ML12275A544

Limited Appearance Statement of Tom Noonan Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application

ML12275A544
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	09/28/2012
From:	Noonan T - No Known Affiliation
To:	NRC/SECY
SECY RAS
References
50-247-LR, 50-286-LR, ASLBP 07-858-03-LR-BD01, RAS E-1329
Download: ML12275A544 (2)

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Docket, Hearing From: Tom Noonan [tomnoonan@letysfashion.com]

Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 3:35 PM To: Docket, Hearing '"

DOCKETED USNRC September 28, 2012 (3:35 p.m.)

OFFICE OF SECRETARY RULEMAKINGS AND ADJUDICATIONS STAFF September 28, 2012 Office of the Secretary Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Fax to: (301) 415-1101 (verification (301) 415-1966)

Email to: hearing.docket@'nrc.gov Re: Indian Point Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application NRC Docket Nos. 50-247-L$ and 50-286-LR ASLBP No. 07-858-03-LR-BDO1

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing to express my support for the relicensing of Indian Point Units 2 and 3 in Buchanan, NY. It is my understanding that the NRC is considering numerous issues in connection with the license renewal application, including the potential for alternative energy sources.

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Indian Point is an important source of baseload energy, and it emits virtually no greenhouse gasses. It supplies between 25% and 30% of the electricity for New York City and the lower Westchester County area, at a reasonable cost, while supporting the reliability of the electric grid. The facility employs about 1,100 full-time workers and it contributes hundreds of millions of dollars in-economic impact to the region.

Various alternative energy sources have been proposed over the years, but none of them would be an acceptable substitute for Indian Point. Last year, the City of New York's Department of Environmental Protection released the results of a study performed by Charles River Associates. That independent study demonstrated that any alternative to Indian Point would be higher-priced, would reduce air quality, and would reduce the reliability of the electric grid.

I strongly encourage you to issue a renewed license for Indian Point once you have completed your technical reviews of the facility. Thank you.

Sincerely, Tom Noonan, General Manager Letys Fashion Design 252 West 37th Street Suite 1500 New York, NY 10018 Phone (212) 938-1020 Cell (917) 647-7101 2