ML14219A580

Comment (2) of Randy Richardville on DTE Electric Company'S Application for a 20-year Extension of the Operating License for Enrico Fermi, Unit 2

ML14219A580
Person / Time
Site:	Fermi
Issue date:	07/22/2014
From:	Richardville R US SEN (Senate)
To:	Bladey C K Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch
SECY RAS
References
79FR36837 00002, NRC-2014-0109
Download: ML14219A580 (1)

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17TH DISTRICT S-106 CAPITOL BUILDING PO. BOX 30036 LANSING, MI 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3543 TOLL-FREE:

(866) 556-7917 FAX: (517) 373-0927 E-MAIL: senichardville

@fenate.michigan.gov RANDY RICHARDVILLE SENATE MAJORITY LEADER THE MICHIGAN SENATE RULES I'N DICTIVES ,if L J 1 -2014 JUL 30 PH 2: 10 RCFIVED July 22, 2014 Cindy Bladey Office of Administration Mail Stop: 3WFN-06-A44M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 771Ck53,AV", Re: Docket ID NRC-2014-0109 I am submitting these comments for the record concerning Docket No. NRC-2014-0109 and the DTE Electric Company's application for a 20-year extension of the operating license for Enrico Fermi Unit 2.There is great interest in my district, specifically in Monroe County, in DTE Energy's application for a liense renewall for. Fermi 2. The NRC, I know, will hear from individuals supporting the license renewal as well as some who oppose the application.

I stand firmly with those supporting the extension and add myvoice tothe chorus urging the Commission to move both expeditiously and prudently on this matter.I support the license renewal because it is a cost-effective way to ensure a reliable supply of electricity for southeast Michigan for decades to come. For the past 25 years, Fermi 2 has produced more than 140 billion kilowatt hours of electricity, meeting roughly 20 percent of DTE Energy's total needs. This is energy that is vital to our region and~our state. Replacing Fermi 2's more the :1,100 megawatts of generating-capacity and: the power that Michiganders'relyupon would be an extremely costly proposition.

As important as Fermi 2 is, it and its employees are even more important to the economic and social fabric of Monroe County. Simply put, Fermi 2 is an economic stalwart, providing well-paying jobs for thousands of men and women, contributing millions of dollars in tax revenues to local units of government, donating millions of dollars to philanthropic organizations and contributing thousands of hours of volunteer times to dozens of local charitable initiatives.

The early retirement of Fermi 2 through the :licensing process would have devastating consequences for the county and .the region.I applaud DTE Energy for its foresight in pursuing the license renewal. Long-term, I believe that nuclear energy, in general, and Fermi: 2, are critically important to Michigan's energy -future. If.you.have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely, Randy R hardville Sena-e ajority Leader State Senator, the 1 7'h District;'. I SUNSI Review Complete Template = ADM -013 E-RIDS= ADM-03 Ad<d= X www.SenatorRandyRichardville.comn