ML20155C748

Responds to Ltr to Assemblyman Morgan, Re Possible Closure of Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station & Possible Impact That Closure May Have on Economy & Environ of Community

ML20155C748
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Site:	Oyster Creek
Issue date:	10/29/1998
From:	Thomas C NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned)
To:	Murdock R AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
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October 29, 1998 l

Mr. Robert J. Murdock j 534 Princeton Avenue Bayville, NJ 08721-2333 l Dear Mr. Murdock-1 I have been asked to respond to your letter to Assemblyman Moran, dated September 9,1998, regarding the possible closure of Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station (OCNGS) and the possible impact that closure may have on the enonomy and the environment of the community.

Primarily because of the established economic regulatory process, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has exercised limited financial oversight of electric utility licensees. The electnc industry's move away from traditional rate-bcsed regulation toward increased competition in a deregulated marketplace could have an adverse in osct on the long-term ability of utilities to i adequately finance safe operation and decommissioning of their nuclear power plants.

Although the NRC is not usually involved in economic or rate regulation, over the years the l agency has recognized a possible relationship between adequate financing and safe operations.

! Licensees' efforts to reduce spending could result in smaller, less-experienced workforces;

! reductions in maintenance and cacital budgets; shorter refueling outages, during which certain maintenance is performed; and a decline in training resources. The NRC must ensure that economic pressures do not result in reduced safety margins at operating nuclear plants and de not impair a licensee's ability to fully finance decommissioning at a plant after it is shut down.

l l It also should be noted that the staff has historically not found a strong correlation between levels of operation and maintenance (O&M) and capital additions expenditure and measures of safety performance. Many plants have increased capacity factors and reduced O&M costs and continue to demonstrate excellent safety performance. The NRC will continue to monitor OCNGS through the inspection process and other plant performance indicators used to assess safe plant operation. i With respect to some other issues you raised, and as indicated by your 9th District representatives in a letter to you dated September 22,1998, there is considerable activity at the State level to develop long-term strategies to address the socioeconomic and environmental

issues surrounding the OCNGS facility.

l l hope this letter is responsive to your concems regarding the safe operation of OCNGS until a final decision is made regarding the future operation of the facility.

l Sincerely, Original signed by Cecil O. Thomas, Director Project Directorate 1-3 9811020332 981029 Division of Reactor Projects - 1/ll DR ADOCK 050 29 Off ce of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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Jaffrey W. Moran Christopher J. Connors Stato of New Jersey TO:

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OYSTER CREEK NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION Callan Travers Thompson Norry Blaha Burns DATE: 10/13/98 Miller, RI Bangart, SP ASSIGNED TO: CONTACT: Cyr, OGC NRR Collins SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR REMARKS:

For Appropriate Action.

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STATE OF NEW JERSEY LEONARD T. CONNORS, JR. 9Til DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE OrrtCES JEFFREY W. MORAN SEN ATOR - 9T11 DISTRICT 620 WEST LACEY ROAD ASSEMBLYMAN - 9TH DISTRtcT FOHKED RIVER, NJ 08731 CHRISTOPHER J. CoNNORS 609-693 6700 ASSEMBLYMAN - 9Til DISTRICT September 22,1998 Mr. Robert J. Murdock 534 Princeton Avenue Bayville, New Jersey 08721-2333

Dear Mr. Murdock:

I This brief note is to acknowledge a copy of your recent letter to our Legislative Office.

By way of this reply, our Delegation would like to reach out to convey to you our appreciation for your interest and concems about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, the impact on jobs and careers and the economic effects of the possible decommissioning of this facility on your community. We completely share these and many other profound concerns. That is why we have pushed so hard for legislation to establish a Task Force for the decommissioning of this Nuclear Generating Station to develop long-term strategies to address the socioeconomic and environmental issues surrounding this facility. To save precious jobs and careers. To diminish the potential economic effects on many communities here in the region.

As you may know, the overall oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station rests within the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC has the responsibility to oversee this facility during its operation and eventual closure at some point in the future, hopefully, at the conclusion of its full licensure expectation in 2009 or beyond. In an effort to try to be of assistance to you in looking into your concems as they pertain to the NRC, by copy of this reply. we are forwarding a copy of vour letter to NRC Conunissioner Shirlev Ann l Jackson. This convevance formally requests Cornmissioner Jackson to thoroughly review the issues you raise.

In the area of state responsibility, you may rest assured that many efforts are underway to l establish a deregulation process for the electric industry that both reflects the changing marketplace for electricity, as well as the needs of consumers, based upon federal laws and court decisions. You will also be encouraged to know that Lacey Township's state funding,in lieu of property taxes for this facility, has been safeguarded by recent changes in state law. Our Delegation led the fight to protect Lacey Township from any diminished funding of its gry E receipts and franchise revenues. g y e g

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i l In an effort to obtain some perspective for you as to New Jersey's role in this process and what steps are underway here for electric deregulation, etc., bv copy of this reply. we are l sending a copy of your letter to Office of Legislative Services Senior Fiscal Analyst George

.1. LeBlanc. This transmittal authorizes Mr. LeBlanc to put tocether a comprehensive i briefine on these very comniex issues.

l Finally, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will play a prominent role in the l decision making process to chart Oyster Creek's future. The input of citizens, such as yourself, merits strong consideration by the BPU during its hearing process on this facility. Therefore, we

are forwarding a copy of your comments to the personal attention of BPU President Herbert Tete, Jr. This convevance formally reauests your statement to be entered into the official public record of testimony on this facilltv.

Thank you, once again, for your proactive efforts as a concerned citizen about the future i

of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. We welcome this opportunity to work with you l

to obtain the latest available information on this evolving issue of concern to each and every citizen of our state.

l Please know, we will keep you apprised as findings are received from the NRC, OLS and i the BPU.

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CEncy + M2%olum or M2%unawm September 9,1998 Assemblyman Jeffery W. Moran 620 West Lacey Road Forked River, NJ 0873l

Dear Assemblyman Moran,

I am writing this letter to express my concern about deregulation and how it will effect the environment we live in. This deregulation plan does not recognize the positive impact Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station has to the environment. If Oyster Creek is prematurely closed it will threaten our base load and increase production of our coal and gas plants, increasing carbon pollutants and present a decommission cost to the rate payers.

