ML20266J842
| ML20266J842 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | HI-STORE |
| Issue date: | 09/21/2020 |
| From: | Public Commenter Public Commenter |
| To: | NRC/NMSS/DREFS |
| NRC/NMSS/DREFS | |
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| 85FR16150 | |
| Download: ML20266J842 (3) | |
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From:
Ruth Halcomb <ruthhalcomb@gmail.com>
Sent:
Monday, September 21, 2020 7:53 PM To:
Holtec-CISFEIS Resource
Subject:
[External_Sender] DEIS for HOLTEC Internationals Application for a Consolidated Interim Storage Facility for Spent Nuclear Fuel and High Level Waste; Docket ID NRC-2018- 0052 To: Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC):
I oppose the Holtec Plan to bring all of the nations commercial high-level radioactive waste to New Mexico, and I oppose any plan to bring any such waste to the state. I agree with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham that the Holtec project poses significant and unacceptable risks to New Mexicans, our environment and our economy.
While Holtec proposed usine the site for 120 years, the DEIS limits its analysis to 40 years. This plan is not only inadequate, it lacks technical credibility. Since the NRC has found that waste can safely remain where it is for at least 120 years, this is clearly a safer option for the next 40 years than packaging then shipping it by rail across dozens of states to New Mexico.
In addition, since no permanent disposal site exists, it is not credible to say that the waste at the Holtec site would ever leave. The Holtec plan for the federal government to own and pay for the waste transportation is at odds with current law, yet this is not discussed in the DEIS. Holtec has stated that it is lobbying Congress to change the law, but NRC is prohibited from such lobbying. Yet the agency gives the appearance of supporting such a change in the law by supporting the Holtec plan.
NRC did not keep its promise of five or more in-person meetings in New Mexico.
Instead NRC held inadequate and technologically challenging virtual meetings with limited public access. Thoe able to access the meeting had difficulty hearing the speakers. Also, there were delays of up to five minutes between speakers.
I agree with Senators Udall and Heinrich that there is no compelling public interest reason to justify this rush to replace meetings with virtual webinars, and this decision gives the Commission the appearance of valuing the preferences of a for-profit company looking to store highly dangerous nuclear waste over that of the public and their elected representatives.
I also agree with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham who opposes the
Holtec project because it poses significant and unacceptable risks to New Mexicans, our environment and our economy.
Thank you for considering and responding to my comments.
Ruth Halcomb 2921 Viaje Pavo Real Santa Fe, NM 87505 505-438-7772
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