ML12268A020

Limited Appearance Statement of Marissa Brett Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application

ML12268A020
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	09/14/2012
From:	Brett M Westchester County Association
To:	NRC/SECY/RAS
SECY RAS
References
50-286-LR, ASLBP 07-858-03-LR-BD01, 50-247-LR, RAS E-1311
Download: ML12268A020 (2)

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ADVOCACY.

Westchester County Association ACTION.

September 14, 2012 DOCKETED USNRC Office of the Secretary September 14,.2012..(3:O0..m.)

Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff OFFICE OF SECRETARY U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission RULEMAKINGS AND Washington, DC 20555-0001 ADJUDICATIONS STAFF Fax to: (301) 415-1101 Email to: hearing.docketPinrc.gov 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. o7-858-o3-LR-BDo1

Dear Secretary:

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.professional/entrepreneurs to ultiohati6al compnie* with 6ver 30 , ooo emplýoyes, in, Westchester County. I am writing tod:urge&.i boaird's aprrova of6rlieiese i eivalof -n Indian Point Units 2 and 3 in Buchanan, New York. Indian Point Energy Center serves as an economic driver for the communities which surround the plant. It has been and still remains a vital contributor to the region's expanding population and ccintinuedrise in local iand values..

Energy:and economic develophment are inhetentlylinkd.'Buisinesses take electric rates into account when looking at theii bottom line'g"atdiwfiad t fhe'i operating expenses are going to be for the next year. High power costs will affect a business' ability to continue operating. Numerous studies show that without Indian Point, there would be a significant rise in electricity pricesin New York. Sky-high electricityprices would-force manybusiness owners to dlose or relocate to less expensive areas of the t or even Out of st te Further;adcording tothe'NewYork independent System Operator, without Indian Point, electric reliability would be degraded to the point that there would likely b-e brownouts and blackouts. This scenario would place public safety in jeopardy,... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~.

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Majo.. electric service disruptions"andd bxinonktial increases in' electricity. *tfe,wold x affecttmy members',bottom lines:.It would esIult'ain la16ffS' a"nd aja.of new' hiies.' S*e might be forced tp relocate their businesses elseief'eThiswould result iii anf exodus 6f 154siness, residents§.and theJ oss pf assoclarteis capital'wfuld;'fiave seru eaiimphctions forthe' loa"taxk base and on property values.

1133 Westchester Avenue I Suite S-217 I White Plains, NY 10604 1www.westchester.org 1914.948.6444 teL 1914.948.6913 fax

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Indian Point has an annual economic impact of $i billion on New York State's economy. It plays a significant role in driving economic development and population growth in the region and is vital to the maintenance of land values in communities near the plant. Those values would surely decrease if the facility were closed. I encourage you to renew the license for Indian Point.

Thank you for your time and considering my comments on this issue.

Sincerely, Executive Director of Economic Development cc: Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade c/o Anne Siarnacki, Law Clerk Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop T-3F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax to: (301) 415-5599 (verification (301) 415-7550)

Email to: anne.siarnacki~nrc.gov