ML12264A334

Form Limited Appearance Statements-11

ML12264A334
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-1300
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September 15, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Sta.ff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Wa9hi ngton, DC 20555*0001 Fax: (30 I) 415-110 I Email : Ilearing.dockct@nrc.gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regu latory Commission to deny Entergy'9 application for a 20-year license cxten9ion for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and lP-3, at Indian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is locatcd in the most densely populated region of the country and identi fied as one of the most dEmgerous nuclear plants in the nation, according to the Nucloar Reguln10ry Commission (NRC) itself Over the years we have witnessed ~erjous nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 20 II, New York exporienccd the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and 11 tornado al/ in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here."

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

A lIistory of Serious Prohlems: The plant has a history of mUltiple transformer explosions. 8 major !lteam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repented siren failurcs - nnd is a silting target for terrorism.

Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and cont.ains abo1l1 three times the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblies arc densely packed iolo severely over-crowded fuel pool!! that arc housed in totally unprotected metal storage buildings and leaking mdioactivity into the Hudson.

On-Site Wllste 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 i~ no longer under con9ideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Point is now storing',500 t0119 of highly-radioactive spent nuclear waste on-site. and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is relicensed for another 20 year!'.

Henlth and Environmental Impact!!: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses relnted to exposure from planned nnd unplanned releases of radioactivity. Indian Point's once-through cooling system uses 2.5 billion gnl10ns of wal*er a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining fish population.

Evacuation is Impossible: Even if the possibility of nn earthquake, a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or odler accident at Indian Point is remote, thc consequences ofa 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 minlltes of an accident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.

Replacement Energy is Readily AVAilable: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewables, rcpowering and improved storage and tra nsmis ~io n capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is cllrrently addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the westem part of the State, to the grealer NY mctropol it an area. In January 20 ' 2, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more tnan enough power 10 allow Jndian Point to close without overburdening ratepeyers or threatening reliabil ity standards.

To relicensc Indian Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with ollr lives and future. when safer, cleaner altematives are immediately Available, Thank you for considering these comments.

Sincerely,

~~)I cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade c/o Anne Siamacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety nnd Licensing Board Panel, Mail Stop T -3F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington. DC 20555*0001 Fax: (30 I) 41 5-5599 Email: alllle.!!.iarnacki@nrc.gllv

ScptcHlbt:r 15. 2012 Office of the Secretary, Ru lemakingll and AdjudicAtions Staff, U.S. Nuclear Rogulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301) 415-110 I Email: heQring.docket@nrc.gov ram writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20*yeaf license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, Ip*2 and IP-3, nt Indian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Jndian Point is located in (he most densely popu lated region of the country and identified as olle of the most dangerous nuclear plants in the nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commiss ion (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed ser iou~

nuclear accidents at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 20 11, New York ex.perienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tomado all in one woek. It is no longer prttdent to believe that "It can't happen here."

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

A History of SeriOu!i Problems: The plant has a history of multiple lransfonner explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system inmkcs, repeated siren failures - and is a sitting target for terrorism.

Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three times the ra.dioactivity as Fukushima's spent filei pools. Spent fuel assemblies arc 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 Stonge: When the plant was first l icen~ed, it was widely believed that 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 hori7.on. Indian Point is now storing \\,500 tons of highly-radioactive spent nuclear w811te on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons ifthe plant is re\\icensed for anotner 20 years.

Health and Environmental Impacts: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to ex.posure from planned and unplanned re lea~es ofradioactivily. Indian Point's once-through cooling system uses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson R.iver, seriously impacting its still declining fish popUlation.

Evacuation is Impo!lsible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist Ilttack, or a. fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences ofa serious problem at Indian Poin! would be devastating.

Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles ofIndian Point And there is no evacuation plan for New York Cit)'. Within minutes of nn aecidenl or incident at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible Rephu:ement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and rencwables, 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 westem part ofthe State, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow Indian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threaJening reliability stnndards.

To relicense Indian Point in its present location and condition defie~ logic. To do so is playing a dangerous ga me of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner nltc;mative~ are immediately available.

Thank you for considering tbese comments.

cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence O. McDade clo Anne Siarnacld. Law Clerk; Atomic SafelY and Licensing Hoard Panel, Mail Stop T-3F23 U S. Nuclear Regulal'Or)' Commis!lion, Washington, DC 20555-000 1 Fax: (30\\) 415-5599 Email: illJ.l1c s iamilcJ~@nrc.gov

Scptcmbcl IJ, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulcmakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 205 55-000 I Fax: (3 01) 415-1101 Email: h earing. dock~Hm nr(;.gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regu latory Commi!lgion to deny Entergy's app lication for a 20-yeilf license extension for the TWO operating nuclenr reactors, IP-2 and IP-3, at Indian Point Energy Facility in BUl!hanall, NY Indian Point is located rn the most densely populared region of the country and identified 3S one ofrhe most dangerous nuc lear plnntR in the nation. according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the year5 we have w itn~ ssed serioLis nuclear accidents al Chemobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 20 11, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene. and 11 tom ado nI l in one week. It is no longer prudent to be lieve that "It can'! happen here. "

There Rre many factors that make Indian Point's reliccnsing Oawed, and ma ke deny ing i, imperative, including:

A History or Serious Problems: The plant has a history of mu ltiple transformer explosion!!. a major stenm pipe rupture. clogged cooling system intakes. repeated siren fa ilure~ - and is a sitting larget for I'crrorism.

Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three limes the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fllel assemblies are densely packed into severely over-crowded fuel pools that IU'e housed in totally unprotected metol storage buildings ;,nd leaking radioactivity inlo the Hudson.

O n-Site Waste Storl\\ge: When the plant was first licensed, it was widely believed tll"t the fedora I government would open 11 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 tons of highly-r1\\dioactive spent nuclear waste on-si te, and wQIJld add an additional 1,000 tons if the pla nt is reliccnsed for another 20 year".

Hel\\lth anu [nvironmentallmpllcts: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and orher illnesses related to e..... poslire from planned and unplanned releases of radioactiv ity Indian Poinr '~ once-through coo ling system lIses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from Ihe Hudson Ri ver, seriously impacting its still declining fish population.

Evacuation is Impossible: Even irthe possibility of an ca rthq ual~e, a terror ist attElck, or 3 fuel pool fire or other accident at Indilln Point is remote, tile consequences ('If a serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 million peop le live or work within 50 miles of Indian Point and there is no evacuEltion plnn for New York City Within minutes or an accidenl or incident at Indian Poillt. gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.

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

repowering and improved storage and transm ission capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Higbway is currently is currently Clddre5sing ways to bring c)(cess power. including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the western part of the rate, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 20 12. the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more rhan enough power to allow Indian Po int to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.

To relicensc Indioll Point in its present location nnd condition defie!i rogic:. To do so is playing II dangerous ga me of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer. cleaner alterna tives are immediately avai lable Thank you for considering these comments.

cc: Adminisrrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade clo Anne Sillrnacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, Mail Stop T-3F23 U.S Nuclear Regulato ry Commission, Washington, DC 20 555-000 I Fax: (30 I) 415-5599 EmaiL ~111I.le2'l!! I"lc ki@ll[cgQY.

September 15,2012 Office ofthe Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 I Fax: (30 I) 41 5- \\ 101 Email: heari n g. d ockel@ n rc. g9~

I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy'5 application for 8 20-year liccns~ extension for the two opera1ing nuclear reaotors, IP-2 and rp-3, at Indian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. llldian Point is located in the most densely populated region of the country and identified as one of the most dangerous nuclear plants in the nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed seriolls nuclear accidents nt Chemobyl and Three Mile Island, and m09t recently at fukushima. In August 20 I I. Now York experie nced the effects of an earthquake, HUrTicanc Irene, and a tornado all in one week. ft is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't IHlppen here."

There arc many ractors that make Indian Point's rclicensing flawed. and make denying it imperative. including; A History of Scrioull Problems: The plallt has a history of multiple transformer explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes. repeated siren fai/ufos - and i, It sitting ti\\fget for terrorism.

Dangerously over-crowded fuel pool!!: T he planl.'s Spellt fuel is highly ra.dioactive and contains about three times the radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel poO!!I. Spent fuel assemblies are demcly packed into severely over-crowded fue l pooJs that are housed In totnlly unprotected metal storage buildings and leaking radioactivity into thc Hudson.

On-Site Wftstc Storage: When thc 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 [lOW storing 1,500 tons of higllly-nufioacfive spent nuclear waste on-site, and would add an additional 1.000 tons ifthe plant is reliccnsed for another 20 years.

Health And Environmental ImpACt'!!: Studies have shown increased rafes of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned and unplanned releascs of radioactivity. Indian Point's once-through cooling system uscs 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, serious ly impacting it~ 9ti11declining fish population.

Evacuation is J.mpossible: Evon if the possibility of an earthquake, Q terrorist attack, or a fuel pool firc or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of 0. scrious problem at Indilln Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles ofrndian Point and there i~ no evacuation plan for New York Cily. Within minutes of an accident or incident at (ndian Point gridlock would occlIr making evacuation impossible.

Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewable s, repowcring and improved storage and transmission capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is cUlTently [lddrcssing ways lo bring excess power, including 4,000 megawalts of wind in the western part ofthe State, to the grealer NY mctropolitltn area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow Indian Poinl l0 close without overburdening rntcpayer~ or threal*ening reliability standards.

