ML12248A152
| ML12248A152 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 09/01/2012 |
| From: | Miranda G International Brotherhood of Teamsters |
| To: | NRC/SECY/RAS |
| SECY RAS | |
| References | |
| 50-247-LR, 50-286-LR, ASLBP 07-858-03-LR-BD01, RAS E-657 | |
| Download: ML12248A152 (3) | |
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JOINT COUNCIL No. 16 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS 265 WEST 14TH STREET - SUITE 1201 NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10011 September 1, 2012 (212) 924-0002 FAX (212) 691-7074 DOCKETED USNRC Office of the Secretary Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff August 31, 2012 (1:08 p.m.)
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission OFFICE OF SECRETARY Washington, DC 20555-0001 RULEMAKINGS AND ADJUDICATIONS STAFF Fax to: (301) 415-1101 Email to: heari.g.dockct(b, nrc. ov Re:
Indian Point Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application NRC Docket Nos. 50-247-LR and 50-286-LR ASLB No. 07-858-03-LR-BDO1
Dear Sir or Madam:
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council No. 16 is a labor organization whose intent is to represent Teamsters in all matters concerning economic justice, workplace safety, training, and collective bargaining to help maintain health, dignity and respect for all Teamsters and their families. It is the mission of the Joint Council to develop, improve and enforce the program and standards of OSHA, to reduce the hours of daily labor, to secure adequate pay for work and to promote and protect the health and retirement of our members and their families through health and pension benefits.
It is my understanding that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering numerous issues in connection with the license renewal application for Indian Point including the effect of relicensing on land values in the area and the potential for alternative energy sources.
Indian Point Energy Center employs thousands of highly skilled, highly trained workers and contractors. With 85 years of electricity operating experience, Entergy is one of the world's largest producers of safe and clean nuclear energy. Indian Point personnel receive more job-related training than those of any other industry. Even after undergoing extensive training prior to assuming their plant responsibilities, reactor operators receive re-training every fifth week on the job to assure their skills are finely tuned. The Joint
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Council believes that workplace safety is of the utmost importance, and appreciates Entergy's strong commitment to both public and employee safety.
Furthermore, Indian Point is a critical source of revenue that creates thousands of jobs and produces 2,000 megawatts of electricity for the region. The Joint Council believes that shutting down Indian Point would have a catastrophic impact on the region's economy and consumer electricity rates.
Replacing Indian Point would dramatically increase New York's dependence on imported power and force businesses out of the region.
For these reasons, and many others, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council No. 16 hereby supports and petitions the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to relicense the Indian Point Energy Center facility.
We look forward to hearing from you regarding this matter.
Since. ly, Gt rge L. Miranda Jrresident 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)
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Ghaidy Marquez [ea@ibtlocal2lO.org]
Friday, August 31, 2012 1:08 PM Docket, Hearing Siamacki, Anne; heather@beaudoinandco.com; h_beaudoin@msn.com Indian Point Units 2 & 3 License Renewal Application August 31,2012 - Letter to US Regulatory Commission, Indian Point Units 2 Renewal Application.pdf High
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Dear Sirs,
Enclose please find a petition and support letter from George L. Miranda, President of Joint Council No. '16 IBT.
Thank you in advance for you time in reviewing his petition.
Sincerely, Ghaidy Marquez-Schutte Exec Asst Teamsters Local 210 110 Wall St. 3rd Floor Manhatten, NVY 10005 Tel: 212.757.3463 Fax: 212.459.9674 1