ML24318C466
| ML24318C466 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Diablo Canyon  |
| Issue date: | 11/13/2024 |
| From: | Public Commenter Public Commenter |
| To: | NRC/NMSS/DREFS |
| NRC/NMSS/DREFS | |
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| 89FR87433 | |
| Download: ML24318C466 (8) | |
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From:
Kelley Abbas <kabbas@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent:
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 1:44 PM To:
DiabloCanyonEnvironmental.Resource Cc:
Dawn Ortiz-Legg
Subject:
[External_Sender] Comment Letter Docket ID NRC-2023-0192 Attachments:
NRC 11.2024 Comment 2023-0192.pdf Good morning, Please find the attached letter submitted on behalf of San Luis Obispo County, District 3 Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg. This letter serves as written commentary for the NRC meeting on November 20th, addressing the draft supplemental EIR statement for Diablo Canyon.
Thank you, Kelley Abbas Legislative Assistant, District 3 Office of Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg County of San Luis Obispo 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, Ca 93408 Phone: 805-781-4336 Email: kabbas@co.slo.ca.us www.slocounty.ca.gov Sign up for our Newsletter!
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Dawn Ortiz-Legg District Three Supervisor County of San Luis Obispo Government Center 1055 Monterey Street l San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 l (P) 805-781-4336 l (F) 805-781-1350 info@slocounty.ca.gov l slocounty.ca.gov November 12, 2024 Ms. Kim Conway and Mr. Brian Harris Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Sent Via Email: DiabloCanyonEnvironmental@nrc.gov
Subject:
Submittal of Comments for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Diablo Canyon Units 1 and 2 (Docket ID NRC-2023-0192)
Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. I am Dawn Ortiz-Legg, Supervisor for San Luis Obispo Countys 3rd District, and Im here to express my strong support for keeping Diablo Canyon Power Plant in operation. As California looks to secure a sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy future, Diablo Canyon must remain a central part of the plan.
First, I must thank the many people at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy for putting Diablo Canyon back on an operational track. These last few years have required additional efforts from all of you, the Biden Administration and California regulators to ensure Californias largest clean energy producer, supplying over 15% will continue to operate.
At this point in time, replacing that energy with greenhouse-gas-emitting sources would be detrimental. In fact, the ability to replace carbon free based load power is just not as easy as some thought.
It is evident to many how Diablo Canyon is highly considered, the facility is often referred to as the gold standard among the U.S. nuclear fleet. The rigorous oversight, multiple safety commissions and extensive third party peer review activities. We appreciate and recognize the role of the NRC to ensure U.S. nuclear energy is safe and reliable, 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> a day, 7 days a week, 356 days a year. California is no different than the rest of the world in seeking reliable, affordable and carbon-free energy generation. We know the reliability of Diablo Canyons energy output provides nearly 9% of our states electricity has positive
County of San Luis Obispo Government Center 1055 Monterey Street l San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 l (P) 805-781-4336 l (F) 805-781-1350 info@slocounty.ca.gov l slocounty.ca.gov results for millions of Californians, their businesses and powering their busy lives.
For San Luis Obispo County, Diablo Canyon brings a range of benefits including the stewardship of the pristine coastline. The land surrounding the plant is well-maintained by PG&E, offering scenic trails and open space for public enjoyment. The area is teeming with marine wildlifesea lions, otters, birdsreflecting PG&Es dedication to preserving this beautiful part of our state. Diablo Canyon is a unique asset that balances energy production with environmental responsibility.
In contrast to the high-volume visitor serving California State Park Montana de Oro, the Diablo lands are best described as a place where time stopped. This is important because of the cultural resources of the original descendants of the Pecho Coast
- the yakityutyu aka YTT Chumash Tribe.
It is well established fact that an energy generating facility like Diablo Canyon powers much of our local economy. PG&E is the largest private employer in our area, providing high-paying jobs and supporting many local vendors, sub-contractors, small businesses and non-profits. Recently, a refueling outage brought in an influx of temporary workers, creating a positive economic ripple effect throughout our county.
With infrastructure is already in place, keeping Diablo Canyon online is the best way to maintain that cost advantage, on top of the critical duck curve time frame the 4PM - 9PM demand that cannot be easily met. Diablo Canyon, in the long term, helps protect working families across California from further rate increases and provides a buffer against rising energy costs.
We are inspired by the nuclear renaissance happening around the world, thanks to NRC, California woke up just in time by relicensing this significant power plant. Diablo is the poster child for from achieving 100% clean power to transitioning to electric vehicles by 2035.
In summary, Diablo Canyon is a safe, clean, and reliable energy source, crucial to maintaining a resilient energy grid and supporting Californias climate, economic, and energy security. I urge you to continue to recognize the critical importance of this and the essential role it plays in Californias future. Thank you.
Dawn Ortiz-Legg District 3 Supervisor San Luis Obispo County