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| {{#Wiki_filter:Honorable Stephen G. Burns U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Re: Denying Indian Point's Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal | | {{#Wiki_filter:183 Hoover Road Rochester, NY 1461 7 March 30 1\ 2015 Honorable Stephen G. Burns U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Re: Denying Indian Point' s Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal |
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| ==Dear Honorable Burns:== | | ==Dear Honorable Burns:== |
| 183 Hoover Road Rochester, NY 1461 7 March 301\ 2015 I am an Environmental Studies student at Stony Brook University. I am writing to you today in regards to the future of New York City's energy supply and wellbeing. Located 34 miles north from the center of Manhattan, the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant lies on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. As of right now, Indian Point's Unit #2 is operating past its expiration date; the approaching expiration date for Unit #3 is in December of this year. With the impending expiration date of its operating license, Entergy is seeking a license renewal for another 20 years. While Indian Point provides about one-fourth of New York City's energy, I believe that the vulnerable location and environmental implications that could arise from a meltdown outweigh the benefits of extending the use of the plant. First, Indian Point is already posing a threat to the environment through its cooling system. Every day, two billion gallons of cooling water from the Hudson River is brought into the plant. Lacking the proper funds and equipment for a closed cooling system, aquatic life like fish and larvae are swept in along with the water and killed. Not to mention the accidental spills that release radiation into the water, exposing radioactive toxins to the aquatic life. Some of these radioactive toxins, like tritium and strontium-90, have been leaking from the spent fuels at the power plant and into the Hudson River since 20051* Spills, such as the one at Indian Point, happen and expose the surrounding organisms to increased levels of radiation. While the environment is currently facing detrimental impacts from the power plant, I also fear for the possible repercussions if a meltdown were to occur. Due to its location on the Hudson River, northerly winds could allow a radiation cloud to spread south towards the New York City region, causing a significant threat to public health. Under extreme circumstances, evacuation of Manhattan would be nearly impossible in a timely fashion, leaving people stuck on an island with limited escape outlets. Furthermore, Indian Point lies in a seismically active area and is at risk of experiencing an earthquake of a magnitude of 6 or higher2* This would be less concerning iflndian Point had the proper infrastructure to protect against earthquakes. Unfortunately, the age and location oflndian Point poses a serious risk to the environment and the millions of people surrounding the area. Nuclear power is a great alternative to coal and oil under the right circumstances. However, the location and age of Indian Point is worrisome. With that said, I implore you to deny the license renewal. In doing so, New York City could invest in renewable energy, like offshore wind power, that would become a long-term sustainable solution. While it may take time to establish a renewable energy system, the rejection of a license renewal could allow the city to start looking into other plausible renewable sources. Otherwise, upgrades must be made to the power plant to protect against earthquakes and leaks. Thank you for your time. I appreciate your consideration of this important matter regarding the future of New York City and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Kristin Welch Disclaimer: The content and opinions stated in this letter are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stony Brook University, its administration or its faculty. 1 http://www.riverkeeper.org/campaigns/stop-polluters/indian-point/radioactive-waste/ 2 http://www.nrdc.org/nuclear/indianpoint/files/NRDC-13 3 6 _Indian_ Point_ f Sr8medium. pdf
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| | First, Indian Point is already posing a threat to the environment through its cooling system. Every day, two billion gallons of cooling water from the Hudson River is brought into the plant. Lacking the proper funds and equipment for a closed cooling system, aquatic life like fish and larvae are swept in along with the water and killed. Not to mention the accidental spills that release radiation into the water, exposing radioactive toxins to the aquatic life. Some of these radioactive toxins , like tritium and strontium-90, have been leaking from the spent fuel s at the power plant and into the Hudson River since 2005 1* Spills, such as the one at Indian Point, happen and expose the surrounding organisms to increased levels of radiation. |
| | While the environment is currently facing detrimental impacts from the power plant, I also fear for the possible repercussions if a meltdown were to occur. Due to its location on the Hudson River, northerly winds could allow a radiation cloud to spread south towards the New York City region, causing a significant threat to public health. Under extreme circumstances, evacuation of Manhattan would be nearly impossible in a timely fashion , leaving people stuck on an island with limited escape outlets . |
| | Furthermore, Indian Point lies in a seismically active area and is at risk of experiencing an earthquake of a magnitude of 6 or higher 2* This would be less concerning iflndian Point had the proper infrastructure to protect against earthquakes . Unfortunately, the age and location oflndian Point poses a serious risk to the environment and the millions of people surrounding the area. |
| | Nuclear power is a great alternative to coal and oil under the right circumstances. However, the location and age of Indian Point is worrisome. With that said, I implore you to deny the license renewal. In doing so, New York City could invest in renewable energy, like offshore wind power, that would become a long-term sustainable solution. While it may take time to establish a renewable energy system, the rejection of a license renewal could allow the city to start looking into other plausible renewable sources. |
| | Otherwise, upgrades must be made to the power plant to protect against earthquakes and leaks. |
