ML12264A161
| ML12264A161 | |
| 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-1292 | |
| Download: ML12264A161 (15) | |
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09/16/2012 98:52 FAX ~005 September 15,2012 Office of the Secretary, RuJemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555*000 I Fax: (30 I) 41 5-110 I Email: hearing.dockel@l1l'c.gov I am writing [0 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 Facilily 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 II. New York cx.pcrienced 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 nawed. and make denying if imperative, including; A History "rSerious 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 sining target for terrorism.
Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant'S spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three limes {he 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.
Do-Site Waste Storage: When the plant was first licensed. it was widely belitwed 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 ofhighly-radioacljve spent nuclear waste on*site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is relicensed for another 20 years, Health and Envimnmentallmpacts: 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 earth'luake, a terrorist a.ttack, 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 SO 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 o(wind in the western part of the Stllte, to the grea[er 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 clOl>e without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.
To relicense Indian Point in its presenllocstion 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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09/16/2012 08:52 FAX III 006 September 15, 2012 Office of the Secretary. Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30 I) 415*110 I Email: l1earing.dockel@,nrc.gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20*year license eKtension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP*2 and IP*3, at I.ndian Point Energy Fscility 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 2011, New York cJ(perienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and 8 lornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here."
There arc many factors that make Indian Point's rclicensing flawed, and make denying it imperative, including:
A History of Serious Problems; The plllnt has a. history of multiple tran5former explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures* and is a $ining tnrget for terrorism.
Dilngerously over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three times [he radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblies are densely packed into severely over-crowded fuel pools that are housed in totally unprotected metal storage buildings and leaking fl\dioactivity into the Hudson.
On-Site Wa!)te Storage: When the plant was fim licensed, il was widely believed that the federal government would open a national waste depository at Yucc~ Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. indian Point is now storing 1,500 tons of highly-radioactive spent nuclear waste on*site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is relieensed for another 20 yellr~.
Health I'nd EnvlrOllmentallmpacts: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned and unplanned releases ofradioaetivity. Indian Poinl's once-through cooling system uses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day rrom the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining fish population.
Evacuation islmpo$sible: Even jf 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. 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 i:lnd 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, 10 the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Comminee 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 dcfic'i logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette wilh our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.
Thank you for considering these comments.
Sincerely,
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09/16/2012 08:53 FAX I4J 007 September 15,2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555*0001 Fax: (30\) 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, (P*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 Ofle 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 Chernobylll11d 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'g 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 mdioactivity into the Hudson.
On-Site Waste Storage: When the plant was first licensed, it was wideJy believed that the federal govomment 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 spont nuclear wa9te on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is relicensed for another 20 years.
Health and Elwlronmental Impacts: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned and unplanned releases of radioactivity. Indian Point's ollce-through cooling system uscs 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 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, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.
Replaeement Eaergy Is ReadJly 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 western part ofthe State, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy oonoluded 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 logie. 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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09/16/2012 08:53 FAX 141008 September 15,2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30 I) 415- 110 I Email: hearing.docket@nrc.gov l/rt" //1-I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's appJication for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, lP-2 and lP-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 tho nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed serious nuelear accidents at Chernobyl 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. (t is no longer prudent to believe that "It oan't happen here."
Thorc are many fa<:tors that ma.ke 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..f!rowded Cuel pooJs~ 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 stora.ge buildings and leaking radioacti\lily into the Hudson.
On-Site Waste Storage: When the plant was first licensed, it was widely belie\led that the federal gO\lernment 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 additlonal 1,000 tons if the plant is relicensed for another 20 years.
Health and EnviroomeDtellmpacts: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned and unplanned releases of rad ioactivity. Indian Point's onco-through cooling system uses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson Ri\ler} 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 seriolls problem at Indian Point would be devastating.
Approximately 20 million people Iive 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.
Replatemen, 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 threatel1ing 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, eleanor alternati\les are immediately available.
Thank you for considering these comments.
Sincerely,
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09/16/2012 08:53 FAX 141009 September 15,2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Pax: (301)415-1101 Email: hearing.docket@nrc.gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear RegulatoI)' Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-yeal" license ex.tension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and 1P-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 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 ofSerioulI 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 leoking 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 Environmcntallmpacts: 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 I'Judson River, seriously impacting its still declining fish population.
Evacuation Is Impossible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist attal..:k., 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 Indilln Point, gridlock would occur milking 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 metropol itan 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 dllngerous game of Russian roulette with our Jives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.
Thank you for considering these comments.
Sincerely,? "
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09/16/2012 08:54 FAX ~010 September 15,2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555*0001 Fax: (301) 415*110! Email; hearing.docktlt@nrQ.g~
I am writing to urge tho Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and lP-3, at 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 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 imperativo, including:
A History of Serious Probleml: 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.
