ML12264A271

Form Limited Appearance Statements-8

ML12264A271
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-1297
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September 15,20 12 Offic.e of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washin glon. DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301 ) 415-1 101 EmaiL hear ing. do c k~J@DL£.:.g9J.'

I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 10 deny Enrergy's application for a 20-year license e)(ten:!ion for the two operating nuclear reactors, [P-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 idontified a~ one of the most dangerous nuclear plants ill the nation. according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the year!! we have witnessed serioug nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile hIland. nnd mo"t recently at Fukushima, In August 201 I, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene. and a tornado nil ill one week, It is no longer prudent to believe that "It cnn't happen horc."

There are many factors that make Indian Point's relicensing flnwed. and mR!<e denying it imperativc, including:

A History of Serious Problem!!: The plant hag a hilltory of multiple transformer explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakos, repeated siren failures - and is a Sitting target for ferrorism.

Oangerou!lly over~crowdcd fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is nigh!)' radioactive and containg about three times the rad ioactivity as Fuku sh j ma'~ spent fuel pools, Spent fuel assemblies arc densely packed into severely over-crowded fuel pools that are housed in [orally unprotected metal storage buildings and leaking rl\\dioActivity 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 hori7..on, Indian Point is now storing 1.500 t OilS of highly-ndioaclive spent nuclear waste on ~site, nnd would add an additional 1.000 tons if the plant is rcliccnsed for another 20 years.

Health Rnd EnvironmeDtalTmpacts: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exp09urc from planned and unplanned releases ofmdioactivity, Indian Point's once-through cooling system uses 2,5 billion ga.llons of water a day from the Hudson River. seriously impacting its !It ill declining fish population.

EVRcuRtion is Impossible: Evon if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist anack, or a. fucl pool fi re or other I\\ccident at lndiRI1 Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem al Indian Point would oe dev8stl\\ting.

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 incidont allndian Point. gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.

Rel'lacementEnergy i~ Readily Available: Nuclear power j ~ being replaced by energy efficiency and lenewables, repowering and improved storage and transmission capability, Governor Cuomo's Bnergy Highway is cLlrrently is currently addressing ways to bring excess power, incl ud ing 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 al low Indian Point to clogc without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.

To rclicenge Indian Point in its prese nt location and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with our lives and fut ure, when ~afer, cleaner alternatives nrc immediately aVAilable.

Thank you for con~idering these comments.

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fe.l'j-; rca, iVy I 1. ~I"I cc: Adm inistrative Judge La.wrcnce G, McDade clo Anne Siarnaeki, Law Clerk; Atom ic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, Mail Stop T-3F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555*000 I Fax: (301) 415-5599 Email: a.nnc.siarnacl<i@nrc gO\\l

September J5, 2012 Office of the Secretnry. Rulcmakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Wa3hington, DC 20555-000 [

Fax: (301) 415-1101 Email: heari n..,g.docket@nrc,gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to dcny Entcrgy's applical'ion for a 20-year license extension for tile two operating nuclenr reactors, IP-2 and IP-3, at Indian Point Energy Facilhy 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, nccording to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the yenrs we have witnessed serious nuclear accidcnts at Chemobyl and Three Mllc Island, and mo~t recently at Fukushima. In August 2011, New York exporienccd thc cffects ofan earthquake, Hurricane Irene. and a.ornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe thai "It can't happen here."

There arc many factors thElt make Indian Point's reliccnsing flawed, and make denying it impera1'ivc, including:

A History of Seriou!I Problems: The plant has a history of multiple trans(ormer explosions. a major ~team pipe rupture, clogged cooling $ystem intakes, repeated siren fa ilures - and is a sitting target for terrorism.

Dangerously over-crowded fucl pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive nnd contains aboUl thrce times the radioactivity l'\\S Fukushima'!l spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assembl ies are densely packed into severely over-crowdcd fuel pools that are housed in totally unprotected metal storage build ings and leaking radioactivity into the Hudson.

On-Site Waste StorAge: When the plant was firslliccnscd, it was widely believed that the federal government would open a national waste depo$itory nt Yucca MOllntain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repmilory on the horizon. Indian point i9 now "taring 1,500 lon~ ofhighly-rndioactive 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 cnncer and other illnesses reJ.ated 10 exposure from planned and unplanned releases of mdioactivity. Indian Point'g once-through cooling system uses 2,5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacl'ing i t~ still declining fish population.

Evacuation i~ Jmpo!t!liblc; Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident af Indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 mill ion people live or work within 50 miles of Indian Point and there is no ev~cuation plan tQr New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossi ble.

Replftcement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewables, repowering and improved storage nnd transmiss ion capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently Ilddre9sing ways to bring excess power, inl.:luding 4,000 mogawatt~ of wind in the western part of the State.

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 overburdoning ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.

To relicense Indian Point in its prc$ont locaJion and condilion dcfic!I logic. To do so is playing it dangerous game of Russian roulette with OUf lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immedilltely available.

Thank you for considering chcse comments, Sincerely.

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,',) ~ j..lrJ cc: Administrative.Judge Lawre ~ce G McDade c/o Anne Siamacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, MaiJ Stop T-3F23 U.S. Nucleor Regulatory Commission, Wash ington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30 \\) 415-5599 Email: <!!l.!H:.siamacki@nrc.gov

September 15.2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Wa9hington, DC 20555 -000 1 Fax: (301) 415-110 1 Email: Ilearing.dockel@nrc.gov 1 am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entcrgy'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 mo~t densely papillated region of the country and identified as one of the most dangerous nuclear plant~

in the Illltion, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commi!lsion (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents Ilt Chemobyl and Three Mile rsland, and most recently sf Fukushima. In August 20J I, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hun-icane Irene. and a tom ado all in one week. It is no longer prudont to bolievc thllt "/tcan't happen here."

There Ilre many factors that make Indian Point's relicensing flawed. and make denying it imperative, including:

A Hijltory of Serious Problems: The plant has a history of multiple transformer ex.plosions, a major stellm pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren fllill1res - and is a sitting t'arget for terrorism.

Dangerou~ly over-crowded fuel pOOl!!: T he plant's spent fuel is Ilighly tHdioaetivc and contnins about three times the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent f"\\.lel pools. Spent fuel assemblies are densely packed into sevorely over-crowded fuel pools that are housed In totally unprotected metal storage buildings and leaking radioactivity into thc Hudson.

On-Site W nstc Sto~ge: When the plant was fi rst licensed, it was widely believed thfl1 the federal govemmenl would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. Thnt option is no longel' under consideration und 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 reliccn8ed for another 20 years.

Hca.!thRnd Environmental 'mpact..~: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to oxposure from planned and unplanned releases ofradioact;vity. Indian Point's once-through cooling sy~tem uses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining fish population,

Evacm~tion is Impossible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist altack. or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote the consequences of 8 serious problem at I dian Point would be devastating.

Approximalely 20 mil lion people live or work within 50 mile~ of Indian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident ot lndian Point, gridlock would occur milking evacuation imposgible.

Replacement.Energy i~ Readily AVAilllblc: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and rcncwablc9, repowering and improved storllge and transm ission cEtpability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing ways to bring exees!! power, including 4,000 megftwatts of wind in the western part of the State, to the grelltcr NY metropol itan area. In Janua.ry 20 12, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power t.o allow [ndian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.

To relicense Indian Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To do.9o is playing a dangef01I9 game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternal ives are immediately available.

Thank you for con~idering these comments.

Sincerely,

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00 Ad~i" istrati" ;Udgc L,!L G. Mo;Je DC!; Y10 c/o Anne Sillmftcki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety Dnd Licensing Board Panel, Mail Stop T-3 F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30 I) 415-5599 Emili I: anne. siarnacki@m:\\:.,gQX

September 15.2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulcmakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comm ission, Wasllingron, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30 1) 41 5-11 01 Emai l: 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 (be two operating nuclear rea ctor~. (P-2 and IP-3, at lndian Point Energy Facilil), in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in the most deo~e1y populated region of the country and idontjfied as one of the most dangerous nuclear pJant~

in the nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years wo have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chomobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recel\\tly at f ukushima. In August 20 11, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, HUlTicane Irene, and a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe tha.t "It can't happen here."

TI1ere arc many factors tnat make lndian POinl'g relicensing flawed, and make denying it. imperative, including:

A History of Serious Problems: The plant has a hi~tory of multiple transformer e)(plosions, a major steam pipe rup1ure, clogged cooling system intakos, repeated siren failures - and i~ a sitting target for terrorism.

Dangerously over-crowded fuel pool!!: The plant'9 spent fuel is highly mdioactive and contains about three timos lhc radioactivity as Fukushima's spent f"\\lel pools. Spent fuol assemhlies arc densely packed into severely over-crowded fuel pools that are housed in totally unprotected metal storage buildings and Icaking radioactivi ty into the Hudson.

On-Site W$lste StorAge: When the plant was first licensed. it was widely believed that the federal government would open a national wasle depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository Oil t'he horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1,500 tons of highly-ra.dioactive spent nuclear waste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is relicellsed for another 20 years.

Health and Environmental Impact!!: Studies have shown increased ratc!' of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned nnd 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 Impossible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, lhe consequences of a serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 million people live 0 1' work within somiles of Indian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accide"l or incident al Indian Point. gridlock would occur making evacuation impos!lible.

Replacement Energy ill Readily Available: Nude"r power is being replaced by energy efficiency and ronowables) rcpowering and improved storage and transmission capability. Governor Cuomo's Enorgy 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 011 Energy concluded thal thcre is more than enough power to allow Indian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standa.rds.