| | Thank you for your time. I appreciate your consideration of this important matter regarding the future of New York City and I look forward to hearing from you. |
| | Sincerely, |
| | ~VJ~ |
| | Kristin Welch Disclaimer: The content and opinions stated in this letter are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stony Brook Uni versity, its administration or its facul ty. |
| | 1 http://www.rive rkeeper.org/campai gns/stop-polluters/indi an-point/radioactive-waste/ |
| | 2 http://www.nrdc.org/nuclear/i ndianpo int/fil es/N RDC-1 3 3 6_Indian_ Po int_ f Sr8medium. pd f |
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Category:Legal-Limited Appearance Statement
MONTHYEARML16337A4042016-11-21021 November 2016 Rock the Earth Petitions with 590 Signatures Requesting Shutdown of Indian Point Facility ML16237A2762016-08-16016 August 2016 Limited Appearance Statement - Ulster County Legislature Resolution 365 - Opposing the Re-License of Certain Nuclear Generating Units ML16222A9012016-08-0101 August 2016 Rock the Earth Petitions with 1,029 Signatures Requesting Shutdown of Indian Point Facility ML15231A8092015-08-19019 August 2015 Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Response to 08/04/2015 Letter from the Legislature of Rockland County Requesting for Accessible Public Hearing Venues for All Hearings on Indian Point License Amendments ML15208A5832015-07-22022 July 2015 Limited Appearance Statement - 37622 Care2 Signatures to Shut Down Indian Point ML15208A5842015-07-0707 July 2015 Limited Appearance Statement - Rockland County Legislature Resolution No. 316 Opposing Indian Point'S License Renewal ML15176A5892015-06-24024 June 2015 Limited Appearance Statement - Chairman Burns Reply Letter to Initial April 30, 2015 Letter from Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey Regarding Natural Gas Pipeline Near Indian Point Units 2 and 3 ML15168B1142015-06-16016 June 2015 Limited Appearance Statement - Chairman Burns Reply Letter to Initial Letter from Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey Regarding the May 9, 2015 Transformer Fire at Indian Point, Unit 3 ML15106A8792015-03-30030 March 2015 Letter from Kristin Welch, Environmental Studies Student at Stony Brook University, Requesting the NRC to Deny Indian Point License Renewal ML14287A7862014-09-15015 September 2014 Citizen Form Letters from 30 Individuals Regarding Indian Point License Renewal ML14273A5812014-09-0808 September 2014 Citizen Form Letters from 93 Individuals Regarding Indian Point License Renewal ML14258B2152014-08-29029 August 2014 Citizen Form Letters from 23 Individuals Regarding Indian Point License Renewal ML14254A4312014-08-28028 August 2014 Citizen Form Letters from 21 Individuals Regarding Indian Point License Renewal ML14253A3882014-08-23023 August 2014 Citizen Form Letters from 58 Individuals Regarding Indian Point License Renewal ML14238A5562014-08-0909 August 2014 Citizen Form Letters from 62 Individuals Regarding Indian Point License Renewal ML14156A3152014-05-27027 May 2014 Limited Appearance Statement - Letter from J. Capozzelli Regarding Denying Relicensing of Indian Point ML14038A4232014-02-0707 February 2014 Notice of Appearance - Andrew B. Reid ML14027A5332014-01-14014 January 2014 Limited Appearance Statement of Patrick Turner in Support of Indian Point License Renewal ML13273A4712013-09-16016 September 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Sandra R. Galef, Albany, Ny Assembly, Regarding Emergency Response Property Development in Phillipstown, Ny ML13248A3602013-09-0404 September 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Russell Faller, Member of Riverkeeper, Regarding Earthquake Risk to Indian Point ML13240A3442013-08-27027 August 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Richard Vultaggio, Riverkeeper, Inc., Regarding Earthquake Risk to Indian Point ML13238A2552013-08-22022 August 2013 Limited Appearance Statements from Multiple Members of Riverkeeper (S. Etherton, Fern Stearney, Catherine Miller, Annmarie Parmenter, Maria Deangelis, Doreen Tignanelli, Kevin Hughes) ML13231A2412013-08-19019 August 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Nita M. Lowey, U.S. Congress, Opposing Indian Point License Renewal ML13233A3512013-08-13013 August 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Steven Laifer, Putnam County Legislature, Regarding Approval/Resolution for Public Health & Safety Regarding Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant ML13294A4932013-07-26026 July 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Susan Lerner, Common Cause New York, Regarding Generating Influence Study of Entergy Political Spending and Public Relations Campaign for Indian Point License Renewal ML13212A3142013-07-23023 July 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Manna Jo Greene, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc., Regarding Attached Petitions Calling for the Closure of Indian Point and for Improved Health and Safety Measures ML13164A2712013-05-23023 May 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Putnam County Legislature Enclosing Resolution # 73 to Extend the Emergency Evacuation Zone, Transfer Spent Fuel Rods to Hardened Dry Cask Storage, and Consider New Seismological Data ML13140A4092013-05-0101 May 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Eliza Gercke and Adam Brunell, Co-Presidents - Vassar Greens Environmental Group of Vassar College, Opposing the Indian Point License Renewal Application ML13140A4072013-04-22022 April 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Elena Fregoso and Guillermo Valdez, Co-Presidents - Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/A De Aztlan, Vassar College, Opposing the Indian Point License Renewal Application ML13140A4032013-04-21021 April 2013 Limited Appearance Statement of Jason Rubin, President of the Vassar Student Association, Opposing the Indian Point License Renewal Application ML13011A2972012-12-31031 December 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Dagan Lacorte Re Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc to Renew Operating Licenses for Indian Point, Units 2 & 3 ML12325A7502012-11-0505 November 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Tammy L Nosek Supporting Extension of Licenses for Indian Point Units 2 & 3 ML12305A0042012-10-22022 October 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Maureen Murphy Opposing Renewal of Licensing for Indian Point Units 2 & 3 ML12286A0562012-10-0505 October 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Salvatore Bongiorno