To relicensc Indian Point in its present location and condition defieq logic. To do so is plRying a dangerous gnme of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives arc immediately available.

Thank you for considering these comments.

Sincerely, ~

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Ji '¥\\.6~\\~~ tl~ 1JyK cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade c/o Anne Siamacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and L i cen~ing Board Pal\\cI, Mail Stop T*3 F23 U.S. Nuc lear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301) 415-5599 Email: annc.siamackiCw,nrc.gov

September 15, 20 \\2 Office of the S~ c retal)', Rulema kings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commiss ion, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30 I) 415-1 tOI Email: hearing.docker(o)nrl.:.gov r am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 10 deny Enlcrgy's application for a 20-year license extension for the lWO operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and IP-3, a1 Indian Po int f nergy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in rhe most densely pOfJulated region of the country and identi fied a~ one orthe most dnngerous nuclear plants in the nation, accoro ing to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chernobyl aod Three Mi Ie Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 20 I I, New York ex.perienced the effects of an earthquak.e, Hurricane Irene, and a tomado 011 il1 one week, It is no longer pruden! to believe thai "It can't happen here."

There are many factors that make Illdian Point's relicens ing flawed, and mak ~ denyi ng it imperat ive, including:

A History of Serious Problems: The plant has a history of multip le transformer explosions, a major stenm pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren (ailures - ond is a sitli ng larget for terrorism.

Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: The plant.'e; spenl fllel is highly radioactive and contains about three times the radionctiv ity as Fuku5 hima'~ 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 radioacti vity into the Hudson.

On-Site Waste Stora.ge: When the plant wa~ firsllicensed, iT was widely believed that the federal government would open a national waste depository at YUCCa Mountain, ThaI option i ~ no longer under consideration and there is no other repository on lile 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 re li cen~ed for another 20 years Henlth and Environmcntal lmpact!l: Stud ies have ~ho wn iflcrensed rates of cancer and other illnesses related to ex.posure from planned and unplanned releases of radioael ivity. Indinn P(lii'll'S once-through cooli ng system uses 2. 5 bi ll ion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, serious ly impacting its sti II declining fish popUlation, Evacuation i~ Impossible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the co n seq lle n ce~ of a serious problem at lndian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 million people live or work wilhin 50 miles of India l1 Point and fhere is no evaclI~tion plan for New York City. Within minutes of ftn accident or inc ident at Indian Po int. gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.

Replacement Energy is Readily Availa ble:

uc\\ear power is being replaced by ellergy effiCiency and renewables.

repowering and improved storage and t:ransmiss ion capabil ity. Govemor Cuomo's Energy HighwflYis currently is currenLly addressing ways 10 br;ng excess power, incl uding 4,000 megawatts of wind in the western pM'! of Ihe Stale, to the greater Y melropol itan area, In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow Indian Point to close WIthout overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliabil ity sta.ndards.

To rel icense Indian Point in its present location and condition defies logic, To do '10 j~ playing a dangerous game of Russian roulelle with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives arc i mm ~diately available.

Thank you ror conside ri ng I hc~c comments.

Sincerely, B~~

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SepTember 15, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings nnd Adjudicalions Staff, U S NucleAr Regulatory Commission,.

Wash ington, DC 20555-000 I Fax: (3 01) 415-I 101 Email: llearing.dQcket@nrc.go'v,

[ am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Enlcrgy's applical ion for a 20-year license extensioll for the two operating nuclear reactors, lP-2 and IP-3, at Indian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, :-.IY. IndiEm Point is located in the most densely populated region of the counl.ry and identified 85 onc of the most dangerous nuclear plants in the nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents 81 Chemobyl and Three Mile lsland, and mosr recently at Fukushima. In August 20 I I, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, HUITicane Irene, and a tornado all in onc week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here."

There are many factors that make Indiall Point's reliccnsing Oawed. Cl nd lTI ake denying it imperative, including:

A History of Serious Problems: The plant has a Ilistory of mUltiple transformer explo~ion s, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intake!!, repealed siren failures - nnd is a sitting target for ferroris lTI.

Dangeroudy over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fucl is highly rad ioactive a n~ contains about three times [he radioactivity ns FukushimCl's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assembllcs are densely packed into ~everel y over-crowded fue l pools that Are Iloused in totll ily unprote,ted me{81 storage huildings and leaking radioactivity inlOthe Hudson.

On-Site Waste Stora~c: When the plant was first licensed, it was widely believed that the federal government would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Poi nt is now storing 1,500 Ions of high Iy-rad loactive 'lpent nuclear waste on-site, and wOlild add an additiona I 1,000 tons if the plant is relicensed for another 20 years.

HeaUh nnd [nviroomental lmpacls: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and O1'hcr illnesses re lated to ex.po3ure from planned and unplanned rele"ses of radioaer.i vity Indian Point's once-through cooli ng system uses 2.5 bi llion gallons of water a day from the Hudson River, seriously impacling its still declining fish population.

