ML12258A041
| ML12258A041 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 09/10/2012 |
| From: | Fernandes P, Labarbera G State of NY, Buildings and Construction Trades Council |
| To: | NRC/SECY/RAS |
| SECY RAS | |
| References | |
| 50-247-LR, 50-286-LR, ASLBP 07-858-03-LR-BD01, RAS E-797 | |
| Download: ML12258A041 (2) | |
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Docket, Hearing From:
Paul Fernandes [Pfernandes@nycbuildingtrades.org]
Sent:
Monday, September 10, 2012 10:16 AM To:
Docket, Hearing Cc:
Siarnacki, Anne
Subject:
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 September 10, 2012 Office of the Secretary Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax to: (301) 415-1101 Email to: hearing.docket@nrc.gov 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 Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York consists of local affiliates of 15 national and international unions which represent 100,000 members in the greater New York City metropolitan area. It is our 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. Our organization 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. Our organization 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 Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York hereby supports and petitions the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to relicense the Indian Point Energy Center facility.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Gary LaBarbera President Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York 71 West 23 Street, Suite 501-03 New York, NY 10010 (212) 647-0700 www.nvcbuildingtrades.org 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@nrc.gov DOCKETED USNRC September 10, 2012 (10:16 a.m.)
OFFICE OF SECRETARY RULEMAKINGS AND ADJUDICATIONS STAFF 2