ML073100213

Comment (12) Regarding Iplr Scoping

ML073100213
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	10/05/2007
From:	Public Commenter Public Commenter
To:	Division of License Renewal
References
72FR45075
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From: <jcvm@optonline.net>

To: <IndianPointEIS@nrc.gov>

Date: 10/5/2007 12:44:00 PM

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Indian Point EIS Comments Bo Pham

Dear Bo Pham,

I formally request that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission address the following environmental and public health issues in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Indian Point nuclear power plant:

1: the impacts of a terrorist attack or large-scale accident at Indian Point on the Croton Reservoir, a drinking water supply for New York City and Westchester County residents; 2: the impacts of Indian Point's once-through cooling system on the Hudson River fish populations - including entrainment, impingement, and thermal pollution - using the most current scientific studies; 3: the build-up of high-level radioactive waste at Indian Point and the ongoing radioactive leaks originating from at least two spent fuel pools; 4: the alternatives to Indian Point's nuclear power, using a combination of renewable energy (wind, solar, geothermal),

conservation, and clean natural gas, as offered by the 2006 National Academy of Sciences report.

Additionally, the Indian Point Nuclear Plant sits on the RAMAPO FAULT. Please consider the serious consequences on thousands of lives should a massive earthquake occur there! A no-fly zone is presently NOT protecting the air space over this nuclear plant.

Lastly, three-eyed fish have been seen swimming near the Indian Plant Nuclear facility. A friend of ours actually caught a three-eyed catfish from the Hudson River there, indicating that the steady leak of radioactive material is affecting the fish in this river by the plant. I think it is unconscionable for anyone to even consider renewing Entergy's contract for another 20

years! Besides, why 20 years!? A lot happens in 20 years. By then, we may be using safer sources of energy.

I urge you to keep in mind, first and foremost, the possibility of an earthquake at the Ramapo Fault upon which the plant sits, that could destroy the plant and thousands of lives as a result!!! We can't take Mother Nature for granted, ever.

Sincerely, Joni Mercado 266 Canopus Hollow Rd.

Putnam Valley, NY 10579

Federal Register Notice: 72FR45075 Comment Number: 12 Mail Envelope Properties (47304039.HQGWDO01.OWGWPO04.200.2000004.1.123061.1)

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