To reliccnsc Indian Point ;n its present location nnd condition defies logic. To do so ISplaying a dangerous game of Russian roulette with our livos and future, when ~afer) cleaner Rltematives are immediately available.

Thank you for conSidering these comments.

-~e.rIpv.l Lv V1 J cc: Aai:t~is'rKGve Judge Lawrence G.

cDade clo Anne Siamllcki, Law Clerk: Atomic Safety Bnd Licensing Board Panel.. Mail Stop T-3F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulntory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301) 415-5599 Smail: 811ne.s;amacki@nrc. gov.

September 15, 2012 Office or [he Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 FAX: (30 I) 4 J5-I 101 Email: he ar; !Jb.4-o~~J.@,I).~

J om writing to urgc the Nuclear Regulatory Commis~ion to deny Entergy's.. pplication for a 20-year license extonsion 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 tile country and identified 8$ one of the mosl dangerous nuclcar plants in the nation, according to the Nucll!:u Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself Over the years we ha.ve witnessed serious nuclear accident'S at Chemobyl and Three Mile r~land, nnd most recently a1 Fukushima. In August 201 I, New York experienced the effccts of fln earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tomado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can'l happen here. "

There are many factors t.hat make Ind ian Point's roliccnsing flawed, and make denying il impemtive, including:

A lIbtory of Serious Prohlf!m'; The plant has a history of multiple transformer explosions, a major steam pipe rupfurc, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures

• and is a sitting tnrget for terrorism.

Dangerou!lly over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three rimes the radioactivhy as Fukushimn's spent fuol pools. Spent fucl assemblies are densely packed inlo severely over-crowded fuel pools that are housed in totally unprotected metal storage buildings and leal(ing radioactivity into the Hudson.

On-Site Wnsle Storsge: When the plant was first Iicon ~e d, il was widely believed that the federal government would open a natioWlI waste dcpo1litory 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 high ly-radioactive spent nuclear waqte on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is rclicensed for another 20 years.

Health and Environmenrallmpacts: Stud ies ha.ve shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned and unplanned re(ellses of radiollctivity. Indian Point's onee-thrQugh cooling system Uges 2,5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, soriously impacting its still declining fish population.

EVAcuation is Impossible: Even if the possibility of an earthqllake, n terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem a1 Lndian Point would be dcvastating.

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 Availahle: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewables, repowcring and improved storage and transmission capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing ways 10 bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the western part of the Stl\\te, to the greater NY metropolitan arca. In January 20 12, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded fhat there is more than enough power to Allow Indiao {loim (0 CIORC without overburdening ratepaye rs or threntening reliability standards.

To relicense Indian Point in its pre!lent locntion and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerolJ!I gome of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.

Thank you for con~idering these comments cc: Adm ini~tTa tive Judge Lawrence G. McDade c/o Anne Siamacld, Law Clerk; Atom ic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, Mail SlOp T-3 F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington. DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30 1) 415-5599 Email:,mlle.siaI'll3Cki@nrc.gov

September 15, 2012 Offi ce of the Secretary, Rul~makings and Adjudications Staff, u.s.Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Wa'lhington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301) 415-110 I Email : hearj.!lg"qocket@ nrc.g!?~.

I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Ent'ergy's application for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 find IP-3, at Indian Point Energy Faci lity in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in the most densely populated region of the country and identified as one of the mosl' dangerous nuclear plant!'

in the nalion, according to the Nuclear Regu latory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile r!\\land, Dnd most recently at Fukushima. In August: 201 1, New York experienced the cffccts of an earthquake, Hurricane Trene, and n tomado all in onc week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here."

There Dre many factors rhat make Indian Point's relicensing flawed. and ma~e denying it imperal ivc, including:

A History of SeriOlls Problems: The plant has a history of multiple lransfonner ex.plosions, 8 m ~ior !lteRm pipe rupture, clogged cooling sY9tem intakes, repeated siren failures - and is a silting target for terrorism_

Dnogerotlsly over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three times the radioact ivity as F'ukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblie!! 8re densely packed into severely over-crowded fuel pool!! that arc housed in tolally unprotccted mctal storage buildings Dnd leaking radioactivity into the Hudson.

On-Site Waste Storage: When the plant was first licensed, it was widely bel ieved thai the federal government would open a national waste depository at Yucca MOlLntain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1,500 ton!! of highly-rildioactive spent nuclear waste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is relicensed for another 20 years.

Health Rnd Environmental Impacts: Studies hove shown increAsed rates of catleer and other illnesses related 10 cxposure from planned and unplanncd releases ofmdioHctivity. Indian Point's once-through cooling system uses 2.5 billion gallons of wllter 1I day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting il9 still declining fish population.

Evacuation i!i Impo!lsible: Even ifthc possibi lity of an earthquake, a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point i.'3 remote, the consequences of A seriolls problem at Lndian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 mil lion 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 ;s Readily Available; Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewAblcs, repowcring Dnd improved storage and transmission capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway iii currently is currently addr0ssing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawaus of wind in the western part of the State, to the greater NY metropolilan area. In January 20 12, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow Indian Poin1 to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.

To relicense IndiDIl Point in its prescnt location and condition defrcslogic. To do so is playing a dangerous gllme of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.

Thank you for considering these comments_

Sincerely, ItLu cc: Administrntive Judge Lawrence G. McDadc clo Anne Siamacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and LicE:nsmg Board Panel, Mail Stop T-3F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington DC 20555-000 \\

Fax: (301 )4 \\5-5599 Emai l: itl)l1e.siarnacki@nrc.gov

S ptem ber IS, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U,S Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301) 415-11 01 Email: 1).t;.aring.dol.:ket(Q)nn:. gQ...,!

I am writing to urge tile Nuclear Regu latory Commission to deny Entergy'$ application for a 20.year license eXlcn!'ioll for 'he two operating nuelenr reactors, IP-2 and IP-), at Ind ian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY, Indian Point is located in the most densely populated region of the country and identi fied liS one of the most dangerous nuclear plants in the nalion, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commiss ioll (NRC) itself, Over the years we havc witnessed serious nuclcar accidents at ChemobyJ and Three Mile Island, and most recently Ilt f ukushima. [n August 20 I I, New York experienccd the effects of an eartl1quake, Hurricane Irene, and fI tornado al l in one week It is no longer pruden I 10 believe that "ll can't happen here "

There are many rac to r~ tnat make Ind ian Po int's rclicen~illg fl fl wed, ancl make denying it imperntive, including:

A History of Serious Problem!!: The pla nt has a hi$tory of multiple transformer explo~io ns, n major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures - nnd is a sitting target for I.errorism.

Da.ngerously over-c rowded fu~1 pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly r03dioactive and contains abou[ three time~ (he radioactivity as Fukushima'S spent fuel pools Spent fuel assemblies are densely packed illto severely over*crowded rue! pool.qthat nre housed in totally unprotecl'cd metal storage buildings and leaking radioactivity into the Hudson.

On-Site Waste Sto rll ge~ When the plant W!l ~ fir~t licen sed, it W::l ~ widely believed thal the federal government would open a nat iona l waste de po ~ilory at Yucca Mountain That optiol1 is flO longer under consideriHion and there is no other repository on Ihe horizon. Ind ian Poi nt is now storing 1,500 tons of highly*radioactive spenl nuclear waste oil-site. and would add nn additional 1,000 ton s jf the plant is relicensed for another 20 years.

HCQJth and Environmentallmpa.cts: Studies havc shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned and unp lanned releases ofradioac{iv ity [ndinn Point's once-through cooling system uses 2.5 billion gnllons of water a day from the Hudson River, serio usly impacting its still declining fi sh popUlation.

Evacuation is Impossible: Even if the po%ibility of all earthl.juake, a terrorist atTack, or a fuel pool tire or olner ac(;ident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Indian Point would be de va~ tat in g, Approximately 20 mill ion people live or work within 50 miles of Indian Point and rhere is no evacuation plan for New York City Within minutes of an accident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossihle.

Replacement.Energy is RClid ily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by el1ergy efficiency and renewables.

rcpowering and improved storage and transm is.qion capability. GovcnlOr Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 mega watts of wind in the western part of the State, 10 the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 20 12, the NYS Assemuly Commiltee on Energy concluded thal lhere is more than enough power to allow Ind ian Poi nr LO cl o ~e without overburdening ratepayers or tnreatening reliability standards.

To relicense Indiil il Point in its present loca',on and condit ion de fies logi<.: To do!'o is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when sarer, cleaner alternatives ore immediately available.

Thank you for considering rhese comments, Si""" IY *~C.

CC : Adm inistrative Judge Lawrence G, McDode cio Anne Sinrnacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licensi ng Boord PMel, :v1a il SlOp T-) F2J U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555*000 I Fax. : (JO I) 415-5599 Email ~~~.~ i~J*!lac k i (u) Ilr,cg ~) y

September 15,20 \\2 Office of the Secretary, Rulcmakings and Adjudjcatjon~

Staff, US. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 J Fax: (301)415-1101 Email: hcaring.dockef.@nrc.go,!

I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entcrgy's npplication for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and IP-3, at Indian Poi nt Energy Faci lity in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in the most dcnsely populated region of the cOllntry and identified as one of the most dangerous nuclear plants in the nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itsel f. Over the years we have witnessed seriOU9 nuclear accidents at ChernobyJ and Three Mile (sl31\\d, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 2011, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane frene, and a tornado all in one week. Jt is no longer prudent to believe that "Il can't happen here."

