ML072960374

Comment (25) of William M. Mooney, Jr., on Behalf of Westchester County Association in Support of Entergy'S Application to Renew Operating Licenses of Indian Point Nuclear Power Plants

ML072960374
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	10/11/2007
From:	Mooney W Westchester County Association
To:	Bo Pham Rulemaking, Directives, and Editing Branch, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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72FR45075 00025
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VII LS 7i2 Westchester William M. Mooney, Jr.

County Association President

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October 11, 2007 Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1154 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 Attn: Senior Project Manager Bo Pham

Dear Mr. Pham,

I am William M. Mooney, Jr., President of The Westchester County Association and represent over 700 companies within Westchester.

At a recent Board of Directors meeting, the Westchester County Association's Board of Directors voted unanimously to support Entergy's application to renew operating licenses of Indian Point Nuclear Power Plants. The Board of Directors cited the facility's importance to the area's economic vitality and significant investments to bolster the security and safety of the plant.

I have enclosed a copy of the press release for your review.

Very truly yours, William M. Mooney, Jr.

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HE WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION, IN C 707 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, SUITE 213 WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK 10604 Tel: 914 .948 .6444 www.westchester.org Fax: 914 .948 .6913

SWe~stcheste~r CONTACT: Amy Allen The Westchester County Association, Inc.

(914) 948-1168 aallen@westchester.org For Immediate Release Westchester County Association's Board of Directors Votes Unanimously to Support Entergy's Application to Renew Operating Licenses of Indian Point Nuclear Power Plants Business Leaders Cite Facility's Importance to Area's Economic Vitality and Significant Investments in Bolstering Security and Safety White Plains, NY (May 25, 2007) The Westchester County Association's (WCA) Board of Directors recently voted unanimously to support Entergy Corporation's application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to renew its licenses to operate two Indian Power Point nuclear power plants in Buchanan, NY.

The vote came following a presentation that Larry Gottlieb, Director of Communications, for Entergy Nuclear Northeast, had given to WCA Board members on the significance of nuclear power in meeting energy demand and the increased investments that Entergy has made to bolster safety and security.

WCA President William M. Mooney, Jr., asked Board members-who represent a cross section of Westchester's business leaders-to vote on the motion at the close of an in-depth discussion with Gottlieb. Stanley E. Freimuth, WCA Chair, said: "This meeting not only underscored the importance of nuclear energy in

sustaining the area's economic vitality but it also demonstrated that Entergy has made substantial investments to address safety and security issues." He added:

"With the Indian Point nuclear power plants producing between 18% to 38% of the energy in the area served, Entergy's application deserves the endorsement of the business community."

WCA Board Co-Chair Mark Rollins, CEO of the Rollins Agency, noted: "As a Westchester business owner with family, friends, clients and colleagues who love working and living here, it's reassuring to learn just how Entergy intends to continue to provide the nuclear power we need-safely and securely in the years ahead."

The Westchester County Association is the preeminent business membership organization in VVWstchester County. The Association is committed to business advocacy, economic vitality and to providing a strong and clear voice for the interests of businesses on the regional, national and international levels. Its key objectives are: promoting positive economic development in the region; fostering business development; and providing its members with access and interaction with key public and private sector individuals, agencies and organizations.