ML12263A421
| ML12263A421 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 09/15/2012 |
| From: | - No Known Affiliation |
| To: | Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, NRC/SECY/RAS |
| SECY/RAS | |
| References | |
| 50-247-LR, 50-286-LR, ASLBP-07-858-03-LR-BD01, RAS E-1290 | |
| Download: ML12263A421 (9) | |
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SEP-15-2012 06:34P FROM:FLEISCHER/vnUK 7325830953 TO: 13014151101 P.l September IS, 2012 Office of the Secretary, RuJemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555*000 I Fax: (30 I) 415-110 I Email: hearing.docket@nrc.gov I am wriring to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, lP-2 and {P*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 witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 20 II, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake. Hurricane Irene. and a tornado all in one week, It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here."
There are many factors that make Indian Point's relicensing flawed, and make denying it imperative. including:
A History of Serious Problems: The plant has n history of multiple transfonner explosions, a m~or steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures* and is a sitting targer for terrorism.
Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: T he 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 Jeaking radioactivity into the Hudson.
On-Site Waste Storage: When the plant was first licensed, it was widely believed that the federal government would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1,500 tons of highly-radioactive spent nuclear waste on-site, and 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 llses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriollsly impacting its still declining fish population.
Evacuation is [mpossible; Even if the possibility of an earthquake, II terrorist attack. or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating.
Approximalely 20 million people live or work within 50 miles of Indian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident at Indian Point. gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.
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 of the State, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow Indian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.
To relicense Indian Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives Ilre immediately available.
Thank you for considering these comments.
Sincerely,
)leo. [I cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade clo Anne Siarnacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, Mail Slop T-3F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 I Fax: (301) 4 \\ 5-5599 Emaif: flnne.siarnacki(o),l1rc.gov
SEP-15-2012 06:34P FROM:FLEISCHER/VINIK 7325830953 TO: 13014151101 P.
September 15, 2012 Office afthe Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax.: (301) 415-110 I Email: hearing.docket@nrc,gov 1am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Enrergy's application for a 20-year license extension for the (wo operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and (P-3, at Indian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Jndian 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 witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 2011. New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here."
There are many factors that make Indian Point's relicensing flawed, and make denying it imperative, including:
A History of Serious Problems: The plant has a history ofmulriple transformer explosions. a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures* and is a sitting target for terrorism.
Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: T he 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: When the plant was first licensed. it was widely believed that the federal government would open a nalional waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1,500 tons of highly-radioactive spent nuclear waste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons jf 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 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriollsly impacting its still declining fish population.
Evacuation is ImpossibJe: Even if the possibi lity of an earthquake, a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Indian Point would be de\\lastating.
Approximately 20 million people live or work within SO miles of Indian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident at lndian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.
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 ofthe State.
to the greater NY metropolitan area. rn January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committe¢ on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow Indian Point to close without o\\lerburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.
To relicense Indian Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer. cleaner alternatives are immediately available.
Thank you for considering these comments.
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SEP-15-2012 06: 35P FROI'1: FLEISCHEWIJINIK 7325830953 TO: 13014151101 P,3 September J 5, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555*0001 Fax: (301) 415-1101 Email: hearing.docket@nrc.gov 1am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, lP-2 and !P-3, ot 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 Nuctear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 2011, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here."
There are many factors that make lndian Point's relicensing nawed, and make denying it imperative. including:
A History of Serious Problems: The plant has a history of multiple transfonner explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures* and is a siliing target for terrorism.
Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: T he 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: When the plant was first licensed, it was widely believed that the federal govemment would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository on Ine horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1,500 tons of highly-radioactive spent nuclear waste on-site, and 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 nnd unplanned releases of radioactivity. l.ndian Point's once-through cooling system uses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River. seriously impacting its still declining fish population.
Evacuatioll is Impossible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating.
Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles of Indian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident at Indian Point, grid look would occur making evacuation impossible.
Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewables, repowering and improved storage and transmission capabitity. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the westem part of the State, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow lndian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.
To relicense Indian Point in its presenllocation and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternalives are immediately available.
Thank you for considering these comments.
Sincerely.
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SEP-15-2012 06:36P FROM:FLEISCHER/VINIK 7325830953 TO: 13014151101 P.,,!
September 15, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301)415-1101 Email: hearing.docket@nrc.gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-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 ol1e of the most dangerous nuclear plants in the nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recently nt Fukushima. Tn August 20 II, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane irene, and a tomado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here."
There are many fnctors that make Indian Point's relicensing nawed, and make denying il imperative, including:
A History of Serious Problems: The plant has a history of multiple transformer explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures* and is a sit1ing target for terrorism.
Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: T he 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: When the plant was first licensed, it was widely believed that the federal govemment would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1,500 tons of highly-radioactive spent nuclear waste on-site, and 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 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriollsly impacting its still declining fish population.
Evacuation is Impussible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Indian Point wou Id be devastating.
Approximately 20 million people live 01' work within 50 miles of Indian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.
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 of the State, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow Indian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers Or threatening reliability standards.
To relicense Indian Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with our lives and fllture, when safer. cleaner alternatives are immediately available.
Thank you for considering these comments.
Sincerely, H~II"~ Rc:>.
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SEP-15-2C12 1Zl6:36P FROM:FLEISCHER/VINIK 7325830953 TO: 131211415111211 P.5 September IS, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301)415-1101 Email: hearing.dockel@nrc.gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors. IP-2 nnd IP-3, at lndian 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 witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 20 J I, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here."
