ML15349A860
| ML15349A860 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Pilgrim |
| Issue date: | 12/11/2015 |
| From: | Wilvert C, Wilvert R - No Known Affiliation |
| To: | NRC/SECY/RAS |
| References | |
| 80FR72358 00007, ANPR-140, ANPR-26, ANPR-50, ANPR-52, ANPR-73, NRC-2015-0070 | |
| Download: ML15349A860 (4) | |
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1 Rulemaking1CEm Resource From:
RulemakingComments Resource Sent:
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 12:18 PM To:
Rulemaking1CEm Resource
Subject:
Comment on ANPR-26, 50, 52, 73, and 140 - Regulatory Improvements for Decommissioning Attachments:
NRC-2015-0070-DRAFT-0006.pdf DOCKETED BY USNRCOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY SECY-067 PR#: ANPR-26, 50, 52, 73, and 140 FRN#: 80FR72358 NRC DOCKET#: NRC-2015-0070 SECY DOCKET DATE: 12/11/15 TITLE: Regulatory Improvements for Decommissioning Power Reactors COMMENT#: 007
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Comment on ANPR-26, 50, 52, 73, and 140 - Regulatory Improvements for Decommissioning Sent Date:
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PUBLIC SUBMISSION As of: 12/14/15 3:54 PM Received: December 11, 2015 Status: Pending_Post Tracking No. 1jz-8mrf-10sp Comments Due: January 04, 2016 Submission Type: API Docket: NRC-2015-0070 Regulatory Improvements for Power Reactors Transitioning to Decommissioning Comment On: NRC-2015-0070-0001 Regulatory Improvements for Decommissioning Power Reactors Document: NRC-2015-0070-DRAFT-0006 Comment on FR Doc # 2015-29536 Submitter Information Name: Rosemary and Cal Wilvert Address:
603 Al-Hil Drive San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405 Email: rwilvert@sbcglobal.net General Comment I am submitting comments on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. NRC-2015-0070). I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the development of potential changes to the decommissioning process for nuclear power reactors.
First, I would like to respectfully request that NRC extend the comment period for the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) for an additional 45 days, until February 18, 2016. This will give stakeholders necessary additional time to draft and submit comments. The original comment deadline of January 4 is insufficient given the number of federal holidays that fall during the comment period.
Communities that host nuclear power reactors should be actively and substantially engaged in the decommissioning process from the outset. Host communities face a number of significant impacts upon reactor closure including orderly redevelopment of the site, direct and indirect economic impacts related to the loss of employee income and tax revenue, changes in emergency planning requirements and support, and other fiscal impacts related to a major shift in the local economy and employment. I strongly support more direct engagement with host communities in NRCs decommissioning and closure process.
Section V of the ANPRM entitled Specific Considerations asks whether the current role of stakeholders in the decommissioning process should be expanded or enhanced, and how so? The response from communities that host nuclear facilities is a resounding yes. A way to expand engagement is through the establishment of a host community decommissioning task force to advise NRC on community impacts before, during, and after reactor closure. While the ANPRM acknowledges that for most Page 1 of 2 12/14/2015 https://www.fdms.gov/fdms/getcontent?objectId=0900006481da0476&format=xml&showorig=false
decommissioning sites, state and local governments are involved in an advisory capacity (as part of a Community Engagement Panel for instance), there is no requirement under current NRC regulations that these advisory panels be formed. As NRC examines potential changes to current regulations, mandating these panels would be an appropriate step toward ensuring local community engagement.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Regulatory Improvements for Decommissioning Power Reactors (Docket No. NRC-2015-0070).