The great loss of revenue to the County and Township will be devastating. New Jersey can not afTord the loss of thousands ofjobs and jeopardize the reliability of electricity for a deregulation plan with false promises of saving the rate payer money.

As Emergency Coordinator, I represent about one hundred amateur radio operators in Ocean county. They all share the concerns that I have stated above. As volunteers, amateur radio operators demonstrate that they tru!y care about the people of Ocean County and not " big business" concerns and prctits. % all speak from our hearts when we say that deregulation of electricity is a mista'<e.

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September 22,1998 Mr. Paul T. Dever 225 Wells Mills Road Waretown, New Jersey 08758

Dear Mr. Dever:

This brief note is to acknowledge a copy of your recent letter to our Legislative Office.

By way of this reply, our Delegation would like to reach out to convey to you our appreciation for your interest and concems about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, the impact on jobs and careers and the economic effects of the possible decommissioning of this facility on your community. We completely share these and many other profound concerns. That is why we have pushed so hard for legislation to establish a Task Force for the decommissioning of this Nuclear Generating Station to develop long-term strategies to address the socioeconomic and environmental issues surrounding this facility. To save precious jobs and careers. To diminish the potential economic effects on many communities here in the regin.

As you may know, the overall oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station rests within the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC has the responsibility to oversee this facility during its operation and eventual closure at some point in the future, hopefully, at the conclusion of its full licensure expectation in 2009 or beyond. In an effort to try to be of assistance to you in looking into your concerns as they pertain to the NRC, by copy of this reply. we are forwarding a copy of your letter to NRC Commissioner Shirlev Ann Jackson. This convevance formally requests Commissioner Jackson to thoroughly review the issues you raise.

In the area of state responsibility, you may rest assured that many efforts are underway to establish a deregulation process for the electric industry that both reflects the changing marketplace for electricity, as well as the needs of consumers. based upon federal laws and court decisions. You will also be encouraged to know that Lacey Township's state funding, in lieu of property taxes for this facility. has been safeguarded by recent changes in state law. Our Delegation led the fight to protect Lacey Township from any diminished funding of its gross receipts and franchise revenues.

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O September 22,1998 Page 2 In an effort to obtain some perspective for you as to New Jersey's role in this process and what steps are underway here for electric deregulation, etc., by copv of this reply. we are sending a copy of your letter to Office of Lecislative Services Senior Fiscal Analyst Georee

.L LeBlanc. This transmittal authorizes Mr. LeBlanc to put together a comprehensive briefine on these very complex issues.

Finally, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will play a prominent role in the decision making process to chart Oyster Creek's future. The input of citizens, such as yourself, merits strong consideration by the BPU during its hearing process on this facility. Therefore, we are forwarding a copy of your comments to the personal attention of BPU President Herbert Tate, Jr. This conveyance formally requests your statement to be entered into the official oublic record of testimony on this facility.

Thank you, once again, for your proactive efforts as a concerned citizen about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. We welcome this opportunity to work with you to obtain the latest available information on this evolving issue of concern to each and every citizen of our state.

Please know, we will keep you apprised as f'mdings are received from the NRC, OLS and the BPU.

Best regards.

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Dear Senator Connors,

I am very concerned about the negative economic and environmental Effects deregulation will have in New Jersey. I am also very concerned About the premature closing of Oyster Creek, which is perfonning Excellently.

Deregulation, if not properly regulated, will have a devastating effect On the Local and State economy through the loss of skilledjobs, and the l

Accompanying taxes paid and revenue spent locally.

Additionally, the negative environmental effects this will have on New Jersey is very troubling.

As a Representative of New Jersey, I am asking you to look into these And other problems deregulation will cause.

Thank you fo .>your time and assistance,

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Mr. Emilio Pagano 1010 Chelsea Street Forked River, New Jersey 08731

Dear Mr. Pagano:

This brief note is to acknowledge a copy of your recent letter to our Legislative Office.

By way of this reply, our Delegation would like to reach out to convey to you our appreciation for your interest and concerns about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear i Generating Station, the impxt on jobs and careers and the economic effects of the possible I decommissioning of this facility on your community. We completely share these and many other profound concerns. That is why we have pushed so hard for legislation to establish a Task Force for the decommissioning of this Nuclear Generating Station to develop long-term strategies to address the socioeconomic and environmental issues surrounding this facility. To save precious jobs and careers. To diminish the potential economic effects on many communities here in the region.

As you may know, the overall oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station rests within the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC has the responsibility to oversee this facility during its operation and eventual closure at some point in the future, hopefully, at the conclusion of its full licensure expectation in 2009 or beyond. In an effort to try l to be of assistance to you in looking into your concems as they pertain to the NRC, by copy of this reply. we are forwarding a copy of your letter to NRC Commissioner Shirlev Ann Jackson. This convevance formally reauests Commissioner Jackson to thorouchiv review the issues you raise.

In the area of state responsibility, you may rest assured that many effons are underway to l establish a deregulation process for the electric industry that both reflects the changing marketplace for electricity, as well as the needs of consumers. based upon federal laws and court decisions. You will also be encouraged to know that Lacey Township's state funding. in lieu of property taxes for this facility, has been safeguarded by recent changes in state law. Our Delegation led the fight to protect Lacey Township from any diminished funding ofits gross receipts and franchise revenues.

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1 In an effort to obtain some perspective for you as to New Jersey's role m this process and what steps are underway here for electric deregulation, etc., by copy of this reply. we are sending a copy of your letter to Office of Legislative Services Senior Fiscal Analyst George

.L LeBlanc. This transmittal authorizes Mr. LeBlanc to put touether a comprehensive briefing on these verv complex issues.

Finally, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will play a prominent role in the decision making process to chart Oyster Creek's future. The input of citizens, such as yourself, merits strong consideration by the BPU during its hearing process on this facility. Therefore, we are forwarding a copy of your comments to the personal attention of BPU President Herbert Tate, Jr. This convevance formally requests your statement to be entered into the official public record of testimons on this facility.

l Thank you, once again, for your proactive efforts as a concerned citizen about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. We welcome this opportunity to work with you to obtain the latest available information on this evolving issue of concern to each and every citizen of our state.

