ML15251A200

Comment (23) of Steve Arnold on Behalf of San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen'S Association, Supporting the Renewal of Diablo Canyon'S Two Operating Licenses for Another 20 Years

ML15251A200
Person / Time
Site:	Diablo Canyon
Issue date:	08/18/2015
From:	Arnold S San Luis Obispo County Cattlemens Association
To:	Bladey C K Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch
References
80FR37664 00023, NRC-2009-0552
Download: ML15251A200 (1)

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San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen's Association P. O. Box 302 Paso Robles, California 93447 Auut 1 8 th, 2015 r.."" "p..J: ... " ...Cindy Bladey, Office of Administration

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Dear Ms. Bladey:

Since we were unable to attend the NRC hearing held in San Luis Obispo, Calif. on August 5t", 2015, for the reasons listed below, we would like to go on record in support of the renewal of Diablo Canyon's two operating licenses for another 20 years.1. Nuclear energy produces more clean-air energy than any other source and is the only one that can produce large amounts of electricity 24/7.2. The two units at Diablo Canyon produce a total of 18,000 gigawatt-hours of clean and reliable electricity annually, which is enough energy to meet the needs of more than three million Northern and Central Californians (nearly 10% of California's energy portfolio and more than 20% of the power that PG&E provides throughout its service area).3. The plant generates more than 20 percent of the electricity used by PG&E customers; with the important contribution of zero-emissions power from nuclear power, more than half of PG&E's electricity is generated from carbon-free sources.4. Due to its ability to generate zero-emissions electricity 24/7, the plant plays an important role in helping the state to cost-effectively meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals under the Global Warming Solutions Act -AB 32.5. For 30 years, Diablo Canyon has continued to safely produce clean and reliable energy without greenhouse gases (GHG), avoiding 6 to 7 million tons per year of GHGs that would be emitted by conventional generation resources.

6. Environmental stewardship is one of the cornerstones of PG&E's values, and that commitment is evident throughout the 12,000 acres that make up the land upon which Diablo Canyon sits.7. Through adherence to Best Management Practices, PG&E sustains the environmental qualities of the Diablo Canyon lands by managing and protecting natural and cultural resources; sharing the resources with communities and educational organizations; practicing sustainable agriculture; and managed access programs to promote environmental appreciation.

Thank you for favorable consideration to renew these two licenses.Sincerely,SUNSI Review Complete Steve Arnold, President Template = ADM -013 San Luis Obispo Co. Cattlemen's Association E-RIDS= ADM-03 I'