive Legal DirectorU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, D.C. 20555 "

Mrs. Elizabeth Apfelbergc/o Ms. Nancy Culver182 Luneta DriveSan Luis Obispo, Cali ornia 9'3401

Janice E. Kerr, Esq.California Public Utilities Commission5246 State BuildingSan Francisco, California 94102

Mrs. Raye Fleming1920 Mattie RoadShell Beach, California 93440

Mr. Frederick EisslerScenic Shoreline Preservation

Conference, Inc.4623 More Mesa DriveSanta Barbara, California 93105

Mrs. Sandra A. Silver1760 Alisal StreetSan Luis Obispo, California 93401

Mr. Gordon A. Silver1760 Alisal StreetSan Luis Obispo, California 93401

Paul C. Valentine, Esq.321 Lytton AvenuePalo. Alto, California 94302

Yale I. Jones, Esq.100'Van Ness Avenue, 19th FloorSan Francisco, California 94102

Board and arties — continued 50-275, -323

Brent Rushforth, Esq.Stephen M. Kristovich, Esq.Center for Law in the Public Interest10203 Santa Monica DriveLos Angeles, California 90067

David F. Fleischaker, Esq.1735 I Street, N.W., Apt. 709Washington, D.C. 20006

Arthur C. Gehr, Esq.Snell & Wilmer .

3100 Valley CenterPhoenix, Arizona 85073

Herbert H. Brown, Esq.Hill, Christopher & Phillips, P.C.1900 M Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20036

Mr. J. Anthony KleinGovernor's OfficeState CapitolSacramento, California 95814

Mr. Carl NeiburgerSan Luis Obispo Telegram-TribuneP;0. Box 112San Luis Obispo, California 93406

Mr. James 0. SchuylerNuclear Prospects Engineer ,

Pacific Gas & Electric Company77 Beale StreetSan Francisco, California 94106

Mr. James HanchettPublic Affairs Officer, Region VU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission1990 N. California Boulevard, Suite 202Walnut Creek, California 94596

Bruce Norton, Esq.3216 North Third Street, Suite 202Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Pw. W. Andrew Baldwin, Esq.Friends of the Earch124 SpearSan Francisco, California 94105

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Dear Mr. Ahearne:

I am writing to advise you of my deep concerns regarding the processwhich will be utilized in response to PG&E's request for a low powertesting permit for the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant.There are a number of mitigating circumstances which I believeplace Diablo in a different category from the other two plantswhich are currently awaiting licensing. I believe these circum-stances require a different procedure from the one used in theSequoyah and North Ana low power permit decisions.

The Diablo plant is unique in several respects. It is situateda mere two miles from an active earthquake fault, and has activeintervenor involvement in the licensing process. As you know, theAtomic Safety and Licensing Appeal Board will hear oral argumentson seismicity on April 2, 1980, and Appeals Board hearings on theoverturned licensing board decision on security will not be scheduled'ntil the week of June 15, 1980. NRC staff informs me that normally,the fact; that issues are pending on appeal is not an impediment tothe licensing process. Because there are so many outstanding issueswhich may prove problematical, I am requesting that you delay con-sideration of a low power testing. permit until the issues of seismicityemergency planning, security, and TMI-related issues have been throughthe hearing and appeal process and been completely resolved.

I believe this action is warranted for several reasons. First, itseems most inappropriate to allow the reactor to go critical, evenat 5% of power, until the outstanding issues have been resolved.To proceed with low power testing before these issues have beensuccessfully addressed would create a momentum for full power licen-sing which would be quite .difficult to resist even if some safetyissues were still outstanding. If these safety considerations couldnot be successfully resolved, PG&E and the people of Californiawould be faced with ghe additional expense of decommissioning anddecontamination.

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Another special circumstance which I wwo 1 1 ke ' g o yo

fuel source. .Th'possibility of convertin

is option is currentl u~ ~

rting Diablo to an alternativey nder const.deraton by the'ic x sties Commission, which is c

limxnary, in-house feasab'1'tan a.nterest in exa ' h'a

i i y study'. Govy. ernor Brown has expressed

tervenor groups. At le st t o Hindicated their

east two House Subcommittee Chairmen have'r support for a corn rehensiv

would render the plant critical and make1'd dyou delay your consideration of a low ocompreh nsi e o ve s'o t dion s u y has been completed.

It would also be helpful to me if in res ondin toa delay in consideration of a low power testin e

ld loi ldf 11 th t t. 1f th' 1 1I

Thank you for your attention to this re uest. Ito h ' o o 'h f t

Sin

N E. P NETTA%ember o Congress

LEP:ton

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICANUCLEAR REGULATORY CO>&GSSION

In the 1iatter of ))

PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC ComANY ))

(Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power )Plant, Units 1 and 2). ).)')