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Dear Ms. Junay:

This brief note is to acknowledge a copy of your recent letter to our Legislative Office.

By way of this reply, our Delegation would like to reach out to convey to you our appreciation for your interest and concerns about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, the impact on jobs and careers and the economic effects of the possible decoci.nissioning of this facility on your community. We completely share these and many other profound concerns. That is why we have pushed so hard for legislation to establish a Task Force for the decommissioning of this Nuclear Generating Station to develop long term strategies to address the socioeconomic and environmental issues surrounding this facility. To save precious jobs and careers. To diminish the potential economic effects on many communities here in the region.

As you may know, the overall oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station rests within the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC has the responsibility to oversee this facility during its operation and eventual closure at some point in the future, hopefully, at the conclusion of its full licensure expectation in 2009 or beyond. In an effort to try to be of assistance to you in looking into your concerns as they pertain to the NRC, by copy of this replv. we are forwarding a copy of your letter to NRC Commissioner Shirlev Ann Jackson. This conveyance formally reouests Commissioner Jackson to thoroughly review the issues you raise.

In the area of state responsibility, you may rest assured that niany efforts are underway to establish a deregulation process for the electric industry that both reflects the changing marketplace for electricity, as well as the needs of consumers, based upon federal laws and court decisions. You will also be encouraged to know that Lacey Township's state funding,in lieu of property taxes for this facility, has been safeguarded by recent changes in state law. Our Delegation led the fight to protect Lacey Township from any diminished funding of its gross receipts and franchise revenues.

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Finally, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will play a prominent role in the decision making process to chart Oyster Creek's future. The input of citizens, such as yourself, merits strong consideration by the BPU during its hearing process on this facility. Therefore, we are forwarding a copy of your comments to the personal attention of BPU President Herbert Tate, Jr. This convevance formally reauests vour statement to be entered into the official public record of testimony on this facility.

Thank you, once again, for your proactive efforts as a concerned citizen about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. We welcome this opportunity to work with you to obtain the latest available information on this evolving issue of concern to each and every citizen of our state.

Please know, we will keep you apprised as findings are received from the NRC, OLS and the BPU.

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FORKED RIVER. NJ 08731 CHRISTOPHER J. CONNOR5 609 693 6700 ASSEMBLYMAN - 97H DISTn!OT September 22,1998 Mr. Robert E. Linky 1007 Anchor Way i Forked River, New Jersey 08731

Dear Mr. Linky:

1 This brief note is to acknowledge a copy of your recent letter to our Legislative Office.

By way of this reply, our Delegation would like to reach out to convey to you our appreciation for your interest and concems about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear l

Generating Station, the impact on jobs and careers and the economic effects of the possible decommissioning of this facility on your community. We completely share these and many other profound concerns. Tnat is why we have pushed so hard for legislation to establish a Task Farce for the decommissioning of this Nuclear Generating Station to develop long-term strategies to address the socioeconomic and environmental issues surrounding this facility. To save precious jobs and careers. To diminish the potential economic effects on many communities here in the region. .

As you may know, the overall oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station rests within the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC has the responsibility to oversee this facility during its operation and eventual closure at some point in the future, hopefully, at the conclusion of its full licensure expectation in 2009 or beyond. In an effort to try to be of assistance to you in looking into your concerns as they pertain to the NRC, by copy of this reply. we are forwarding a copy of yost letter to NRC Commissioner Shirlev Ann

.Tackson. This convevance formally reauests Commissioner.lackson to thoroughly review the issues you raise.

In the area of state responsibility, you may rest assured that many efforts are underway to establish a deregulation process for the electric industry that both reflects the changing marketplace for electricity, as well as the needs of consumers, based upon federal laws and court decisions. You will also be encouraged to know that Lacey Township's state funding,in lieu of property taxes for this facility has been safeguarded by recent changes in state law. Our Delegation led the fight to protect Lacey Township from any diminished funding of its gross receipts and franchise resenues.

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Finally, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will play a prominent role in the decision making process to chart Oyster Creek's future. The input of citizens, such as yourself, merits strong consideration by the BPU during its hearing process on this facility. Therefore, we are forwarding a copy of your comments to the personal attention of BPU President Herbert Tate, Jr. This convevance formally reauests your statement to be entered into the official oublic record of testimony on this facility.

Thank you, once again, for your proactive efforts as a concerned citizen about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. We welcome this opportunity to work with you to obtain the latest available information on this evolving issue of concern to each and every citizen of our state.

Please know, we will keep you apprised as findings are received from the NRC, OLS and the BPU.

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Dear Mr. and Mrs. Aguado:

This brief note is to acknowledge a copy of your recent letter to our 12gislative Office.

By way of this reply, our Delegation would like to reach out to convey to you our appreciation for your interest and concerns about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, the impact on jobs and careers and the economic effects of the possible decommissioning of this facility on your community. We completely share these and many other profound concems. That is why we have pushed so hard for legislation to establish a Task Force for the decommissioning of this Nuclear Generating Station to develop long-term strategies to address the socioeconomic and environmental issues surrounding this facility. To save precious jobs and careers. To diminish the potential economic effects on many communities here in the region.

As you may know, the overall oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station rests within the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC has the responsibility to oversee this facility during its operation and eventual closure at some point in the future, hopefully, at the conclusion of its full licensure expectation in 2009 or beyond. In an effort to try to be of assistance to you in looking into your concerns as they pertain to the NRC, by copy of this reply. we are forwarding a copy of your letter to NRC Commissioner Shirlev Ann Jackson. This conveyance formally reauests Commissioner Jackson to thoroughly review the issues you raise.

In the area of state responsibility, you may rest assured that many effons are underway to establish a deregulation process for the electric industry that both reflects the changing marketplace for electricity, as well as the needs of consumers based upon federal laws and coun decisions. You will also be encouraged to know that Lacey Township's state funding. in lieu of property taxes for this facility. has been safeguarded by recent changes in state law. Our Delegation led the fight to protect Lacey Township from any diminished funding of its gross receipts and franchise revenues.