DaDgerously over-crowded fuel pooll: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three times the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools, Spent fuelllllsemblios 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 Watne Storage: When the plant was first licensed, It was widely believed that the federal government would open Il 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 ifthe 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 Ii day from the Hudson River, seriously impocting its still declining fish population.
Evacuation II 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 ofa serious problem at [ndian Point would be devastating.
Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles of [ndian 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 reploeed by energy efficiency and renewables, repowering and improved storage and transmission capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is cumntly addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the western part of the State, to the greater NY metropolitan luea. 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 relia.bility 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 Jives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.
Thank you for considering these comments.
Sincerely,
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09/16/2012 08:54 FAX
~Ol1 September IS, 2012 Office of the Secretsry. Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax.: (301)415-1101 Email: h~aring.dockel@nrc,iSov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to den)' Entergy's application for a 20*year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, (P-2 and IP*3, a{ 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 [0 the Nucloar Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at ChemobyJ 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 ractors that mak.e Indian Point's relicensing flawed, anti 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 rue I is highly radioactive and contains about three times the radioactivity as fllkushima':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 fil'5t 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 "
ex.posure 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 [Iudsot'l River, seriously impacting its still declining fish popUlation. .
Evacuation is Impossible: Even if the possibility of all 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 ofan accident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock wQuld occur making evacuation impossible.
Replacemellt Energy Is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewables, rcpowering and improved slorage 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, 10 the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power {O allow Ind!an Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.
To relieense 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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~012 09/16/2012 08:54 FAX 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: hcaring.docket@.nrc.ftov 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, 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 one of the most dangerous nuclear plants in tho nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island, fUld most recently at Fukushima. In August 20 [ I, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene I and a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here. 1I There are many factors that make Indian Point's relicensing flawed. and make denying it imperative, including; A History of Serious Problems: The plant bas a history of mUltiple transformer ex.plosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures - and is a sitting target for terrorism.
Daogerous]y 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 aud leaking radioactivity into the Hudson.
On-Slte Waste Storage: When the plant was first licensed, it was widely believed that the fedoral 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 ofhighly-radiollctive spent nuolear 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 llnd 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 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.
Approxima.tely 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 AnHable: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewabJes.
repowering and improved storage and transmission capahility. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing ways to bring eXCess power, inoluding 4,000 megawatts of wind in the western part of the State, to the greater NY metropolita.n 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 relicensc 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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141013 09/16/2012 08:55 FAX September IS, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fa": (301) 415-1101 Email: hearing.docket@nrc,gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for 11 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 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 2011, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and e tornado all in One week. It is no longer prudent to believe that lilt can't happen here. n 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 transfonner explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siron 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 a$ Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblies are densely packed into ::oeverely over-crowded fuel pools that aro 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 I ,000 tons if the plant is rei ioensed for another 20 years.
Healtb aod Eovironmentallmpacts: 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 i.lmpossible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, 8 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.
Approx.imately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles of Indion Point and there Is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of 8n accident or incident at Indian Point. gridlock would Occur making evacuation impossible.
Replacement Energy Is Readily Avallable: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficioncy and renewables, repowering and improved storage and transmission capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway i$ currently is currently addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the we~tern 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.
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09/16/2012 08:55 FAX ~014 September 15,2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301) 4! 5-11 0 I Email: hearil1g.docket@nrc.gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commi~sion to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year license eKtension 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 nalion, accoming to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile Isla.nd, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 2011, New York experienced lhe effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tomado all in one week. It is 00 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, im:luding:
A History of Serious Problems: The plant has a history of multiple transformer explosions. a major steam pipe rupture. clogged cooling system intakos, repeated siren failures" and is a siuing target for terrorism.
Dangerously over-crowdtd ruel pools: T he plant's spent fuel IS highly radioactive and contains about three times the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. SpeJ'lt 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 [hat 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 wasle 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 ofwlter 8 day from the lIudson River, seriously impacting ils still declining fish population.
Evacuation is Impossible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, II terrorist at1ack, or B fuel pool tire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences ofa serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating.
Approximately 20 mil/ion 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 Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.
Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nucle/:lr 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 Comminee 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 local ion 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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09/16/2012 08:55 FAX 141015 September 15,2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555*0001 Fax: (301) 415-/101 Email: heartng.docket@nrc.gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 10 deny Enlergy's application for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, {P-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 onc 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 recenlly at Fukushima. In August 20 II, New York experienced the effectll of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe (hat "II can't happen here."
There are many factors that make Indian Point's relicensing flawed, Itnd make denying it imperative, including:
A History of Serious Probl(!ms: The plant has a history of multiple transform!:r explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, c1Qgged cooling system intakes. repeated siren failures* and is a sitting target for terrorism.
Dangerously over-trowded ruel 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 unprote~ted metal storage buildings and leaking radioactivity into the Hudson.
