ML052420497

Comment (2) of Nancy Ann Whaley Re Relicensing of Palisades

ML052420497
Person / Time
Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	07/28/2005
From:	Whaley N Geneva Township, MI
To:	NRC/ADM/DAS/RDB
References
70FR36967 00002
Download: ML052420497 (2)

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GENEVA TOWNSHIP Van Buren County July 28, 2005 I never realized until I became a board member of Geneva Township in 1987 and became aquainted with the operations and effect of Palisades Nuclear Plant on the structure and economic well being of Geneva Township as well as the surrounding area.

Palisades Plant and people continuing support of our communities, organizations and business' through usage, involvement and monetary support enhancing the overall Community Health and welfare.

Many Palisades personnel live in Geneva Township and are tax payers which benefits, Geneva Township, South Haven Area Emergency Services, Lake Michigan College, South Haven & Bangor Public Schools, V. B. Intermediate School District, South Haven Hospital, South Haven Senior Citizens and Van Buren County.

Being a South Haven Area Emergency Services Authority Board Member, I have watched as Palisades has contributed much to our Fire and Ambulance Service in the way of training, equipment, and support. This joint effort for the safety of our citizens and Palisades personnel is a tribute to working together to make our community what it is today.

Over the years, we have been privileged to reports by Palisades personnel at our Township Board meetings, keeping us informed on happenings, new procedures, updating of siren warning system and just being available to answer questions that arise in our public settings.

The seminars presented by Palisades personnel to provide exposure for the local municipalities, business, and industry to review the plant and safety procedures that are in place as well as having contact personnel for our comments and questions is indeed beneficial. Mark Savage, Palisades employee as well as property owner in Geneva Township, is always available to review any concerns that arise.

At the April 12, 2005 board meeting, the Geneva Township Board unanimous voted to support the license renewal by resolution which was presented to Mark Savage at that meeting.

It is my strong belief that the negative personal and economic impact that all of us will feel if the operating license for Palisades is not extended the loss would be of great magnitude to this community. I am asking your full support for the 20 year renewal of the licensing for Palisades.

Thank You.

Nancy Ann Whaley Supervisor