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Finally, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will play a prominent role in the decision making process to chan Oyster Creek's future. The input of citizens, such as yourself, ,

merits strong consideration by the BPU during its hearing process on this facility. Therefore, we  !

are forwarding a copy of your comments to the personal attention of BPU President Herbert Tate, I Jr. This conveyance formally reauests your statement to be entered into the official public i record of testimony on this facility. I Thank you, once again, for your proactive efforts as a concerned citizen about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. We welcome this opportunity to work with you to obtain the latest available information on this evolving issue of concern to each and every citizen of our state.

Please know, we will keep you apprised as findings are received from the NRC, OLS and the BPU.

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Dear Assemblyman Connors,

I am very concerned about the negative economic and environmental effects deregulation will have in New Jersey. I am also very concerned about the premature closing of Oyster Creek, which is performing excellently.

Deregulation, if not properly regulated, will have a devastating effect on the Local and State economy through the loss of skilled jobs, and the accompanying taxes paid and revenue spent locally.

Additionally, the negative environmental effects this will have on New Jersey are very troubling.

As a Representative of New Jersey, I am asking you to look into these and other problems deregulation will cause.

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decommissioning of this facility on your community. We completely share these and many other

! profound concems. That is why we have pushed so hard for legislation to establish a Task Force for the decommissioning of this Nuclear Generating Station to develop long-term strategies to address the socioeconomic and environmental issues surrounding this facility. To save precious jobs and careers. To diminish the potential economic effects on many communities here in the region. ,

L As you may know, the overall oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station rests within the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC has the responsibility to oversee this facility during its operation and eventual closure at some point in the future, hopefully, at the conclusion of its full licensure expectation in 2009 or beyond. In an effort to try to be of assistance to you in looking into your concerns as they pertain to the NRC, by cony of l' this renly. we are forwarding a copy of your letter to NRC Commissioner Shirley Ann Jackson. This convevance formally reauests Commiuloner Jackson to thoroughly review the issues you raise.

l In the area of state responsibility, you may rest assured that many efforts are underway to establish a deregulation process for the electric industry that both reflects the changing marketplace for electricity as well as the needs of consumers, based upon federal laws and court decisions. You will also be encouraged to know that Lacey Township's state funding. in lieu of property taxes for this facility, has been safeguarded by recent changes in state law. Our Delegation led the fight to protect Lacey Township from any diminished funding of its gross receipts and franchise revenues.

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.I. LeBlanc. This transmittal authorizes Mr. LeBlanc to out tocether a comprehensive briefine on these very comnlex issues.

i Finally, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will play a prominent role in the decision making process to chart Oyster Creek's future. The input of citizens, such as yourself, i merits strong consideration by the BPU during its headng process on this facility. Therefore, we are forwarding a copy of your comments to the personal attention of BPU President Herbert Tate, Jr. This conveyance formally requests your statement to be entered into the orncial public record of testimony on this facilib Thank you, once again, for your proactive efforts as a concerned citizen about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. We welcome this opportunity to work with you to obtain the latest available information on this evolving issue of concern to each and every citizen of our state.

Please know, we will keep you apprised as findings are received from the NRC, OLS and the BPU.

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Dear Senator Connors,

l I am writing this letter to express my concern about deregulation and how it will effect the environment we live in. This deregulation plan does not recognize the positive l impact Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station has on the environment. In the event t .

that Oyster Creek is prematurely closed, it will threaten our base load and increase '

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decommission cost to the rate payers.

The great loss of revenue to the County and Township will be devastating. New Jersey can not afford the loss of thousands ofjobs andjeepardize the reliability of electricity for a deregulation plan with false promises of saving the rate payer money.

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Dear Ms. Selvage:

This brief note is to acknowledge a copy of your recent letter to our Legislative Office.

By way of this reply, our Delegation would like to reach out to convey to you our appreciation for your interest and concerns about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear )

Generating Station, the impact on jobs and careers and the economic effects of the possible l decommissioning of this facility on your community. We completely share these and many other l profound concerns. That is why we have pushed so hard for legislation to establish a Task Force i for the decommissioning of this Nuclear Generating Station to develop long-term strategies to address the socioeconomic and environmental issues surrounding this facility. To save precious  ;

jobs and careers. To diminish the potential economic effects on many communities here in the region.

As you may know, the overall oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station rests within the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC has the responsibility to oversee this facility during its operation and eventual closure at some point in the future, hopefully, at the conclusion of its full licensure expectation in 2009 or beyond. In an effort to try to be of assistance to you in looking into your concems as they pertain to the NRC, by copy of this reply we are forwarding a copy of your letter to NRC Commissioner Shirlev Ann Jackson. This convevance formally reauests Commissioner Jackson to thorouc>hly review the issues you raise.

In the area of state responsibility, you may rest assured that many efforts are underway to establish a deregulation process for the electric industry that both reflects the changing marketplace for electricity, as well as the needs of consumers, based upon federal laws and court decisions. You will also be encouraged to know that Lacey Township's state funding,in lieu of property taxes for this f acility, has been safeguarded by recent changes in state law. Our Delegation led the fight to protect Lacey Township from any diminished funding of its gross receipts and franchise revenues.

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Finally, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will play a prominent role in the decision making process to chart Oyster Creek's future. The input of citizens, such as yourself, merits strong consideration by the BPU during its hearing process on this facility. Therefare, we are forwarding a copy of your comments to the personal attention of BPU President Herbert Tate,  !

Jr. This conveyance formally reauests your statement to be entered into the official oublic record of testimony on this facility.

Thank you, once again, for your proactive efforts as a concerned citizen about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuchar Generating Station. We welcome this opponunity to work with you to obtain the latest available information on this evolving issue of concern to each and every citizen of our state.

Please know, we will keep you apprised as findings are received from the NRC, OLS and the BPU.

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September 9,1998 Senator Leonard T. Connors, Jr.

