NRC-2014-0109, Comment (49) of Dale W. Zorn on Behalf of State of Michigan on Supporting Application for a 20-Year Extension of the Operating License for Enrico Fermi Unit II

Comment (49) of Dale W. Zorn on Behalf of State of Michigan on Supporting Application for a 20-Year Extension of the Operating License for Enrico Fermi Unit II

ML16049A584
Person / Time
Site:	Fermi
Issue date:	01/13/2016
From:	Zorn D State of MI
To:	Cindy Bladey Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch
References
80FR68881 00049, NRC-2014-0109
Download: ML16049A584 (2)

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DALE W. ZORN THE SENATE COMMI'n'EE ASSIGNMENTS DISTRCT 17CHAIRMAN:

DSRC17SAEOF MICHIGAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT P.O. BOX 30036STE LANSING, MI 48909-7536 VICE CHAIRMAN:

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FAX: 15171373-0927 BANKING AND FINANCIAL sendzorn@senate.michigan.gov INSTITUTIONS ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY VETERANS, MILITARY AFFAIRS AND HOMELAND SECURITY January 13, 2016 ,/ cq_* _-

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Fermi II -- and nuclear power -- is not an abstract concept'for me. I am a life-long resident of M*ide C.-btia*i-:gnd *tato .*ithe-,2eiirs-:lhae beeri irnVolve&d .in: the6 fiu~leatfetn'rgy::.inadustry representintg*th:.ei eldents~of Monroe,.Counfyfas:a eduirity~c6-m is~i~ner;§aae'i~epregenftative and hOd*. geiiator., of.the. 1.Tt }Distridt £-wthich,.is..the hoijtte 'of Fermii .II.-.Tlrdughditit thidy&ars;. Ihai~Ve had

-professional- and 'petgnal *relatonshlipS'Swith'thie industrfpartiCipatifig ini c6~fffiu{ity. workslhops, emergency planning, meetings in Washington D. C., and have visited Yucca Mountain twice.

Currently, I am a inemibr o~f-the Michigan Senate Energy~ard*.Techn010gy COmmittee and previously was a rmeffiber of thle Mlichigan Hoiase Ehaergy arid TechnologyiCommittee. Living in Monroe County my.-entire life, my. family started an automotive repair company in 1953, and in 1982 I entered publi*.setvice thxat has ,built my-love-for our community and its people.

Duaring my tenure: On the 'cointy,'bbard- ofoo~mmissioners, and as Board Chairman, I'performed"

• .the :diitied 6f~hief* Ex-ecuti.*e of~the Monroe. County.Eme&genc3?Operations.Cent& ihclIfding

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.On a professional level, I have been fortunate to have an "insider's" view of the history and devdoblp*rbtn~of Fermi II as it unfolded over~the decades and my perspective is shaped by my

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responsibly manage the construction and operation of both plants. In the case of Fermi 1, I have been witness to its safe and secure decommissioning.

While safely generating more than 190 million megawatts of electricity, which is about 20 percent of the total of DTE Energy's generating capacity, and employing 850 full-time employees and hundreds of supplemental contract workers, I have witnessed DTE Energy's stewardship of the both the Fermi complex and its Monroe Power Plant property.

DTE has distinguished itself by successfully completing the ISO 14001 international standard for environmental quality management in both the Fermi II and Monroe Power Plant operations and has received the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration's coveted Michigan Voluntary Protection Program and the Star Award while working over five-million safe hours. It was designated a Clean Corporate Citizen from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, is a dedicated supporter of the Do~wnriver International Wildlife Refuge, and was awarded the Wildlife Site of the Year Award from the Wildlife Habitat Council.

Throughout the years, DTE Energy has proven to be an environmental friendly neighbor that takes an active part to protect our natural resources and to improve the quality 'of our environment. I've visited Fermi II many times and it is an environmental gem in Monroe County. I've seen the deer that roam, the water fowl on Fermi's waterways, and bald eagles that nest in its trees. It is a testament to Fermi II's environmental dedication that more than 600 of its acres are managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

From a personal standpoint, I have experienced the proud tradition of community service by DTE employees and the DTE Energy Foundation that supports public improvement projects such as Wildlife Habitats, United Way of Monroe County, Habitat for Humanity, the Lotus Garden Club, the American Red Cross, local public schools, the Salvation Army, Relay for Life, and other community projects.*

Michigan has a well rounded energy portfolio which includes natural. gas, hydroelectric, coal, nuclear power, and in more recent years, solar and wind renewables. Expanding America's nuclear energy industry is vital to meeting a growing electricity demand, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing U.S. energy security. Developing advanced technologies and ensuring that there is a sustainable used fuel management policy is an importanit part of America's nuclear energy future.

Because of the above stated comments, and as we work together to meet energy needs, I give my' support for a twenty year licensee extension for the Fermi II Power Plant located in Monroe' County, Michigan.