Evacuation is Impossible: Even if the possibil ity of an enrt hquake. fI terrorist attack, or i:1 fucl pool tire or other accident at Indian Poinl is remote, the conscquences ora serious problem at Indian Point would be dcvastating.

Approximately 20 million people live or work within SO miles of Indian Poinl and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of 1111 acc ident or incident I'll Indian Poinl. gridlock wou ld occur making evacuation impossible.

Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and rencwables, repowering and improved storage and transmission cnpabil ity. GOIICMlOr Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wiud in the western part of the State, to the grear.er NY metropolitan arca. ln January 20 \\2, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is

/11ore than enough power to allow Indian Poinl to clo$c withoul overburdening ralepayers or threaTening reliability standards To reliccllsc Indian Point in lIs presenl loeCltian and condition deiies logic To do so is playing fl dangerous game of Russian roulette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner allernatives arc immediately available Thank you for considering Ihest;; comments.

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September 15, 2012 Officc of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Stnff, U,S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (30 I) 4 15-110 I Email: hearing.d,ocke!@nrc.go v I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regu latory Commission to deny Entergy's applicntion for a 20-year license extension For the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and IP-3. at Indian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in the most densely populated region of the country and identified a~ 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 Chcmobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recently at Fukushima, In August 20 11, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and f\\ tornado all ill one week. It is no longer prudent to believe tha t lin can't hRppen here."

There are many factors that make [ndian Point's relicensing flawed, and make denying it imperative, including:

A History of Serious Problems: Thc plllnt has a history of multiple transformer explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakos, rcpeated siren failures - and is a silting target for telTorism.

Dangerously over-crowded fuel pool!'!: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contAins abollt three limes the radioactivity as Fukushima.'s spent fuel pools, Spent fuel assemblies are densely packed into severely over,crowded fuel pools that are housed in totally unprotected metal storage buildings and leaking radioactivily 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 considemtion and there i~ no other repository on the horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1,500 tons ofhighlY-Tadioactive ~pellt nuclear WAste on ~ ~ite, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is relicensed for another 20 years.

Health lind Environmentllllmpact8: Srudic!I hllve shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned Ilnd unplanned releases of radioactivity. Indian Point's once-through cooling system uses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson Ri ver, seriously impacting its still declining fish population, Evacliation ill Impossible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, 11 terrorist attack, 0 1' a fuel pool firo or other accident at Jndian Point is remote, the conse<Juences of a serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating, Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles oflndian Point Hnd there j~ no eVAcuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident at Indi.an Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.

RcplRcement Energy is Readily AVAilable: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewR ble~,

repowering and improved storage and transmission capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currenl!y addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the western pHrt ofthe State, to the greater NY metropolitan arel\\. 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 reliabil ity standards.

To relicense Indian Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To do so IS playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with our Jives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives arc immediately available.

Thank you for considering Ihese comments.

Sincerely,

)J(auIdA W;JJ.

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W......~ /'s...k. /vY cc: Administrative.Iudge Lawrence G. McDade c/o Anne S;amacki, Law Clerk; Atomic Safety Ilnd Licensing Board Pnrlei, Mail Stop T-3F23

• U,S, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Pax: (30 1) 415-5599 Smail: annc. s;arnacki@nrc,gov

September 15,2012 Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,'

WllShington, DC 20555 -000 1 Pax: (301 ) 41 5-1 101 Email: h~rin&.dockel@nrc. g~

I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Comm i ~lIion to deny Entergy's application for a 20.year license extension for tile two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and IP-3, at Indian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in thc most densoly populated rcgion ofthe country and identified as one of the most dangerous nuclear plants in thc nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile Islnnd, aod most recently at Fukushima. III Augu$( 20 11, New York experienced thc effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Trene. and a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe thllt "It can't happen here."

There are many factors that make lndian Point's relicen!ling flawed, and make denying it imperrrtivc, including; A Hi!ltory of Seriou!I Problems: The plont has a history of multiple transfonnel' explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures - and i9 a sil1ins target for terrorism.

Dangcrou!lly ove.....crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly rndioactive and contains about three times the rad ioactivity as FlI ku~hima'5 spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assembli es are dcnsely packed into soverely over-crowded fuel pools that Rre hou!lcd in totally unprotecf'ed metal storage buildings Bnd leaking radioactivity into the Hudson.

On-Site Wa.'1te StorAge: When the plant was first licensed, it was widely believed tha.t 'he federal govemment would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under considerati on nnd there is no other repository 011 the horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1,500 toos of highly-radioactive spent nuclear waste on-site, IlI1d would add an addition~ 1 1.000 Ions if the plant i~ relicensed for another 20 years.

