ML12346A012
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| Site: | San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 11/14/2012 |
| From: | Allen B, Colamonico S, Fawcett E, Groos D, Jerrica Johnson, Love W, Magnus B, Schartz C, Schatz C, Vo H, Wheeler J, Wicks T Assured Coin & Loan, Central City Association, Costa Mesa, CA, Chamber of Commerce, DCH Gardena Honda, San Clemente, CA, Chamber of Commerce, TLW Legal and Government Support Services, Vietnamese Community of Pomona Valley |
| To: | Issa D, Macfarlane A NRC/Chairman, NRC/SECY, US Congress |
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| LTR-12-0756 | |
| Download: ML12346A012 (25) | |
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- OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY CORRESPONDENCE CONTROL TICKET Date Printed: Dec 05, 2012 16:12 PAPER NUMBER: LTR-12-0756 LOGGING DATE: 12/05/2012 ACTION OFFICE:
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Expresses support for safe restart of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station ACTION: Appropriate DISTRIBUTION: RF LETTER DATE: 11/14/2012 ACKNOWLEDGED No SPECIAL HANDLING:
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November 14, 2012 Congressman Darrell Issa 2347 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congressman Issa:
On behalf of the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and our nearly 500 member organizations, I am writing to support a fair and inclusive regulatory process for the proposed restart plan and operation of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Unit 2.
The Chamber believes that Southern California Edison should be allowed to restart and operate SONGS as proposed in their Return-to-Service Action Plan if the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) determines they have sufficiently completed the compensatory and corrective actions requested in the March 27, 2012 Confirmatory Action Letter.
With growing electricity demand, businesses in California will need even more clean, reliable and efficient electricity to keep running without interruption day and night. The California economy is facing a tough, uphill climb out of the recession. It is no surprise that companies have been leaving California in search of lower costs of doing business. Nuclear power is one of the lowest-cost producers of baseload electricity and has a lower production cost than coal or natural gas which helps reduce the price of electricity for businesses.
SONGS is vitally important to all of Orange County, but especially to communities such as San Clemente, in the immediate vicinity of the plant. Not only is reliable electricity vital to the continued operation of our member organizations, but the plant and plant employees are also important customers for our restaurants, hotels and other retail establishments. Southern California Edison and its employees also provide local charities with more than $300,000 annually in contributions plus thousands of hours of voluntary community service.
We are confident that Southern California Edison is focused on protecting the health and safety of the public, as they have done for the over 40 years the plant has been in existence. Getting SONGS back online as soon as possible is the only long-term electricity solution for maintaining a healthy economy in San Clemente.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely, Bernie A. Allen Chairman of the Board Cc. Chairwoman Allison MacFarlane, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Senator Barbara Boxer Senator Dianne Feinstein (949) 492-1131 * (949) 492-3764 FAX ° 1100 N. EL CAMINO REAL
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Southern California has a definite need for reliable power and unfortunately with San On-ofre out of the production loop, it could create a shortage of power during periods when we need it. This shortage would certainly affect the business community.
Southern California Edison has always been a vital part of the California business commu-nity and has always focused on safety. San Onfore has never been closed for safety reasons.
Our understanding is that SCE has always followed the NRC's requirements and informed the NRC of all changes at San Onofre.
San Onofre is crucial to providing a reliable and safe source of electricity to the community.
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Southern California has a definite need for reliable power and unfortunately with San Onofre out of the production loop, it could create a shortage of power during periods when we need it. This shortage would certainly affect the business community.
Southern California Edison has always been a vital part of the California business community and has always focused on safety. San Onfore has never been closed for safety reasons. Our understanding is that SCE has always followed the NRC's requirements and informed the NRC of all changes at San Onofre.
San Onofre is crucial to providing a reliable and safe source of electricity to the community.
Sincerely, Wanda Love President Gardena Chamber of Commerce
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On behalf of the Central City Association (CCA) and our 450 members, employing more than 350,000 individuals across the Los Angeles region, I am writing to express CCA's support for an inclusive regulatory review process that will permit the restart and operation of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Unit 2 in a timely manner.
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SONGS Unit 2 can be operated safely and in compliance with industry norms. If the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) determines that SCE has addressed all the corrective actions, we believe operations at SONGS Unit 2 should resume immediately. With growing electricity demands, California businesses and residents are increasingly relying on clean, reliable and efficient electricity.
