ML13240A020

Letter Dated August 13. 2013, from Ryan Sundberg, Chair, Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, to Bruce Watson, Chief, Reactor Decommissioning Branch, Supporting the Humboldt Bay Power Plant License Termination Plan

ML13240A020
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Site:	Humboldt Bay
Issue date:	08/13/2013
From:	Sundberg R Humboldt County, CA, Board of Supervisors
To:	Bruce Watson NRC/FSME/DWMEP/DURLD/RDB
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UCOUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 5TH STREET EUREKA, CALIFORNIA 95501-1153 PHONE (707) 476-2390 FAX (707) 445-7299 August 13, 2013 Mr. Bruce Watson, Reactor Decommissioning Branch Chief U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Two White Flint North Mail Stop T-8 F5 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2738

Dear Chief Watson:

On behalf of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, I am writing to express our support for the Humboldt Bay Power Plant (HBPP) License Termination Plan that was recently submitted for your consideration by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). The plan submitted by PG&E is a well-thought out approach to addressing the challenges of decommissioning the former nuclear power generation station in a manner that is safe for the local community and the environment.

A critical element of the decommissioning plan includes a proposal to remove all the underground structures associated with the former Unit 3 nuclear facility, including the caisson. We support this proposal as it will help protect the local environment. Humboldt County is unique and the Humboldt Bay is one of our greatest treasures and most important natural assets. Removing the caisson and all associated underground structures will help to ensure the long-term wellness of the Bay and the Humboldt community. PG&E's decision to remove the caisson came in response to significant local input on the matter, and we appreciate their responsiveness to community feedback on this important issue.

We appreciate the critical role the Commission plays in the decommissioning process and we thank you for taking the time to carefully consider the proposals outlined in the HBPP License Termination Plan.

We look forward to the Commission's formal approval of the plan so that PG&E can enter the final phase of the plant decommissioning. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you.

Sincerely, Ryan Sundberg, Chair Humboldt County Board of Supervisors RS:kh cc: Mr. John B. Hickman, Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Two White Flint North Mail Stop T-8 F5 11555 Rockville, MD 20852-2738