ML23054A358

Comment (788) of Pamela Osgood on Notice of Intent to Conduct Scoping Process and Prepare Environmental Impact Statement; Vistra Operations Company LLC; Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2

ML23054A358
Person / Time
Site:	Comanche Peak
Issue date:	01/12/2023
From:	Osgood P - No Known Affiliation
To:	Office of Administration
References
NRC-2022-0183, 87FR76219 00788
Download: ML23054A358 (1)

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2/23/23, 9:21 AM blob:https://www.fdms.gov/5fb893d7-5cc4-4b2b-b2af-0c87ce970f45 SUNI Review Complete Template=ADM-013 As of: 2/23/23, 9:20 AM E-RIDS=ADM-03 Received: January 12, 2023 PUBLIC SUBMISSION ADD: Tam Tran, Ted Status: Pending_Post Smith, Antoinette Walker- Tracking No. lct-nt23-w8xn Smith, Mary Neely Comments Due: January 30, 2023 Comment (788)

Publication Date: Submission Type: API 12/13/2022 Citation: 87 FR 76219 Docket: NRC-2022-0183 Vistra Operations Company LLC Comanche Peak Power Company LLC Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2 Comment On: NRC-2022-0183-0003 Notice of Intent To Conduct Scoping Process and Prepare Environmental Impact Statement; Vistra Operations Company LLC; Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2 Document: NRC-2022-0183-DRAFT-0788 Comment on FR Doc # 2022-27025 Submitter Information Name: Pamela Osgood Email: pamelaosgood@att.net General Comment RE: Docket ID NRC-2022-0183

Dear NRC:

Dont extend aging Comanche Peak nuclear licenses.

Please reject the application by Vistra to extend the operating licenses for the Comanche Peak nuclear power reactors for an additional 20 years. To protect public health, safety, security, and financial health, the reactors should retire as licensed, on or before 2030 and 2033.

I request that in-person scoping meetings be held in Texas, as originally planned. I request that a hearing opportunity be allowed for those seeking to intervene and that the deadline for requesting a hearing be postponed for 90 days past the current January 30 deadline.

The public should have more time to comment, not less Nuclear power plants should never be allowed to operate past their designate time. It is far too risky and dangerous. Risks from stress corrosion cracking, metal fatigue and embrittlement would all increase, and thereby increase accident risks and the potential for radiation releases. There are 7.76 million residents in nearby Dallas/Ft. Worth. Public health and safety should come first in this decision.

Texas has plenty of possibilities for renewable solar and wind generation which are the most affordable and safest way to meet energy needs. Texas has abundant renewable resources to tap and a grid to move the power as needed.

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2/23/23, 9:21 AM blob:https://www.fdms.gov/5fb893d7-5cc4-4b2b-b2af-0c87ce970f45 Seismic concerns of both the reactors and the Squaw Creek Reservoir need to be re-examined in light of recent earthquake activity. Comanche Peak is within the Barnett Shale, a region with extensive fracking and numerous injection wells. There are fault lines in the area and a magnitude 3 earthquake had its epicenter only 20 miles from the site. The reservoir water contains radioactive tritium, and the integrity of the earthen dam must be included in the scoping, including the extent of inspections and past and anticipated impacts to the dam from seismic activity.

Please extend the deadline for intervention and host in-person meetings and hearings.

Thank you.

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