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| {{#Wiki_filter:TOWN OF FAIRFAX142 BOLINAS ROAD, FAIRFAX, CALIFORNIA 94930(415) 453- 1584/FAX (415) 453-1618~9/~4 s/6 4~LAugust 20, 20151- ]Cu--Lf.l-:.'o -- 1 v:ClCindy Bladey, Office of Administration Mail Stop: OWFN-12 HO8U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Public Comment re Closure of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant and Opposition to the Issuance of Permits | | {{#Wiki_filter:TOWN OF FAIRFAX 142 BOLINAS ROAD, FAIRFAX, CALIFORNIA 94930 (415) 453- 1584/FAX (415) 453-1618~9/~4 s/6 4~L August 20, 2015 1- ]Cu--Lf.l-:.'o -- 1 v: Cl Cindy Bladey, Office of Administration Mail Stop: OWFN-12 HO8 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Public Comment re Closure of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant and Opposition to the Issuance of Permits |
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| ==Dear Ms. Bladey:== | | ==Dear Ms. Bladey:== |
| Enclosed please find Resolution 15-37 adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax earlier thismonth, expressing their support of the closure of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, and theirstrong opposition to the issuance of any further permits for the facility. | | Enclosed please find Resolution 15-37 adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax earlier this month, expressing their support of the closure of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, and their strong opposition to the issuance of any further permits for the facility.Please include the enclosed resolution as part of the public comments opposing any further permits for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant.Sincerely, Michele Gardner Town Clerk Enclosure SUNSI Review Complete Template = ADM -013 E-RIDS= ADM-03 .--i . |
| Please include the enclosed resolution as part of the public comments opposing any further permits forthe Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant.Sincerely, Michele GardnerTown ClerkEnclosure SUNSI Review CompleteTemplate | | Printed=on Recycled Paper RESOLUTION 15-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX IN SUPPORT OF CLOSURE OF DIABLO CANYON NUCLEAR POWER PLANT WHEREAS, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) has submitted its license renewal application to the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| = ADM -013E-RIDS= ADM-03 .--i . | | ("NRC') for Diablo Canyon on November 23, 2009, seeking to extend the licenses for an additional 20 years beyond the current expiration dates of November 2, 2024, for Unit 1 and August 26, 2025, for Unit 2; and, WHEREAS, the NRC, the California Coastal Commission, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the California State Water Resources Control Board will be considering permits to renew licensing of Diablo Canyon; and, WHEREAS, since the Diablo Canyon reactors were built, roughly a dozen earthquake faults have been found in the near vicinity; and, WHEREAS, the Diablo Canyon reactors are 45 miles from the San Andreas fault, half the distance as Fukushima from the earthquake that destroyed it; and, WHEREAS, one recently discovered fault line, the Shoreline, passes within 700 yards of the two Diablo reactors; and, WHEREAS, new evidence strongly indicates these fault lines are interconnected; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Peck, former Nuclear Regulatory Commission chief on-site inspector at Diablo Canyon, has written a lengthy memo warning that these reactors cannot withstand a likely earthquake; and, WHEREAS, Diablo Canyon is also in a tsunami zone, and its intake pipes are especially vulnerable to damage or destruction from a massive wave; and, WHEREAS, the damage from a major accident to the health and property of the millions of people downwind and California's economy is essentially inestimable; and, WHEREAS, there is a substantial likelihood that radiation from a significant accident at Diablo Canyon would adversely affect Marin County and the Town of Fairfax; and WHEREAS, the owners of Diablo Canyon are only marginally liable for the damage that a disaster would do; and, WHEREAS, there is no credible plan for what to do with the radioactive waste from Diablo Canyon; and, WHEREAS, there has never been a credible evacuation plan in case of an accident at these two reactors; and, 1 WHEREAS, renewable energy, and energy conservation and efficiency can more than offset the electricity from Diablo Canyon;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax supports the closure of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant and opposes the issuance of any further permits for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Facility from the NRC, the California Coastal Commission, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the California State Water Resources Control Board;AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax that this resolution be submitted to the NRC, the California Coastal Commission, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the California State Water Resources Board, to be included as part of the public comments opposing any further permits for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Facility before these respective boards.The foregoing Resolution was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax, held in said Town on the 5th day of August 2015, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COLER, GODDARD, LACQUES, REED NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: WEINSOFF BARBARA COLER, Mayor Attest: .:' , ;Michele Gardner, :]6wnCleik 2............................................ |
| Printed=on Recycled Paper RESOLUTION 15-37A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF FAIRFAXIN SUPPORT OF CLOSURE OF DIABLO CANYON NUCLEAR POWER PLANTWHEREAS, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) has submitted its license renewal application to the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission | | .. ". r 2}} |
| ("NRC') for Diablo Canyon onNovember 23, 2009, seeking to extend the licenses for an additional 20 yearsbeyond the current expiration dates of November 2, 2024, for Unit 1 and August 26,2025, for Unit 2; and,WHEREAS, the NRC, the California Coastal Commission, the California Department of ToxicSubstances | |