There arc many factors that make Indian Point's relicensing flawed, and make denying it imperative. including:

A Hilltory 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 sifting larget for terrorism.

Dangerou"ly over~crowded ruel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains at)out three times Ihe radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblies are densely packed into severely over-crowded fue l pools that are housed in totally unprotected metal storage buildings and leal ing radioactivity into the Hudson.

On-Site WAste StorSlge! Wilell the plant was first licensed. it wa" 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 high Iy-radioaclive spent nuclear wltSte on-sire, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is relicensed for another 20 YOMS Health and Environmental Impacts: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned and unplanned roleases ofradioaetivity. Indian Point's once-through cooling system USCg 2.5 billion gallons of water II day from the Hudson RJver, geriously impacting its sti ll declining fish population.

Evacuation is Impossible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist attack. or n fuel pool fire or other acci.dent at Indian Point is remote. thc consequences of n gerious problem at lndian Point would be devastating.

Approximlltely 20 million people live or work within SO miles of Indian Poinr and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident at Tndian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible Replacement Energy is Readily Availahle: Nuclear power is being replaced by en(;)rgy efficiency and rcnewables.

repowering and improved storage and transmiss ion capability. Governor CUDmo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing wllYs to bring excess power, including 4,000 megi\\watts of wind in the western part of the Stllte, to the grealer NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the YS A!<sembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to Bilow Indian Point to close without overburdening ratcpayerll or threatening reliability gtandards.

To relicense Indian Point in its present loclltion and condition defies Jog;c T() do so is playing a dangerous gnme of Russinn roulette with our lives Bnd future, when safer, cleaner altem(\\tives are immediately available.

Thank you for considering these comme n t~.

Sincerely,

~.,)~~I 1'.l.r'< "I -h """" t-f'f l oS'ql ce: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade

\\J clo t\\onc Siamacki, Lnw Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, Mail St.op T-3F23 U.S, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 2055 5-0001 Fax: (301) 415-5599 Email : a lme.s i arnn cki~

September 15. 2012 Officc of the Secretary. Rulemakinss and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 I Fax: (30 1) 415-1101 Email: llearing.docket@nrc.goy I om writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20*year license extension (or the two opcrnting nuclear reactors, IP-2 and IP-3, at Indian Point Energy Faci lit)' In Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in the most densely populal'ed region ofthc country and identified as one of tile most dangerous nuclear plants in the nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatol}' Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chcmobyl nnd Three Mile Is land, and most recently at Fuktlshima. In August 2011. New York experienced the effects of an earthquake. Hurricane Irene, and a tornado all in onc week. ft is no longer prudent to believe that "(I can'l happen here."

There are many factors Ihat make Indian Point's relicensing nawed, and make denying it imperative, including:

A lUstory of Serious Problem!!: The plant has a history of multiple trnnsfonner explosions, a major steam ripe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, rcpeated siren failure~ - and is a sitting targe\\ for terrorism.

Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive nnd contains abou' three times the radioactivity as Fukushima's spont fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblies are densely packed into s~verely over-crowded fuel pools "hat are housed in totally unprotocted metal storage buildings and leRking radioactivily into the Hudson.

On~Site Wa!lte Storage; When the plant was first licensed. it was widely believed thall'he 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 high ly-radiouctive spent nuclear waste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is reliccnsed for another 20 years.

Health and EnvironmentallmpRcts: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned and unplanned releases of radioactivity. Indian Point's oncc~through cooling system u ~eg 2.5 bi llion galloll~ ofwnter a day from the Hudson River. seriollsly impacting its still declining fish population.

EVllcuation is Impoll,iblc; Even if the possibility of an. at1hquake. a tcrrori~t attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Poinl is remote, the consequences of a serious problem al Indian Point would be deva~tati n g.

Approximately 20 million people live or work within so miles of Indiall Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Wilhin minutes of an accidenl: or incident at Indian Poinl, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.

Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and rencwable!l.

rcpowering Ilnd improved storage and (ransmission capabi lity. Governor Cllomo'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 Slme, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Commiltee on Energy concluded Lhat there is more tnnn enough power to allow Indian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or l,hrcatening reliability standards.

To relicense Indian Point in il'$ pre~ent locntion and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Ruggian roulette with ollr lives and future, when safer. cleaner alternatives are immediately available, Thank you for considering thcge comments.

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cc: Administrative.fudge Lawrence G. McDade clo Anne SiClmacld, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, Mai l Stop T-JF23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 I Fox: (301) 415-5599 Email: IIllne.siamacki@nrc.gov

September 15,2012 Officc of the Secrerary, Ru lemakings nod A<ljlJdicaiiolls StarT, US. Nuclear Rcgulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555 "000 I Fax: (30 1) 415-1 101 Email: hea ring.doc kct@JJ~c. go v I am writing to urge thc Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entcrgy's app licntion fot a 20-year license cxtension for the two operating nuclear reactor'), IP-2 nnd IP-3, al Indian Point Energy F"acility in Buchanan, NY. Inelian Point is located in thc most densely populated region of the country and identified LIS one of the most dllngerous nuclear plants in the natio n, according [0 the uclcar Regulatory C()mmission (NRC) itself Over the year5 we ha ve witne ssed serio u~

nuclear ~ccidcnt s nt Chemobyl and Three Mile IsIMd, and most recently nt Fukushima. In August 20 I 1, Ncw York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene. and 11 tornado all in one week. Ir i~ no longer pruden! [0 bel ieve that" It can't happen here."

There are many f!lctors that make I"dian Point's reliccn si ng flowed, and make denying it impcrntive, including A History of Serious Problcms: The plant has a history of multi rle transformer explosions, II major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures - and is a sit1ing target for terrorisill.

Dangerously ovC!r~c rowd ed fuel pool!!: T he plant's spent fuel is high ly radioactive and contains aboul three limes the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblies are den_ely packed into severely over-crow<ied fuel pools that are housed in totally unprote te<l metal $torage bu ildings Md Icaking radioacti vity into the Hudson.

O n ~Si t~ Waste Storllge: When 'he plant was fi rst licensed, it wllS widely believed thal the federal governmcnt would opcn II 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 sloring 1.500 tons of highly-radioactive spent nuclear waste on-site, and would add art additional 1,000 tOilS if the plant is re l i cen~cd for ~ n olher 20 years.

Health and Envir()nmentlll Impacts: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to ex.posure from planned nnd unplanned releas es of radioacti vity. Indi an Point's once-through cooli ng system uses 25 bi llion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, serioL1sly impacting its still declining fish population EvacuHlion is rm possible: Even if the possibility of an enrtnquak c, a terrorist attack, or 3. fuel pool fi re or other accident ~I Indian Point is remote, the consequences of i:I seriolls problem at Indian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 mi llion people live or work w;{h in 50 miles of Indian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within min ule~ of an accidenl or inci den t 31 Indian Point, gridlock would occ ur mak ing evacuation impossi ble.

Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by encrgy efficiency and renewab les, repowering and improved storage and transmission capabil ity. Governor Cuomo's Energy Hi ghway is currently is currently oddressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the western part ofrhe Statc, to rhe greater NY mc(ropolilan arca. If) January 201 2, the NYS Assembly Committce on Energy concluded thal there is more than enough power to allow Indian Poi nt to close without overburden ing ratepayers or threatcning re:liabil ity standards.

To rcl icensc Indian Point in its present location "nd con dit ion defies logic. To do so is playing a dan gerou~ game of Russian rou lette with our lives and future, when snfer, cleaner Illternatives are immedinte ly available Thank you for considering these comments.

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cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade clo Anne Siarnacki, Law Clerk.; Atomic Safety and Licensing i:3oard PElnel, Mail Stop T-3 F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory COlllm ission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 rax : (3 01) 415-5599 Email: ~l!!.~~ igrJlack i @l)r.<.gQ.\\I

September IS, 2012 Officc oflhe Secretary, RuJcmskings Rnd Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30 J) 415-1101 Email: hcaring.dockcl@nre.gm:

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 "nd 1P-3, at Indian Point Energy Facilily in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in the most densely populuted region of the country and idontified os one oflhe most dangerous nuclear plants in the nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we hove witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chcrnobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 20t J, New York oxperienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tornado 1111 in one week. Jt is no longer prudent to believc that It can't happen here."

There nre many factors that make Indian Point's relie en~ ing flawed, and make denying it imperative, including:

A Hi~tory of Scriolls Prob1cms: The plant has a history of multiple tmnsfonncr explosions, fI major Sleam pipe rupture, clogged cool ing system intakes, repeated siren failures* and is a gitting target for terrorism.

Dangerously o"er-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive Dnd contains about three times the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblics are densely packed into severely over-crowded rue.1pools that are housed in totally unprotected metal storage buildings nnd leaking radioactivity into the Hudson.

On~Sitc Waste Storage: When the plant was first licensed, it wa~ widely believed thaI the tederal gov0mment would open a national wIIste depository Ilt Yucca MOllntain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository on the hori7..on. Indian Point is now sioring 1500 tons ofhighly-radioac[ive spent nuc lear waste on-site, and would ndd 81l lldditional \\,000 tons if the plant is relicensed for another 20 years.

Health and Environmental Impact'!: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related lo exposure from planned and unplanned fct ca~es ofradioactivity. lndii\\ll Point'.') of!ce-through cooling system lIses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining fish population.

Evacllation b Impossible: Even if the possibility of lin earthquake a terro r i ~t attack, or R fu el pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote. the consequences of a !1erious problem at Indian Point w ould 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 Rccident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossi ble ReplHccmcot Energy i~ Readily AVRilnble: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewable!"

rcpowering and improved storage and transmission capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing ways to bring execs:; power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in (he western part of the State, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Commiltee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow 100iian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.

