ML12261A205
| ML12261A205 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 09/13/2012 |
| From: | Deane-Miller S - No Known Affiliation |
| To: | NRC/SECY/RAS |
| SECY RAS | |
| References | |
| 50-247-LR, 50-286-LR, ASLBP 07-858-03-LR-BD01, RAS E-1035 | |
| Download: ML12261A205 (2) | |
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tZrýsE - lo 3 Docket, Hearing From:
Susan Deane-Miller [susiemuse@verizon.net]
Sent:
Thursday, September 13, 2012 10:06 AM To:
Docket, Hearing DOCKETED Cc:
Siamacki, Anne USNRC
Subject:
Do not relicense Indian Point September 13, 2012 (10:06 a.m.)
September 12, 2012 OFFICE OF SECRETARY RULEMAKINGS AND Email: hearing.docket(.nrc..ov.
ADJUDICATIONS STAFF I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory uommission to aeny tntergy's application tor a 2u-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and IP-3, at Indian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY.
Indian Point is located in the most densely populated region of the country and identified as one of the most dangerous nuclear plants in the nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessea serious nuclear acciaents at Chernobyi ana.inree M.ie island, ana most recently at 1-ukusnima. in August 2011, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudenlt 0o believe that 'ii Uan'i happen iiere.'
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Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: The plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three times the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblies are densely packed into severely over-crowded fuel pools that are housed in totally unprotected metal storage buildings and leaking radioactivity into the Hudson.
On-Site Waste Storage: %Mien the piani was iirst iicensed, it was wiueiy oeiieveu
- hat the feeirai govemfrnent wouid open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other iepusituiy uI iiiu iuiIl/Uiv, ikiiid*l puilin.s s iOvv 6iOiiig i,666 tOiio s Of Ilyiiy-iaUdi.tive spelnT iiuuidi wast*e oii-bite, aild would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is relicensed for another 20 years.
Health and Environmental Impacts: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned and unplanned releases of radioactivity. Indian Point's once-through cooling system uses 2.5 Dillion gallons of water a day trom the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining fish population.
Evacuation is impossibie: Even if the possibility of an eartihquake, a terrorist attack, or a Muel pool tire or omer accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Indian Pont would be devastating. Approximately 20 ii Ii oun p ople I ive o, veu k vviU I.
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Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewables, repowering and improved storage and transmission capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the western part ot the State, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In Januapr 2012, the NYS Assembly Commitee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power To ailow inaian Point to close without overourdening ratepayers or tireatening reiiabiity standards.
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Thank you for considering these comments.
Sincerely, cc:
Email: anne.siarnacki
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Susan Deane-Miller 2