ML23136A768

Comment (1716) of T Fitzpatrick on Behalf of Nuclear Matters on Notice of Intent to Conduct Scoping Process and Prepare Environmental Impact Statement; Trisox Special Nuclear Material License

ML23136A768
Person / Time
Site:	Triso-X
Issue date:	02/13/2023
From:	Fitzpatrick T Nuclear Matters
To:	Office of Administration
References
NRC-2022-0201, 87FR77146 01716
Download: ML23136A768 (1)

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SUNSI Review Complete Template=ADM-013 E-RIDS=ADM-03 As of: March 08, 2023 Received: February 13, 2023 PUBLIC SUBMISSION ADD: Jill Caverly, Robert Sun, Antoinette Walker-Smith, Mary Status: Pending_Post Neely Comment (1716) Tracking No. le3-9bfr-4jb0 Publication Date: 12/16/2022 Comments Due: February 14, 2023 Citation: 87 FR 77146 Submission Type: Web Docket: NRC-2022-0201 Notice of Intent to Conduct Scoping Process and Prepare Supplement to Draft Environmental Impact Statement TRISO-X Fuel Fabrication Facility Comment On: NRC-2022-0201-0001 Notice of Intent To Conduct Scoping Process and Prepare Environmental Impact Statement; TRISO-X Special Nuclear Material License Document: NRC-2022-0201-DRAFT-1716 Comment on FR Doc # 2022-27164 Submitter Information Email: tfitzpatrick@apcoworldwide.com Organization: Nuclear Matters General Comment I'm submitting this comment on behalf of Nuclear Matters.

Thank you for your consideration.

Attachments NM Comment Letter on TRISO-X file:///C/...eDrive%20-%20U.S.%20NRC/Desktop/NRC-2022-0201%202023-03-08%2012-04-27_docs/NRC-2022-0201-DRAFT-1716.html[3/28/2023 11:19:37 AM]

February 13, 2023 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001

Subject:

Nuclear Matters Comments on the Scope of the Environmental Impact Statement for TRISO-X Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Facility Comments submitted to the NRC electronically using the email address TRISOX-EIS@nrc.gov

[Docket ID NRC-2022-0201]

Nuclear Matters is a national coalition that works to inform the public and policymakers about the benefits of nuclear energy. We are a diverse community of advocates from all walks of life and across the country who support policy solutions that properly value nuclear energy as a reliable, affordable, safe and carbon-free energy source.

On behalf of our advocates from across the country, we are reaching out regarding the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) public comment period on the scope of its environmental impact statement (EIS) pertaining to TRISO-X's proposed nuclear fuel facility to be built in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Nuclear Matters applauds the NRC soliciting feedback on the scope of this EIS and recognizes the significant effort by the industry to streamline environmental reviews for first-of-a-kind advanced nuclear demonstration projects. If approved, this facility would be the first commercial advanced nuclear reactor fuel fabrication facility (TF3) in North America, a critical step forward for the secure deployment of advanced reactors and building a domestic nuclear fuel supply chain. Advanced reactor technologies offer a clean source of carbon-free energy that can be deployed with safety at an affordable cost and will play a key role in securing Americas clean energy future.

Advanced reactors are crucial to meeting our nations carbon reduction goals, strengthening energy security and solidifying the U.S.s global leadership on advanced nuclear technology. The advancement of new reactor technologies also provides a career pathway for the next generation of nuclear industry professionals, creating well-paying jobs that support our energy independence.

Nuclear Matters encourages the scope of the EIS to fully recognize these positive economic, environmental and national security impacts, plus the long safety record of the commercial nuclear power sector.

We appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on the scope of the EIS.

Sincerely, Nuclear Matters