ML23082A244

Comment (1206) of Michael Terry 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

ML23082A244
Person / Time
Site:	Comanche Peak
Issue date:	01/12/2023
From:	Manya Terry - No Known Affiliation
To:	Office of Administration
References
NRC-2022-0183, 87FR76219 01206
Download: ML23082A244 (1)

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3/21/23, 8:14 AM blob:https://www.fdms.gov/b6aae88c-546c-4252-9427-a34d33d43519 SUNSI Review Complete Template=ADM-013 As of: 3/21/23, 8:14 AM E-RIDS=ADM-03 Received: January 13, 2023 PUBLIC SUBMISSION ADD: Tam Tran, Status: Pending_Post Tracking No. lcu-4qkb-dihz Antoinette Walker-Smith, Ted Smith, Mary Neely Comments Due: January 30, 2023 Comment (1206)

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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-1206 Comment on FR Doc # 2022-27025 Submitter Information Name: Michael Terry Email: michaelgterry@hotmail.com General Comment RE: Docket ID NRC-2022-0183

Dear NRC:

As a long-time resident of Texas, I urge you to 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 am concerned about the increased safety and financial risks that would result from allowing another 20 years of Comanche Peak nuclear reactor operation. 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.

Scoping should consider that there is no need for 20 more years of nuclear power. Renewable solar and wind generation 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.

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.

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3/21/23, 8:14 AM blob:https://www.fdms.gov/b6aae88c-546c-4252-9427-a34d33d43519 Please extend the deadline for intervention and host in-person meetings and hearings.

Thank you.

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