To relicense Indian Point in its present location and condilion defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Ru!'sian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alfernatives are immediately available.

Thank you for considering these comment.s.

cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade clo Anne Siamacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Pand, Mail Stop T-JF23 U.S. Nuc lear RegLllatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30 1) 415 -5599 Email: anl1c.s.i.9.rnElck i@nrc.gov

Septcmber I 5, 20 \\ 2 Office of the Secretary, RuJemakings and Adjud ic ~l.ions Stafr, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 rax: (30 I) 415-I 101 Email: hearing.dockct@nrc.gp..y I am writing to urge the Nuclear Rcgulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for n 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and IP-3, at Indian Point Energy r ncility in Buchanan, NY. Lndian Point is located in the most densc ly populatod region of the country and identified as one of the most dangerous nuclear plants in the nation, according to the Nuc lear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself Over the years we hnve witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile Island. and mOSl recently at Fukushima. In August 2011, New York 0xperienced the effects of an earthqllake, Hurricane Irene. and C\\ tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudElnt to believe that lilt can't happen here."

Thore are mnny factors thut make Indiun Point's re licensing 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 failure~ ~ and is n sitting target for terrorism.

Dangerously over-crowded fuel poolll: T he plant's spent fuel is Ilighly radioactive and contains about three times Ihe radioactiv ity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblies are densely packed into severely over-crowded fucl pools thal are housed in totally ullprotected metal storage buildings and leaking radioactivity into the Hudson.

On-Site Waste Storage: Wilen the plant was first licensed, il 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 00 other repository 0 11 the horizon. Indian Point ;~ now stori ng 1,500 tons of highly-radioactive spent nuclenr waste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons jf the plant is rel;censed for another 20 years.

Health and Environmental ImpsH~ts: Studies have shown increased mtes of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned and unpl anned relClltscs of radionctivity. Indian Point's o nec~through cooling system u~es 2.5 billion gallons of water a dny from the Hudson River, seriously impacting ils still declining fish population.

Evacnation ill ImpossibJe: Even if the possibility of an earrhqunke, a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Poi nt is remote, the consequence~ of u serious problem at lndiM Point wOllld be devastating.

Approximately 20 million people live or worl, within SO miles oflndian Point and there is no eVHcuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.

Replaccmcnt Energy is Readily Available; Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewablcs, repowering and improvcd storage and 1rsn5mission cC\\pability. Governor Cuomo'g Energy Highway is currently is currently addrcs~ing ways to bring ex:cess power. including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the west.ern part ofthc State, 10 the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 201 2, 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 relieensc Indian Point in ifs present location and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian fOU)etlc with our Ijvcs and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.

Thank you for considcring these comments.

Sincerely, cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence O. McDade c/o Anne Siamacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, Mail Stop T-3F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comm ission, Washington. DC 20555*0001 Fax: (301) 41 5-5599 Email: a.n l1e. ~~~nHic!\\i@n rc. g o,-:

September 1 5, 20 I2 Office of the Secre ta ry ~ Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax : (301) 415-1101 Email : hearingdock~J@nrc. go~

I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commi!'~ion to deny Enlcrgy's application for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and rp-3, at (ndian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Indion Point is located in the most densely populnted res ion of the count.ry and identified as one of the most dangerous nuclear plantg in the nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itsel f. Over I'he years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chcmobyl and Three Mile lsland, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 20 II, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, HUiTicane Irene, and a (omado all in one week It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here."

There nre many factors that make Indian Point's rel iccnsing flawed, Ilnd make denying it imperative, including:

A History or Serious Problems: The plant has II history of multiple transrormer explosions, a major steam ripe rupture. clogged cooling system inta.kcs, repented siren failures - and iR n sitting tnrgel fOT terrorism, Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: The plam's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three times the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fue l agsemblies arc densely packed inCo severely over-crowded fuel pools that are housed in totally unprotectecl metal storage buildings and leoking radioactivily into the Hudson On-Site Wallte Slorltge: When the plant was fir!n licensed, it wos widely believed that the federal Bovernment would open a national wa!l!e deposifory at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is n(l other reposilory 011 the horizon, Indian Point is now storing 1,500 tons of highly-rad ioaclive spellt nuclear waste on-site, and would odd an additiOnAl 1,000 tons if the plant is rel icense<l for another 20 years.

Health and Environmental Impacts: Stlldies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned and unplanned releases of radioactiv ity. Indian Point's once-through cooling system uses 25 bi llion gallons ofwllter a day from the Hudson River, seriously ImpActing its still declining fi sh population.

EVRcuation is Impossible: Fven if thc possibi Iity of an earthquake, a terrorist C)l,ack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Jndian Point is remote, the consequences of a seri ous problem aI, Indian Point would be devastating Approximately ?-O mil lion people live or work within 50 miles of Indian Point and there i5 no evacuation ptan for ew York City. Within minutes oran accident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock wou ld occur making evacuation impossihle.

Replacement [nergy is Rcftdity AvftitnbJe: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficicncy 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 of tile State, to the grenter NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Comm ittee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow Indian Point 10 elose without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliabililY stanciards.

To rclicense Indian Point in its prc~ent locaTion and condition defIes logic. To do so is playi ng a dangcroug game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner nlternatives are im mediately availo ble.

Thank you for considering these comments.

1Y S;"'J ', ~~

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September 15, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Ru lcmakangs and Adj udication!'

Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 I fax : (30 1) 4 15*1 101 Email: b.ea rjll g.dockcl@ nr~,gov I am writing to urge thc Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Enlerb'Y's IIpplication for a 20*year license extens ion for the two operating nuclear reactors, (P*2 and IP -3 ~;!t I.nd inn Pl1 int Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY, Indian Point ig located in (he most densely popUlated region oflile e6untry and identified a!\\ one ofrhe mosl dangerous nuclear plant')

in the nlltion, accor'ding to the Nuclear Regulatory Cbmmissioll (NRC) itself, Over the years we have witnesged serious nuclear accidents al Chernobyl and Three Mile Islan~, and most recently Ilt fouk ushl ma. In August 20 II, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane rene, and a !ornado all in one week, It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here."

Thcre are many factors thaI milke Indian Point's reli <!osing fIRwed. and make denying it imperative, including; A History or Seriou!) Problems: The plant has a his ory of multiple trans former e)(pto!'ions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated si*n fa ilmcs - and is 11 sitting target for terrorism.

Dnngerously ovcr-crowd~d fucl poo": T he: plant'J spent fuel is highly rndioactive and contains about three times the rndioactivity as Fukushima's spent fue l pools. Spent jfuel assemblies are densely packed into severely over*crowded fuel pools that are housed in totally unprotected metal ~t orage blJildings and leaking radioactivity into the Hudson, On-Site WallIe Storage: When the plant was first licensed. it was wi dely bel ieved that the federal government would open B national waste depository at Yucca Mountsi. That option i5 no longer under consideration and there iq no other repository on the horizon. Indi nll Point is now storing 1,500 tons of highly-radiollctive spent nuclear waste on*silc, and would add an addit ional 1,000 tons if the plant is relkensed for another 20 years.

Health and Environmental Impacts; Studies havd shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesgc, related to expOSllre from planned and unplanned release5 of ra~ i oacli vity. Indian Point's once-lhrough cooling system w;es 2.5 billion gallons of water II day from the HL1dson Rive~, serioL1sly impacting it~ still declining fish population EV2cuatioD h Impossible: Even if the possibility de an earthquake, a terro rist anack. or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequence~ of a serious problem at Indian Point wou ld be devastat ing, Approximately 20 mil lion people live or work withih Sf) miles of Indian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City, Within minutes of an accident or inc ideht at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation IInpossihle.

J Rcphu:ement Energy is Readily Available: Nuel sr power is being replaced by energy efficie ncy and renewables, repowering and improved storage and transmission capabil it y. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing ways to bring excess power, inbluding 4,000 megawatts of wind in the western part of the State,

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to the greater NY metropolitan area, In January 20 Ie, the NYS Assembly Committee on F..ncrgy concluded that there IS more than enough power to allow lndian Poi nt to cl ~se without overburdening ratepayers or threatening rel iabiliry standards.

To relicensc !ndion Point in its present location and condilion defies logic, To do so is playing a dangerolls game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when sa 'Cr, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.

T~ank you fOX:;~~g these comment:;,

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September 15, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulcmaking. and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 f Fax: (301) 41 5-J 101 Email: hearing.docket@nrc.gov 111m writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Comroisgioo to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and JP-J, at Indian Point Energy Facility in BuchAnan, NY. Indian Point is looated in the most densely populated region of the country and identified liS one of tile most dangerous nuclear plants in the nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commis!lion (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chemobyl nnd Three Mile Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 20 I 1. 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 arc many factors that make Indian Point's relicensing flawed, and ITInl(e denying it imperative, including:

A HilitOry of SeriollsProhlem!t: The plant has a history of multiple transfonner explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures - and ;s a sitting torget for terrorism.

Dnngcrou!lly ove,...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 Bnd leaking radioactivity into the Hudson On-Site Wallte Storage: When the plant was firslliconsed. it was widely beHoved that the federal govemment would open a national wn.ste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is 110 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 jf the plant is rolicensed for another 20 years.

Health and Environment*al lmpact.q : Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned Elnd unplanned releases ofradiol1ctivity. Indinn 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.

E-vacuation is Im possible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist attack, or 11 fllel pool fire or other accident at Indinn Point is remote, the consequences of a serio liS problem at Indian Point would be devRstA.ting.

Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles of Jndian Point and "here is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident at Tn.dian POint, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.

Replacement Energy j~ Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency nnd 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 wcstem part of the State, 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 Indinn Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability 9fan dard~

To reticense Tnclian Point in its presenllocntion and condition defies logic. To do ~o is playing a dangerous game of Ru ~sian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cloaner alternatives are immediately available.

Thank you for con5idering these comments.

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.J ce: Administrative Judge Lawrence O. McDade cia Anne Siamllcki, LflW Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, MElii Stop T-3F23 V.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comm i ~ sion, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax; (JO I) 415*5599

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Septemher 15, 20 12 Office of the Secretary, Rvlemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclellr Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301 ) 415-1101 Email: ~,dockel@nrcgov 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 renctors, IP-2 and JP~3, at Indian Point Enorgy facility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in the most densely populated region of the country and identified a~ one of the most dangorous nuclear plnnts in the nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the yellTS we have witnessed serious nuclenr occidents at ChemobyJ and Throe MilEllsJand, and most recently at Fukllshima, In August 20 II, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tornado all in onc week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "11" can't happen here."

There are many factors that make Indian Point's relicensing flawed, and mal(c donying it imperative, including:

A History of Serious Problems: The plant has 0 history of multiple transformer explosions, a major steom pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren fai lures - and is a sitting target for terrorism.

Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel i!l highly radioactive and contains about three times the rndioflctivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent rucl aSllemblics arC densely packed into severely over-crowded fuel pools that are housed ill totally unprotectod 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 Ihcre is no other repository on the hofi7..on, [ndian Point is now sloring 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 Im pft4!ts: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnc9ges related to exposure from planned and unplanned releases of radioactivity, lndian Point's ollce-through cooling SY9tem uses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining fi sh population, EvacuAtion is Impossible: Even if the possibility of nn earthquake, n terrorist altacl<, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the con~equence!l of a serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 miJlion people live or work within 50 miles of Indian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an Hcddent or incident nt Indinn Point, gridlock would occur making evncllation impossible,

Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear powor is being replaced by energy efficiency and renew ables, 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 west'em part of the State, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 201 2, the NYS AS!lembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow lnci ian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards, To fC'Jlieense Indian Poin1 in its present location and condition defies logic, To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulotlc with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner altem"tives are immediately avai lable, Thank you for considering these comments.

Sincerely, cc: Administrative.Judge Lnwrence G. McDade clo Anne Siamacld, Law Clerk; Atomic S af~ty and Licensing Board Panel, Mai l Stop T*3F23 us, Nuclear Regulatory Commisllion, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301) 41 5-5599 Email: anl1c.siarnacki@nrc,gov

September 15,2012 Office of the Secretory, Rulemakings and Adj udications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 I Fa,,: (301) 41 5-1 101 Email: hearing.docket@nrc.gov I am writing to urge the Nuch~af Rogulatory Commission to dcny Entergy's application for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, JP-2 and IP"3, ar.lndian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in the most densely populated region of the country and identified os one of the !nost dangerous nuclear plants in the nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commi9sion (NRC) itself. Over the yearg we havc witnessed serious nuclear accidents at ChemobyJ and Three Mile Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 20 I I, New York experienced the effects of on earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tomado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can', happen here. "

There nre many f!letors thnt make Indian Point'!l rclicensing flawed, and malle denying it imperative, including; A Hi!ltory of Seriou!I Probl£m~: The plllnt has a history of mUltiple trunsfonner explosions, a major steam pipe rupturc, clogged eooling system intakes, repeated siren failures - and is a sitting target for terrorism.

D angerou~ ly over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive nnd contains about three times the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent [\\lei pools. Spent fuel assemblies are densely packed into severely over-crowded fuel pools that are housed in totRlly unprotected mc1al storage buildings and leaking radioactivity into the Hudson.

On-Site Waste Storage; When the plant was first IIctlnsed, it was widely believed that the federal government would opcn a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and dlere is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1,500 Ions of highly-rndioactive !lpent nuclear waste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant i, rolict:nsed for another 20 years.

Health and Environmental Impacts; Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from pl1\\nned and unplanned releases of radioactivity. Indian Point's once-through cooling system uses 2.5 billion gal/ons ofwat.er a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining fish population.

Evacuation is Impossible: Even if the possibility of an earthCJuake, 8 terrorist attack, or 11 fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of 11 serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 mit lion people live or work within 50 miles of Tndian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minuteg of an accident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossib le.

Replacement Encrgy is Readily AVAilablc; Nuclear power is bcing 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 megawntts 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 nllow Indian Point to close without overburdsning ratepayers or threaT.cning rcliability standnrds.

To relicense Il1dian Point in its present location find condition dcfie~ logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner altematives are immediately available.

Thank you for considering these comments.

cc: Adminigtrative.fudge Lawrence G. McDllde c/o Anne Siamacki, Law Clerk: Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, MElil Stop T-3f-23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commis9ion, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301) 41 5-5599 Email: al1ne.siamacki@nrc.gov

September 15,20 12 Office of thc Secretary, Rulcmnkings nnd Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 I Fax: (301) 415-1101 Email: hearing,99c!<et@nrc _gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commissioll to deny Entergy's Ilpplication for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 a.nd rP-3, at Indian Point Energy FaciIJly 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 plant in the nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itsel f. Over the years we have witnessed serious nucleaf 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, Rnd n tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believc that "It can't happen here."

There are many factors t.hat make Indian Potnfs relicensing flAwed, and make denying it imperative, including:

A History of Serious Problems: The plant has a history of multiple transformer explosions. 8 major steam pipe rupture, clogged coo ling system intakes, repented siren failures - and is a sit1ing I'srger for terrorism Dnngcro D51y over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is.highly radioactive and contains about three limc~ the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assem"li~s 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 helieved 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 Poinf is now storing 1,500 tons of highly-radioactive spent nucleflr waste on-site, and would add all ftdditioOilI 1,000 tons if the plant is relicensed for another 20 years.

HeAlth and Enviroomcntllllmpacts: Studies have shown increased rales of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned !lnd unplanned releases of radioactivity. Indian Point's once-through cooling syslem uses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declini ng fish population.

EVllcuaCion is Impossible: Even jf the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist nnack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident lit indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Indian Poin1 would be devastating.

Approximately 20 mi\\Jion people live Of work within SO miles oflndian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. With in minutes of an accident or incident at Indian Poi " I, gridlock would (lccur making evacuation impossible.

Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewables.

repowcring and improvcd 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 20 12, the NYS Assembly Commiltt:e on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow Indian Point to close without overhurdening fDtepllyer!:l or threatening reliability standards.

To relicensc Tndian Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulcnc with our livcs and fmu re, when safer, cleaner alternatives ate immediately available.

cc: AdministTative Judge Lawrence G. McDade c/o Anne Siarnacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, Mail Stop T*3F23 U.S. Nuclenr Regulatory Commission, WashingtDn. DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301) 41 5*5599 Email: annc,siarnacki@,nre.gov

September 15, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudication!'

Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Washington. DC 20555-000 I Fax: (30 I) 415-1101 Email: hcaring.docket@nrc.gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year license cxtonsion for the two operating nuclear reactors, (P-2 and IP-3, at Indian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Iadian Point is located in the most densely populated region of the country and identified as o.ne 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, nnd most recenfly al fttkushima. In August 20 1I, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, HUlTicane Trene, and a tom ado a\\l in one wcek. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here.,.

There are many factors thllt make lndii\\n Point's relicensing flawed. and make denying it imperative, including:

A lIi!ltory of Serious Problems: The plant has a history of multiple transformer explosions. a major steam pipe ruplurc, clogged cooling system intakc'!, repealed siren faJlures - and is a sitting target for terrorism.

Dangernu!lyover-crowded fuel pool!i: T he plant's gpC{l1 [uells highly radioactive and contains about three times the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuol pools. Spenl 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 W allte Storage: When the plant WE\\S first licensed, it wa~ widely believed that the federal government would opcn a nalional waste depo<;ifory at Yucca Mountain. ThaI 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 wa.stc otHite, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the pl"nt is relicensed for another 20 years.

Health and Environmental Impactll: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned "nd unplanned relcases of radioactivity. Indian Point's once-through COOling system lIses2.5 billion gallons of water 8 day from the Hudson Rivcr, scriously impacting its still declining fish popUlation.

Evacuation is Impossible: Even ifthe possibililY of an earthquake, a terrorist"at1ack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences ofa serious problem at Indian Point would bc devastating.

Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 mi les of Lndian Point and there is no eVt\\cuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incidcnt at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.

ReplAcement Energy is Readily AVAilable:

uclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and rencwablcs, repowering nnd 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 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 "How India.n Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threntening reliability

~tandard~.

To reiicense Indiill1 Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To do so is playillg a dangorou!l game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer. cleaner altemutives are immediately available.

Th.mk you for considering these comments.

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Septemhcr IS, 2012 Office o(the Secretary, Rulemakings and AdJudicafions Slaff, U S Nuclear Regulntory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 1 Fax: (30 I) 41 5-110 1 Email: hcaring.dockel(o)nrc.goy I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entcrgy's npplicat ion for a 20-year license extension (or the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and JP-3, at Indi<in Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Poinl is located in the most densely populated region of the country and identified as one of the most dangerous nuclear plantg in the nation, according to the Nuolear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself Over the years we have witnessed seriou" nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mi le Island. and mOSI recently at f ukushima. In August 2011, New York experienced the effects of an carthquake. Hurricane Irene, and a tomado all in one weck. It is no longer prudenr to belIeve that "It can't happen here."

