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We are writing to you in support of the Department of Energy's request to begin site preparation for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant.
The prudence of expeditious development of breeder technology has been affirmed by several major studies which deal with our long-term energy needs and which recognize the long lead times necessary to bring a new technology to the point of coumercial feasibility. Also, the consensus of nuclear experts in the U.S. supports the completion of the Clinch River Project without future delay.
The project has been delayed by unsound politics and false arguments long enough. An objective look at the facts - technical, economic, nsed, etc. - can only point to the conclusion that building and operating the CRBRP is a vital step in this nation's energy security.
We look forward to NRC approval of early site preparation for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant. ,
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Dear Mr. Palladino:
m, BISCO has an in-depth involvement in the electrical gen-erating industry which has exposed them to the debates regarding the future needs for energy in our country.
Those of us in the energy field are cognizant of the fact that nuclear generating of electricity as we presently know it, is an interim measure that cannot supply the needs of future generations without continuing to compound the waste problem. BISCO strongly supports the President's October 1981 Nuclear Policy Statement to " Insure our preparedness for longer term nuclear power needs", which is further supported by the entire utility industry.
It is in the best interest of this country that the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project be brought to its earliest possible completion :2nd we ask your support to insure the success of this vital demonstration project. The rest of the world has recognized that breeder reactors are the second
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Dear Mr. Nunzio:
This letter is an expression of support for the earliest possible completion of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project. I under-stand that the commission will rule soon on the Department of Energy's request for pennission to accelerate site. preparation activities. We support the request.
This project is in accordance with established U.S. policies. In addition, the Electric Utility industry is in complete agreement with this project.
It has been estimated that this project will yield substantial monetary savings of no less than $28 million per year. It is for these reasons that we urge the commission to allow accelerated ..
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I understand that the Department of Energy has requested permission of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to accelprate site preparation for the Clinch River Project. I want you to,know-that I support the acceleration of the site preparation as requested by DOE.
This project is the most important energy program which the United States is build ing. The acceleration of site work would not interfere with the NRC's r,afety, environmental and hearings proce s ,and would not eliminate any other uses for this site, including restoration if necessary. In addition, I know that non-safety related activities may proceed in parallel with the environmental hearings as stated in the Federal Regulations.
Acceleration ut the site work would support timely completion of this important step in the US Breeder Program. In addition, acceleration of the site preparation will yield a savings of almost thirty n.1111on dollars per year to the overall budget.
I urge you to favorably consider the DOE request so that this project may be completed in a timely fashion.
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It is my understanding that the Department of Energy has requested permission of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to accelerate site preparation for the Clinch River Project. I would like to express my support for the acceleration of the site preparation as requested by DOE.
I consider this project very important in the long range energy programs of the United States. The acceleration of site work would not interfere with the NRC's safety, environmental and hearings process and would not eliminate any other uses for this site, including restoration if necessary. In addition, I understand that non-safety related activities may proceed in parallel with the environmental hearings as stated in the Federal Regulations.
Acceleration of the site work would support timely completion of this important step in the US Breeder Program. I also understand acceleration of the site preparation will yield a savings of almost thirty million dollars per year to the overall budget.
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F would like to go on record as supporting the earliest possible completion of the Clinch Riv'er Breeder Reactor Program.
I have the opportunity of dealing on a worldwide basis and I have been considerably dismayed that the United States has in one way or another slipped behind in development of the nuclear program. The Clinch River Project needs to be done--
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Dear Mr. Palladino:
i Murdock, Inc. is interested in the Clinch River Project since it supplies parts and components to Rockwell International.
However, our interest goes beyond the mere work involved. We feel that the future energy needs of the United States require this type of reactor. We are certain that by following the NRC's environmental procedures, the safety of the public can be preserved.
We would, therefore, appreciate your approval of this project.
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Dear Mr. Chairman:
The July 1 request of the Department of Energy for permission to accelerate Clinch River Project site preparation work merits your favorable consideration. Comission approval of this request will support national government and utility industry policies, encourage technological development programs and allow the construction program to proceed in an economical manner.
The breeder reactor will answer inevitable long-range problems caused by depletion of American natural energy resources.
The national interest will be served by proving this concept through completion of the Clinch River Project. This will demonstrate our ability to implement IJEBR technology by building and operating a breeder reactor -- using American know-how -- in a manner that will _,
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Indianapolis Power & Light Company continues to support the Clinch River Breeder Reactor program and urgently requests approval of the accelerated site preparation activities. Such approval will allow non-safety-related activities to proceed without compromising the NRC's environmental and safety hearing process.
We firmly believe that the Clinch River Project is necessary to demonstrate the safety, economics, reliability, and environ-mental aspects of breeder reactors on a utility power system.
Further the breeder technology is an important step toward our ~
country's economical energy independence. To develop this technology, the Clinch River Project must proceed in a timely fashion.