Sincerely, Dale W. Zorn State Senator, District 17

DALE W. ZORN THE SENATE COMMI'n'EE ASSIGNMENTS DISTRCT 17CHAIRMAN:

DSRC17SAEOF MICHIGAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT P.O. BOX 30036STE LANSING, MI 48909-7536 VICE CHAIRMAN:

• _*- ;-- \ .*t---c'*,OUTDOOR RECREATION PHONE: 15171 37-34 rL- i-- - --- ' -i\ " , -*- AND TOURISM TOLL-FREE: 18655 347-8017 f*h _ , 7:

-

• L i._ MEMBER:

FAX: 15171373-0927 BANKING AND FINANCIAL sendzorn@senate.michigan.gov INSTITUTIONS ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY VETERANS, MILITARY AFFAIRS AND HOMELAND SECURITY January 13, 2016 ,/ cq_* _-

V/

SCin~d~y B.idcy Office of Administration oŽ2p/* ,( &~ r.-fY/

Mail Stop: 3WFN-06-A44M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Re: Docket ID NRC-2014-0109 Iib t......th"

.... ........... ~fdf Th& re ord, icerhcmmIi~oDl~et-No.4R*.C;201.4-Ot09 and the E.X-g* E1*e~fi&OCd~f riy s *aN~li"ti6 n'-.fd-f d'20. y~"# *t6ii.*6f*~-i

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,Sr,*..:2c W,r*. : ,,--:> *, Li L.:*t;:--,> }.., .. '":" "j"- &' "... "":?i X2...

• • • i.**';*

Fermi II -- and nuclear power -- is not an abstract concept'for me. I am a life-long resident of M*ide C.-btia*i-:gnd *tato .*ithe-,2eiirs-:lhae beeri irnVolve&d .in: the6 fiu~leatfetn'rgy::.inadustry representintg*th:.ei eldents~of Monroe,.Counfyfas:a eduirity~c6-m is~i~ner;§aae'i~epregenftative and hOd*. geiiator., of.the. 1.Tt }Distridt £-wthich,.is..the hoijtte 'of Fermii .II.-.Tlrdughditit thidy&ars;. Ihai~Ve had

-professional- and 'petgnal *relatonshlipS'Swith'thie industrfpartiCipatifig ini c6~fffiu{ity. workslhops, emergency planning, meetings in Washington D. C., and have visited Yucca Mountain twice.

Currently, I am a inemibr o~f-the Michigan Senate Energy~ard*.Techn010gy COmmittee and previously was a rmeffiber of thle Mlichigan Hoiase Ehaergy arid TechnologyiCommittee. Living in Monroe County my.-entire life, my. family started an automotive repair company in 1953, and in 1982 I entered publi*.setvice thxat has ,built my-love-for our community and its people.

Duaring my tenure: On the 'cointy,'bbard- ofoo~mmissioners, and as Board Chairman, I'performed"

• .the :diitied 6f~hief* Ex-ecuti.*e of~the Monroe. County.Eme&genc3?Operations.Cent& ihclIfding

• tehas~i;Ve&ti~ainihiig-'itb- ergenc}?&iqi~es '(gtch:as Fertini dtills::ahl exercises) antd htav*e - ,.:. -., -

ekperieince itfracttial eiiiej** ;eg'erits:gsuch ag'the ?6m-air -A.irlin&ac.:icident- in ;199.7i-..

}'c~~~~~t-!U- i*~~~~~~~............. *>.;. ."..; ,,i-*2C*:. . .!c. d" .. :,

.On a professional level, I have been fortunate to have an "insider's" view of the history and devdoblp*rbtn~of Fermi II as it unfolded over~the decades and my perspective is shaped by my

• xp:*[ni'ene.s:as .F~ i tafid'e ii~.IItf:O*biiil t:~h at-6p&*ted; b hfi-nx:aves f :invesfrtmen*rifiv¢ tteegii'gtfhZ6~ts.~ tthig' co.*hifyL.>Tha'.if.ese: Detro;dit.iEdisbfhi ind IDTE :Energy.:.. .: ;-s. -:

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• Pap.e . RLUU"= $.";2.. ,.!

responsibly manage the construction and operation of both plants. In the case of Fermi 1, I have been witness to its safe and secure decommissioning.

While safely generating more than 190 million megawatts of electricity, which is about 20 percent of the total of DTE Energy's generating capacity, and employing 850 full-time employees and hundreds of supplemental contract workers, I have witnessed DTE Energy's stewardship of the both the Fermi complex and its Monroe Power Plant property.

DTE has distinguished itself by successfully completing the ISO 14001 international standard for environmental quality management in both the Fermi II and Monroe Power Plant operations and has received the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration's coveted Michigan Voluntary Protection Program and the Star Award while working over five-million safe hours. It was designated a Clean Corporate Citizen from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, is a dedicated supporter of the Do~wnriver International Wildlife Refuge, and was awarded the Wildlife Site of the Year Award from the Wildlife Habitat Council.

Throughout the years, DTE Energy has proven to be an environmental friendly neighbor that takes an active part to protect our natural resources and to improve the quality 'of our environment. I've visited Fermi II many times and it is an environmental gem in Monroe County. I've seen the deer that roam, the water fowl on Fermi's waterways, and bald eagles that nest in its trees. It is a testament to Fermi II's environmental dedication that more than 600 of its acres are managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

From a personal standpoint, I have experienced the proud tradition of community service by DTE employees and the DTE Energy Foundation that supports public improvement projects such as Wildlife Habitats, United Way of Monroe County, Habitat for Humanity, the Lotus Garden Club, the American Red Cross, local public schools, the Salvation Army, Relay for Life, and other community projects.*

Michigan has a well rounded energy portfolio which includes natural. gas, hydroelectric, coal, nuclear power, and in more recent years, solar and wind renewables. Expanding America's nuclear energy industry is vital to meeting a growing electricity demand, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing U.S. energy security. Developing advanced technologies and ensuring that there is a sustainable used fuel management policy is an importanit part of America's nuclear energy future.

Because of the above stated comments, and as we work together to meet energy needs, I give my' support for a twenty year licensee extension for the Fermi II Power Plant located in Monroe' County, Michigan.

Sincerely, Dale W. Zorn State Senator, District 17