ML12264A061

Limited Appearance Statement of Agustin Rojas Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application

ML12264A061
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	08/29/2012
From:	Rojas A - No Known Affiliation
To:	NRC/SECY/RAS
SECY RAS
References
50-247-LR, 50-286-LR, ASLBP 07-858-03-LR-BD01, RAS E-1276
Download: ML12264A061 (2)

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August 29, 2012 Office of the Secretary Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 DOCKETED Fax to: (301) 415-1101 (verification (301) 415-1966)

USNRC Email to: hearing.docket@nrc.gov September 19, 2012 (8:30 a.m.)

OFFICE OF SECRETARY Re: Indian Point Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application RULEMAKINGS AND ADJUDICATIONS STAFF NRC Docket Nos. 50-247-LR and 50-286-LR ASLBP No. 07-858-03-LR-BD01

Dear Sir or Madam:

My name is Agustin Rojas and I am a resident and Queens. 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 the New York City region rely on the safe, clean and affordable power Indian Point produces. In fact, asimuch as 40% of our power, used for everything from our schools, hospitals and businesses, comes fromlIndian Roint. 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 thatthe average Westchester business will have to pay 5 to 10 percent more annually for their electricity. Thisis simply an unaffordable cost.

The continued operation of Jnd.ian 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 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. Recognizing that the operation of Indian Point does not relea.se greenhouse gases or other hazardous pollutants~it-simplydoesn't make-sense to shut down the area's largest source of clean energy. .

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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.

Sincerely, XA~gnRjas 35-44 92nd Street Jackson Heights, NY 11372 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