ML19072A310

Comments from David Noyes on the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station; Consideration of Approval of Transfer of License and Conforming Amendment (NRC-2018-0279)

ML19072A310
Person / Time
Site:	Pilgrim
Issue date:	03/01/2019
From:	Noyes D - No Known Affiliation
To:	NRC/SECY
SECY/RAS
References
NRC-2018-0279
Download: ML19072A310 (2)

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David Noyes 14 West Pond Road Plymouth, MA 02360 March 1, 2019 US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region 1 2100 Renaissance Blvd, Suite 100 King of Prussia, PA 19406-2713

Reference:

Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station License Transfer Application

Dear Mr. Lamb:

As an employee of Pilgrim and a Plymouth, Massachusetts resident for 30 years, I am proud of the hard work of my coworkers in the safe operation of this facility and our contributions to the community for more than 46 years. My family, friends, and neighbors, along with the community at large, have been supportive of our work. Now that Entergy has decided to cease operation at the end of May of this year, I feel obliged to repay this support by advocating for a safe and swift decommissioning of the facility and restoration of this site in an environmentally responsible manner. Based on my industry experience and my research, I believe that both the Entergy SAFSTOR plan and proposed license transfer from Entergy to Holtec-CDI provide for a safe transition of the facility into the future. The license transfer additionally offers the opportunity to fulfill our obligation to the community. Accelerated decommissioning is not only responsible environmental stewardship but provides for near-term employment opportunities for current Pilgrim employees and other craft union membership. Provided your staff finds that the license transfer is consistent with the standard established by regulation, I encourage the NRC to approve the license transfer without delay. Thank you for your consideration.

Davi oyes