While we share your safety concerns and applaud your due diligence over the course of the last nine months, our members have concerns regarding the review process. Such reviews often involve a thicket of hearings, appeals and other steps that can take as long as two years to complete. CCA is asking for a fair and transparent process. We believe the proposal by SCE to restart Unit 2 at 70% of full power for 5-months, before taking it offline again for further inspections and safety precautions, is a reasonable request, unless the NRC have identified additional violations.
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DCH GARDENA HONDA 15541 SOUTH WESTERN AVENUE GARDENA, CALIFORNIA 90249-4393 Driven by a b*etter way" (310) 515-5700 November 20, 2012 Chairwoman Allison MacFarlane U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop O-16G4 Washington, DC 20555-0001 I am writing on behalf of the numerous business members of the DCH Gardena Honda to express our support for the San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station. Our hope is to have the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's review of the operation of the Nuclear Generating Station be a favorable one. After reviewing materials and data, we feel the need is there to have the Plant put back online at the earliest possible date.
Southern California has a definite need for reliable power and unfortunately with San Onofre out of the production loop, it could create a shortage of power during periods when we need it. This shortage would certainly affect the business community.
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[* egal and Government Support November 21, 2012 The Honorable Allison MacFarlane U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop 0-1 6G4 Washington, DC 20555-0001 Re: Support for San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Unit 2 Safe Restart and Operation
Dear Chair MacFarlane:
On behalf of TLW Legal and Government Support Services, a Minority and Woman-Owned business operating in the state of California, I am writing to express support for a process that leads to the safe restart and operation of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Unit 2. As an energy-based, strategic solutions company, we understand the importance of maintaining adequate energy resources to meet current and future demand. It is imperative for the reliability and system stability of the power grid in the state of California and throughout the region to allow Southern California Edison to bring SONGS back on line in accordance with the effective execution of their proposed Return-to-Service Action Plan and sufficient completion of the compensatory and corrective actions outlined in the March 27, 2012 Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Confirmatory Action Letter.
TLW Support Services employs professionals formerly employed by the largest electric utilities in the US. We know first-hand that developing alternative sources of energy to offset the loss of power generated at SONGS was necessary as an interim measure, but there is concern that it may not be a viable reliability or economic option for a sustained resource solution. Undergoing construction of new energy facilities to replace SONGS is a multi-year endeavor and may not be the most optimal solution considering the immediate need. A systematic restart of SONGS could provide a level of stability and predictability that our industry and communities deserve. It is also important to maintain a diverse energy mix that includes nuclear to manage the impacts of volatility in fuel prices that may result from reliance on any single energy source.
As a minority business owner, I am intimately aware of the issues facing African American businesses and residential communities. Our communities depend on these resources to "keep the lights on" and "keep energy costs manageable." Continued economic growth in the business and residential community in California and beyond is dependent on the continued operation of energy facilities like SONGS that provide jobs to residents of our communities and business contracting opportunities to business owners from our communities.
To that end, we encourage the NRC and all decision makers to consider the perspective of the minority business and residential communities as you move forward to a final resolution. We look forward to participating in any future proceedings. If you have any questions, please contact Tonja Wicks at (202) 302-4924 or Tonja.Wicks@TLWSUPPORT.COM Sincerely, Tonja cks President & CEO, TLW Legal and Government Support Services TLW Legal and Government Support Services e (202)302-4924 . 5318 E. 2nd St., #703, Long Beach, CA 90803
L- egal and Government Support Cc: Kristine Svinicki, Commissioner George Apostolakis, Commissioner U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop O-16G4 Mail Stop O-16G4 Washington, DC 20555-0001 Washington, DC 20555-0001 William D. Magwood, IV, Commissioner William C. Ostendorff, Commissioner U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop 0-16G4 Mail Stop 0-1 6G4 Washington, DC 20555-0001 Washington, DC 20555-0001 Senator Diane Feinstein Senator Barbara Boxer United States Senate United States Senate 331 Hart Senate Office Building 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20510 Congressman Darrell Isa Elmo E. Collins, Region Administrator United States House of Representatives U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 2347 Rayburn House Office Building Region IV Washington, D.C. 20510 1600 East Lamar Boulevard Arlington, Texas 76011-4511 TLW Legal and Government Support Services - (202)302-4924
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- EIN: 95-3985286 November 21, 2012 Senator Barbara Boxer Advisory Board Phong Thanh Dang 112 Hart Senate Office Building Tan Nhu Nguyen Washington, DC 20510 Congresswoman Gloria McLeod Senator Bob Huff Assemblywoman Norma Torres Re: Letter of Support for Restart and Operation of San Onofre Nuclear Mayor Elliot Rothman Generating Station Executive Board
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On behalf of the Vietnamese Community of Pomona Valley Region, I Vice President - Internal Affairs Allen Hal Bui, D.C. would like to express our support for the restart and operation of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station near San Clemente. Vietnamese Community of Vice President- Public Affairs Tu Mai Nguyen, DDS Pomona Valley Region is a regional Vietnamese community non-profit organization providing services to the Vietnamese community throughout the Assistant To President The Ngoc Tran Los Angeles, San Bemardino, and Riverside Counties.
