ML14308A640

Letter from Emile Julian to Timothy Rausch Providing Comments Submitted Regarding Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 and ISFSI; Application for License Transfer

ML14308A640
Person / Time
Site:	Susquehanna
Issue date:	11/03/2014
From:	Julian E NRC/SECY/RAS
To:	Rausch T Susquehanna
SECY/RAS
References
50-387, 50-388, 72-28
Download: ML14308A640 (4)

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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY November 3, 2014 Mr. Timothy S. Rausch Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer PPL Susquehanna, LLC 769 Salem Boulevard Berwick, PA 18603-0467

SUBJECT:

LICENSE TRANSFER APPLICATION OF PPL CORPORATION DOCKET NOS. 50-387, 50-388, AND 72-28

Dear Mr. Rausch:

Enclosed are comments on the proposed transfer of the licenses held by PPL Corporation for Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2, as well as the general license for the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation.

The comments were submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission by (1) William Huang, on behalf of Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.; (2) an anonymous individual; and (3) Jerry McClintock of Berwick, PA. In accordance with the requirements of 10 C.F.R. §2.1305(c), this letter constitutes service of the comments on PPL Susquehanna, LLC.

Sincerely,

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Assistant for Rulemakings and Adjudications

Enclosures:

As stated cc: OGC OCAA NRR David Lewis, Esq., Pillsbury Winthop Shaw Pittman, LLP

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Direct Dial 202.879.4047 EMAil Wll:liAM.HUANG@SPIEGElMCD.COM October 15, 2014 Via Electronic Submission Annette L. Vietti-Cook Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop 0-16G4 Washington, DC 20555-0001 RE: Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2; Consideration of Approval of Transfer of Licenses and Conforming Amendments; Docket Nos. 50-387, 50-388, and 72-28; NRC-2014-0211

Dear Secretary Vietti-Cook:

This letter is to inform you regarding the anticipated participation of Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc. ("Allegheny"), in the above-captioned dockets. Allegheny is a co-licensee and co-owner of the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2. Allegheny has resolved outstanding issues with its co-licensee, PPL Susquehanna LLC, and accordingly does not plan to intervene or request a hearing in these proceedings.

Sincerely,

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WilliamS. Huang Attorney for Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.

cc: David Dulick, General Counsel. Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.

David Lewis, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP, Attorney for PPL Susquehanna, LLC

As of: October 17, 2014 Received: October 13, 2014 Status: Pending_Post PUBLIC SUBMISSION Tracking No. 1jy-8ewf-ot6a Comments Due: November 05,2014 Submission Type: Web Docket: NRC-2014-0211 Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2; Consideration of Approval of Transfer of Licenses and Conforming Amendments Comment On: NRC-2014-0211-0001 Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2; Consideration of Approval of Transfer of Licenses and Conforming Amendments Document: NRC-2014-0211-DRAFT-0001 Comment on FR Doc# 2014-23800 Submitter Information Name: Anonymous Anonymous General Comment My main concern is the turmoil now at the plant over what Talen is going to do with the employees benefits. I am retired and no longer at the plant, but I have contacts that still are there since I have been gone a short time.

Attitudes are poor. PPL is stating that Talen will only promise to continue the present employee benefits for two years after the take over. They will evaluate the benefits they give after that. The biggest concern I have heard is for pensions and medical insurance. That is really the right of any company but there is a lack of trust present due to poor communications on this merger. I worked for Susquehanna for over 30 years and have never heard this much discourse. I think more communication about what Talen plans to do may help the situation. Even if bad news, it is better to get it out in the open. It's the lack of communication that is hurting the working climate.

I also think the NRC should measure the SCWE presently at Susquehanna for itself and not just go on what I am stating. Thanks

Docket, Hearing From: jsmcclin@verizon.net Sent: Monday, October 20, 2014 4:19 PM To: Docket, Hearing

Subject:

NRC-2014-0211 As a citizen of Berwick, PA near the area of the ppl nuclear plant, I am quite concerned about the transfer of the reactors from ppl to Tal en Energy. Already Talen has announced that they will not maintain programs at the Riverlands Nature Preserve nor the Mountour Preserve near Washingtonville, PA. If Talen cannot manage simpler things like that, why should I have confidence that they can manage two nuclear reactors?

Yes, I know that Talen is not in the business of providing entertainment, nor nature preservation, but ppl did a good job with both that and power production. Why can't Talen keep both those nature preserves up and running for the public. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth along with many citizens of the communities they are around.

If Talen Energy cots costs there, I would be of the opinion that they will drastically reduce the work force, thereby creating an environment where critical work may not be accomplished. I know there is no basis to my argument at this time, but I have talked with many people that feel pretty much the same way.

I am asking the NRC to be deeply involved in this transfer and make sure that Tal en does not balk in keeping up an adequate work force and reliable equipment.

Sincerely, Jerry McClintock 1