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Comment (15) of Todd Sanders on Behalf of Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Supporting License Renewal Application Process for Palo Verde
ML092370065
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Site: Palo Verde  Arizona Public Service icon.png
Issue date: 07/23/2009
From: Sanders T
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
To:
Rulemaking, Directives, and Editing Branch
References
74FR24884 00015
Download: ML092370065 (1)


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4 Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce J, C.

July 23, 2009 .

Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko Chief, Rulemaking and Directives Branch ,57 .. cf Division of Administrative Services J-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 renewalrprocess 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,'ý27t Floor,;Phoenix, Arizona 85004.4 602.495.2195 w FAX 602,495.8913.u www.phoeni~ichamber.com

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