ML12264A037

Limited Appearance Statement of Rogelio Fernandez Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application

ML12264A037
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	08/31/2012
From:	Fernandez R Agustin Pharmacy
To:	NRC/SECY/RAS
SECY RAS
References
50-247-LR, 50-286-LR, ASLBP 07-858-03-LR-BD01, RAS E-1281
Download: ML12264A037 (2)

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Sep 07 12 10:34a THREEJ'sPHARMACY 17188987613 p.2 PAS Ef~fk August 31, 2012 Office of the Secretary DOCKETED USNRC Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission September 19, 2012 (8:30 a.m.)

Washington, DC 20555-0001 OFFICE OF SECRETARY Fax to: (301) 415-1101 (verification (301) 415-1966) RULEMAKINGS AND Email to: hearingdocket@nrc.gov 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:

My name is Rogelio Fernandez and I am the owner of Agustin Pharmacy, a small business in Queens.' lamrr writing because it is my understanding that the NRC is considering numerous issues i connection with the renewal ncense application forthe Indian Point Energy Cehter, iclupding the otential for-alterriatie eniergy sources.

Businesses throughout theNew' York City region rely on the safe, clean arnd affordable power Indian Point produces. In fact, as much as 40% of our power, used for everVthing from our schools, hospitals and businesses, comes from Indian Point. Keeping Indian Point open means that families and businesses are not forced to pay dramatically higher electricity bills.

Right now, small businesses throughout our communities are struggling, costs are rising and the economy is struggling. Without Indian Point it is estimated that the average Westchester business will have to pay 5 to 10 percent more annually for their electricity. This is simply an unaffordable cost.

The continued operation of Indian Point also has a direct and significant impact on our health.

In short, because Indian Point is operatinig, our children are not breathing more of the dirty, polluted air released by power plants. As it is, the air quality in and around New York City is bad enough, with the Environmental Protection, Agency continually labeling the air as unhealthy to breathe: iRecoggnizin g that the operation of Indian Point does not release greenhouse gases or oi.h ..-h z' rd, u*p.l.k.t... s. it s.,:.m .. .......

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Sep 07 12 10:34a THREE J's PHARMACY 17188987613 p.3 Over the years, various alternative energy sources have been proposed to replace the Indian Point Energy Center, but none of them are an acceptable substitute. Each potential alternative source that is capable of replacing the Indian Point Energy Center either fails the affordability test or the health test. New York needs more power plants that produce clean and affordable power, not fewer. Therefore, I urge the Nuclear Regulatory. Commission and the Atomic Safety Licensing Board to renew Indian Point's operating license.

Thank you for your consideration of my comments.

Sincereýl C 3-029th~ Street RogeliLong Island City, NY 11101 Rogelio Fernandez - 937-8160 f

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Agustin Pharmacy Owner cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade cdo 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.Rov