ML12264A044
| ML12264A044 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 08/23/2012 |
| From: | Fontanes P Hispanics in Real Estate & Construction |
| To: | NRC/SECY/RAS |
| SECY RAS | |
| References | |
| 50-247-LR, 50-286-LR, ASLBP 07-858-03-LR-BD01, RAS E-1288 | |
| Download: ML12264A044 (2) | |
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A August 23, 2012 Peter Fontanes Chairman New York Hispanics in Real Estate and Construction Association 10-93 Jackson Ave Suite 3RR, Long Island.City, NY 11101 Ph. 646-801-4732 DOCKETED USNRC September 19, 2012 (8:30 a.m.)
OFFICE OF SECRETARY RULEMAKINGS AND ADJUDICATIONS STAFF Office of the Secretary Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax to: (301).415-1101 (verification (301) 415-1966)
Email to: hearina.docket@nrc.Rov 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 Peter Fontanes and lam the President of Hispanics in Real Estate and Construction.
I am writing because it is my understanding that the NRC is considering numerous issues in connection with the license renewal application for the Indian Point Energy Center, including the potential for alternative energy sources.
Businesses throughout Westchester, from Ossining to Port Chester, rely on the safe, clean and affordable power Indian Point produces. In fact, as much as 40% of our power, used for everything 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 New York City
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business will have to pay 5 to 10 percent more annually for their electricity. This issimply an unaffordible cost.
The continued operation of Indian Point also has a direct and significant impact on our health.
In short, because Indian Point is operating, our children are not breathing more of the dirty, polluted air released by conventional power plants. As it is, New York City's air quality is bad enough, with the City continually being identified by the Environmental Protection Agency as out of compliance with federal clean air standards. Recognizing that the operation of Indian Point does not release greenhouse gases or other hazardous pollutants it simply doesn'trmake sense to shut down the area's largest source of clean energy.
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's small business need 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.
ere Fontanes esident, Hispanics in Real Estate and Construction cc:
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.gov 4,*