Heallh and Environmental Impacts: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned and unplanned relell.90Sof radioactivity. Indian Point's once-through cooling system uscs 2.5 billion gallons of water E\\ day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining fish population.

EVAcuation is Impossible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrori,t anack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Jndian Point is remote, the consequenccs of a serious problem at Indian Point would be devasl*ating.

Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles of India.n Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident al Indian Point, gridlock would oCCur making evacuation impossi ble.

Replacement Energy is RCRdily Available: Nuclear power is being replRced by energy efficiency and rcnewables, repowering and improved stomge and transmission capa.bility. Oovemor Cuomo'!! HnerS}' Highway is currently is curre ntly addressing wnys to bring cxcess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the western part of the State (0 the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than cnough power to allow Indian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.

To relicensc Indian Point in its present location and condition dcfies logic, To do so i~ playing a dangerous game of Russinn roulette with our lives and future, wilen safer, cleaner altcrnatives are immediately available.

Thank you for considering these comments.

Si ncerely, Ifll (C~8 t.~L-

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September 15,2012 Office of the Secrctary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301) 415-1101 Email: b,caring.dqckcl@nrc.gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Comm ission to deny Entorgy's application for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, I P~2 and IP-3. at Indian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in the most dengcly populated region of the country and identified 8S one of the most dangerous nuclear plants in the nation, according to the Nuclcar Regulatory Commiss ion (NRC) itself. Over the yeaTS we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile Islnnd, and most recently at f ukush ima. In August 2011, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane 'rene, and a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudcnl to believe that "It can't happen here."

There arc many factors that make Indian Point's rclicensing flawed, nnd ma k~ denying it imperative, including:

A History of Serious Problems: Tho plant h llH a history of mUltiple transformer explosions. 8 major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repealed siren failures - and is a sitting target for terrorism.

DRogcrously ov eT~crowd ed fuel pools: T he plant's spent f'\\lel is higbly radioactive and contains about three times the rodioactivity as FlIkushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblie!l are densely packed into severely over-crowded fuel pools that arc housed in totally unprotected metal storage buildings and leaking radio<lctivity into the Hudson.

O n ~Site Waste Storage: When the plant was firsllicensed, it was widely belicved that the federal govemment would open a national wasle depository At Yucca. Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no ol'her repository on Ihc horizon. Indiall Point is now storing',500 tons of highly-radioactive ~pent nuc lear waste on-site, and wou ld add an additional r,000 Ions if the plant is relicensed for another 20 years.

Health and Environmental Jmpact~: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses relnted to oxposure from planned and unpl<lnned releases of radioactivity. Indian Poin~s once-through cooling system uses 2.5 billion gallons of water 11 day from the Hudson River, seriollsly impacting its still declining fish population.

\\:vllcuntion i!l lmpossible: Even if the po!lsibilily of an earthquake, 8 terrorisl attack, or a fuel pool fi re or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious proolcm al (ndian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles of Indian Point and there ill no evacuation plan fol' New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident at Indinn Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.

Repll,cemcnt Enerror is Readily AVAiIRble: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewablcg, repowering ond improved storage and transmi!lsion 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 I'he State, to thc greater NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow fndian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or rhreafening rcliahililY standards To relicense Jndian Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To do ~o is play ing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with our Jives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives nrc immediately available.

Thank you for considering these comments.

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September 15,2012 Offiee of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 1 Fax: (30') 415-1101 Email: !!earingdocket@nr~ov

, am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny EnterID" ~ npplication for a 20-ycar liccn!>c extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and JP-3, at Indian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in the most densely populated region of the country and identified as one of the most dangerous nuclear plants in the nation, according 1'0 the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnes~ ed serious nuclear accidonts at Chemobyl and Three Mile Tsland. an.d most recently at Fukushima. Tn August 2011, Now York experionced the effects of an earthquake, Hurrica"e Irene, and 0 tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudcn! to boliove that "It can't happen here."

There IIrc many factors that make Indiao Point's relicensing flawed, and mftke denying it imperative, including:

A History of Serious P roble m~: The plant has II history of multiple transformer explosions, II major steam pipe rllpture, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren failures - and is a sitting targot for terrorism.

Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools: T hc plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three times the radioactivity as F u kushjm 3'~ spent fuel pools. Spent fucl asgemblies a.re densely packed into severely over-crowde<l fuel poolg that are housed in \\'ol:ally unprotected metal storagc buildings and leaking radioactivity into the Hudson.

On-Site Waste Stornge: When the plant was first l i ecn~ed, it was widely believed thnt the federal government would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideralion and thcre is no other repository on the horimn. Indian Point is now stori ng 1,500 tons of highly-r~dioactive spent nucleAr waste on-site., and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant ill reliccnsod for another 20 years.

