ML092110612
| ML092110612 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 07/23/2009 |
| From: | Sanders T Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce |
| To: | Jaczko G NRC/Chairman |
| References | |
| LTR-09-0380 | |
| Download: ML092110612 (2) | |
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY CORRESPONDENCE CONTROL TICKET Date Printed. Jul 29, 2009 09:18 PAPER NUMBER:
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07/29/2009 DDO DEDMRT Todd Sanders DEDR
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Concerns NRC's license renewal process of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Appropriate Al)e--
Chairman, Comrs 07/23/2009 No ADAMS DATE DUE:
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,7jChamber of Commerce July 23, 2009 Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko Chief, Rulemaking and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Mailstop TWB-5B01 M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
Dear Chairman Jaczko:
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce has been following with great interest the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's license renewal process for the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating: Station. Palo Verde plays an important role in meeting the tremendous energy requirements of a fast growing state. For decades, it has done so in a safe and efficient manner, while also reducing our dependence on foreign oil and the production of green house gasses.
In my role as President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, I understand how much our economy depends on the reliable delivery of power to keep Arizona working. As you most certainly are aware, losing power, even for a short period of time, can result in the loss of millions of dollars for our businesses large and small. APS and Palo Verde have a strong track record of delivering the consistent, reliable and cost effective energy-that Arizona businesses need to succeed.
Palo Verde is also Arizona's biggest single tax payer. At a time when our state faces the largest budget deficit in the country (as a percentage of the total budget) losing such a major contributor will result in the loss of millions to the state's General Fund, local communities and our schools. From an economic development perspective, a significant number of businesses in the Phoenix metropolitan area operate around the direct or indirect needs of the plant, and would suffer greatly in the event of a non-renewal.
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce stands squarely behind APS in its license renewal bid. I hope you will consider my letter in your review and strongly take into account the contributions Palo Verde makes to our economy and our state.
Sincerely, Todd Sanders President and CEO Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce 201 North Central Avenue,. 2 7 th Floor,'Phoenix,;, Arizona 85004'. 602.495:2195 a FAX 602.495.8913.. www.phoenibchamber.com