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MONTHYEARML16337A4042016-11-21021 November 2016 Rock the Earth Petitions with 590 Signatures Requesting Shutdown of Indian Point Facility ML16237A2762016-08-16016 August 2016 Limited Appearance Statement - Ulster County Legislature Resolution 365 - Opposing the Re-License of Certain Nuclear Generating Units ML16222A9012016-08-0101 August 2016 Rock the Earth Petitions with 1,029 Signatures Requesting Shutdown of Indian Point Facility ML15231A8092015-08-19019 August 2015 Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Response to 08/04/2015 Letter from the Legislature of Rockland County Requesting for Accessible Public Hearing Venues for All Hearings on Indian Point License Amendments ML15208A5832015-07-22022 July 2015 Limited Appearance Statement - 37622 Care2 Signatures to Shut Down Indian Point ML15208A5842015-07-0707 July 2015 Limited Appearance Statement - Rockland County Legislature Resolution No. 316 Opposing Indian Point'S License Renewal ML15176A5892015-06-24024 June 2015 Limited Appearance Statement - Chairman Burns Reply Letter to Initial April 30, 2015 Letter from Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey Regarding Natural Gas Pipeline Near Indian Point Units 2 and 3 ML15168B1142015-06-16016 June 2015 Limited Appearance Statement - Chairman Burns Reply Letter to Initial Letter from Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey Regarding the May 9, 2015 Transformer Fire at Indian Point, Unit 3 ML15106A8792015-03-30030 March 2015 Letter from Kristin Welch, Environmental Studies Student at Stony Brook University, Requesting the NRC to Deny Indian Point License Renewal ML14287A7862014-09-15015 September 2014 Citizen Form Letters from 30 Individuals Regarding Indian Point License Renewal ML14273A5812014-09-0808 September 2014 Citizen Form Letters from 93 Individuals Regarding Indian Point License Renewal ML14258B2152014-08-29029 August 2014 Citizen Form Letters from 23 Individuals Regarding Indian Point License Renewal ML14254A4312014-08-28028 August 2014 Citizen Form Letters from 21 Individuals Regarding Indian Point License Renewal ML14253A3882014-08-23023 August 2014 Citizen Form Letters from 58 Individuals Regarding Indian Point License Renewal ML14238A5562014-08-0909 August 2014 Citizen Form Letters from 62 Individuals Regarding Indian Point License Renewal ML14156A3152014-05-27027 May 2014 Limited Appearance Statement - Letter from J. Capozzelli Regarding Denying Relicensing of Indian Point ML14038A4232014-02-0707 February 2014 Notice of Appearance - Andrew B. Reid ML14027A5332014-01-14014 January 2014 Limited Appearance Statement of Patrick Turner in Support of Indian Point License Renewal ML13273A4712013-09-16016 September 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Sandra R. Galef, Albany, Ny Assembly, Regarding Emergency Response Property Development in Phillipstown, Ny ML13248A3602013-09-0404 September 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Russell Faller, Member of Riverkeeper, Regarding Earthquake Risk to Indian Point ML13240A3442013-08-27027 August 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Richard Vultaggio, Riverkeeper, Inc., Regarding Earthquake Risk to Indian Point ML13238A2552013-08-22022 August 2013 Limited Appearance Statements from Multiple Members of Riverkeeper (S. Etherton, Fern Stearney, Catherine Miller, Annmarie Parmenter, Maria Deangelis, Doreen Tignanelli, Kevin Hughes) ML13231A2412013-08-19019 August 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Nita M. Lowey, U.S. Congress, Opposing Indian Point License Renewal ML13233A3512013-08-13013 August 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Steven Laifer, Putnam County Legislature, Regarding Approval/Resolution for Public Health & Safety Regarding Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant ML13294A4932013-07-26026 July 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Susan Lerner, Common Cause New York, Regarding Generating Influence Study of Entergy Political Spending and Public Relations Campaign for Indian Point License Renewal ML13212A3142013-07-23023 July 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Manna Jo Greene, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc., Regarding Attached Petitions Calling for the Closure of Indian Point and for Improved Health and Safety Measures ML13164A2712013-05-23023 May 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Putnam County Legislature Enclosing Resolution # 73 to Extend the Emergency Evacuation Zone, Transfer Spent Fuel Rods to Hardened Dry Cask Storage, and Consider New Seismological Data ML13140A4092013-05-0101 May 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Eliza Gercke and Adam Brunell, Co-Presidents - Vassar Greens Environmental Group of Vassar College, Opposing the Indian Point License Renewal Application ML13140A4072013-04-22022 April 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Elena Fregoso and Guillermo Valdez, Co-Presidents - Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/A De Aztlan, Vassar College, Opposing the Indian Point License Renewal Application ML13140A4032013-04-21021 April 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Jason Rubin, President of the Vassar Student Association, Opposing the Indian Point License Renewal Application ML13011A2972012-12-31031 December 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Dagan Lacorte Re Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc to Renew Operating Licenses for Indian Point, Units 2 & 3 ML12325A7502012-11-0505 November 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Tammy L Nosek Supporting Extension of Licenses for Indian Point Units 2 & 3 ML12305A0042012-10-22022 October 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Maureen Murphy Opposing Renewal of Licensing for Indian Point Units 2 & 3 ML12286A0562012-10-0505 October 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Salvatore Bongiorno in Support of Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12277A1752012-10-0202 October 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Anthony T. Spaziani in Support of Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Applications ML12276A2102012-10-0101 October 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Vincent J. Ammirato Supporting the Indian Point 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12275A5432012-10-0101 October 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Durossert D. Clerval Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12286A0532012-09-29029 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Francis D. Peplees Indian Point Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12286A0542012-09-28028 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Jerzy Oginski in Support of Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12286A0522012-09-28028 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Robert Nichols Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12275A5442012-09-28028 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Tom Noonan Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12275A5422012-09-28028 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of William G. O'Callaghan Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12275A2212012-09-28028 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Patrick M Duggan Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12275A1262012-09-28028 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Bill Lettmoden Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12264A0242012-09-19019 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Neil Roman on Behalf of Sipan Construction Co., Corp., Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12264A0232012-09-19019 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of John A. Basile Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12264A1022012-09-18018 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Barbara Deronde Opposing Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12272A3412012-09-18018 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Jane Brown Opposing Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML1226302422012-09-17017 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Gabriella Stern Opposing Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12264A5472012-09-17017 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Major R. Owens Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application 2016-08-16
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r< A-& Eý - t3 6<Z (q)ueens Chamber of Commerce Jack Friedman, Executive Director Carol Conslato, President Albert F. Pennisi, Counsel Mayra DiRico, 1st Vice President Gerard J. Thornton, Treasurer September 5, 2012 DOCKETED USNRC Office of the Secretary Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff September 20, 2012 (8:30 a.m.)
