ML081160364
| ML081160364 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Calvert Cliffs  |
| Issue date: | 03/19/2008 |
| From: | O'Donnell A State of MD, House of Delegates |
| To: | Fredrichs T NRC/NRO/DSER |
| References | |
| 73FR8719 000W7 | |
| Download: ML081160364 (2) | |
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ANTHONY Jy O'DONNELL Annapolis Office Legislative District29C The Maryland House of Delegates Calvert and St. Mary's Counties 6 Bladen Street, Room 2m2 Annapolis, Maryland 21401 House Minority Leader 410-841-3314 - 301-858-3314 1-800-492-7122 Ext 3314 Fax 410-841-3451 301-858-345i Environmental Matters Committee
.7 District Office THE MARYLAND HOUSE OF DELEGATES P. 0. Box 865 ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401 Solomons, Maryland 20688 Voice 410-326-oo08 March 19, 2008 Fax 410-326-9169 Mr. Tom Fredrichs IDJ 0:
Senior Project Manager Division of New Reactor Licensing Nuclear Regulatory Commission 7~A/4~ ~r7~/7 M/S T-7E18 CD-11545 Rockville Pike Lgjfy Rockville, MD 20852 rNo C/.)
Dear Mr. Fredrichs:
I am writing to convey my unequivocal support of UniStar Nuclear Energy's (UNE) application for Combined License Partial Application for a potential advanced-design reactor at the Constellation Energy's Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. If afl~rov tis:*eat6r-Wi-1, be -.the -third unit.-atLCalvert,,Gliffs::NuclearPower, Plant.-.
S '-hav7io-g".reo .gnzedtheaimportanceofnuclea,.energy-in e-ctcppwer m'ndusgt'ry--as,'a'-ýprximary-';s o'-u~rce, for~csupplylng.-our' country! s&eneragy. -needs.,Jhe,addltipnal .
unift will posviti&ely:6otnbiuteto.the'economic.healIth:of notonly Calvert..C.ounty, but the entire state of Marylanid.afndthe United States;. through theavailabihty of..safe and-,. 1
- affordable power. Expansion of the Calvert Cliffs, allows diversification 6f energy sources through the use of non polluting nuclear fuel. The additional unit will meet the increasing energy demands-of the state of Maryland and the entire Mid-Atlantic Region.
As a member of the Maryland House of Delegates Envi"ronmental Matters Committee, Iam constantly looking for methods to. reduce dangerous greenhouse gas emissions. .Since nuclear cnergy hý"be~en proven to be a source of clean. enie'gy, I consider it a Vital necessity for expanding our nation's energy. resources. Newer technology has insured that U.S. nuclear power plants are safe.;
Because Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant is in the heart. of my district, I have had the opportunity to receive much input and support from the community. regarding the potential expansion: I have had an overwhelming positive response from my constituency. :Calvert Cliffs has- served the.citizens of Calv.rt County. well over the past
'd&ade-s sthe leading eniployer.in~our:,county:.:.Additionally,*)Caiv tCiffs.has
- 5iiffib'ut&d'1sixt'en 'nll 1fiondcIllars'anniually tin taeS--which~a~asfr iepret6 th e u..i' C.Iat..er-t.ýCliffs has assisted t.he county1V mnumerous .dbhati6ns to various organizations and countless students. I have seen maniy posifive iesults from
't preseniice ,iniSouttherivMaryland.: I cantrulysay.that-C-alvrt.Cliffs has.greatly
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enriched.our county and allowed for a better quality of live while meeting the energy needs of Maryland.
I thank you for taking the time to carefully review UniStar's application for an additional nuclear power unit at the Constellation Energy's Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. I am hopeful that after reviewing their application, you.will approve their application for an additional unit.
Sincerely, Antfiony J. O'Donnell Delegate, District 29C CC: Calvert County Board of Commissioners