ML12262A041
| ML12262A041 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 09/13/2012 |
| From: | Marx M - No Known Affiliation |
| To: | NRC/SECY/RAS |
| SECY RAS | |
| References | |
| 50-247-LR, 50-286-LR, ASLBP 07-858-03-LR-BD01, RAS E-1076 | |
| Download: ML12262A041 (3) | |
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Email to: hearing.docket@ nrc.qjov DOCKETED USNRC September 14, 2012 (8:15 a.m.)
OFFICE OF SECRETARY RULEMAKINGS AND ADJUDICATIONS STAFF 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 Sir or Madam:
I a represent, I am writing to express my 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 is an important source of baseload energy, and it emits virtually no greenhouse gasses. 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 The facility employs about 1,100 full-time workers and it contributes hundreds of millions of dollars in economic impact to the region.
Various alternative energy sources have been proposed over the years, but none of them would be an acceptable substitute for Indian Point. 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 once you have completed your technical reviews of the facility. 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 Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax to: (301) 415-5599 (verification (301) 415-7550)
Email to: anne.siarnacki@nrc.qov
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Michael Marx [mmarxcpa@yahoo.com]
Thursday, September 13, 2012 7:59 PM Docket, Hearing Siamacki, Anne Relicensing of Indian Point NRC Plea for Indian Point.pdf It would be lunacy to shut this unit down. Energy costs would rise. Many people would be unemployed. And the increased burden from higher energy costs would drive citizens from their homes and exacerbate an already poor state of affairs for these citizens.
Mike Marx, CPA