ML051810324

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Comment (2) of Barbara Schwientek on Behalf of Monticello-Big Lake Community Hospital District Support the License Renewal for Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant
ML051810324
Person / Time
Site: Monticello Xcel Energy icon.png
Issue date: 06/20/2005
From: Schwientek B
Monticello-Big Lake Community Hospital District
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NRC/ADM/DAS/RDB
References
70FR32381 00002
Download: ML051810324 (1)


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' 'Atte'ntion: Federal Registra'r June 2,'2005

Dear Sir:

'The Monticello'- Big Lake Community Hospital District Board of Directors and staff members support the'license renewal for the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant. :.'-

The medical staff and district employees receive annual emergency preparedness education. Following the education, an' emergency preparedness driliexercise' is held Working with the plant employees on this exercise is a

- first hand opportunity for us to see how 'well the plant is run and the importaice.they place on safety. Maintenance of our'nuclear'emergency equipment is a joint effort between the Plant and the Hospital District. In addition,'many' of the staffmenbers have spjouses who work at the plant. It is important for us to be able to recruit and retain our professional employees.

The Hospital District provides several programs such as Home Delivered Meals,'Childbirth Education Classes, and music therapy for our Nursing Home residents that receive financial support from the United Way. Employees-of the nuclear plant have'supported the United Way. 'Plant empoyee's are a part of our volunteer activities for our patients and residents.

The.local economy is better with the tax support provided by the nuclear plant.,

Monticello is growing rapidly and having the license renewal for the nuclear'plant will provide stability for our community. -

We are pleased to endorse the license renewal for the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.

Sincerely,

- - 'a Barbara Schwiente CEO

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