ML21319A131

Comment (20) E-mail Regarding WEC Cfff Draft EIS

ML21319A131
Person / Time
Site:	Westinghouse
Issue date:	11/11/2021
From:	Public Commenter Public Commenter
To:	Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
NRC/NMSS
References
86FR43277
Download: ML21319A131 (2)

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From: Raymond Singleton <raysingleton3@yahoo.com>

Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2021 6:33 PM To: WEC_CFFF_EIS Resource

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Westinghouse Nuclear FUEL PLANT, Lower Richland - Bluff Road Area in Columbia, S.C.

To Whom it may concern:

I am writing to express my surprise and disappointment that The United States Department of Interior or any other State or National controlling entity would consider a 40 year license for a Nuclear Facility like Westinghouse located near Columbia, S.C.. It appears Westinghouse has an abysmal safety record in terms of environmental problems at the facility. This particular facility is over 50 years old which is cause for concern if safety measures have not been updated to protect the employees who work there, and the hundreds of citizens who live in close proximity to the facility. These citizens could be subjected to life altering health problems created by radiological accidents, spills and discharge of hazardous chemicals and waste into the air, groundwater below the facility, and harmful waste flowing offsite into the Congaree River. The Congaree River flows into the Wateree River and the Wateree into Lake Marion. An accident at this facility could cause thyroid problems, leukemia, infertility and other major health issues for citizens in or around this plant and could be a "ticking time bomb".

If a facility has a stellar record for safety as it relates to the environment and is doing no harm to the residents who live in close proximity of the facility, perhaps an extended license would be appropriate but nothing resembling 40 years. These type facilities should be kept on a "short Leash" and monitored regularly to ensure they are in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, practices / procedures and guidelines. Westinghouse has not earned the right to have a 40, 20, or even a 10 year license based on it's safety record.

I respectfully request you deny this 40 year request and suggest the Westinghouse Facility be inspected to ensure they are in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements if they intend to continue their operation.

Thank you for your ear, I remain Raymond Singleton 29 Mallet Hill Road Columbia, South Carolina 29223-3221 803 419 9253 (h) raysingleton3@yahoo.com

Federal Register Notice: 86FR43277 Comment Number: 20 Mail Envelope Properties (553949468.54134.1636673594158)

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Westinghouse Nuclear FUEL PLANT, Lower Richland - Bluff Road Area in Columbia, S.C.

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