ML072960362

Comment (18) of Robert L. Brown, in Support of the Relicensing of Indian Point

ML072960362
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	10/10/2007
From:	Brown R - No Known Affiliation
To:	Bo Pham Rulemaking, Directives, and Editing Branch, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
72FR45075 00018
Download: ML072960362 (2)

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October 10, 2007. .

Senior Project Manager Bo Pham -'o Nuclear Regulatory Commission.-

1154 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 --

Dear Mr. Pham,

Indian Point has certainly seen its share of challenges over the years, but the plants have remained on an upward performance trend since being purchased by Entergy, and there is no reason not to expect this to continue well into the future.

Entergy is also a good community neighbor, sponsoring many important events out in the neighborhoods around Indian Point. Many of my neighbors and friends comment about Entergy being everywhere they go...and that's a good thing.

Thousands of men and women depend upon Indian Point for their livelihood. Whether full-time employees, part-time contractors or business owners who provide goods and services to the site, each and every person economically connected to this site knows once the gates close, the area-w.ill lose a substantial number of jobs, homes and businesses - all of whom support the regional economy and tax base.

Here are several keys points that should be considered applicable to the relicensing issue:

It's affordable: Nuclear power consistently remains one of the cheapest sources of power in the world. Its price is predictable and stable, unlike oil or natural gas. Indian Point has saved NYC and Westchester residents billions of dollars.

It's clean: Nuclear power emits zero greenhouse gases. Increased reliance on non-polluting nuclear energy represents our best chance of meeting the region's clear air goals.

It's vital: There is currently no viable energy alternative to replace the more than 2,000MW of power generated by IPEC. Indian Point provides between 20-40% of the region's power.

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• !1 It's safe: Hundreds of millions of dollars have been invested in facility equipment and training upgrades over the years. The plant is practically new on the inside with an exterior that can withstand the most severe natural or man-made disasters.

It's secure: Numerous independent assessments of security programs by recognized law enforcement and intelligence experts have shown Indian Point to ber extremely secure.

It's reliable: Nuclear plants are a highly reliable, primary source of base load electric power. The two Indian Point plants have operated about 95% of the time since Entergy purchased them.

I urge you to support the relicensing of Indian Point. Thank you for your consideration in this very important issue.

Robert L. Brown