ML111010477
| ML111010477 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 04/08/2011 |
| From: | Reed M - No Known Affiliation |
| To: | Rulemaking, Directives, and Editing Branch |
| References | |
| 76FR5410 00029, NRC-2010-0375 | |
| Download: ML111010477 (1) | |
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop 011-F1, Washington D.C. 20555 Regarding: South Texas Project Units 1 & 2 Relicensing, NRC-2010-0375 DOCKET NOS. 50-498; 50-499 mr Z5 W
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Dear Sirs:
I am writing to you with concerns about the relicensing of two South Texas nuclear reactors. The re-licensing of these two reactors for an additional twenty years should be halted for safety reasons. The risks of an accident, fires, or explosions at one or more reactors at the site could increase with aging reactors. Safer, cleaner alternative ways to generate the same power exist today and should be used.
Studies have found that energy efficiency and renewable energy sources, which are abundant in Texas, could replace the power generated by these two old nuclear reactors. These reactors consume vast quantities of water use, largely from the Colorado River, water that is needed for drinking water, livestock, and farming. There is no adequate solution for radioactive waste, so it makes no sense to continue generating more.
Please do not re-license the two South Texas nuclear reactors.
Thank you for your time and attention, Margaret Reed 8802 Honeysuckle Trail Austin, TX 78759 I
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