ML12256A646
| ML12256A646 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 09/10/2012 |
| From: | Higgins R - No Known Affiliation |
| To: | NRC/SECY/RAS |
| SECY RAS | |
| References | |
| 50-247-LR, 50-286-LR, ASLBP 07-858-03-LR-BD01, RAS E-811 | |
| Download: ML12256A646 (2) | |
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Ross W. Higgins 153 Midland Avenue Bronxville, NY 10708 September 10, 2012 Office of the Secretary Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 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-BDOI
Dear Sir:
I am writing to express my strong support for the relicensing of Indian Point Units 2 and 3 in Buchanan, NY. It is my understanding that the NRC is considering numerous issues in connection with the license renewal application, including the potential for alternative energy sources.
Indian Point has been and continues to be an important source of energy for the region. It supplies between 25% and 30% of the electricity for New York City and the lower Westchester County area, at a reasonable cost, while supporting the reliability of the electric grid.
Various alternative energy sources have been proposed over the years, but none of them would be an acceptable substitute for Indian Point. It is important to note that last year, the City of New York's Department of Environmental Protection released the results of a study performed by Charles River Associates. That independent study demonstrated that any alternative to Indian Point would be higher-priced, would reduce air quality, and would reduce the reliability of the electric grid.
I strongly encourage you to issue a renewed license for Indian Point.
Thank you.
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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 DOCKETED Washington, DC 20555-0001 USNRC September 10, 2012 (5:03 p.m.)
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Ross Higgins [rosswhiggins@gmail.com]
Monday, September 10, 2012 5:03 PM Docket, Hearing Siarnacki, Anne Indian Point License Renewal Indian Point License Renewal.docx 1