ML13247A009

Comment (1) of Nancy Schultz Voots & Lawrence M. Walsh on Behalf of the County Board Will County, Illinois Supporting of the Renewal of the Operating License of the Exelon Generation Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station

ML13247A009
Person / Time
Site:	Braidwood
Issue date:	08/27/2013
From:	Voots N S, Walsh L M County of Will, IL, Health Dept
To:	Office of Administration
References
78FR46379 00001
Download: ML13247A009 (2)

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Executive Committee Resolution

1. 13-187 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY BOARD WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN SUPPORT OF THE RENEWAL OF THE OPERATING LICENSE OF THE EXELON GENERATION BRAIDWOOD NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION WHEREAS, energy generation is a vital component of the economy of Will County and the State of Illinois, and a key input in our manufacturing, technology and service sectors, and WHEREAS, maintaining a reliable and cost-competitive energy supply benefits consumers and helps retain and attract jobs, and WHEREAS, a strong, diverse and competitive energy generation industry not only brings direct economic benefit in the form of high-paying, skilled jobs, it also supports thousands of additional jobs across the economic spectrum, and WHEREAS, since 1988, the Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station has made significant contributions to the local and regional economy, and WHEREAS, the Braidwood Generating Station produces electricity to power two million homes without generating any carbon emissions into the environment, and WHEREAS, the Braidwood Generating Station employs nearly 900 full-time staff and supports thousands of additional jobs through vendors and maintenance contracts benefiting area building trades and small companies, and WHEREAS, the Braidwood Generating Station creates additional community benefits through tax payments, charitable involvement and sponsorships and maintaining wildlife habitat available to area sportsmen, and WHEREAS, the Braidwood Generating Station has shown a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and responsiveness to community concerns and has collaborated closely with area emergency responders to enhance safety and security for area residents, and WHEREAS, the Braidwood Generating Station and its owners are committed to continued collaboration with local government regarding equitable property assessments and diligent response and attention to environmental issues.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Braidwood Generating Station has applied to the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the renewal of its operating license, and the Will County Board expresses its support for the renewal of the operating license of the Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station and urges the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to expeditiously approve the pending license renewal application.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Preamble of this Resolution is hereby adopted as if fully set forth herein. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval as provided by law.Adopted by the Will County Board this 1 8 t day of July, 2013.Vote: Yes 25 No 0 Pass _ (SEAL) J/1 IM i7AAA 2 Mawfnc.e Walsh Will County Executive (21i Approved this 2 4jfh day of ,iT)4 y ,2013.Res-supporting Exelon Braidwood Relicensing 20July13..i.