ML040760403
| ML040760403 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oyster Creek |
| Issue date: | 02/20/2004 |
| From: | Hennessy D Ocean County, NJ, Board of Chosen Freeholders |
| To: | Office of Public Affairs |
| Tam P, NRR/DLPM, 415-1451 | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML040850047 | List: |
| References | |
| TAC MC2313, Y020040054 | |
| Download: ML040760403 (4) | |
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Original Due Date: 03/29/2004 Ticket Number: 020040054 Document Date: 02/20/2004 NRR Received Date: 03/15/2004 TACs:
MC2313 From:
Daniel J. Hennessy To:
- YELLOW ***
Peter Tam For Signature of:
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Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Assigned To:
DLPM Routing: Dyer Borchardt Craig Sheron Case NRR Mailroom
Contact:
MARSH, LEDYARD (TAD) E Special Instructions:
COUNTY OF OCEAN BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS DANIEL J. HENNESSY CLERK OF THE BOARD 732-929-2005 FAX:C (732) 505-1918 February 20, 2004 Office of Public Affairs US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001
Dear To Whom It May Concern:
On February 18, 2004, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted a resolution opposing any license renewal request for the Oyster Creek Generating Station unless and until all criteria outlined within this Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is met.
This resolution is sent for your use and files.
- Sicerely, Daniel J. Hennessy Clerk of the Board DJH:cw P.O. BOX 2191
- ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08754-2191 SPECIAL ASSISTANCEIACCOMMODATIONS available, please call.
I RESOLUTION February 18, 2004 WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders recognizes the need for safe and reliable electrical generation and transmission capacity to meet the growing needs of residents and businesses in Ocean County as documented in a report to the Board of Chosen Freeholders prepared by the Ocean County Planning Department; and
- WHEREAS, an adequate supply of electrical energy is crucial for the economic and physical welfare of the citizens of Ocean County; and WHEREAS, AmerGen is currently considering whether or not to submit a Licensing Renewal Request to the NRC, to extend plant operations beyond 2009; and WHEREAS, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is the federal agency designated to oversee the operation and security of the nuclear plant; and WHEREAS, the ability of the Oyster Creek Generating Station to operate safely beyond the current licensing period is of primary concern to the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders; and
- WHEREAS, the Oyster Creek Generating Station is the oldest operating nuclear plant in the Country and will approach its anticipated design life of forty years at the end of the current licensing period in 2009; and WHEREAS, concerns have been expressed regarding the integrity of the Plant's initial construction, the continued storage of spent radioactive fuel on-site, and the ability to safely evacuate residents following a nuclear incident; and WHEREAS, the License Renewal Process will take at least thirty months and will include the preparation of a full Environmental Impact Statement and multiple opportunities for public meetings and comments prior to a determination by the NRC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows:
- 1. That the Nuclear Regulatory Commission should not approve a License Renewal Request for the Oyster Creek Generating Station unless it meets all current criteria for operational and safety standards.
- 2. That in its deliberations, the NRC specifically address the continued storage of spent radioactive fuel on-site, the ability to safely evacuate residents in response to a nuclear accident, and issues related to the Plant's structural integrity, including verification that the Plant was constructed as designed, and questions related to the quality of workmanship and materials used in the Plant's construction.
- 3. Prior to reaching a decision, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission produce a written report documenting its findings which can be submitted for independent review along with all scientific documents and testimony submitted from other parties with respect to this matter.
- 4. Urges the US Government, State of New Jersey and participants on the PJM Grid to continue to research and develop renewable energy sources which can be phased into the nation's and region's electrical generating capacity in the future.
- 5. Request that the State of New Jersey establish a permanent trust fund for the Township of Lacey to guarantee the availability of revenue replacement funds upon the ultimate decommissioning of the plant.
- 6. Certified copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded to Ocean County's Congressional Representatives, Ocean County's State Legislators, Ocean County Municipal Clerks, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Governor James E. McGreevey, and the Oyster Creek Generating Station.
ROLL CALL (moved by Kelly, seconded by Bartlett)
AYES: Vicari, Kelly, Bartlett, Little, Lacey NAYS: None ABSENT: None I certify the foregoin to e a true copy of a Flesoltution _
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