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Accelerated site preparation activities at the Clinch River Project are vital to our nation's welfare.
The liquid metal fast breeder reactor approach offers a particularly at-tractive way to reduce the need for imported fuel. At the same time, this technology can help satisfy electric needs for hundreds of years in the U.S. Both of these benefits are of prime importance to the country.
I think it is most unfortunate that we have allowed this necessary re-search to be slowed the way it has been. We, or our heirs, may have to pay dearly as a result. '
It is my recommen htion that we proceed as quickly as possible with the Clinch River Project.
I urge your favorable consitjeration.
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I wish to extend my support to accelerate site preparation activities for the Clinch River Project which is in accordance with 10 CFR 50.12 and allows non-safety relateite activities to proceed in parallel with environmental hearings. 1 I feel the acceleration of these site preparation activities would ensure our preparedness for longer-term nuclear power needs, preserve all elements of NRC's environmental', safety and hearings processes, and advance established national and utility industry policies.
I strongly urge the approval of this Clinch River Project.
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Ingersoll-Rand Company supports the acceleration of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor with appropriate safeguards for the environment. The need for alternate energy sources for the future is vital. As long as acceleration does not forectose reasonable alterations for site use and the preparation of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's environmental, safety and health processes, the public trust is protected. In addition, this form of acceleration will reduce the long-range costs.
I am happy to see this type of creative government action which reduces cost while protecting the public.
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Subject:
Clinch River Breeder Reactor Gentlemen:
We believe that the earliest possible completion of th'e ' subject matter is in the best interest of our nation.
The management at WP&E is committed to active participatio'n in all phases of the Nuclear Industry. Our Company was originally issued Nuclear Certificate No. 6, which was awarded by ASME.
We are vitally interested in the completion of the CRBR and have assigned a number one priority to this major project.
As a subcontractor for this proje't we look forward to the task of helping to solve our nation's futare energy needs,.
We are in the Nuclear business to stay, and will support this pro-gram to the utmost of our abilities.
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Dear Mr. Palladino:
in your deliberations with regard to acceleration of site preparation for the Clinch River Project, please consider the great importance of this project to our country. I understand that you con authorize non-sofety related activities to proceed at the same, time as environmental hearings are being held.
This project has the support of Congress, as shown by budget allocation to the project. It has support of industry shown by the money which has been allocated.
The Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project needs your support, so os not to lose any more time in the development of this technology. As a taxpayer, I need your support in that I realize it will cost more ~
money to delay the project. We really need the independence politically and financially from OPEC. Certainly this technology is the greatest development we have before us to allow for decreased oil consumption.
Please consider these points when you consider the acceleration of site preparation activities.
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REF CONSTRUCTION OF THE CLINCH RIVER SHEE0r.R REACTOR PROJECT I WOULO LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS MY SUPPORT FOR THE ,
CLINCH RIVER BREEDER REACTOR PROJECT LOCATED IN OAK RIDGE, TN.
I FEEL THAT DEVELOPMENT OF THE NUCLEAR HOWER INDUSTRY IS ESSENTIAL TO THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF OUR NATION IS ECONOMY AND NECESSARY TO ~~
ACCOMPLISH ENERGY STABILITY AND INDEPENDEN$h.
I FEEL THAT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE COMPLETION OF TH6 PROJECT IS OF UPMOST IMPORTANCE IF THIS COUNTRY IS T0 EVEN REGAIN ITS TECHNICAL AND PRACTICAL SUPERIORITY IN THE FIELO OF NUCLEAR ENERGY.
THE PROJECT MUST START IMMEDIATELY IF THE ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE IS TO BE MAIhTAINED. EVEN AT THIS POINT AND TIME IT aILL BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE SUFFICIENT OVERBURDEN TO ALLon THE START OF ROCK EXCAVATION THIS WINTER. IF THIS CANNOT BE ACCOMPLISHED THE PROJECT COMPLETION WILL NECESSARILY WE DELAYE0 AND PROJECT COSTS INCREASE 0 OUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, LABON ANU MATERIAL ESCALATION, 7 ETC. -
SECONOLY, IN THE PRESENT " BUYER'S MARKET" TME PROJECT COULO 8E ___
COMPLETED AT A CONSIDERABLE SAVINGS TO THE TAXPAYERS IF PROPOSALS ARE SOLICITED Now RATHER THAN NEXT YEAR nHEA TMp ECONOMY IS IN ITS RECOVERY STAGE.
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Dear Mr. Palladino:
The purpose of this letter is to support early site preparation for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project.
The Omaha Public Powcr District was an early supporter and proponent of the CRBR and believes it is unfortunate that the project has been delayed for so long:
Since Congress and tne President of the United States both have recently indicated their support for this project, and especially becaus.e of the costly delays already exper-lenced, it seems logical that this project proceed as expeditiously as possible. This will permit this country to profit from the benefits of the CRBR project as soon as possible. Therefore, I strongly support the request for accelerated site preparation and urge that the Nuclear -
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N. 03 1 strongly endorse timely completion of the Clinch River L.M.F.B.R.
