ML24207A123
| ML24207A123 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Kemmerer File:TerraPower icon.png |
| Issue date: | 07/18/2024 |
| From: | Public Commenter Public Commenter |
| To: | NRC/NMSS/DREFS |
| NRC/NMSS/DREFS | |
| References | |
| 89FR49917 | |
| Download: ML24207A123 (3) | |
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From:
M. Dudley Case <md_case@mac.com>
Sent:
Thursday, July 18, 2024 4:10 PM To:
TerraPowerEnvironmental Resource
Subject:
[External_Sender] Attn: Program Management, Announcements and Editing Staff To Whom It May Concern:
I am opposed to the proposed Natrium nuclear power plant which is to be located near the retiring Naughton coal plant outside of Kemmerer for the following reasons.
- 1. Federal law prevents anyone harmed by a nuclear power plant accident from suing the design,
construction and operating companies of the facility.
2 This proposed project, and NRCs review of it, is precedent setting for the future of nuclear power in our nation and it warrants careful review.
- 3 I am concerned about the overall lack of transparency on project costs and financial fitness of the applicant, along with many other redactions contained throughout the application.
NRC should not waive any regulatory requirements, including any requirements for public disclosure and posting of financial information.
- 4 I do not want nuclear waste stored in Wyoming. The NRC should not license new nuclear power plants until there is a permanent solution to nuclear waste disposal.
- 5 I am concerned about transportation risks associated with the transportation of nuclear fuel, sodium, and other materials to/from the proposed site. Please fully evaluate these impacts within the scope of your review. You might want to review the uranium transportation and mining problems that were encountered near Nucla, Naturita and Uravan in western Colorado.
- 6. Please review and disclose all impacts associated with uranium mining, milling, processing, and the production of HALEU fuel for the proposed power plant. Again review the problems encountered around Nucle, Naturita and Uravan in western Colorado.
- 7 Please disclose and discuss the total cost to taxpayers of subsidies for the proposed power plant and its fuel. Please identify any impacts to the federal debt as a result of these subsidies.
- 8 Please explain the relationship between Rocky Mountain Power and TerraPower and disclose any ratepayer impacts that will result from the project, such as higher utility bills or long-term debt financing.
- 9 Please consider a full range of alternatives to the proposed nuclear power plant in your EIS, including much lower-cost and readily available renewable energy options.
Thank you for your attention to my comments, Dudley Case Buffalo, Wyoming
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