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Dear I1r. Rowden:

Enclosea is a copy of a recent communication fromone of my constituents. The matters addressed inthe letter appear to fall witnin the purview of thenuclear 2'egulatory Commission.

would therefore appreciate your reviewing tnecontents of the letter and advising me of yourconclusions in the matter.

Thank you for your assistance.

JOHbl KRE BSAlember of Congress

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Congressman John Krebs"House Office BuildingWashington, D. C. 20515

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Danish Creamery Association is concerned about, the serious "velectrical power shortage that may develop this year becauseof the lack of water for hydroelectric generation in

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The Dairy industry must have electricity to milk the cows at thedairies as well as process the milk at the plants on a daily basis.Without energy major losses will occur that could destroy the mostimportant industry in the State.

Ve urge that everything possible be done to see that an operatinglicense is granted to allow the start up of the Diablo CanyonNuclear Power Plant as soon as possible. Its capacity would thenbe available to produce energy this coming summer.

A copy of a Resolution adopted at the Danish Creamery Board ofDirectors Meeting held on February 7, 1977, is enclosed.

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DANISH CREAYERY ASSOCIATION

John R. Payne

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RESOLUTION ADOPTED FEBRUARY 7 1 77

MrlEKRS, California last year experienced one of the driest water years of record

resulting in storage reservoir being drawn down and groundwater supplied being

overdraf ted; and

MHEREAS,. Precipitation to date this winter and longrange forecasts indicate the

drought is continuing and that 1977 may be as dry or dryer than last year; and

%BOREAS, Agriculture must again rely heavily on groundwater pumping to- meet the

~ater needs for production of food and fiber; and

WHEREAS, Groundwater pumping and many surface delivery systems require large

quantities of electric energy; and

MHKZAS, Much of California electric energy is normally produced from hydroelectricfacilities which production will be severely reduced due to the reduced stream flowthis year.

WHEREAS, Pacific Gas 0 Electric 'Company's Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant isessentially complete and ready to begin operation; and

MHEREAS, If Diablo Canyon is not completed and brought on the line immediately,

California energy supply may not be sufficient to meet all of the demands thissummer.

MHFBEAS, In the absence of sufficient energy, agricultural water> particularlythat pumped from groundwater, will be severely reduced. and major crop losses willlikely occur,

NOM THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Danish Creamery Association urge the

Nuclear Regulatory Commission to dispense with all red tape and obstacles

and proceed forthwith to grant an operating license for the Diablo Canyon

Nuclear Power Plant so that its capacity will be available to produce energy

to combat the expected drought conditions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be sent to our

representatives in Congress and the State Legislature with the request thatthey assist in" getting the Diablo Canyon Plant into production.

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Mr.. Ralph- M. StephensFresno, CA, 93726

Dear Mr.. Stephens: EE

Thank you for your recent letter and for sharing your. viewswith us regarding the necessity of licensing the DiabloCanyon Nuclear Power Station for operation..

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We would like to assure, you that the NRC staff and theindependent Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards areworking as expeditiously as possible to resolve questionswhich have been raised about the ability of the facilityto withstand earthquakes.

When~this question is resolved, the Atomic Safety andLicensing Board will resume the public hearing on .PacificGas and Electric Company's application to operate thefacility. At this time, it is not possible to predictwhen a final decision will be reached.

We, of course, are aware of the problems the current droughtis causing and will cause in the coming months; nevertheless,our primary consideration in this matter —as in all others—must be the public health and safety.In the meantime, we are taking the liberty of forwardinga copy of your letter for inclusion in the Diablo Canyonfile so that all parties to the proceeding will be aware ofyour views.

Sincerel'y,

F n IngramAssistant to the DirectorOffice af'ublic Affairs

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UNITED STATES OF AlKRTCANUCDEAR REn;i.ATOVA CO:".irSSION

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PACIFIC CAS AND Ei,FCTRXC Co:iPAm ))

(Diablo Canyon, UniL's 1 and 2) )))))

Docl;et No. (s) 50-27550-323

CERTIFICATE 0) SEf".'ICE

I hereby cerLify 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 <~1th the requirements of Section 2.712 of 10 CFR Part 2-Rules of Practice, of the Nucl'ear Regulatory Commission's Rules andRegulations.

Dated +a.zh'ashingtnn, D.C. thisday of 197

Off .ce of Lhc Secretary of th Commission

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICANUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

In the Matter of ))

PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY ))

(Diablo Canyon, Units 1 and 2) )

Docket No. (s) 50-27550-323

SERVICE LIST

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

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

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

Richard S. Salzman, Esq., Chairman

Atomic Safety and Licensing AppealBoard

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, D.C. 20555

Dr. Lawrence R. QuarlesAtomic 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

Philip A. Crane, Jr., Esq.John C. Morrissey, Esq.Pacific Gas & Electric Company77 Beale StreetSan Francisco, California 94106

Stanley T. Skinner, Esq.Dennis C. Sullivan, Esq.Pacific Gas 6 Electric Company77 Beale StreetSan Francisco, California 94106

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

Paul C. Vallentine, Esq.400 Charming AvenuePalo Alto, California 94302

Andrew J. Skaff, Esq.California Public Utilities CommissionState Building, 5066San Francisco, California 94102

Ms. Sandra A, Silver5055 Radford AvenueNorth Hollywood, California 91607

Ms. Elizabeth E. Apfelberg1415 CazaderoSan Luis Obispo, California 93401

Office of the Executive Legal DirectorCounsel for NRC StaffU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, D.C. 20555

Hr. John J. Forster985 Palm StreetSan Luis Obispo, California 93401

Hs. Raye Fleming1746 Chorro StreetSan Luis Obispo, California 93401

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Hr. William P. CornwellP. O. Box 453Morro Bay, California 93442

Mr. Gordon A. Silver5055 Radford AvenueNorth }lollywood, California 91607

0Arthur C. Gehr, Esq.

Bruce Norton, Esq.Snell and Wilmer3100 Valley CenterPhoenix, Arizona 85073

Brent N. Rushforth, Esq.Center for Law in the Public

Interest10203 Santa Monica

Boulevard'os

Angeles, California 90067

San Luis Obispo City County LibraryP. O. Box XSan Luis Obi.spo, California 93405