General Secretary Doi Le While the economy has yet to recover, many of our local businesses in Deputy Secretary the community face closure due to lack in profits and high costs. Of course, Thuan Tran. M.D.
Secretary energy cost is not the only cost in doing a business; however, it is not a small cost Trang Nguyen and surely can be a significant one.
Treasurer Bao Thuy Bui, LVN With reliable and low cost energy, these businesses will have a better Deputy Treasurer Van Mai Nguyen, Esq. chance in operating their businesses in a cost effective manner and this will help generate more employment for our local people.
Committees Press / Communication Rang V. Bui The Vietnamese Community of Pomona Valley Region would like to Le Hong Nguyen Van convey to you the need of our local businesses to have the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station operating againso we can have reliable and cost effective Entertainment Michael So Nguyen electricity for our region and community, hence, our people will have jobs and Hong Mai the community can be stronger.
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November 23, 2012 Congressman Darrell Issa 2347 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 RE: Support Safe Restart and Operation of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Unit 2
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Congressman Issa 30986 Calle San Diego On behalf of the Great Opportunities, I am writing to express support for a fair and inclusive San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 regulatory process currently underway for the proposed restart and operation of the San 714-299-0912 Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Unit 2.
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Great Opportunities believes that Southern California Edison should be allowed to restart and operate SONGS as proposed in their Return-to-Service Action Plan if the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) determines they have sufficiently completed the Board of Directors compensatory and corrective actions requested in the March 27, 2012 Confirmatory Action David Groos Eric Groos Letter.
Scott Lund Rob Pelkey The Orange County business community and thousands ofjobs depend on a reliable power Pat Higginson system. SONGS serves a critical function of providing our regional transmission system Mark Hill Ty Vollbregt with voltage support throughout the year; particularly in times of peak demand. Developing Mike Gillespie alternative sources of energy to offset the loss of power generated at SONGS may be necessary, but Great Opportunities is concerned that no source will be able to be put into place quickly enough to provide the immediate reliability that our businesses need during peak conditions.
In addition, Great Opportunities attended the NRC's Public Meeting at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, CA. on October 9, 2012 and we are concerned with the lack of input the NRC sought from the impacted business community throughout the meeting. Turning our fragile recovery into strong economic growth requires affordable, reliable power to business and resident alike. Therefore, we encourage the NRC to conduct a more inclusive process moving ahead and we look forward to participating.
If you have any questions, please contact David Groos 714-299-0912 or gEeat opps(,hotmail.com S' erey David Groos I'
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Dear Commissioner MacFarlane:
On behalf of the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, our over 400 members, and our more than 4000 Costa Mesa businesses - all of which depend upon affordable and reliable energy - I strongly support a fair and inclusive regulatory process for the proposed restart and Southern California Edison's (SCE) resumed operation of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Unit 2 reactor.
With growing electricity demand California businesses will need even more clean, reliable and efficient electricity to continue running without interruption day and night. When operating, SONGS provides up to 2,200 megawatts of electricity, about 10% of the peak daily electricity usage in the region, and provides a base of power to serve customers' needs day and night regardless of the weather. This cannot be duplicated by other clean power facilities such as wind farms or solar stations which do not run 24-7, cannot produce equivalent levels of power and don't provide the same voltage support.
With the California economy still inma tough, uphill climb out'of the recession, it is imperative that regulators encourage lower costs of doing business. Nuclear power is one of the lowest-cost producers of baseload electricity and has a lower production cost than coal or natural gas, helping to reduce the price of electricity for businesses. Although current cheap prices of natural gas are prompting a rise in its use for electricity production, it is important to maintain a diverse energy mix that will dampen any swings in fuel prices and the availability of any single energy source.