Therc are m!lny factors that make Indiall Point's relicensing flawed. and make denying it imperative, including:

A Hi!ltory or Serious Problemli: The plant has a history of multi ple transformer explosions. II. major steam pi pe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated !>ircn fa illlres - and is a sil1ing target for terrorism Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spenl fucl is highly radlClac tive and contains About three times the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel asseml1 lics arc densely packed into severely over-crowded fuel pools that arc housed in totally unprotected metal storage buildings l\\Ild leaking radioact ivity into the Hudson.

On-Site Waste Sto rage: When the plant was fi r ~1 licensed, it was widely believed thaI the federal governme nt would open a national waste depository at Y UCCD Mountain. That option is no longl:r under considerat ion and there is no other repository on thc horizon Indian Point is now storing I,SOO tons of Ilighly-radioactive spent nuclear waste on-site. and wou Id add an !ldditional 1,000 tons if Ihe plant is relicensed for another 20 years.

Health and Environmental Impacts: Studies have shown incrcascd rates of cancer and other illnesses related to ex.posure from planned Ilnd unplanned releases of rudioactivity. Indian Point's once*through cooli ng system uses 2.5 bi II ion gallons of water a day from the Hudson Rive r, seriollsly impacting its sti II decl illing fish population.

Evacuation is Impossible: Even if the possi bi lily of an earthquake, a terrorist attack, or n fuel pool fire or other accident at Indinn Point is remote, the consequences ora serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 mill ion people liVE: or work withi n SO miles of Indian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City Within minutes of an acc ident or incident af Indian Point, gridlock wou ld occur making evacllation impossible Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency an a rencwables, repowcri ng and improved stomge and transmission capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is current ly is currently addressing ways to bring ex.cess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the westem part of the Srate, to the grcater 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 (0 close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards To relicensc Indian Point in ils present localion and cond ition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with our lives and fllturt!, when s<lfer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available Thank you for considering these comments.

Sincerely,

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cc: Ad m i n i.~trative Judge Lawrence G McDade c/o Anne Siarnacki, Law Clerk; Atomic SafelY and Licensing Board PAnel, Mai l Stop T*) F23 U S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 I Fax; (:\\0 I) 415-5599 Email : !l_n!.1~. ~. !Q\\! 1!1c l< i(ii{1l rcg~y

September 15, 2012 Office of the Secretary, RlIlemal<ings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301) 4 J5-11 0 I Email: hearing.docket@nrc.gov

[ am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-ycar license extension for th~ two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and W-3, at Indian Point Energy racility ill Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in 'he most densely populated region of the counl:ry and identified as one of the most dangerous nuclear plants in the natioll, according to the Nucloar Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed serious Iluclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recently at fukushima. In August 2011, Ncw York experienced the effects of an earthquake, HurricAne Irene, and a tornado all in one week. It is 00 longer pruden! 10 believe "hal "It can't happon here."

There are many factors that make Indian Point's rclicensing flawed, and make denying it imperative, including:

A Histo.-y of Serioll~ Problems: The plant has a hi!!tory of multiple Irsnsfonner explosions, 1\\ major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures* and is a sitting target for terrori!lm.

Dangerously oveN~rowded fuel pools: T he plant'!! spent fuel ill highly radioactive and contAins About three times the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent ruel pools. Spent fuel assemblies nre densely packed into severely over-crowded fuel pools thai arc housed in totally unprotected metal storage buildings and leaking radioactivity into the Hud90n.

On-Site Waste SI'orage: When the plant was firs! licensed, it wa.q Widely believed that the federal government would open a national waste depository al 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-radioacfive !'lpen! nucleaT waste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is relicensed for another 20 years.

Health And En\\'ironmental Impacts: Studie~ have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned and unplanned releases of radioactivity. Indian Poin\\'s once-through cooling system uses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting jt~ still declining fish population.

EVAcuation i~ Impossible: Even if the posllibility or an earthquake, a len-orillt attack, or a fuel pool fire or other Rccident at Indian Point is remote, thc consequences of a. serious problem at (ndian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles of Jndian 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.

Rcpilu:cmcot Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewables, repowcring and improved storage and transmission caJlability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts Olwind in the western part oftbe State, to the greater NY metropolit!tn area. Ln January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow Indian Point to clolle without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.

To relicense Indinn Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of RU!lsian roulette with our live'! and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.

Sincerely, cc: Adminislrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade cia Anne Siamacki, Law Clerk; Atomic SafclY and Licensing Board Panel, Mail Stop T-3F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301) 41 5-5599 t mail: a nn c. sjamoc ki@~

September 15, 2012 Office ofthc Se<.:retnry, Rulemakings and Adjudieation9 Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Wa.shington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301) 415-1to 1 Email: b.ellri.Qg.

.Q_osJs~t@!!I~..g9"y I am writing to urge thc Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year licensc 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 85 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 bland, nnd most recently at Fukushima.. In August 201I, New York expericnced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe thaI "It can't happen here."

There are many factors that make Indian Point's rcliccOl;ing flawed, and mAke denying it imperative, including:

A History of Serious Prohlems: 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 fucl pools: T he plant's spenl' fuel is highly radioActive and contain9 about three time!' the radioactivity a~ Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblies are densely packed into severely over-crowded ftlel pools that are housed in totally unprotected mctal storage btlildings fUld Icaking radioactivity into the Hud~on.

Oo-Site WRste Storage: When the plant was fi rst licensed, it was widely believed that Ihe federal government would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. TIlaL option is no longer under cons ideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Point is now !ltoring 1,500 tons ofhighly-rsdionctive spent nuclear waste on-site, and would add an additional 1.000 tons if the plant is relicensed for another 20 years.

Health and Environmenta) !mp8cb; Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned find unplanned releases of radioactivity. Indian Point's once-through cooling ~ystem uses 2.5 billion gallons of wa1:cr a day from tile Hudson River. seriously impActing its still declining fish population.

Evacuation is (mpo~sihle; Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist altack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indiltn Point is remote, the consequences of a scrioll!l prol>lem at Indian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 million peop le live or work within so miles of Indian Poinl and fhere 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 i5 Relldily Available: Nudear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewables, repowering aod improved storage and lTansmis~;on capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the westem part of fhe State, to Ihe 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 Slandards.

To relicense Indian Point in its prescnl' \\oe81ion and condition defies logic, To do so i!l playing l\\ dangerous game of Russinn roulette with our Jive!< and future, when saTer, cleaner altematives are immediately available.

Thank you for considering these comments.

Sincerely, ~ J!1v'v.--

f(;"5du '" Ivy cc: Administrative.Iudge Lawrence G McDade c/o Anne Sinmacld, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, Mail SlOp T-3F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 205 55-0001 Fax: (301) 415-5599 Email: annc.siarna_cki@nrc.gov

September 15, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulcmakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nucloar Regulatory Comm ission, Washington, DC 20555-000 I Fax: (301) 415*IIOJ Email: h CllrinlU!n£kct@nrc.~

1am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's lI.pplication for!l 20*year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and IP*3, at Indian Point Energy Fllcility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in the most densely populnted 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 Chomobyl and Three Mile t~land) and most recently al Fukushima. In August 20 11, New York experienccd the effects oran earthquake, Hurricanc Irene, and a tornado all in one week. It is no longot' prudent to believe thAt "It can'1 happen here" There are many factors that make Indian Point's relicensil1g 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 failure~ - and is a sitting target for terrorism.

D sn gl: rou~ly over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spenl fhel is highly radioactive nnd co ntai n~ about three rimes the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblies are densely packed into severely over-crowded fuel pools that arc housed in totally unprotected metal storage buildi ngs altd leaking radioactivity into the Hudson.

On-Site Waste Storage; Whcn the plant was first liconsed. it wns widely believed that the fcderal government would open a national waste depository al. 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 lonil of highly-radioactive spent nucle ar wnste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is relicensed for another 20 yeaTS.

Health And Environmental Impacts; Studies have shown incrensed rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned and unplanned releases ofradioactivhy. Indian Point's once-through cooling system lIses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining fish popUlation.

Evacuation i5 Im po~siblc : Evon if the possibility of an earthqWlke, 8 terroris\\attnck, or a fuel pool fire or other accident lIt 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 oflndian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes or an accident or incident aI' Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evncuation impossible.

Replacement Energy is ReAdiJy Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renew ables, repowering and improved storage and tTansmis<)ion 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 Stale, to rho greater NY metTopolitlln area. In January 20' 2, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow Indian Pointl'o close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliabi lity stnndards.

To rclicense Indian Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To do so is playing 1\\ dangerous game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner altemat iv c~ nrc immediately available.

Thank you for considering these comments.

Sincerely,

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cc: AdmitYistrative.Jud~e La..,(rence 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 20555-000 I Fax: (301) 415*5599 Email: anlle..s.iJ!macki@nrc.ggx

September 15, 201 2 Office of the Secretary, Rlilemaking.!! and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear RElgulatory Commis.!Iion, Wash ington, DC 20555-000 I Fax: (30 I) 415-1 10\\

Email: hearing.docket@nrc.go,":

I am writing to urge the NlIclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for 8 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 lluclear plants in the nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commis!!ion (NRC) itsclf. Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 20 I 1. New York experienced the effects of an earthquru(e. Hurricane 'rcne, nnd Q tornado all in onc weck. It is no longer prudcnt to belieVE: rhat "It can't happen here."

There arc mllny factors that make Indian Point's relicensing flawed, and make denying il' imperative. including:

A History of Serious Problems: The plant hs.!! a history of multiple transformer explosions, a major steam pipe ntptllre, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures - and is a sitting target for terrorism.