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Dear Senator Connors,

I am writing this letter to you to express my concern about the deregulation of the electric industry in New Jersey, how this will effect the emironment and the economic impact that will be felt throughout the state.

i The premature closing of the Oyster Creek plant, which is performing excellently and has set new records for efficiency and worker protection in low exposures, will have a devastating impact on the Local and State economy through the loss of highly skilled jobs, the taxes paid on those wages and the revenue spent in the surrounding areas.

Additionally, nuclear power generation does not increase the pollutants in the air like coal and gas powered plants. The closing of the Oyster Creek plant prematurely threatens the base load generation in the state and will increase the pollutants by increasing production at the carbon based fuel plants, especially those in west of New Jersey that do not have the same clean air standards.

The loss of revenue to the local economy at the County and Township level will be tremendous. Ocean County and Lacey Township can not afford to lose nearly 1000 or morejobs. New Jersey can not afford to lose this tax-based revenue and tojeopardize the reliability of electricity for a deregulation plan with false promises of savings to the ratepayer.

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Dear Ms. Engelken:

This brief note is to acknowledge a copy of your recent letter to our Legislative Office.

By way of this reply, our Delegation would like to reach out to convey to you our appreciation for your interest and concerns about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear G:nerating Station, the impact on jobs and careers and the economic effects of the possible decommissioning of this facility on your community. We completely share these and many other profound concerns. That is why we have pushed so hard for legislation to establish a Task Force for the decommissioning of this Nuclear Generating Station to develop long-term strategies to address the socioeconomic and environmental issues surrounding this facility. To save precious jobs and careers. To diminish the potential economic effects on many communities here in the region'.

As you may know, the overall oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station rests within the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC has the responsibility to oversee this facility during its operation and eventual closure at some point in the future, hopefully, at the conclusion of its full licensure expectation in 2009 or beyond. In an effort to try to be of assistance to you in looking into your concerns as they pertain to the NRC, by copy of this reply. we are forwarding a copy of your letter to NRC Commissioner Shirlev Ann Jackson. This convevance formally reauests Commksioner Jackson to thorouehly review the issues you raise.

In the area of state responsibility, you may rest assured that many efforts are underway to establish a deregulation process for the electric industry that both reflects the changing marketplace for electricity, as well as the needs of consumers, based upon federal laws and court decisions. You will also be encouraged to know that Lacey Township's state funding,in lieu of property taxes for this facility, has been safeguarded by recent changes in state law. Our Delegation led the fight to protect Lacey Township from any diminished funding of its gross receipts and franchise revenues.

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Finally, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will play a prominent role in the decNan making process to chart Oyster Creek's future. The input of citizens, such as yourself, merits strong consideration by the BPU during its hearing process on this facility. Therefore, we are forwarding a copy of your comments to the personal attention of BPU President Herbert Tate, Jr. This convevance formally reauests your statement to be entered into the official public record of testimony on this facility.

Thank you, once again, for your proactive efforts as a concerned citizen about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. We welcome this opportunity to work with you to obtain the latest available information on this evolving issue of concern to each and every citizen of our state.

Please know, we will keep you apprised as findings are received from the NRC, OLS and l

the BPU.

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I am wri;ing this letter to express my concern about deregulation and j how it will effect the environment we live in. This deregulation plan i does not recognize the positive impact Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station has to the environment. If Oyster Creek is prematurely closed, it will threaten our base load and increase production of our coal and gas plants, increasing carbon pollutants and presenting a decommission i cost to the rate payers,  !

I personally anticipate to experience brown out or blacks outs during peak demands if oyster Creek is removed from the rate base. lt am asking that you take action now to prevent .his from happening.

The great loss of revenue to the County and Township will be devastating. New Jersey cannot afford the loss of thousands of jobs and jeopardize the reliability of electricity for a deregulation plan with false promises of saving the rate payer money.

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Ms. Sharon Taggert l 194 Inlet Avenue Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050 i

Dear Ms. Taggert:

This brief note is to acknowledge a copy of your recent letter to our Legislative Office. l By way of this reply, our Delegation would like to reach out to convey to you our appreciation for your interest and concerns about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, the impact on jobs and careers and the economic effects of the possible decommissioning of this facility on your community. We completely share these and many other profound concerns. That is why we have pushed so hard for legislation to e;tablish a Task Force for the decommissioning of this Nuclear Generating Station to develop long-term strategies to address the socioeconomic and environmental issues surrounding this facility. To save precious l

jobs and careers. To diminish the potential economic effects on many communities here in the region.

l As you may know, the overall oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station rests within the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC has the responsibility to

! oversee this facility during its operation and eventual closure at scme point in the future, hopefully, at the conclusion ofits full licensure expectation in 2009 or beyond. In an effort to try to be of assistance to you in looking into your concerns as they pertain to the NRC, by copy of this repiv. we are forwarding a copy of your letter to NRC Commissioner Shirlev Ann

.Inckson. This convevance formally requests Commissioner Jackson to thoroughly review the issues you raise.

1 In the area of state responsibility, you may rest assured that many efforts are underway to establish a deregulation process for the electric industry that both reflects the changing mtrketplace for electricity, as well as the needs of consumers, based upon federal laws and court decisions. You will also be encouraged to know that Lacey Township's state funding,in lieu of property taxes for this facility, has been safeguarded by recent changes in state law. Our Delegation led the fight to protect Lacey Township from any diminished funding ofits gross receipts and franchise revenues.

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Finally, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will play a prominent role in the decision making process to chan Oyster Creek's future. The input of citizens, such as yourself, merits strong consideration by the BPU during its hearing process on this facility. Therefore, we are forwarding a copy of your comments to the personal attention of BPU President Herbert Tate, Jr. This conveyance formally requests your statement to be entered into the official oublic record of testimony on this facility.

Thank you, once again, for your proactive effons as a concerned citizen about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. We welcome this opponunity to work with you to obtain the latest available information on this evolving issue of concem to each and every citizen of our state.

Please know, we will keep you apprised as findings are received from the NRC, OLS and the BPU.

Best regards.

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August 31,1998 District 9: Senator Leona,rd T. Connors Jr.