If SONGS Unit 2 remains offline beyond 2014, SCE would need to consider a combination of other generation resources and/or construction of transmission lines throughout the LA and OC region. But, the multi-year regulatory reviews and approvals needed for new construction take time and businesses cannot afford a blow to the critical infrastructure, but would greatly benefit from the continued operation of SONGS with the stability and predictability that nuclear power brings to the energy mix.
SCE and its employees have been invaluable partners in Southern California, supporting charities, schools and communities not only with financial contributions, but also with thousands of hours of voluntary community service. SCE is not just an energy provider, it has earned a place as a valued neighbor - a neighbor that deserves our support and faith in its ability to operate SONGS safely.
Thank you for considering my comments. I ask you to take these concerns into account and encourage puttingSONGS back online as soon as possible.
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Ed Fawcett, President/CEO Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce 1700 Adams Avenue, Suite 101 - Costa Mesa, CA 92626 * (714) 885-9090 - FAX (714) 885-9094
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eq Jesse Johnson 4243 Victoria Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90008 Allison MacFarlane Chairman U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop O-16G4 Washington, DC 20555-0001
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Dear Chairperson Macfarlane:
I have studied the issue of San Onofre and believe that the San Onofre Station should be put back into operation as soon as possible.
As a residential customer, I am concerned about the reliability of power for myself as well as my relatives and neighbors. The California economy is facing a tough, uphill climb out of the recession. Should San Onofre remain offline beyond 2014, SCE would need to consider a combination of other generation resources and/or construction of transmission lines throughout the Los Angeles and Orange County Basin.
While current cheap prices of natural gas are prompting a rise in its use of electricity production it is important to maintain a diverse energy mix that will dampen any swings in fuel prices and the availability of any single source.
California energy customers cannot afford an unreliable electric system.
Thoughtfully, Jesse B. Johnson, Jr.
Diversity & Economic Opportunity Officer City of Long Beach, California (Retired) cc: Senator Barbara Boxer, 112 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 Senator Dianne Feinstein, 331 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 Congressman Darrell Issa, 2347 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Kristine Svinicki, Commissioner, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Stop O-16G4, Washington, DC 20555-0001
George Apostolakis, Commissioner, U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Stop 0-16G4, Washington, DC 20555-001 William Magwood IV, Commissioner, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Stop 0-16G4, Washington, DC 20555-001 William Ostendorff, Commissioner, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Stop 0-16G4, Washington, DC 20555-001
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Dear Chairwoman Macfarlane:
On behalf of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce and our 700 plus members, I am writing to support a fair and inclusive regulatory process restart plan and operation of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Unit 2.
The Chamber believes that Southern California Edison should be allowed to restart and operate SONGS as proposed in their Return-to service Action Plan, if the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) determines they have sufficiently completed the compensatory and corrective actions requested on the March 27, 2012 Confirmatory Action Letter.
With growing electricity demand, businesses in California will need even more clean, reliable and efficient electricity to keep running without interruption day and night. The California economy is facing a tough, uphill climb out of the recession. It is no surprise that companies have been leaving California in search of lower costs of doing business. Nuclear power is one of the lowest-cost producers of base load electricity, the cleanest in its impact on the environment and has a lower production cost than coal or natural gas helping to reduce the overall price of electricity.
Developing alternative sources of energy to offset the loss of power generated at SONGS may be necessary as well, but the Chamber is concerned that no source will be able to put into place quickly enough to provide the immediate reliability that our businesses need 24/7. While cost is not the concern of the NRC, what the cost will be to create new power plants, transmission lines and enabling alternative sources of power does indeed weigh heavily on the minds of every business owner in Southern California.
In addition, I personally attended the NRC's Public Meetings at both the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point and more recently at the Hills Hotel in Laguna Woods. Both I and many of my colleagues were concerned with the lack of input the NRC sought from the impacted business community throughout those meetings. We need a safe solution devoid of politics and if restarting Unit 2 is viable we need that restart completed in a timely manner with no further delays.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (714) 500-6107 or at iwheelerd.hbcoc.com.
Sincerely, Jerry L. Wheeler, Sr. IOM President/CEO CC: Congressman Darrell Issa Senator Barbara Boxer Senator Dianne Feinstein 134 Main Street, Suite 100 1Huntington Beach, CA 1 92648 1 P: (714) 536-8888 I F: (714) 960-7654 1 www.hbchamber.com
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