Health and Environmental Impacts; Studi c~ have shown increased rates of cancer and othcr illnesses related to exposure from planned and unplnnned relcases of radioactivity. Tndian Point's once-through cooling system uses 2.5 billion gallons of water a day from the Hudson Rjvor, seriously impacting it~ still dec lining fish population Evacuation is Impossible: Even jf the possibility of an earthquake. II terrorist Attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious prob lem at Indian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles ofrndian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minulcg of an accident or incident nt Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.

Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency and renewables, repowering and improved storage and transmission capabililY. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currantly addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the western part of the State, to fhe greater NY metropolitan Rren. In January 2012, the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there i9 more thlln enough power to allow Tndian Point to close without ovcrburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.

To reJicellse Indilln Point in its present local:ion and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russian rOlllette witl\\ our lives and ruture, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediRtely avnilable.

Thank you for considering these comments

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6.J.Qo..~ \\, ttY>1 11M o...s.76 cc: Administrative Judgc r..awrence 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 2055 5-0001 Fax: pO I) 415-5599 Email: anne. sialllac ki@, nr<<..g~y.

September 15, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Rl1lcm aki ng~ and Adjudications Staff, U,S, Nucl ear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 F!IX: (30 I ) 4 J5-1 J 0 1 Email; hco.ring. dockel@nrc,gov 1am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commi ssion to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year license ext'cosion for the two opemting nuclear reactors, IP-2 and TP-3. al' Indian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan. NY, Indian Point is located in the most densely popu lated region of the country and identified as one of Ihe most dangerous nucloar plants in the nation, according to the Nuclear RegulalOry Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed serious nnclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mi le [sland, and most recently at Fukushima, In August 20 I I, New York experienced the effecfs of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tornado all ill one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happen here."

There arc many factors thaI make Indian Point's relicellsing flawed, and make denying il imperative, including:

A Histo ry of Ser ious Problems: The plant has a history of multiple transformer explosions. a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling sY!ltem intHkes, repeated siren failures - and is a sitting tArget for terrOl;sm.

Dangerously over-crowded fuel pools; T he planl 's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three times the radioactivity B9 Fukushima's 'lpent fuel pools. Spent fuel assemblies are densely packed into severely over-crowded fuol pools thaI arc housed in tota lly unprotected metal storage buildings and lenking radioactivity into the Hudson.

On-Sile Waste Storage: When the plant was first licensed, it was widely believed that the federal government would open H national waste depository at Y L1cca Mountain. That option is no longer under col1!lideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Poiot is now sloring 1.500 tons of highly-radioactive speot nuclear waste on-site. and would add an "dditional I,000 tons if the phmt is relicenscd for another 20 years.

Health and Environmentlll l m pact'S: Studies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesscs related to exposure from planned and unplanned releases of rad ioactivity. Indian Point's once-through cooling system uses 2, 5 nitlion gallons ofwator a day from the Hudson River. seriously impacting its still declining fish population, Evacuation is Impossible; Even if the possibility of an earthquake. a Icrrorisl attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences or a serious problem at Indian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 million people live Or work within 50 miles of rndian Point and there is no ovacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident at Indian Point. gridlocl-; would oc<:ur making evacuation impossible, Replacement Energy lS Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replnced by energy efficiency and renewables, rcpowering and improved storage and transmission capability, Governor Cuomo's Energy H ighway ig currently is currently addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawalts of wind in tile western part of the Stale, to the greater NY metropolitan area, In Januury 201 2, fhe NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more than enough power to allow Indian Point to close without overburdening ratepayc..~ or threatening reliability slandards.

To rel icensc Indian Point in its prescnf location and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous gi\\me of Russian rOlllette with our lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.

Thank you fot considering these comments, Sincerely, cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade e/o Anne Siamacki, law C) *rk; Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel. Mail SI'OP T-3F23 U.S, Nucloar Rogulatory Commission, Washington, DC 205 55-00QI FRX: (30 I) 415-5599 Email: annc.siarnacki@nrc.gov

September tS, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Ru lemakiJlgs and Adjudications Staff, US. Nuclcar Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 2055 5-0001 Fax: (301) 415-110 I Email: hcaring.docket@nrc.gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year licen e extension for tho 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 idenl-ified as one of the most dangerous nuclear plants in the na ion, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself Over thc years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile Island, and most recently at Fukushima. In August 2011, New York oxpcrienced the effects Of M earthquake, Hun-ieane frene. and a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happcn here."

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

A Hi!ltory of' Serious Problem9! The plant has a history of multiple transfonner explosions. a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes. repeated siren failurell - and is II sitting target for terrorism.

Oa ngeroll~Jy over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's lIpenl fuel is highly radioactive and cOlltains abollt three times the radioactivity !IS f ukushima's spent fuel pools. Sperit fuel assemblies are densely packed into severely over-crowded fuel pools thnt are housed in totally unprotected metal storage buildings and leaking radioaclivilY into the Hudson.