Dear Senator Connors,

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Having just recently moved from Fennsylvania to Ocean County, I can attest to the fact, that there is NO silver lining hiding inade electric deregulation as promised. I feel that

! deregulation of the Electric Industry in New Jersey is a very bad idea, that only has the l potential to place more of a financial burden on the common working class person. Just l look at what it has already done in Pennsylvania. While promising an initial decrease, we all know it will result in an increase to cover the delivery portion the provider must pay.

Think about all of the other industries that are now deregulated and what have been the consequences of their deregulation on the common tax payer. Take all the airline mishaps that have ocurred since that industry has been deregulated. How about all the major power outages that have plagued the western statesjust this year alone? Do we really want to put ourselves in that same, very uncomfortable position? Speaking for 1 myself,I do not!

To add to the list of BAD ideas, there is talk that the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station may be closed, putting close to eight hundred people out of work in the name of DEREGULATION. This will not only effect their families, but the many small local businesses that have come to depend on the revenue that is a direct result of the Power Plant being in operation. As a fellow resident of New Jersey, please tell me how that serves the common good!

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Dear Mr. Decker:

This brief note is to acknowledge a copy of your recent letter to our Legislative Office.

By way of this reply, our Delegation would like to reach out to convey to you our appreciation for your interest and concerns about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, the impact on jobs and careers and the economic effects of the possible decommissioning of this facility on your community. We completely share these and many other profound concerns. That is why we have pushed so hard for legislation to establish a Task Force for the decommissioning of this Nuclear Generating Station to develop long-term strategies to address the socioeconomic and environmental issues surrounding this facility. To save precious jobs and careers. To diminish the potential economic effects on many communities here in the region.

As you may know, the overall oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station rests within the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC has the responsibility to oversee this facility during its operation and eventual closure at some point in the future, hopefully, at the conclusion of its full licensure expectation in 2009 or beyond. In an effort to try to be of assistance to you in looking into your concerns as they pertain to the-NRC, by copy of this repiv. we are forwardine a copy of your letter to NRC Commissioner Shirlev Ann Jackson. This convevance iormally reauests Commissioner Jackson to thoroughly review the issues you raise.

In the area of state responsibility, you may rest assured that many efforts are underway to establish a deregulation process for the electric industry that both reflects the changing marketplace for electricity, as well as the needs of consumers, based upon federal laws and court decistons. You will also be encouraged to know that Lacey Township's state funding, in lieu of property taxes for this facility, has been safeguarded by recent hanges in state law. Our Delegation led the fight to protect Lacey Township from any diminished funding of its gross receipts and franchise revenues.

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i Finally, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will play a prominent role in the decision making process to citart Oyster Creek's future. The input of citizens, such as yourself, I merits strong consideration by the BPU during its hearing process on this facility. Therefore, we are forwarding a copy of your comments to the personal attention of BPU President Herbert Tate, Jr. This convevance formally reauests your statement to be entered into the official oublic record of testimony on this facilliv.

l Thank you, once again, for your proactive efforts as a concerned citizen about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. We welcome this opportunity to work with you to obtain the latest available information on this evolving issue of concern to each and every citizen of our state.

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Senator Leonard T. Connors, Jr., R 620 West Lacey Rd.

Forked River, NJ 08731

Dear Sir:

I am writing this letter to express my concerns about deregulatica, the effect it will have on our environrnent, and the negative economic impact it would have with the premature closing of Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. The great loss of revenues to the County and Township will be devastating.

New Jersey can not afford the loss of thousands ofjobs and jeopardize the reliability of electricity for a deregulation plan with false promises of saving the rate payers money.

This deregulation plan does not recognize the positive impact Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station has to the emironment. If Oyster Creek is prematurely closed it will threaten our baseload and increase production of our coal and gas fired plants, increasing carbon pollutants in an already emironmentally sensative area. This plan also allows decommissioning costs to be paid by the ratepayer which is unfair, I find it extremely difficult and hard to believe that a company that has profited billions of dollars from the people of the state of New Jersey would be allowed to dictate its agenda to the rate payers. This company has recently spent billions of dollars in overseas investments with the money earned in New Jersey. How can you possibly trust a company with hidden agendas. Were are the billions of dollars spent here in the USA? Non-existent I'm sure. As a Representative of New Jersey, I am asking you to look into these and other problems deregulation will bring upon us.

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404 Central Avenue Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 l

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Vega:

This brief note is to acknowledge a copy of your recent letter to our legislative Office.

By way of this reply, our Delegation would like to reach out to convey to you our appreciation for your interest and concerns about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, the impact on jobs and careers and the economic effects of the possible decommissioning of this facility on your community. We completely share these and many other profound ccncerns. That is why we have pushed so hard for legislation to establish a Task Force for the decommissioning of this Nuclear Generating Station to develop long-term strategies to address the socioeconomic and environmental issues surrounding this facility. To save precious jobs and careers. To diminish the potential economic effects on many communities here in the region.

As you may know, the overall oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station rests within the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC has the responsibility to oversee this facility during its operation and eventual closure at some point in the future, l hopefully, at the conclusion of its full licensure expectation in 2009 or beyond. In an effon to try to be of assistance to you in looking into your concerns as they pertain to the NRC, by copy of this renly. we are forwarding a copy of your letter to NRC Commissioner Shirlev Ann

.lackson. This conveyance formally reauests Commissioner.Tackson to thoroughly review the issues you raise.

In the area of state responsibility, you may rest assured that many effons are underway to establish a deregulation process for the electric industry that both reflects the changing marketplace for electricity, as well as the needs of consumers, based upon federal laws and court decisions. You will also be encouraged to know that Lacey Township's state funding, in lieu of property taxes for this facility, has been safeguarded by recent changes in state law. Our Delegation led the fight to protect Lacey Township from any diminished funding of its gross 4

receipts and franchise revenues.

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Finally, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will play a prominent role in the .

decision making process to chart Oyster Creek's future. The input of citizens, such as yourself, l merits strong consideration by the BPU during its hearing process on this facility. Therefore, we are forwarding a copy of your comments to the personal attention of BPU President Herbert Tate, Jr. This convevance formally requests your statement to be entered into the official nublic record of testimony on this facility.