Rosemary Wilvert Cal Wilvert San Luis Obispo, CA Page 2 of 2 12/14/2015 https://www.fdms.gov/fdms/getcontent?objectId=0900006481da0476&format=xml&showorig=false
1 Rulemaking1CEm Resource From:
RulemakingComments Resource Sent:
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 12:18 PM To:
Rulemaking1CEm Resource
Subject:
Comment on ANPR-26, 50, 52, 73, and 140 - Regulatory Improvements for Decommissioning Attachments:
NRC-2015-0070-DRAFT-0006.pdf DOCKETED BY USNRCOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY SECY-067 PR#: ANPR-26, 50, 52, 73, and 140 FRN#: 80FR72358 NRC DOCKET#: NRC-2015-0070 SECY DOCKET DATE: 12/11/15 TITLE: Regulatory Improvements for Decommissioning Power Reactors COMMENT#: 007
Hearing Identifier:
Secy_RuleMaking_comments_Public Email Number:
1452 Mail Envelope Properties (2790d7fa373b494da014a0a0d197361e)
Subject:
Comment on ANPR-26, 50, 52, 73, and 140 - Regulatory Improvements for Decommissioning Sent Date:
12/15/2015 12:17:48 PM Received Date:
12/15/2015 12:17:49 PM From:
RulemakingComments Resource Created By:
RulemakingComments.Resource@nrc.gov Recipients:
"Rulemaking1CEm Resource" <Rulemaking1CEm.Resource@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None Post Office:
HQPWMSMRS03.nrc.gov Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 277 12/15/2015 12:17:49 PM NRC-2015-0070-DRAFT-0006.pdf 69745 Options Priority:
Standard Return Notification:
No Reply Requested:
No Sensitivity:
Normal Expiration Date:
Recipients Received:
PUBLIC SUBMISSION As of: 12/14/15 3:54 PM Received: December 11, 2015 Status: Pending_Post Tracking No. 1jz-8mrf-10sp Comments Due: January 04, 2016 Submission Type: API Docket: NRC-2015-0070 Regulatory Improvements for Power Reactors Transitioning to Decommissioning Comment On: NRC-2015-0070-0001 Regulatory Improvements for Decommissioning Power Reactors Document: NRC-2015-0070-DRAFT-0006 Comment on FR Doc # 2015-29536 Submitter Information Name: Rosemary and Cal Wilvert Address:
603 Al-Hil Drive San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405 Email: rwilvert@sbcglobal.net General Comment I am submitting comments on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. NRC-2015-0070). I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the development of potential changes to the decommissioning process for nuclear power reactors.
First, I would like to respectfully request that NRC extend the comment period for the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) for an additional 45 days, until February 18, 2016. This will give stakeholders necessary additional time to draft and submit comments. The original comment deadline of January 4 is insufficient given the number of federal holidays that fall during the comment period.
Communities that host nuclear power reactors should be actively and substantially engaged in the decommissioning process from the outset. Host communities face a number of significant impacts upon reactor closure including orderly redevelopment of the site, direct and indirect economic impacts related to the loss of employee income and tax revenue, changes in emergency planning requirements and support, and other fiscal impacts related to a major shift in the local economy and employment. I strongly support more direct engagement with host communities in NRCs decommissioning and closure process.
Section V of the ANPRM entitled Specific Considerations asks whether the current role of stakeholders in the decommissioning process should be expanded or enhanced, and how so? The response from communities that host nuclear facilities is a resounding yes. A way to expand engagement is through the establishment of a host community decommissioning task force to advise NRC on community impacts before, during, and after reactor closure. While the ANPRM acknowledges that for most Page 1 of 2 12/14/2015 https://www.fdms.gov/fdms/getcontent?objectId=0900006481da0476&format=xml&showorig=false
decommissioning sites, state and local governments are involved in an advisory capacity (as part of a Community Engagement Panel for instance), there is no requirement under current NRC regulations that these advisory panels be formed. As NRC examines potential changes to current regulations, mandating these panels would be an appropriate step toward ensuring local community engagement.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Regulatory Improvements for Decommissioning Power Reactors (Docket No. NRC-2015-0070).
Rosemary Wilvert Cal Wilvert San Luis Obispo, CA Page 2 of 2 12/14/2015 https://www.fdms.gov/fdms/getcontent?objectId=0900006481da0476&format=xml&showorig=false