On-Site Waste Sto rag~; When the plant was first licensed, it was widely believed that the federal government would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1,500 tons of highly-ra.dioaclivc spcn! nuclear wllste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is relieensed for another 20 years.

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

Evacuation is 1mpossible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake. a terrori 5t attack. or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Poinl' is remote, the wnsequenccg of a serious problcm at Indian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 million people live or work within SO miles of Indian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City, Within minutes of an accident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impo,siblc Replacement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear powor is being replaced by energy efficiency nnd renewables, repowering and improved storage and tTansm ission capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addressing ways to bring cxcess power, including 4,000 mcgawans of wind in the western part ofthe State, to the greater NY metropolitan area. In January 2012, thc NYS A:lscm!)'y Com mittee on Energy concluded that there i!<

more than enough power to allow Indian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability

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To relicense Indian Point in its prcsont location and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game or Russian roulette with our lives and future when safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.

Thank you for considering these comments.

Sincerely,

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-.-I., #\\, Nl cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade c/o Anne Siarnacki. Law Clerk; Atomic Safety and Licensing Board PRnd, Mail Stop T-3F2J U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, W~ h ington. DC 2055 5-0001 Fax: (301) 4 15-5599 Email: anne.siarnacki@nrc.gp"'y FA'".:z V(£W ~

Septem ber 1S. 2012 Office of the Secretary, Ruk:m8k ing~ and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regu latory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax: (301) 41 5-1101 Email : b£!lrin,gJLocker@nrc.gov I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-ycar license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and lP-J, lIt Indian Point Energy f acility in Buchanan, NY. I.ndian Point is located in I.he most dflnsdy populated region of the country and identified BS one of tile most dangerous nuclear plants in the nation. according 10 the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witncs~ed serioug nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile {$land, an.d mO$t recently at Pllkl1shima. In August 20 I I, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudem to believe that "'t can't happen here."

There nrc IlHlI1y factors that makc Indian Point's relicensing flawed, and mal(£! denying it imperative, incillding:

A History of Seriou!t Problems: The plant has 8 history of lTlultiple trnnsformer explosions, a major !lteam pipe ruptt1re, clogged cooling system intakes, repeated siren fai lures - and is a sitting target for terrorism.

Dangerollsly over-crowded fuel poob: T he plant's spen! fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three t.imes fhe mdioactivity n!l Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fucl assemblies are densely packed into severely over-crowded fuel pools that are housed in totally unprotectod m~tal storage buildings and leaking radioactivity into the Hudson.

On-Site Waste Storage: When the plant was first licensed, it was widely believed thaI the federal govemment would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and there is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Point i!: now storing t,500 tons of highly-radioactive lipcnt nuclear waste on-site. and would add a.n additional 1,000 tons if the plant is relicensed for another 20 years.

Health and Environmental Impacts; Studies have shown increased rates of callcer and other iJJnc~ges related to exposure from planned and unplanned releases of radioactivity. Indian Poin~s once-through cooling system use!! 2.5 billion gallons of water 1\\ d<ty from the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still declining fish population.

Evacuation ill Impos!Cible: Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist attack, or a fU01pool fire or other accident at Indian Poinl is remote. the consequences of a serious problem Ilt Indian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 mill ion people live or work wil'hin SO miles of Indian Point and there is no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutes of an accident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.

Replacement Energy is ReAdily Ava ilable: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy efficiency Ilnd rellewabJes, repowering nnd improved storage and transmission capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currenlly addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4.000 megawatts of wind in the west'om pnrt of the State.

to 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 withoul overburdening ratepayers or fhreatening reliability sfandardg.

To relicense Indian Point in its present location and condition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russ ian rou lette with 01lT lives and future, when safer, cleaner alternatives arc immediately available.

Thank you for considering these comments.

Sincerely,

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September 15, 20 12 Office of the Secretllry, Rulemakings Rnd A~judication$

Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commisliion, Washington, DC 20555-000 1 Fax: (30 I) 415-1 10 I.

Email: hearillg.docJ~.ctCaJ, n rc. go v I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Enl'ergy's RppJication for a 20-year license extension for the IWO operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and rP-3, at Indian Point Energy f acility in Buchanan, NY. Indian Point is located in the most densely populated region of the country and identified as one of the most dangerou(l nuclear plants in the nntion, nccording to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we hAve witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chernobyl and Three Mile rsland, and most recently at fukushima. In August 20 I I, New York experienced the effects of an earthquake, Hurricane Irene, and a tOnlado al l in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe that "It can't happcn here.I' There arc many facl ors fhat make Indial1 Point's relicensi ng flawed. and make denying il: imperative, including:

A Hi~tory of Serious P rohlcm~: The plnnt has a history of mUltiple transformer explosions, a mlljor steam pipe rupture, clo~ged cooling system inl:akos, repealed siren failures - and is a sitting target for terrorism.