Thank you, once again, for your proactive efforts as a concerned citizen about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. We welcome this opportunity to work with you to obtain the latest available information on this evolving issue of concern to each and every citizen of our state.

Please know, we will keep you apprised as findings are received from the NRC, OLS and the BPU.

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Dear Mr. Opdyke:

This brief note is to acknowledge a copy of your recent letter to our Legislative Office.

By way of this reply, our Delegation would like to reach out to convey to you our appreciation for your interest and concerns about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, the impact on jobs and careers and the economic effects of the possible decommissioning of this facility on your community. We completely share these and many other profound concems. That is why we have pushed so hard for legislation to establish a Task Force for the decommissioning of this Nuclear Generating Station to develop long-term strategies to address the socioeconomic and environmental issues surrounding this facility. To save precious jobs and careers. To diminish the potential econo'nic effects on many communities here in the region.

As you may know, the overall oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station rests within the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC has the responsibility to oversee this facility during its operation and eventual closure at some point in the future, hopefully, at the conclusion of its full licensure expectation in 2009 or beyond. In an effort to try to be of assistance to you in looking into your concems as they pertain to the NRC, by copy of this reply. we are forwarding a copy of your letter to NRC Commissioner Shirlev Ann Jackson. This conveyance formally reauests Commissioner Jackson to thorouchly review the issues you raise.

In the area of state responsibility, you may rest assured that many efforts are underway to establish a deregulation process for the electric industry that both reflects the changing marketplace for electricity, as well as the needs of consumers, based upon federal laws and court decisions. You will also be encouraged to know that Lacey Township's state funding, in lieu of l

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In an effort to obtain some perspective for you as to New Jersey's role in this process and what steps are underway here for electric deregulation, etc., by copy of this reply. we are sending a cony of your letter to Office of Legislative Services Senior Fiscal Analyst George J. LeBlanc. This transmittal authorizes Mr. LeBlanc to nut together a comprehensive briefine on these very complex issues.

Finally, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will play a prominent role in the decision making process to chart Oyster Creek's future. The input of citizens, such as yourself, merits strong consideration by the BPU during its hearing process on this facility. Therefore, we are forwarding a copy of your comments to the personal attention of BPU President Herbert Tate, j Jr. This convevance formally reauests your statement to be entered into the official oublic l record of testimony on this facilltv.

l Thank you, once again, for your proactive efforts as a concerned citizen about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. We welcome this opportunity to work with you to obtain the latest available information on this evolving issue of concern to each and every citizen of our state.

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1 am writing this letter to express my concems about the possible premature closing of Oyster i Creek, which has been performing excellently. It's closing, I believe, will have negative economic and environmental effects.

Since the mid 1980s Oyster Creek and the Nuclear Enerhy Institute have made great strides. We have become safer and more productive. All of the industry performance indicators show this improvement.

The environment is of great concern to all of us and nuclear generation is one of the only two ways now commonly used to produce electricity that emits no greenhouse gases. Thinking of the environment; when deregulation comes irmeffect, we will be forced to buy dirty electricity from out-of-state carbon dioxide emitting, fossil-fuel buming plants.

In 1995 alone, natural gas emitted 150 metric tons of carbon dioxide, oil emitted 190 metric tons and coal emitted 230 metric tons,in order to produce one million kilowatt hours of electricity.

Nuclear plants do not generate any carbon dioxide!

I often hear people say that nuclear power plants can't compete with other generating sources. No doubt some individual plants will not be competitive, but if you look at what Oyster Creek has done and continues to do, we can be competitive. On average nuclear power is only marginally more expensive than other types of generation. Unlike other generating sources, the figures for nuclear generation include the cost of waste disposal and decommissioning.

The Energy Information Administration estimates the cost to build new fossil-fueled baseload capacity plants to be from $440.00 per kilowatt for a 400-megawatt combined-cycle gas plant to over $1,000.00 per kilowatt for the same size coal plant.

Between 1973 and 1996 nuclear energy met 40 percent of the increased demand for electricity in the United States. At the same time prevented the emission of 80 million tons of sulfur dioxide and 34 million tons of nitrogen oxide. The United States target is to cut carbon emissions 7 percent below the 1990 levels by the year 2004. -

l At this time, the EPA's preferred method of regulation is the " cap and trade" system. In other words, if a company wants to exceed its pollution limit, it can purchase the right to do so from companies that have reduced emissions. The irony of this is; in order to participate, a company

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( must actively pollute. Since nuclear plants do not pollute, they are not participants in the " cap and i trade" process. Tradable credits should be earned not only on the basis of reduced emissions, but as a function ofdisplaced emissions as well. Existing and future nuclear energy sources should be preserved. '

I encourage you to recognize the economic and environmental contributions of nuclear energy.

I 'ask: If they close Oyster Creek, where will this additional loss of electricity come from? I Answer: Out-of state dirty electricity at a loss ofjobs and mvenue to New Jersey.

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I write this letter as a concerned voter, emp:oyee of GPU Nuclear and a member of the IBEW Local 1289.

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Daniel W. Opdyke Concerned Voter l Employee of GPU Nuclear Member oflBEW Local 1289

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Dear Mr. Trettel:

This brief note is to acknowledge 1 copy of your recent letter to our Legislative Office.

By way of this reply, our Delegation would like to reach out to convey to you our appreciation for your interest and concerns about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, the impact on jobs and careers and the economic effects of the possible decommissioning of this facility on your community. We completely share these and many other profound concerns. That is why we have pushed so hard for legislation to establish a Task Force for the decommissioning of this Nuclear Generating Statior. to develop long-term strategies to address the socioeconomic and environmental issues surrounding this facility. To save precious jobs and careers. To diminish the potential economic effects on many communities here in the region.

As you may know, the overall oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station rests within the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC has the responsibility to oversee this facility during its operation and eventual closure at some point in the future, hopefully, at the conclusion of its full licensure expectation in 2009 or beyond. In an effort to try to be of assistance to you in looking into your concerns as they pertain to the NRC, by copy of this reply. we are forwarding a copy of your letter to NRC Commissioner Shirlev Ann Jackson. This convevance formally requests Commissioner.Tackson to thoroughly review the issues you raise.

