ML16081A465

Comment (072) of Beatrice Blake on ANPR-26, 50, 52, 73, and 140 - Regulatory Improvements for Decommissioning Power Reactors

ML16081A465
Person / Time
Site:	Vermont Yankee
Issue date:	03/21/2016
From:	Blake B - No Known Affiliation
To:	NRC/SECY/RAS
References
80FR72358 00072, ANPR-140, ANPR-26, ANPR-50, ANPR-52, ANPR-73, NRC-2015-0070
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1 Rulemaking1CEm Resource From: RulemakingComments Resource Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016 5:38 PM To: Rulemaking1CEm Resource

Subject:

Comment on ANPR-26, 50, 52, 73, and 140 - Regulatory Improvements for

Decommissioning Attachments:

NRC-2015-0070-DRAFT-0061.pdf DOCKETED BY USNRC-OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY SECY-067 PR#: ANPR-26, 50, 52, 73, and 140 FRN#: 80FR72358 NRC DOCKET#: NRC-2015-0070 SECY DOCKET DATE: 3/17/16 TITLE: Regulatory Improvements for Decommissioning Power Reactors COMMENT#: 072

PUBLIC SUBMISSION As of: 3/17/16 3:37 PM Received:

March 14, 2016 Status: Pending_Post Tracking No.

1k0-8oi2-8v4c Comments Due:

March 18, 2016 Submission Type:

Web Docket: NRC-2015-0070Regulatory Improvements for Power Reactors Transitioning to Decommissioning Comment On:

NRC-2015-0070-0007Regulatory Improvements for Decommissioning Power Reactors; Extension of Comment Period Document:

NRC-2015-0070-DRAFT-0061 Comment on FR Doc # 2015-32599 Submitter Information Name: Beatrice Blake Address: 42 Morningside Commons

Brattleboro, VT, 05301Email: beablake7@gmail.com General Comment

Dear NRC,

I live 6 miles north of Vermont Yankee. I am concerned that with SAFSTOR, the cleanup will be deferred for decades. That puts our environment at risk of more contamination over time. Radioactive material has

recently been found to be leaking into ground water. I object to the NRC allowing Energy to use the decommissioning trust fund for paying property taxes and lobbying. Why is the NEPA not involved in this anymore? There is no meaningful oversight. We, the people who live in this region are only allowed one public meeting, so we cannot adequately voice our opinions.I would be more in favor of the PDSR (Planned Decommissioning and Site Remediation), which would limit duration of SAFSTOR to 20 years max, based on safety, not money; would include state and community

involvement, and would retain 50% of the current workforce.It is not fair that the NRC has the authority to regulate pollution. States should have resources and authority to regulate pollution within their borders and the use of decommissioning funds.Page 1of 2 03/17/201 6 https://www.fdms.gov/fdms/getcontent?objectId=0900006481ec316d&format=xml&showorig=fals e

The NRC inspectors have left VT Yankee. Who is enforcing even the weak NRC rules? Where is the accountability? Unannounced inspections plus liaison to Community Advisory Board should be mandatory.Page 2of 2 03/17/201 6 https://www.fdms.gov/fdms/getcontent?objectId=0900006481ec316d&format=xml&showorig=fals e

1 Rulemaking1CEm Resource From: RulemakingComments Resource Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016 5:38 PM To: Rulemaking1CEm Resource

Subject:

Comment on ANPR-26, 50, 52, 73, and 140 - Regulatory Improvements for

Decommissioning Attachments:

NRC-2015-0070-DRAFT-0061.pdf DOCKETED BY USNRC-OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY SECY-067 PR#: ANPR-26, 50, 52, 73, and 140 FRN#: 80FR72358 NRC DOCKET#: NRC-2015-0070 SECY DOCKET DATE: 3/17/16 TITLE: Regulatory Improvements for Decommissioning Power Reactors COMMENT#: 072

PUBLIC SUBMISSION As of: 3/17/16 3:37 PM Received:

March 14, 2016 Status: Pending_Post Tracking No.

1k0-8oi2-8v4c Comments Due:

March 18, 2016 Submission Type:

Web Docket: NRC-2015-0070Regulatory Improvements for Power Reactors Transitioning to Decommissioning Comment On:

NRC-2015-0070-0007Regulatory Improvements for Decommissioning Power Reactors; Extension of Comment Period Document:

NRC-2015-0070-DRAFT-0061 Comment on FR Doc # 2015-32599 Submitter Information Name: Beatrice Blake Address: 42 Morningside Commons

Brattleboro, VT, 05301Email: beablake7@gmail.com General Comment

Dear NRC,

I live 6 miles north of Vermont Yankee. I am concerned that with SAFSTOR, the cleanup will be deferred for decades. That puts our environment at risk of more contamination over time. Radioactive material has

recently been found to be leaking into ground water. I object to the NRC allowing Energy to use the decommissioning trust fund for paying property taxes and lobbying. Why is the NEPA not involved in this anymore? There is no meaningful oversight. We, the people who live in this region are only allowed one public meeting, so we cannot adequately voice our opinions.I would be more in favor of the PDSR (Planned Decommissioning and Site Remediation), which would limit duration of SAFSTOR to 20 years max, based on safety, not money; would include state and community

involvement, and would retain 50% of the current workforce.It is not fair that the NRC has the authority to regulate pollution. States should have resources and authority to regulate pollution within their borders and the use of decommissioning funds.Page 1of 2 03/17/201 6 https://www.fdms.gov/fdms/getcontent?objectId=0900006481ec316d&format=xml&showorig=fals e

The NRC inspectors have left VT Yankee. Who is enforcing even the weak NRC rules? Where is the accountability? Unannounced inspections plus liaison to Community Advisory Board should be mandatory.Page 2of 2 03/17/201 6 https://www.fdms.gov/fdms/getcontent?objectId=0900006481ec316d&format=xml&showorig=fals e