ML15231A561
| ML15231A561 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 08/10/2015 |
| From: | Otis S State of NY, State Assembly |
| To: | Stephen Burns NRC/Chairman |
| References | |
| CP14-96-000, LTR-15-0430 | |
| Download: ML15231A561 (3) | |
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STEVEN OTIS Assemblyman 91" District Westchester County Honorable Stephen G. Bums Chairman THE ASSEMBLY STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANY August 10, 2015 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-001 Re: Project Docket Number CP14-96-000
Dear Chairman Bums,
COMMITTEES Agriculture Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Environmental Conservation Libraries and Education Technology Local Governments Tourism, Parks, Arts, and Sports Development MEMBER Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force I write to convey my deep concerns over plans to proceed with construction of the Spectra AIM pipeline in the vicinity of the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant. As I am sure you are aware, experts in the fields of gas pipeline and nuclear safety, hired by the Town of Cortland, have recently called into question the comprehensiveness of prior safety analyses conducted by FERC and the NRC. These experts suggest that a transient risk analysis must be undertaken in order to make a realistic assessment of the potential safety hazards posed by siting a high pressure pipeline so close to a nuclear power plant.
Given the potentially catastrophic consequences of a gas line rupture near Indian Point, I implore you delay construction of the AIM pipeline until a truly independent risk assessment, including transient risk analysis, can be conducted. Several area residents have contacted me to express concern that the close relationship between Spectra and federal regulators may have precluded a thorough and complete investigation of the risks associated with the pipeline project.
While I understand the federal government's interest in encouraging the development of energy resources throughout the country, it is equally as important that local health and safety concerns be thoroughly and independently evaluated. This is especially true when one considers the magnitude of an accident impacting a nuclear facility.
The safety and peace of mind of the millions of area residents who live in the vicinity oflndian Point underscores the need to proceed cautiously with this massive and potentially hazardous ALBANY OFFICE: Room 325, Legislative Office Building, Albany, New York 12248
- 518-455-4897, FAX: 518-455-4861 DISTRICT OFFICE: 222 Grace Church Street, Suite 305, Port Chester, New York 10573
- 914-939-7028, FAX: 914-939-7167 EMAIL: otisS@assembly.state.ny.us
project. I urge you to take immediate steps to conduct the necessary due diligence to reassure the public and protect the safety of all those concerned.
Cc:
Hon. Charles Schumer Hon. Kirsten Gillibrand Hon. Nita Lowey Hon. Elliot Engle Sincerely,
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Steven Otis State Assemblyman
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THE ASSEMBLY STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANY STEVEN OTIS Assemblyman 91" District 222 Grace Church Street, Suite 305 Port Chester, New York 10573
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