In the area of state responsibility, you may rest assured that many efforts are underway to establish a deregulation process for the electric industry that both reflects the changing marketplace for electricity, as well as the needs of consumers, based upon federal laws and court decisions. You will also be encouraged to know that Lacey Township's state funding,in lieu of property taxes for this facility, has been safeguarded by recent changes in state law. Our Delegation led the fight to protect Lacey Township from any diminished funding of its gross receipts and franchise revenues.

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In an effort to obtain some perspective for you as to New Jersey's role in this process and what steps are underway here for electric deregulation, etc., by copy of this reply. we are sendine a copy of your letter to Office of Legislative Services Senior Fiscal Analyst George

.L LeBlanc. This transmittal authorizes Mr. LeBlanc to put together a comnrehensive briefing on these very complex issues.

Finally, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will play a prominent role in the decision making process to chart Oyster Creek's future. The input of citizens, such as yourself, merits strong consideration by the BPU during its hearing process on this facility. Therefore, we are forwarding a copy of your comments to the personal attention of BPU President Herbert Tate, Jr. This conveyance formally reauests your statement to be enteredJnto the official public record of testimony on this facility.

Thank you, once again, for your proactive efforts as a concemed citizen about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. We welcome this opportunity to work with you to obtain the latest available information on this evolving issue of concern to each and every citizen of our state.

Please know, we will keep you apprised as fmdings are received from the NRC, OLS and the BPU.

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Forked River NJ. 08731 FROM: Tim Trettel 550 Brentwood Rd.

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Deregulation and The Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station I

I am writing to you requesting that when dealing with the upcoming electric utility deregulation in NJ, That all possible actions be looked at to keep the Oyster i Creek Nuclear Generating Station operating until the end of it's licensed life in 2009. l l As you are aware the Oyster Creek plant provides hundreds of good paying hi-tech l L . Jobs for Ocean County and spends millions of dollars which provides many other jobs l In the area. The loss of this major employer will definitely have a negative impact on l Lacey Township along with the Ocean County area. Additionally, with the growing concern related to pollution from burning fossil fuels, the power from Oyster Creek is non-polluting. I suggest the following items be looked at concerning this matter:

(1) When determining the amount of stranded investment that GPU receives related to Oyster Creek, please ensure a fair balance but do not allow it to be an incentive for GPU to close the plant. (2) Please ensure that adequate amounts of non polluting power is available for replacement. (3) Ensure the electrical distribution grid in the area can afford to lose Oyster Creek without putting the area in danger of relying on l single distribution lines and the potential for brown or black outs during periods of peak demand in the summer and winter months. This is vital to support the important tourist industry in Ocean County. .

This transition period is very uncertain for the utility industry with great uncertainty as to demand and market price for power. Oyster Creek's costs are not that far from other plants and is in the same cost quartile of U.S. Nuclear Plants as PSE&G's Hope Creek Nuclear Station. Additionally, even GPU's estimates show Oyster Creek turning the corner related to market prices in as early as 2002. Perhaps the best approach would be a transition to deregulation for NJ based generation, or a different pricing structure based on a plant's location and importance to power grid stability. These actions would be valuable for plants like Oyster Creek to continue to provide needed clean, reliable power along with keeping the generation jobs in NJ.

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Dear Mr. Deuchler:

This brief note is to acknowledge a copy of your recent letter to our Legislative Office.

By way of this reply, our Delegation would like to reach.out to convey to you our appreciation for your interest and concerns about the future of the Oyster Creek Naclear Generating Station, the impact on jobs and careers and the economic effects of the possible decommissioning of this facility on your community. We completely share these and many other profound concerns. That is why we have pushed so hard for legislation to establish a Task Force for the decommissioning of this Nuclear Generating Station to develop long-term strategies to address the socioeconomic and environmental issues surrounding this facility. To save precious jobs and careers. To diminish the potential economic effects on many communities here in the region, .

As you may know, the overall oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station rests within the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC has the responsibility to oversee this facility during its operation and eventual closure at some point in the future, u hopefully, at the conclusion ofits full licensure expectation in 2009 or beyond. In an effort to try to be of assistance to you in looking into your concerns as they pertain to the NRC, by copy of this reply. we are forwarding a copy of your letter to NRC Commksioner Shirlev Ann Jackson. This conveyance formally reauests Commissioner Jackson to thoroughly review the issues you raise.

, In the area of state responsibility, you may rest assured that many efforts are underway to l establish a deregulation process for the electric industry that both reflects the changing j marketplace for electricity, as well as the needs of consumers, based upon federal laws and court decisions. You will also be encouraged to know that Lacey Township's state funding, in lieu of

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Finnly, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will play a prominent role in the decision rraking process to chart Oyster Creek's future. The input of citizens, such as yourself, merits strong consideration by the BPU during its hearing process on this facility. Therefore, we are forwarding a copy of your comments to the personal attention of BPU President Herbert Tate, Jr. This conveyance formally reauests your statement to be entered into the official oublic record of testimony on this facilliv.

Thank you, once again, for your proactive efforts as a concemed citizen about the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. We welcome this opportunity to work with you to obtain the latest available information on this evolving issue of concem to each and every citizen of our state.

Please know, we will keep you apprised as findings are received from the NRC, OLS and the BPU.

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SEP 1 r; 1998 Senator Leonard T. Connors, Jr.

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Dear Senator Connors:

I am writing this letter to express my concern about deregulation and how it will effect the environment we live in. This deregulation plan does not recognize the positive impact Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station has to the environment. If Oyster Creek is prematurely closed it will threaten our base load and increase production of our coal and gas l plants, increasing carbon pollutants and present a decommission cost to l the rate payers. l 1

The great loss of revenue to the County and Township will be ,

devastating. New Jersey can not afford the loss of thousands ofjobs and l jeopardize the reliability of electricity for a deregulation plan with false promises of saving the rate payer money.

Thank you for your assistance, Joseph H. Deuchler 561 Rosewood Drive Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 JD/pd cc: NJ Board of Public Utilities Honorable Herb Tate cc: Honorable Christine Todd Whitman, Governor