ML12241A247

Limited Appearance Statement of Kelly Smith Supporting the Relicensing of Indian Point Plant, Units 2 and 3

ML12241A247
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	08/22/2012
From:	Smith K - No Known Affiliation
To:	Lawrence Mcdade, Annette Vietti-Cook Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, NRC/SECY/RAS
SECY RAS
References
50-247-LR, 50-286-LR, ASLBP 07-858-03-LR-BD01, RAS E-626
Download: ML12241A247 (2)

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Docket, Hearing From: Smith, Kelly [KSmitl9@entergy.com]

Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 1:59 AM To: Docket, Hearing

Subject:

Employee- land value and reliable power.

DOCKETED USNRC 8-22-12 Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade August 23, 2012 (8:15 a.m.)

c/o Annette Vietti-Cook OFFICE OF SECRETARY Secretary of the Commission RULEMAKINGS AND Office of the Secretary ADJUDICATIONS STAFF Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax to: (301) 415-1101 (verification (301) 415-1966)

Email to: hearing.docketgnrc.gov Re: Indian Point Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application NRC Docket Nos. 50-247-LR and 50-286-LR ASLBP No. 07-858-03-LR-BDO1

Dear Secretary Vietti-Cook:

As a State of New York resident, I am writing today to express my support for the relicensing of the Indian Point Energy Center located in Buchanan, New York. The continued operation of Indian Point plays an integral role in preserving local land values and maintaining a reliable and low-cost energy source.

I believe that the Indian Point Energy Center is a positive asset for the Hudson Valley region and for the State of New York due to the significant contributions made to the regional economy that support local land values and for the essential role Indian Point plays to ensure the reliability of our electrical grid.

As the Indian Point Energy Center employs 1,100 highly skilled full-time individuals, the facility serves as an economic engine for the region. These individuals work at the site and live in the area with their respective families. Through the fruits of their labor, each one contributes to the economic prosperity of the region through the salaries they invest in local businesses to the taxes that sustain school districts and the public services like the police and fire departments.

Local businesses, such as the ones located in Buchanan, NY, survive and thrive off Indian Point's annual economic infusion. Indian Point employees frequent Buchanan shops; the site pays significant taxes; Entergy supports many non-profit organizations; and many employees participate in the community as soccer coaches, PTA presidents, volunteer firefighters and other critical positions that make this area a well sought-after location to raise a family.

From an electric reliability standpoint, Indian Point supplies between 25% and 30% of the electricity for New York City and the lower Westchester County area. The baseload supply of electricity from the plants helps to maintain the reliability of the electric grid. This crucial fact has been recognized by numerous entities, including the local utility, Con Edison, and the overseer of the state's electrical grid, the New York Independent System Operator.

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Indian Point is right for New York because the facility is safe, secure and vital. This is why I support the relicensing of the Indian Point Energy Center and urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to do the same.

Sincerely, Kelly Smith cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade c/o Anne Siarnacki, Law Clerk Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop T-3F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax to: (301) 415-5599 (verification (301) 415-7550)

Email to: anne.siarnacki(Z~nrc.gov 2