Docket No. (s) 50-27550-323

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that I have this day served the foregoing document(s)upon each person designated on the official service list compiled bythe Office of the Secretary of the Commission in this proceeding inaccordance with the requirements of Section 2.712 of 10 CFR Part 2 «

Rules of Practice, of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Rules andRegulations.

Dated at Washington, D.C. this~y!!! lyd

Offied f'he Secretary of the omnission

UNITES STATES OF ~~~ICANUCLZFR REGLE-".ZORY CO'"'ISSIOZ

In the Hatter o

PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY

( Diablo Canyon, Units 1 and 2)

))) ~ Docket No. (s)))))) a

50-27550-323

SERVICE LIST

Elizabeth S. Bowers, Esq., ChairmanAtomic Safety and Licensing BoardU.S, Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, D.C. 20555

PhX.lip A. Crane, Jr., Esq.Pacific Gas & Electric Company77 Beale Street, Room 3127San Francisco, California 94106

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Glenn 0. BrightAtomic Safety and Licensing BoardU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, D.C. 20555

Dr. William E. MartinSenior EcologistBattelle Memorial InstituteColumbus, Ohio 43201

Richard S. Salzman, Esq., ChairmanAtomic Safety and Licensing Appeal BoardU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, D. C. 20555

Dr. W. Reed JohnsonAtomic Safety and Licensing Appeal BoardU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, D.C. 20555

Thomas S. Moore, Esq.Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal BoardU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, D. C. 20555

Counsel for NRC StaffOffice of the Executive Legal DirectorU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, D.C. ~ 205554

Hrs. Elizabeth Apfelbergc/o Hs. Nancy Culver182 Luneta DriveSan Luis Obispo, California 93401

Janice E. Kerr, Esq.California Public Utilities Commission5246 State BuildingSan Francisco, California 94102

Hrs..Raye Fleming1920 Hattie RoadShell Beach, California 93440

Mr. Frederick EisslerScenic Shoreline Preservation

Conference, Inc.4623 More Mesa DriveSanta Barbara, California 93105

Mrs. Sandra A. Silver1760 Alisal StreetSan Luis Obispo, California 93401

Mr. Gordon A. Silver1760 Alisal Street

'anLuis Obispo, California 93401

Paul C. Valentine, Esq.321 Lytton AvenuePalo. Alto, California 94302

Yale I. Jones, Esq.100 Van Ness Avenue, 19th FloorSan Francisco, California 94102

Board and arties - continued 50-275, -323

Brent Rushforth, Esq.Stephen M. Kristovich, Esq.Center for Law in the Public Interest10203 Santa Monica DriveLos Angeles, California 90067

David F. Fleischaker, Esq.1735 I Street, N.W., Apt. 709Washington, D.C. 20006

Arthur C. Gehr, Esq.Snell 6 Wilmer3100 Valley CenterPhoenix, Arizona 85073

Mr. James O. SchuylerNuclear Projects EngineerPacific Gas 6 Electric Company77 Beale StreetSan Francisco, California 94106

Herbert H. Brown, Esq.Hill, Christopher & Phillips, P.C.1900 M Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20036

Mr. J. Anthony KleinGovernor's OfficeState CapitolSacramento, Caiifornia 95814

Mr. Carl NeiburgerSan Luis Obispo Telegram-TribuneP.O. Box 112San Luis Obispo, California 93406

Mr. James HanchettPublic Affairs Officer, Region VU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission1990 N. California Boulevard, Suite 202Walnut Creek, California 94596

Bruce Norton, Esq.3216 North Third Street, Suite 202Phoenix, Arizona 85012

: Yw. W. Andrew Baldwin, Esq.Friends of the Earch124 SpearSan Francisco, California 94105

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ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO19TH DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA

1117 LONOWORTH BuILDINOWA5HINOTON. D.C, 20515

202-225-3 601

ASSISTANT REGIONAL WHIP

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COMMITTEE ONFOREIGN AFFAIRS

CVSCOIIMITTCCCIINTERNATIONAI ECONOMIC Pol ICV

AND TRADERANCIIIC MINORITY MCMCCRINTER AMCRICAN AFFAIRS

. COMMITTEE ONINTERIOR AND INSULAR

AFFAIRSCIICCOMNITTCC5I

PACIFIC AFFAIRSRANKINO MINORITYMCMCCR

IONAI PARKS AND INSDLAR AFFAIRS

Q OVERSIOHT AND SPECIALINVCSTI0ATIONS

March 27,

John Ahearne, ChairmanNuclear Recrulatorv CommissionWashington, D.C. 20555

Dear Mr. Ahearne:

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I would greatly appreciate any comments you may

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