Dangerously ovcl'-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spent fuel is highly radioactive and contains about Ihree times the mdioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fllel assemblies arc densely pDcked into severely over-crowded fuel pools that arc housed in totally unprotected metal storage buildings and leaking radioacfivity into the Hudson.

On-Site Wnste 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 Ihe horizon {ndion Point is IlOW !ltoring 1,500 tons of high \\y~radio8cti ve spent nuclear WAste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is relicensed for another 20 y~8rs.

Health Rnd Environ mental Impacts: Sludies have shown increased rates of cancer and other illnesses related to exposure from planned Ilnd unplanned releases of radiollctivity. 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 atmcl(, or EI fllel pool fire or other nccident at Indian Point is remote, the consequences of a serious prolJlem at Indian Point would be devastating.

Approximately 20 million people live or work within 50 miles of Indian Point and there i~ no evacuation plan for New York City. Within minutcs of an Ilccident or incident at Indian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuation impossible.

Replacement Energy ill Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy cfficiency and renewables, (cpowering and improved storage and transmission capability. Governor Cuomo'!) Energy Highway is currently ill currently addressing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the westem part ofl:hc Sl8te, to the greater Y metropolitan area. In.January 2012. the NYS Assembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more tllan enough power to allow Indian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability standards.

To relicense Indian Point in its prescnt location and cond ition defies logic. To do so is playing a dangerous game of Russ;an roulettc with our I;ves and future, whel) safer, cleaner alternatives are immediately available.

Thank you for considering these comment!l.

Sincerely,

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September 15, 2012 Office of the Secretary, Ru lemakings and Adjudications Staff. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-000 I Fax: (301 ) 415-1101 Emai l: b.~ariug~docl<e[@ nrc.gl)v I am writing to urge the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Entergy's application for a 20-year license extension for the two operating nuclear reactors, IP-2 and IP-3, allndian Point Energy Facility in Buchanan, NY Indian Point is located in the most densely populated region oflhe country Dnd identified as one of the most dangerous nuclear plants in tile nation, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) itself. Over the years we have witnessed serious nuclear accidents at Chemobyl and Three Mile (sland, and most recently at Fuku!lhima. In August 201 1, New York experienced the effects of an cartl1quake, HUlTieanc Irene. and a tornado all in one week. It is no longer prudent to believe thRt "It can't Itappen here,.

There are many factors that make Indian Point's reliccnsing flawed, and make denying if imperative. including:

A History of Scriou~ Problems: The plant has a history of multiple transformer explosions, a major steam pipe rupture, clogged cooling system intakes, repented siren failures

• and is a silting target for terrorism.

Dnngerou!lly over-crowded fuel pools: T he plant's spenl fuel is highly radioactive and contains about three,'imc$ lhc radioactivity as Fukushima's spent fuel pools. Spent fuel as~0mblics are densely packed into severely over-crowded fuel pools that nre housed in tOL1l1y unprotccled metal storage buildings and leaking radioactivity into the Hudson.

On-Site Wa~te Storage: When the plant was first licensed, it was widely believed that tho federal government would open a national waste depository at Yucca Mountain. That option is no longer under consideration and lherc is no other repository on the horizon. Indian Point is now storing 1,500 tons of highly-radioactive spent nuclear WAste on-site, and would add an additional 1,000 tons if the plant is relicensed for Hnother 20 years.

Health and Environmental Impacts: Studies have shown increased rntes of cancer and other iIlnesscs related to eKposure from planned and llnplanned releases ofradioaetivity. Indian Poinl's once-through cooling system uses 2.5 billion gallons ofwnter 11 day from the Hudson River, seriously impacting its still d~elining fj~h population.

Evacuation i~ Impo!l,iblc; Even if the possibility of an earthquake, a terrorist attack, or a fuel pool fire or other accident at Indian Point jg remote, the conseqL1ences of a serious problem at Indian Point would be dovastating.

Approximately 20 million poople live or work within 50 miles oflncJian Point and there is no evacuation piAn for New York City. Within minutes of an "ccident or incident at rndian Point, gridlock would occur making evacuar.ion impossible.

Re placement Energy is Readily Available: Nuclear power is being replaced by energy officiency and renewables, repowering and improved storage and transmission capability. Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway is currently is currently addrc9~ing ways to bring excess power, including 4,000 megawatts of wind in the WElstern part of the State, to the greater NY metropoJ iran area. In January 20 12, the NYS A!lsembly Committee on Energy concluded that there is more thl1n enough power to allow Indian Point to close without overburdening ratepayers or threatening reliability

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