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Dear Mr. Palladino:
In reference to the above project, we firmly believe that it is about time i
that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission take a positive and affirmative approach in allowing this project to commence, in accordance with the 10 CFR 50.12.
We feel that Nuclear Energy is a clean, economical and safe fuel.
Nuclear power can help eliminate our dependence on oil, and is an excellent substitute for the environmental pollution, caused by coal, fire and ~
power get;erating stations.
We strongly urge you to eliminate the " government red tape" and allow the American Free Enterprise System to progress without having one <tand tied behind their back.
Your cooperation in this matter would greatly be appreciated.
Very truly yours, CAMCO FITTINGS COMPANY DIVISION OF CAPITOL MFG. CO.
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On behalf of Breeder Reactor Corporation, I am writing to exoress our support for the Department of Energy's July 1,1982 request for author-ization to conduct site preparation activities pursuant to 10 CFR 50.12 of the Commission's regulations.
Breeder Reactor Corporation is the non-profit corporation estab-lished by the nation's elegtric power systems to represent its interests -
in the (linch River Breeder Reactor oroject. It represents the 753 utilities, public power systems and electric cooperatives which have committed financial support to the project.
We believe that in granting the request the Commission will avoid further unnecessary delays while assuring that all pertinent environmental issues are fully considered and preserving all elements of the Commission's regulatory and hearing process. At the same time, grant of this request will provide cost savings which are substantial by any objective measure, avoid the loss of infomational benefits and promote important national policies.
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Breeder Reactor Corporation has steadfastly maintained its support of this project since its inception and throughout the four-year hiatus during the previous Administration. We have done so because we believe the prcject is a critical element in the liquid metal fast breeder program and a sound national energy strategy.
Grant of the request will enhance the prospects for successful com-pletion of the CRBRP project and thus contribute significantly to a secure energy future. We strongly urge the Comission to grant the request. -
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I URGE YOU TO APPROVE THE 00E REQUEST FOR ACCELERATED SITE PREPARATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE CLINCH RIVER' BREEDER REACTOR PROJECT.
THE UNITED STATES IS STILL IN A PRECARIUUS ENERGY POSITION AND CANNOT AFF0HO TU DELAY PROGRESS ON THIS PROJECT ,
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HERBERT LYNCH Sharps Chapet Tenn Clinch River Proj'ect 7","*,S2,t,,EY I Would just like to go on record as supporting anything that would expedite the development of the l^^,"^'v," Breeder Reactor.
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We request titat tJte Nuclear Regu.iatory Commissian support tite request to allote site pteparation t.o commence on tite Clincit Rivet Steeder Reaetot Project tehite Itearings a,te being iteld.
l I undetstand tlutt titere is ptofeet teork telticit can be done teititout affeeling tite safety aspects. Tite soonet this project can be propetty completed, tite bettet it teill be for tlie taxpayer. It teiLL not only save money but, I be-Lieve, the tecitnology ga,ined from this project can be used to develop future ptograms .in this field.
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The Nodak Rural Electric Cooperative has participated in the funding of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Program because we were and we remain convinced that it is imperative we move forward in the developing of nuclear power.
Unfortunately, our country seems to be in a period'when the negative approach to development gains more attention in our considerations than the positive feelings. The project is important for our future economic growth, and we feel that the safety and environmental factors are being considered and are an important part of the program's objectives.
We therefore encourage the Commission to take positive measures to accelerate the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant project. ,
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'v it en I WOULO LIKE 10 EMPHASIZE MY SUPPORT F0H ACCELERATI0h 0F THE CRBRP SITE PREPARATION ACTIVITIES THE CRBRP IS THE NEXT LOGICAL STEP IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NUCLEAR POWER CAPACITY ESSENTIAL TO THIS' NATION IN -,
THE NEAR FUTURE I FEAR THT CUR CURRENT AESITANCY TO INCREASE NUCLEAR GENERATING CAPACITY WILL RESULT IN MASSIVE POWER SHORTAGES IN THE MID TO. LATE 1980tS s RR GARNER 12:23 EST .
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a) cf The Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant Project is vital to research and development of future energy in this country.
I encourage the NRC to approve the acceleration of site preparation activities on the project.
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We think the earliest possible completion of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project is in the best interest of the nation.
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- We urge your favorable consideration of the request to accelerate site preparation activities for the Clinch River Project. In our view it is definitely in the best interests of the Nation, while at the same time preserving your hearing processes.
Active proceedings would support completion of LMFBR base technology and realize substantial monetary savings.
