ML12264A022
| ML12264A022 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 09/12/2012 |
| From: | Cordaro 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-1270 | |
| Download: ML12264A022 (2) | |
Text
PA-,S r:ý - a &) 0 r
,. "3
-1 Annette Vietti-Cook Secretary of the Commission Office of the Secretary Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 17 Josephine Blvd.
Shoreham, NY 11786 September 12, 2012 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 DOCKETED USNRC September 19, 2012_(8:30 a.m.)
OFFICE OF SECRETARY RULEMAKINGS AND ADJUDICATIONS STAFF
Dear Secretary Vietti-Cook:
My name is Dr. Matthew Cordaro and I write to my express support for the license renewal of Units 2 and 3 at the Indian Point Energy Center, in Buchanan, New York. 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.
I have spent more than 40 years in the electric utility industry, serving in various executive capacities including as CEO of the Midwest Independent System Operator. I am intimately familiar with the delicate relationship between electric grid reliability and the continiued operation of a large 1basVeload genrtor lik indian Politprovidin2000g.egawatts of power to New York s transmission system.
Indian Point is essential to maintaining fuel diversity, ensuring electric reliability, and meeting No Yorkls ever-growing demand f orenergy. It is the largest in-state supplier of baseloadpower to the downstate region, providig narly 30 percent of New York City'§ s's electricity. The Newx, York Indepenident System Operator (NYISO) and'Con Edison both warn thatIndian Polrits closure woulId dra§tically' reduce' grid reliabifity;'
ifi t estate'. NY IS O repeated that Wainig in its #eceiiily rleased' 2013 draft' Reliability Ne ds Assessmint, Which 'c6dn iudes that New York'S electric grid will face serious reihibility issues startding~i'ih2*'16f In danPoint were to be retired at the end of 2015. The grid operator ftiuhii Vars tihat withofit r'&es in generation and infrastructure improvements, it will have to "take emergency operations measures including load relief to eliminate the transmission security violations in Southeastern New York."
New York's transmission system is simply not capable of handling the excess strain that would result from the loss of Indian Point.'NYISO warns that any sigiificiant ii'du6ri6n in"-
electric reliability will 'ave major negative. impactsilncluding blck'out's e&nomic disruption, and serious safety issue. We neednh6t 'look'any fiirther thatiihe'-203 northat blacl6out, during which New York lstmii6re $1 billion ini a 24-hour pei6d. 'his realty is compounded by the fact that there currently is not enough existing transmission or genr~ation capacity -'nor will'there be by 2016t meet te regniou's electric 'demand, which is projected to grow significantly in the coming years.....
anAny efforts to upgade and expand our state's transmission and generatin infrastructure wit time a moneand wflffundoubtednl andý gptporo.Given these iacorsalonef 1rist
.1/2i tak
.v t -.
i:.~p~
'ito i i~ i t
,:e'a
- ts.lone; f
Ds-o3
highly improbably - if not impossible - that New York would be prepared to deal with the loss of Indian Point.
The loss of Indian Point will also drive up electric rates for New York consumers. A study from the consulting firm Charles River Associates commissioned by the New York City Mayor's office found that wholesale power prices will increase by 5-10 percent if Indian Point were to shut down in 2015. The added costs from higher wholesale power prices would mount significantly over time. By 2030, New York consumers will have paid between $10 and $12 billion in higher energy costs while at the same time having less reliable power.
Indian Point is essential to electric affordability and reliability in New York. The plant ensures the smooth operation of New York's electric grid and compensates for deficiencies in an aging transmission infrastructure. Indian Point's continued operation guarantees that the lights will stay on in our homes and businesses and that New York's critical transportation, health, and municipal systems will have the power they need to operate.
Given these factors, I encourage the ASLB exercise its diligence in considering the many benefits that Indian Point brings to downstate New York and take the steps necessary to support the renewal of its operating license.
Thank you for your consideration.
Very Truly Yours, Matthew C. Cordaro, Ph.D.
cc:
Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade c/o Anne Siamacki, 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.siarnackia~nrc.izov