There are many factors that make Indian Point's relicensing flawed, and make denying it imperative, including:
A History of Serious Problems: The plant has a history of mUltiple transformer explosions, a major steam pipe rupture. clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures* and is a sitting target for terrorism.
Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools; T he 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: When the plant was first licensed, it was widely believed that the federal government would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository 011 the horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1,500 tons of highly-radioactive spent nuclear waste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is reliccnscd 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 billion gallons ofwllter a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining fish population.
Evacuation is Impossible: Even jf the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist attack, or II fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating.
Approximately 20 million people live Or work within 50 miles of Indian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes ofan accident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.
Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewables, repowering and improved storage and transmission capability. Govemor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the westem part of the State, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow Indian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.
To relicense Indian Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.
Thank you for considering these comments.
Sincerely, AnVl-L-f\\ ~:5.
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P.6 SEP-15-2012 06:37P FROM:FLEISCHER/VINIK 7325830953 TO: 13014151101 September IS, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30 J) 415*110 I Email: hearing.dockel@nrc.gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, (P-2 and IP-3, al Indian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in the most densely populated region ofthe 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 witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 20 II, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, nnd a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here."
There are many factors that make Indian Point's rclicensing Ilawed, and make denying it imperative, including:
A History of Serious Problems: The plant Ilas a history of multiple transfonner explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures - and is a sitting target for terrorism.
Dangerously over~erowded fuel pools! T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three times the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblies arc 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: When the plant was first licensed, it was widely believed that the federal government would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Point is now storing I,SOO rons of highly-radioaclive spent nuclear waste on-site, and would add an additional [,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 Poin~s once-through cooling system uses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriollsly impacting its still declining fish population.
Evacuation is Impossible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Indian Poinl would he devastating.
Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles of Indian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City, Within minutes of an accident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.
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 of the Slate, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded thal there is more than enough power to allow Indian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.
To relicense Indian Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.
Thank you for considering these comments.
Sincerely,
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P.7 SEP-15-2012 06: 38P FRO!'1: FLEISCHEWlJINIK 7325630953 TO: 13014151101 September 15.2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30 J) 4J5-110 I Email: h~aring.dockel@nrc.gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and fP-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 witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recently at Fukushima. [n August 20 II, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here."
There are many factors that make Indian Point's relicensing tlawed, and make denying it imperative, including:
A History of Serious Problems: The plant has a history of multiple transformer explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures - and is a sitting target for terrorism.
Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three times the radioacrivity 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: When the plant was firsl licensed, it was widely believed that the federal government would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. lndian Point is now storing 1,500 tons of highly-radioactive spent nuclear waste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is reI icensed 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 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining fish population.
Evacuation is Impossible: Even if the posSIbility of an earthquake, a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Jndian Point would be devastating.
Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles of Indian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.
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 of the State.
to the greater NY metropolitan area. [n January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow Indian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.
To relicense Indian Point in its present location and condition deties logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian rou lette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.
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SEP-15-2012 06: 38P FROM: FLEISCHEWl)INIK 7325830953 TO: 13014151101 P.B September IS, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemaking~ and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 I Fax.: (301) 415-1101 Email: hearingdocket@nrc..g,q~
I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year license ex.tension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and [P-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 witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile Island. and most recently at fukushima. In August 20] J, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here."
There are many factors that make Indian Point's relicensing flawed, and make denying It imperative, including:
A History orSenous Problems: The plant has a history of multiple transfonner explosions. a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures* and is a sitting target for terrorism.
Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: T he 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: When the plant was first licensed. it was widely believed that the federal government would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Poinl is now storing 1,500 tons of high Iy-radioactive spent Iluclear waste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons ifthe plant is relicensed for another 20 years.
Health and Environmentallmpaets: 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 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining fish population.
Evacuation is Impossible: Even if the possibility of nn earthquake, a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences ofa serious problem at rndian Point would be devastating.
Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles of Indian Poillt and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.
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 of the State, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concfuded that there is more than enough power to allow indian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.
To relicense Indian Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.
Thank you for considering these comments.
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SEP-15-2012 06:39P FROM:FLEISCHER/VINIK 7325830953 TO: 13014151101 P.9 September 15,2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington. DC 20555*000 I Fax: (301)415-1101 Email: hearing.docket(a),nrc.gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP*2 and IP-J, at Indian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Poin! 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 witnessed serious nuclear accidents at ChernobyJ and Three Mile Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 20 II, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene. and II tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "[t can't happen here."
There are many factors that make Indian Point's reliccnsing flawed, and make denying it imperative, including:
A History or Serious Problems: 'fhe plant has a history of multiple transformer explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures - and is a sitting target for telTorism.
Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: T he 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: When the plant was first. licensed, it was widely believed that the federal government would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1,500 tons of highly-radioactive spent nuclear waste on-site, and 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 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining fish population.
Evacuation is [mpossible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating.
Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles oflndian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident at lndian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.
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 cUlTently is currently addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the western part of the State, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 20 l2, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow Indian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.
To relicense Indian Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.
Thank you for considering these comments.
cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade c/o Anne Siamacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, Mail Stop T-3F23 U.S. N'uclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30 I) 4 J 5-5599 Email: anl1£.:.siarnacki(@nrc.gov