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 OFFICE OF SECRETARY RULEMAKINGS AND ADJUDICATIONS STAFF Re: Economic Impact of Indian Point Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application NRC Docket Nos. 50-247-LR and 50-286-LR ASLBP No. 07-858-03-LR-BDol
Dear Secretary:
I am executive director of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, which represents more than 1,ooo local businesses. I am writing to urge your board's approval for license renewal of Indian Point Units 2 and 3 in Buchanan, New York. It is my understanding that the NRC is considering numerous issues in connection with the license renewal application, including the effect of relicensing on (i) the potential for energy alternatives and (ii) environmental justice issues.
Queens is in midst of an economic resurgence and across the borough, from Long Island City to Far Rockaway, a variety of new projects are creating jobs, housing, and recreational opportunities for New Yorkers. Home to two of the nation's busiest airports, Queens acts as gateway to New York and international trade. To capitalize on these opportunities, it is important that steps be taken to keep our region's electricity affordable and reliable so that Queens can continue the upward trajectory.
The closure of Indian Point's would seriously jeopardize this recent economic growth.
Parts of Queens including Astoria, Flushing, and Long Island City are vulnerable to blackouts, brownouts, and power reductions during the dog days of summer. Our energy demand will only continue to grow, and our economy is destined to expand; however, this will not happen without Indian Point.
According to Con Edison and the New York Independent System Operator, closing Indian Point would cause major electric service disruptions and exponential increases in electricity rates that would affect everyone's bottom lines. Any reduction in grid reliability will turn out the lights in Queens, resulting in economic harm and serious safety issues. The plant supplies up to 30 percent of New York City's electricity and 11 percent statewide. We rely on this clean, carbon neutral power to keep our businesses operating, keep the lights on in our homes, and provide confidence that electricity costs will not skyrocket.
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I The existing energy alternatives to Indian Point - mainly fossil fuel sources - not only reduce electric reliability, but also present real health issues for New York City. Queens is home to six fossil fuel power plants, which are among the most egregious emitters of toxic pollution.
These plants are predominantly located in minority and low-income communities. Indian Point's closure would increase our reliance on power from the pollution-emitting fossil fuel generators, resulting in a disproportionate impact on the borough's most vulnerable populations, including seniors, children and the disabled. A report commissioned by the New York City Department of Environmental Conservation found that without Indian Point, carbon dioxide (C02) emissions will increase by 15 percent, sulfur dioxide (S02) will go up to 14 percent, and nitrogen oxide (NOx) will reach 7-8 percent. These toxic emissions are linked to global warming, acid rain and smog.
If our employees have to deal with increased health costs, it will impact both productivity and the family unit. The Clean Air Task Force attributes 799 deaths, 698 hospitalizations, and 1,541 heart attacks annually to power plant pollution throughout the New York Metropolitan region. These concerns and costs should not be the tradeoff in this process. New York already pays the third highest electricity rates in the nation, adding increased healthcare costs to the mix will only worsen the situation.
The numerous benefits of Indian Point's continued operation, including electric reliability, minimized power costs, and increased public safety, have contributed to strong economic growth in Queens. Indian Point's continued operation is essential to protecting the environment and the lives of those in designated environmental justice areas. As we move toward achieving expansion plans, improving air quality is central to keeping both businesses and their employees healthy. The borough has come a long way, and we have some more to go.
Shutting down Indian Point would set us back and send many to the emergency room.
As such, the Queens Chamber of Commerce encourages you to renew the license for Indian Point. Thank you for your time and considering my comments on this issue.
Sincerely, Jack Friedman, Executive Director cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade c/o Anne Siarnacki, Law Clerk Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop T-3F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax to: (301) 415-5599 (verification (301) 415-7550)
Email to: anne.siarnacki~dmnrc.gov