D ang~ rou~ly over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant'!! gpent fuel is highly mdioactjve and contains about three times the radioactivity as Fukushima'S spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblies are densely packed into severoly over-crowdcd fuel pool9 that nre housed in totally unprotected metal storage buildings and leaking radioactivity into the (-(udson.

On-Site Waste Storage: When the plant was first licensed, it was widely bclieved that the federnl 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 iftho plant is relicensed for another 20 years.

Health Ilnd J;nvironmentaJ Impncts: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other iJ Ine!!ses related to ex.posure from planncd and unplanned releases of radioactivity. Indian Point's once-through cooling ~ystem uses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining fish population.

Evacuation is Im possible: Even ifthe possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist attRc/<, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at lndien Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 mile!! of Indian Point and there Is no eVRcuation plan for New York City. Within minute9 of an accident or in ident at Indian Poi.nt. gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.

Replacement Energy is Readily Avftilnble: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewablcs.

rcpowering and improved storage and transmission capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is cUlTently 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 tllat there is more than enough power to allow lndian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standard s.

To rciicense Indian Point in its present location and conditioll 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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~~Jj /lOd/<:-Uy cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade clo Anne Siarnncki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety nnd Licensing Board Panel, Mail Stop T-3F23 1~S"l:r U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30J) 4 I 5-5599 Email: anne.siarnnckl@nrc.gov

September 15, 2012 Office orthe Secretary, Rulcmnkings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commis!'ion, Washington, DC 20555-0001 fax: (30 I) 4 J 5-11 0 I Emai l: h(!lIring.docket@nrc.g9..Y I am writing to urgc the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year liccnse extension for the two operating nuclear reflctors, IP-2 and IP-3, at Indinn Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Poiat is located in the most densely populated region of the country and identified as one of the most dangerous nuclear plants in the nation, accord ing 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 Elt Fukushima. In August 20 I I, New York experienced the effect9 of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, llnd 3 tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudenl to believe that "It can't happen here."

There are many fnctors that make Indian Point's relicensing flawed, and make denying it imperative, including:

A History or Serious Problem!!: The plant hs.." n history of multiple transfonnor explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cool ing system intakes. repeatcd siren failures* and is a sitting target for terrorism.

Dangerou!lly ovu-crowded fuel pool!!! T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three times the radioactivity as Fukushima's spont fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblies are densely pacl,ed into severely over-crowded fuel pool!! that are housed in totally unprotecled metal storage buildings and leaking radioactivity into the Hudson.

On-Site Waste Storage: When the plant was first liccnsed, it was widoly believed that the federal govemment would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer undcr co nsideration and there is no other repository on the hori;wn. Indian Point is now storing 1.500 tons of highly-radioactive spent nuclelU' waste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is reliccnsed for another 20 years.

Health and Environmcntal l mpllcts: Studies have shown increa,qed rates of cancer snd other illnesses related to exposure from plRnned 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, seriollsly impacting it~ still ()eelining fish population.

Evacuation is Impossible: Even if the possibility of an ellrthqua)<e, a terrorist attack, or El fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Poi.nt is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles oflndian Point and there is no evacuation plan for Ncw York City. Within minutes of ao accident or incident al Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.

Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewables, rcpowering and improved storage And transmission capability. Govemor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currontly is currently addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the westcrn part of the State, to the groater Y m0tropolitan area. In.January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that thcre is more than enough powcr 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 ~o is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately avai lable.

Thank you for considering these comments.

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cc: AdmiQ(mtiv':1Udg~ Lawrence G. McDade c/o Anne Siamacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, Mail Stop T-JF23 US. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30 I) 4 J5-5599 Email: @!!Ssiarna.ck!(a)nrc.gQ.'-:

September 15. 2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemokings and Adjudications Sta ff, U S Nllclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 I Fax: (301)4 15* 1101 Em ail:!l\\!aring.dockcl@QrC.go~

I am wrifing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Co m mi~!l io n to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year license extension for the rwo operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and IP-3, a', Indinn Poinr Energy Faci lity in Buchanan,. Y. lndian Point is locnted in the most densely popu lated region of the country alld identified as one of the most dangerous nuclear plan r~

in the nation, occording [0 the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itsel f, Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile Island, and mosl recently a! Fukushima. In August 20 ]1, New York experienced the effects of un earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can', hap pel1 here."

There are many fnctors rhat make Indian Poinl'S fclicensing fl awed, and make denying ir imperative, includ ing:

A History of Serious Problems: The plant has a hilitory of multiple transrormer explO!'ions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling syst.em i nt:'lke~, repeated siren failures - and is a siMing target for terrorism.

Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three times the rad ioactivity ClS Fuku9hitna's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblies are densely packed into 9cverely over-crowded fue l pools that are hou~ed in (Olally unprotected metal sto rage huildings and leaking radioactivity into the Hudson On-Site Wa~tc Storage: When the plant was first licensed. it was widely believed that the federal government would open a national woste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under considerCt.tion and there is no ol'hcr repository on thc horizon. Ind ian Point is now storing 1,500 Ions of highly-radioactive spent nuclear wBste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is relicensed ror another 20 years.

Hea lth and Enviroomental lm pacts; Studies have shown increased rate~ of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned and unplanned releases of radioactivity Indian Point's once-through cooling system lI se~ 2. S hillion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River. seriollsly impacting its still declining fish popUlation.

Evacuation is Implusible: F.ven if the possibil ity of ;tl1 earthquakc, a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remOlC, the consequences of a seriou!> problem at Indian Point would be devastating.

Approximalely 20 million people live or work within SO mi les of Indian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident Ht Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuolion impossible.

ReplAcement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewa bles, repowering and improved storage nnd ITansmission capabil ity. GC\\vcmor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4.000 megawntts of wind in the western part of the State,

[0 the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 20 12, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than en(\\ug?1po~e r to allow In d~ Point to close w.ithout o vefh ur d~ni'18 ratepByers or threatening reliabil ity standards.J.,,,- ~, /OJ 71 "I 7 fD~ l;)- c~ (--fiK Q '~-l'fJ~W-Sb vf"C&, _

To relicensc Indian Point in il.s present location nnd I;ondition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russiall loulel1e with our lives nnd futur~. when safer, cleaner alternat ives tire immediately available.

Thank you for considering these comments.

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~r~ jk;3U (;fY lo~tv.q4t cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade elo Anne S,arnacki, Law Clerk; I\\tomic SafelY and Licensing Board Panel, Mai l Stop T-3F23 u.s. Nuclear Regu latory Commission, Washington. DC 205SS*000 1 Fax : (30 1)415 -5599 Email ""I'.S~. il)rn Cl Ck i @ ])I<;, gQY

September 15, 201 2 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adj udications Staff, U.S. Nuclear RegulGltory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 '

Fax : (301) 415-1101 EmA il: b.e)lring.docke t@n~,,-2.Q~

I am writing to urge the Nllclear Reglllatory Co mm ission w deny Entergy's application for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, TP-2 anc1 IP-3, at lndian Poi l1t Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is locnted in the most densely populated region oCthe country and identified a~ one of the most dangerous nuclear plants In the nation, according 10 the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over thE: years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidcnt$ at Chernobyl and Three Mi le (sland, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 2011, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake. Hurricane Irene, and n tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe (hat "It can't happen here."

There an! many factors that make Indian Point's rclicensing nawed, and make denying it impcrntive, including:

A Histo ry of Serious P roblem s: The plant has a h i ~t ory of multiple transformer explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren fai lures - and is a sitting target for terrorism Dangerously over-crowded fud pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and comains aboul lhree limes the radioact ivity os Fukushjmn's spenl fuel pools. Spenl fuel assemblies nre densely packed into severely over-crowded fue l poo l~ that are housed in totally unprotected metal storage buildings find leaking radioactivity into the Hudson.

On-Site Waste Storage: When the plant wa~ fi r ~t licensed, il was widely oel ieved that the federal government would opell a national waste depository a( Yucca Mountain That option is no longer under con5iderot;on Glnd there is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1,500 tons of highly-rlldioactive spent nuclear waste on-si te, and would add an additional 1,000 Ions if the p l an ll~ relicensed for another 20 years.

Health and Environmental l mpact!i: Studies have shown increased mtes of cancer and other illnesscs relal'ed to exposure from planned and unplanned releases of radioactivity. Indilln Point's once-through cooling system uses 2. 5 billion gllllons of water a day from the Hudson R,iver, seriously im pacting ilS still decl ining fish population.

EV:lcuation is Impossible: Even if the possibi lity of an earthquake, 3 terrori.-:t at1ack, or a fuel pool fire or oth ~ r accidenl at Indian Poinl is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Ind ian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 2(l million people Jive or work with in 50 miles of Indian Point and the re is no evacuation plan for New York Ci ty. Within minutes of an nccident 0f inc idcnt at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacualion impoS5i blc Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being r placed by energy efficiency and renewab les, repowering ane! improved storage and transmission capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megnwat1s of wind in the western part oflhe Stale, to the greater NY metropolitan Area. (n January 20 12, (he YS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded thai there is more than enough p(\\wer to allow Indian Point to close witho ut overf:,urdeoing ratepayers or threatening reliab il ity sland!lrds.

To reliccnse Inuian Po inl' in ils present location nnd condition defies logic. To do ~o is playing a dangerous game of RUssiDn roulette with our lives and fut ure, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediatc ly available.

