NRC 2011-0166, Comment (26) by Fred S. Winter Opposing Limerick License Renewal
| ML11305A016 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Limerick  |
| Issue date: | 10/25/2011 |
| From: | Winter F - No Known Affiliation |
| To: | Lisa Regner Rulemaking, Directives, and Editing Branch |
| References | |
| 76FR53498 00026, NRC 2011-0166 | |
| Download: ML11305A016 (1) | |
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- . 47 7,,,417rl U. S. NRC C/O Lisa Regner, License Renewal Mailstop TWB-0505-B01 M Washington, D. C. 20555 936 Shenkel Road Pottstown, PA 19465 October 25, 2011 11-A /ý-z_
Re: Limerick License Renewal NRC I.D. Docket 2011-0166
Dear Lisa,
NRC:
As a physician, I am writing to help you understand that nuclear reactors are not safe.
I attended the medical clinic in Hiroshima right after the bombing and saw the radiation horrors caused by nuclear bombing. I have kept a close watch on similar problems by nuclear energy in the medical field since then, not only worldwide, but because of our nearby nuclear power plant. Here are some concerns.
According to the National Center for Disease Control, Pennsylvania ranks No. 1 for the highest incidence of Thyroid cancer. This occurred after installation of nuclear power plants in our area as well as in the rest of the State. Medical journals are reporting high rates of cancer near nuclear plants. An earthquake in our area is not too far fetched.
And, of course, the threat of terrorism with vulnerable spent fuel are always a concern.
Incidentally, baby teeth studies have revealed Strontium 90 radioactive particles which can affect the child's immune system for more illness.
We can't control the use of nuclear in the rest of the world, but we can keep the U. S.
safer by eliminating nuclear energies. Fortunately, many of our European allies including Australia have decided to phase out reactors. We should join them to reduce human suffering. Also this can reduce our increasing costs of health care!
Please listen to this advice after years of doing my best for America. Rely on more and truly safe and renewable sources like solar, wind and geothermal power. A patriotic duty to protect our kids.
Limerick Power Plant is ranked in the top 3 riskiest nuclear power plants in the U.S.A.
Limerick Power Plant must be closed not relicensed.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Fred S, Winter Fred S. Winter, M. D.
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