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Dear Mr. Palladino:
I believe it is important to U.S. consumers that the Clinch River Pro-ject proceed without delay.
The increasing costs of technological development promise to continue.
Site preparation activities at Clinch River should be accelerated to take advantage of today's rates before tomorrow's come in much higher.
Since consumers pay all bills, it seems a disservice to us to procras-tinate while costs continue upward.
Additionally, we en losing ground to other nations as' they forge ahead with fast breeders. That, too, will cost consumers when it is finally determined--as I believe it will be--that we need nuclear breeders, and we will probably need to import technological help and components to meet what may have become a desparately tight schedule for us.
Thus, I feel it is imperative that approval be given for a much more rapid development of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plan Project. I urge your support.
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Dear Mr. Palladino:
'V It has been called to my attention that on July 1,1982, the Department of Energy requested permission of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to accelerate site preparation activities for the above referenced project.
I feel it is imperative to allow site preparation to comr.ence while preserving all elements of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's environment al, safety and hearing processes.
Timing on this project would be greatly hindered if permission would not be granted to proceed on the site preparation operations. The site preparation operations would not create any environmental or safety problems.
A national utility policy should be established so that non-safety related activities could be done in preparation for the plant within guidelines which should be established to ensure our country to be secure and meet the energy demands in a time of national security. In these times with various " hot spots"
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Dear Chairman Palladino:
Pursuant to the request from the Department of Energy to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to accelerate site preparation activities for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project, this letter is supportive of the Department of Energy's request.
The Empire District Electric Company has been involved in two other nuclear reactor programs; AETR -- Advanced Epithermal Thorium Reactor in the decade of the fifties, and SEFOR -- Southwest Experimental Fast Oxide Reactor in the sixties with the program completed in the seventies. The Company, although small, having no nuclear generating facilities, has also been a supporting participant in the CRBRP.
It is felt that in the national energy interest, liquid metal fast breeder technology needs to be concluded by demonstration. The CRBRP must be removed from politics in the public interest to promote energy independence.
Satisfactory completion and operation of the liquid metal fast breeder reactor will provide another means of transforming our potential energy inta kinetic energy. The usefulness of this new energy tranformation will provide our nation with a means of conserving other natural resources including those fossil fuels that are rapidly depleting. Some problems of nuclear waste disposal could be solved by utilizing the so called " throw-away" spent nuclear fuels from light water reactors and nuclear wastes from the national military preparedness plants in the LMFBR. This breeder option will allow our manufacturing industries to compete in the world market for breeder reactor plants, providing needed jobs for our industrial economy.
I respectfully ask that you and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission give careful consideration and approval to the Department of Energy's request.
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Dear Mr. Palladino:
On behalf of our Power District I would like to acknowledge the need for the prompt development of._the breeder reactor project.
In the energy-short world we live in todaf, we must utilize all aspects of research in finding new energy sources. The breeder reactor has already shown that it can successfully produce elec-tricity from uranium fuel that is already in good supply and available for use in breeder, reactors. The result of this is actually the production of more fuel, hence the term breeder re-actor. There are not too many processes that produce more fuel than they use, thus another positive reason for development of the breeder reactor.
t While the United States has delayed the breeder reactor project, l European nations have taken the lead and have built, or are build- -
ing huge breeder reactor plants. We believe it is time for the United States to get with this most important project and catch up with our European counterparts. Also, with so much time and money already invested in the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project it seems a total waste to slow the project down.
In closing, we urge you to promote the prompt and complete, develop-ment of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project.
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Completion of CRBRP We are aware the Department of Energy has requested permission of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to accelerate site preparation activities of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant. Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, along with other rural electric cooperatives in the United States, has been a participant in this project since its inception. We feel the future of our country as far as energy supply is concerned hinges"on the continued development of a reactor such as the Clinch River Project. We do need to insure our preparedness for long term nuclear power needs. Since this project is now developed to the point where site preparation is the next step we sincerely hope that you will approve this phase of development.
Iowa is fortunate to have a nuclear plant serving two generation and transmission cooperatives in central and eastern Iowa. We believe the entire United States should reap the benefits of an even better nuclear proj ect.
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Dear Mr. Palladino:
We are disappointed at the previous ruling by the NRC to not allow site preparation to begin at the site for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor.
This project is of vital importance to our future energy needs in this
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We understand that DOE has again requested permission to accelerate site preparation. We urge you to approve this request especially since the site preparation would not preclude an alternative use for the property, in the event Clinch River Reactor Project could not proceed. We , the taxpayers, have already invested millions of dollars into procurement of equipment which now sits idle and requires considerable additional moneys
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With site preparation proceeding while hearings into environmental effects and safety considerations proceed a definite shortening of the construction period would be realized.
We thank you for any consideration given our thoughts and also ask that you pass on our best regards to Mr. T. M. Roberts, who we are priviledged to have worked with.
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