Thnnk you for c on~jdering these comments cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G, McDade clo Anne Siarnacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety <'nd Licensing Board Panel, Mail Stop T-JF2J U.S. uclear Regulatory Co mm ission, Washington, DC 20555-000 I Fax: (30 1) 415 -5599 Emai I !!!!IJ_~~i.,! J I.~ !lC[~ i Cri~~cg 9 v

September IS, 20 ! 2 Offtce of the Secretary, R u I cm aking~ and Adj tlclicalions Staff, U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555"0001 Fax: (301 ) 41 5-110!

Email: Ilcari,l).g,dockcIW nrc~QY I am writing to urgc the Nuclear Regulatory Co mm issioll to deny Entergy's appl ication for a 20-year license extension for (he two operating nuolenf reactors, IP-2 and IP"J, allndinn Poinl Energy Facility In B lI cha~an, NY, Indian Point is located in the most donsely popu l!lted region of the country and identified a ~ one of the most dangerous nuclear plants in the nation, according to the Nuclear Regu la.tory Commission (NRC) itself Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclcar accidents at Chemobyl nnd Three Mi Ie Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 20 I I, New York cxperienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane 1rene, nnd a tomado (til in one week, II is no longer prudent to beli eve Ihat "It can't happen hcre."

There are muny factors that make Indian Poi nt'~ reliccnsing flawed, and make denying it imperati ve, including.

A Hi!ltory of Serious Problems: The plant has a history of multiple transformer explosions, a major steam pipc rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures - and IS a sit1ing target for terrorism.

Dangerously over-crowded fu~1 poob: T he plant's ~ p cnt fuel is highly mdioactive and c o ntain ~ about three time'5 [he radioactivity !lS Fukushima's spent fuel pools Spenl fuel assemblies are densely pncked into severely over-crowded fuel pools that arc housed in Lotally unprolected meta l storagc buildings find leaking radi()activity into the Hudson, On-Site Waste Storage: When the planl was first licensed, it was widely believed that [he federal government would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under considerat ion and there is no other repository on the horizon, Indian Point ;s now storing 1,500 ron s of highly-rlldioaclive spen t nuclear waste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is rclicensed fnr another 20 years, HeAlth and Environ mental lmpact!l: Studies have shown increased rat*cs of cancer and other illnesses relAted to exposure from planned and unplanned releases ofradioacti.. ity. Indian P0illt's once-through cooling system uses 2.5 billion gallons ofwuter a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting ils still declining fish population Evacuation is Jm po!l'Jible: Even if the pO$~i b i l ity of an carthquake, a terrorisL attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indi<ln Point is remote, tbe consequences ora seriOlls problem at Indian Point wou ld 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 accidcnt or incident at Indian Pa ir\\!, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossihtc.

Replacement Energy ill Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewablcs, repowering and improved storage and transmission capAbility. Govemor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addrc9~ing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 mcgawam of wind In thc westem part ofrhe Slate, 10 thc grenter NY mctropolitan area. In January 201 2, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more Ihan enough power to allow Ind illn Poin! 10 close wi tl'l o u~ overburdenin g rfltepay cr~ or threatening reliability standards.

To reliccn')c IndilUl Poinl in its prescnt locati on and condition defies logic. To do sa is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulettc with our lives and flllIJre, when safer, cleaner allernatives are immediately available Thank you ror considering Ihese comments.

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cc: AdminiSlrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade elo Anne Siamack i, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Pane l, Mail Stop T-3f23 U, S, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 I rille (301) 4 r5-5599 Email:.!!l!.1..~?i !J. II.~ k i <<(!)lH.cgQ\\.

September IS. 2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulcmakings and Adjudications Starr, Us. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 )

Fax ' (30 I) 41 5-) 101 Email : I!caring.dockc!(iilnrc.go,,:

I am wriring to urge the Nucle;ir Regulatory Co mmi~sion to deny Entcrgy's application for a 20-year license extension for Ihe two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and IP-], ilt Indian Point ~nergy Fccility in Buchanan, NY Indian Point is located in the most densely populated region of the country Rnd identified a~ one of Ihe mos' dangerous nuclear p l an t~

in the nation, according 10 the Nuclear Regulatory Commiss ion (NRC) itself. Over lhe years we have witnessed ser iou!\\

nuclear ilccidcnls at Chcrnobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recently Ht Fukushima. 111 August 20 It, New York cxperienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and l\\ tornado nil in one week. It is no longer prudent 10 believe thot "It can', happen here."

There art; many fnctors Ihat make Indian Poinrs relicen, ing flawed, and make denying il imperative, including:

A Hi~tory of Serious Problems: The plant has a hislory of multiple transfonncr £xplosions, a major ~team pi pe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes. repeated siren failures - and i!' 11 siMing target for terrorism.

Da ngerou~ly over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three times the radioactivity a9 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 Storltge: When the plElllt W ilS first licensed, if W!\\s widely believed that the federal govemment would open a national wastc depository nt Yucca Mountain. That option is no Jo n g~r under consideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1.500 tons of highly-radioacl;ve spent nuclear wastc on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is rolicensed for another 20 years.

HeRlth Jlnd Environmental lmpacls: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer Ilnd olllcr illnesses related to expO~l1re from planned and unplanned releases or rad iollctivity. Indian Point's once-through cooling system uses 2 5 bil lion ga llons of water a day fro m the Hudson River. seriOllsly impacting its still declining fish population Evacuation is Impossible: Even if the possibility of nn earthqunke. a terrorist anack, or a fucl pool fire or other accidelll at Indian Point is remote, thc consequences of n serious problem at Ind ian Point would be deVagtaling.

Approximately 20 mill ion people live or work within 50 miles of Indian Point and there i~ no evacuation plan fo r New York City Within minutes of an accident or incident at Indian PoinT, gridlock would oceur making evacuation impossible.

Replacement Energy is Readily Available: I uclear power is being replllccd by energy efficicncy and renewables, repowering and improved storage and trans mission capabil ity. Governor CuomQ's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing way~ to bring excess power, Includ ing 4,000 mega watts of wind in the western part of the State, to (he greater NY metropolitan area In JanUluy 20 12. the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there i:

more than enough power to allow IndiM Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliabil ity sta ndards.

To relicense Jndi~ J1 Point in ill' presenL location nnd condition ddic!> logic. To do so is playing a dangerolJs game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately nvai lable.

Thank you for con.qidering these comments.

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September J5. 20 i 2 Office of rhe Secretary, Rulemnkings and Adjud icat ion ~

Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington. DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30 I) 41 5-1 10 J Emai I: h~ling. dQckcl@!lrc. g ov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to de ny Enrcrgy's application for a 20*ycur license extension fM (he two operating nuclear reacfors, (P-2 and IP-3, a Indian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in the most densely populated region of rhe country and identified as one of the most dangerous nuclear plants in the nalion, according to the Nuclenr Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclear ~ccident~ at Chemobyl and T hree Mile Island. and most recently at Fukughima. In August 2011, New York experienced the effec ts of an earthquake. Hurricane Irene, and a tomado all in one week. [t is no longer prudent to believe that" ft can't happen he re."

There are many factors that make Indian Point's rcl icensing fl awed, (lnd make denying it imperative. including.

A Hi!ltory of Serious Problems: The plant has a history of mLJlt iple transformer explos ions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repealed siren f!li lurcs - and i ~ a sitting target for terrorism Dangerously flver-crowded fllel p ools: T he plant's sl"ent fuel is highly radioactive and conta ins about three rimes the radioact ivity as Fukushim<1', spenl fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblies are densely [)Acl<ed into severely over-crowded fuel po o l~ that are housed in totally unprotectecl metal storage buildings and leaking r<1dioac(i vity into the Hudson.

On-Site Waste Storage: When the plant was first licensed, il was widely believed Inatthe federal government would open a national waSle depo~itory fit Yucca MOllntain. ThaI opticlO is 110 longer under consideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1.500 lons ofhighly-rRdioactive spent nuclear waste on - ~i te, and would acid an additional 1,000 tom jf the plant is relicensed for allother 20 yenrs.

Health and Environmental Impads: Studi es have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses rclAted to expogure from planned and unplanncd releases of radiollcti vily. Indian Point's once-through cooling system uses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, scriollsly impacting it> sti ll declining fish population Evacuation is Impossible; Even if the possibil ity of an earthquake, a terrOrist attack. or 0 fuel pool fire or other accident at Indion Point is remote, the consequences of a serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 mi llion people live or worl< within 50 miles of Indian Point and there is no evaCllotion plan for 'N ew York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock wou ld occur maki ng evacuotion impossible Replacement [nergy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being rep laced by energy efficiency and rencwables, repowering and improved storage and transmission capability. Gove rnor Cuomo's Energy High way is currently is currently addres ~ing ways to bring exce, s power, includ ing 4,000 lOegllwotts of wind in the westem part of the State, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In Janu"ry 20 12, the NYS i\\gsembly Comm ittee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power lo ollow Indiall Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability srandards To relicensc Indian Point in its present local Ion and cond ition dcfie!> logic. To do so is ploying £I dangerous game of Russian l'Oulenc with our lives and f~ llure, when sI'rer, cleaner alternati ves arc immedialely available.

Thank you for considering these comments.

ee: Administrative Judge Lawrence U. McDflde c/o Anne Siamacki, Law Clerk; Alom ic Safe ty and Licensing Board Pnnel, MBil StOf) T"3f2)

U.S. Nuclear RegulllJory Commission. Washington, DC 20555-000 I r il X. (3 0 I ) <1 I5 -5 5 99 Emai l: ~IJH1~~j i!I.Eacl(i(..)I1I..c.gQ!.