in Support of Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12277A1752012-10-0202 October 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Anthony T. Spaziani in Support of Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Applications ML12276A2102012-10-0101 October 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Vincent J. Ammirato Supporting the Indian Point 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12275A5432012-10-0101 October 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Durossert D. Clerval Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12286A0532012-09-29029 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Francis D. Peplees Indian Point Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12286A0542012-09-28028 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Jerzy Oginski in Support of Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12286A0522012-09-28028 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Robert Nichols Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12275A5442012-09-28028 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Tom Noonan Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12275A5422012-09-28028 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of William G. O'Callaghan Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12275A2212012-09-28028 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Patrick M Duggan Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12275A1262012-09-28028 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Bill Lettmoden Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12264A0242012-09-19019 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Neil Roman on Behalf of Sipan Construction Co., Corp., Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12264A0232012-09-19019 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of John A. Basile Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12264A1022012-09-18018 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Barbara Deronde Opposing Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12272A3412012-09-18018 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Jane Brown Opposing Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML1226302422012-09-17017 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Gabriella Stern Opposing Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application ML12264A5472012-09-17017 September 2012 Limited Appearance Statement of Major R. Owens Supporting Indian Point, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Application 2016-08-16
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183 Hoover Road Rochester, NY 1461 7 March 30 1\ 2015 Honorable Stephen G. Burns U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Re: Denying Indian Point' s Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal
Dear Honorable Burns:
I am an Environmental Studies student at Stony Brook University. I am writing to you today in regards to the future of New York City ' s energy supply and wellbeing. Located 34 miles north from the center of Manhattan, the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant lies on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. As of right now, Indian Point' s Unit #2 is operating past its expiration date; the approaching expiration date for Unit #3 is in December of this year. With the impending expiration date of its operating license, Entergy is seeking a license renewal for another 20 years. While Indian Point provides about one-fourth of New York City ' s energy, I believe that the vulnerable location and environmental implications that could arise from a meltdown outweigh the benefits of extending the use of the plant.
First, Indian Point is already posing a threat to the environment through its cooling system. Every day, two billion gallons of cooling water from the Hudson River is brought into the plant. Lacking the proper funds and equipment for a closed cooling system, aquatic life like fish and larvae are swept in along with the water and killed. Not to mention the accidental spills that release radiation into the water, exposing radioactive toxins to the aquatic life. Some of these radioactive toxins , like tritium and strontium-90, have been leaking from the spent fuel s at the power plant and into the Hudson River since 2005 1* Spills, such as the one at Indian Point, happen and expose the surrounding organisms to increased levels of radiation.
While the environment is currently facing detrimental impacts from the power plant, I also fear for the possible repercussions if a meltdown were to occur. Due to its location on the Hudson River, northerly winds could allow a radiation cloud to spread south towards the New York City region, causing a significant threat to public health. Under extreme circumstances, evacuation of Manhattan would be nearly impossible in a timely fashion , leaving people stuck on an island with limited escape outlets .
Furthermore, Indian Point lies in a seismically active area and is at risk of experiencing an earthquake of a magnitude of 6 or higher 2* This would be less concerning iflndian Point had the proper infrastructure to protect against earthquakes . Unfortunately, the age and location oflndian Point poses a serious risk to the environment and the millions of people surrounding the area.
Nuclear power is a great alternative to coal and oil under the right circumstances. However, the location and age of Indian Point is worrisome. With that said, I implore you to deny the license renewal. In doing so, New York City could invest in renewable energy, like offshore wind power, that would become a long-term sustainable solution. While it may take time to establish a renewable energy system, the rejection of a license renewal could allow the city to start looking into other plausible renewable sources.
Otherwise, upgrades must be made to the power plant to protect against earthquakes and leaks.
Thank you for your time. I appreciate your consideration of this important matter regarding the future of New York City and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
~VJ~
Kristin Welch Disclaimer: The content and opinions stated in this letter are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stony Brook Uni versity, its administration or its facul ty.
1 http://www.rive rkeeper.org/campai gns/stop-polluters/indi an-point/radioactive-waste/
2 http://www.nrdc.org/nuclear/i ndianpo int/fil es/N RDC-1 3 3 6_Indian_ Po int_ f Sr8medium. pd f
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