On*Slte Waste Storage: When the plant WAS first licensed, it was widely believed that the federal govemmenl would open a national waste depository 8t 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 Ions 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 EnvitODmentaJ Impacts: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to ex-posure 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 u lmpossible: Rven 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 rio evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident Ilt Indian Poinl, 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, includ ing 4,000 megawatts of wind in the western part of the State,
[0 the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power [0 allow lndian 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 altemstives are immediately available.
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09/16/2012 08:55 FAX III 016 September IS, 20 J2 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudicatiol1s Staff, U.s. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301) 415*1101 Email: hearinB.dockcl@nrc.&Q~
Iam 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 IP-), 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 Mite Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 20 II 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 of Serious Problem~: The plant has a history of multiple transfonner explosions, a major steam pipe rupcure, 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 Bnd 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 Ions of highly-radioactive spent nuclear waste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plam is relicensed for another 20 years.
Health and Envlroomentallmpacts: Studies have shown increased rates of Cancer and other illnesses related. to exposure from planned and unplanned releases of ra.dioactivity. 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 !ish population.
Evacuation is Imposlible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrMist attack, or a fuel pool tire or other accident at Indian Point is remote. the consequences ofa 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, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.
Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear powel' is beln!; replaced by energy efficiency and renewable!;.,
repowering and improved storage and transmission capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing ways to bring e)('Cesg power,lncluding 4,000 megawatts of wind in the western part of the Stllte, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 20 12, 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 relieense Inciiall 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 allematives are immediately available.
Thank you for considering these comments.
Sincerely,
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cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade clo Anne Siamacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licenl\ing Board Panel, Mail SLOP T*3F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 I Fax: (301) 415*5599 Email: annc.siamacki@n):c.gQY.
09/16/2012 08:56 FAX I4J 017 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: l!earinB.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. IP-2 and IP-J, 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 nucleal' 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 Ii tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that '11t can't happen here."
There are many factors that make Indian Point's reliccnsing nawed, and make denying it imperative. including:
A History of Serious Problemll! The plant has a history of multiple transformer explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling sY!ltcm intakes. repeated siren failures and is tI sitting target for terrorism.
Dangerously over-crowded ruel 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 assemblie!> 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*Slte Waste Storage: When the plant was first licensed. it was widely belie\led that the federal government would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no otner repository on the horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1,500 tons of highly-radioactive spent nucleI" waste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons jf tne plant is relicenscd for another 20 years.
Health and Environmental hnpacts: 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 sY5tem uses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day rrom the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining fish population.
Evacuation is ImpOSSible: Even jf the possibility of an earthquake. a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool tire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating.
Approx.imately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles of Indian Point and there is no eVllcuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident Elt Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced l>y energy efficienc), and renewables, repowering and improved storage and tTan~mission 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 reliabi lity standards.
To relicense Indian Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To dll 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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2 S~M-4'L G ee: Administrative Judge LawrenceG. McDade N~ W. ~:~ N 1120'""">,3 clo Anne Siamacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety ~nd Licensing Board Panel, Mati Srop T-JF23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30 I) 41$-5599 Email: ulll1c.siam8cld(ajllrc.gov
09/16/2012 08:56 FAX ~018 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: hearil)g,dockt:t@nrc,go~
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 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 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, includinl::
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 assemblie~ 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*Slte 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) once*through cooling system uses 2,5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting it~ still dl.1c1ining lish population.
Evacuation is Impossible: Even if the possibil ity of an earthquake, a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at lnd ian 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, 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 pan 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 cond ition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous I!;ame of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, deaner alternatives art: immediately ~vailable, Thank you for considering these comments.
Sincerely ~
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cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade c(o Anne Siamacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, Mail SlOP T*3F23 U,S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 I Fax: (30 I) 415-5599 Email: allnc,siarnacki@nJ'c.go~
09/16/2012 08:57 FAX 14]019 September 15,2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555*000 J Fax: {30 1)415*110 I Email: Ilearing.docketCciinrc,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*], at Indian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in the most densely populated region of the country and identified ItS 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 201 I, New York cKperienced the effects of Dn earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tornado all in one week. II is no longer prudent to believe that "[t 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, dogged 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.
OD-Site Wa!lte Storage: When the plant was tirst licensed, it was widely believed that the federal government would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mounlain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository on tne horizon, lnd ian Poinl 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 bi Ilion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining nsh population.
Evacuation is Impossible: Even if the possibility of' an earthquake, a terrorist at1ack. or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences ora >erious problem at Indian Point would be devastating.
Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles of Indian Point nnd 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 relicen~c Indian Point in its present location and condition defies logic.:. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russiun rouiet1e with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.
Thank you for considering these comments, Sincerely, 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: (30 I) 4 15-5599 Email: Hnllc.siamacki(il)llrc.gov