| : Control, and the California State Water Resources Control Board willbe considering permits to renew licensing of Diablo Canyon; and,WHEREAS, since the Diablo Canyon reactors were built, roughly a dozen earthquake faultshave been found in the near vicinity; and,WHEREAS, the Diablo Canyon reactors are 45 miles from the San Andreas fault, half thedistance as Fukushima from the earthquake that destroyed it; and,WHEREAS, one recently discovered fault line, the Shoreline, passes within 700 yards of the twoDiablo reactors; and,WHEREAS, new evidence strongly indicates these fault lines are interconnected; and,WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Peck, former Nuclear Regulatory Commission chief on-site inspector atDiablo Canyon, has written a lengthy memo warning that these reactors cannotwithstand a likely earthquake; and,WHEREAS, Diablo Canyon is also in a tsunami zone, and its intake pipes are especially vulnerable to damage or destruction from a massive wave; and,WHEREAS, the damage from a major accident to the health and property of the millions ofpeople downwind and California's economy is essentially inestimable; and,WHEREAS, there is a substantial likelihood that radiation from a significant accident at DiabloCanyon would adversely affect Marin County and the Town of Fairfax; andWHEREAS, the owners of Diablo Canyon are only marginally liable for the damage that adisaster would do; and,WHEREAS, there is no credible plan for what to do with the radioactive waste from DiabloCanyon; and,WHEREAS, there has never been a credible evacuation plan in case of an accident at thesetwo reactors; and,1
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| : WHEREAS, renewable energy, and energy conservation and efficiency can more than offsetthe electricity from Diablo Canyon;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Fairfaxsupports the closure of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant and opposes the issuance ofany further permits for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Facility from the NRC, the California CoastalCommission, the California Department of Toxic Substances
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| : Control, and the California StateWater Resources Control Board;AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax that thisresolution be submitted to the NRC, the California Coastal Commission, the California Department of Toxic Substances
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| : Control, and the California State Water Resources Board, tobe included as part of the public comments opposing any further permits for the Diablo CanyonNuclear Facility before these respective boards.The foregoing Resolution was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the TownCouncil of the Town of Fairfax, held in said Town on the 5th day of August 2015, by thefollowing vote, to wit:AYES: COLER, GODDARD,
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TOWN OF FAIRFAX 142 BOLINAS ROAD, FAIRFAX, CALIFORNIA 94930 (415) 453- 1584/FAX (415) 453-1618~9/~4 s/6 4~L August 20, 2015 1- ]Cu--Lf.l-:.'o -- 1 v: Cl Cindy Bladey, Office of Administration Mail Stop: OWFN-12 HO8 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Public Comment re Closure of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant and Opposition to the Issuance of Permits
Dear Ms. Bladey:
Enclosed please find Resolution 15-37 adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax earlier this month, expressing their support of the closure of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, and their strong opposition to the issuance of any further permits for the facility.Please include the enclosed resolution as part of the public comments opposing any further permits for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant.Sincerely, Michele Gardner Town Clerk Enclosure SUNSI Review Complete Template = ADM -013 E-RIDS= ADM-03 .--i .
Printed=on Recycled Paper RESOLUTION 15-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX IN SUPPORT OF CLOSURE OF DIABLO CANYON NUCLEAR POWER PLANT WHEREAS, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) has submitted its license renewal application to the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission
("NRC') for Diablo Canyon on November 23, 2009, seeking to extend the licenses for an additional 20 years beyond the current expiration dates of November 2, 2024, for Unit 1 and August 26, 2025, for Unit 2; and, WHEREAS, the NRC, the California Coastal Commission, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the California State Water Resources Control Board will be considering permits to renew licensing of Diablo Canyon; and, WHEREAS, since the Diablo Canyon reactors were built, roughly a dozen earthquake faults have been found in the near vicinity; and, WHEREAS, the Diablo Canyon reactors are 45 miles from the San Andreas fault, half the distance as Fukushima from the earthquake that destroyed it; and, WHEREAS, one recently discovered fault line, the Shoreline, passes within 700 yards of the two Diablo reactors; and, WHEREAS, new evidence strongly indicates these fault lines are interconnected; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Peck, former Nuclear Regulatory Commission chief on-site inspector at Diablo Canyon, has written a lengthy memo warning that these reactors cannot withstand a likely earthquake; and, WHEREAS, Diablo Canyon is also in a tsunami zone, and its intake pipes are especially vulnerable to damage or destruction from a massive wave; and, WHEREAS, the damage from a major accident to the health and property of the millions of people downwind and California's economy is essentially inestimable; and, WHEREAS, there is a substantial likelihood that radiation from a significant accident at Diablo Canyon would adversely affect Marin County and the Town of Fairfax; and WHEREAS, the owners of Diablo Canyon are only marginally liable for the damage that a disaster would do; and, WHEREAS, there is no credible plan for what to do with the radioactive waste from Diablo Canyon; and, WHEREAS, there has never been a credible evacuation plan in case of an accident at these two reactors; and, 1 WHEREAS, renewable energy, and energy conservation and efficiency can more than offset the electricity from Diablo Canyon;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax supports the closure of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant and opposes the issuance of any further permits for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Facility from the NRC, the California Coastal Commission, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the California State Water Resources Control Board;AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax that this resolution be submitted to the NRC, the California Coastal Commission, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the California State Water Resources Board, to be included as part of the public comments opposing any further permits for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Facility before these respective boards.The foregoing Resolution was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax, held in said Town on the 5th day of August 2015, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COLER, GODDARD, LACQUES, REED NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: WEINSOFF BARBARA COLER, Mayor Attest: .:' , ;Michele Gardner, :]6wnCleik 2............................................
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