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| --IOCIC Comments: | | Davis-Besse Draft Environmental Impact Statement Public Meeting Good evening. My name is Jamie Beier Grant and I currently serve as Director of the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation. |
| Davis-Besse Draft Environmental Impact Statement Public MeetingGood evening. | | I'd like to thank you for this opportunity to discuss the environmental impacts of Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station as you consider its request for license renewal.The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation is the lead economic development agency in the county and is charged with promoting the industrial, economic, commercial, and civic development of Ottawa County. Our focus is the creation of an environment in Ottawa County where existing businesses are able to successfully compete and grow in the worldwide marketplace and allow us to attract new companies to the area.One key consideration in attracting new business investments to the area is the availability of reliable, cost-effective electricity. |
| My name is Jamie Beier Grant and I currently serve as Director of the Ottawa CountyImprovement Corporation. | | Over the last few years, clients I have worked with have made environmental sustainability and utility reliability a critical component of their location search, as they look to operate in areas that can provide a number of "green" options.The more than 900-megawatts of power provided through the Davis-Besse plant helps meet both the cost-effective supply of electricity and the incorporation of the "green" option into those search components. |
| I'd like to thank you for this opportunity to discuss the environmental impacts of Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station as you consider its request for license renewal.The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation is the lead economic development agency in the countyand is charged with promoting the industrial, | | Nuclear energy is by far the largest source of electricity that doesn't emit any air pollution |
| : economic, commercial, and civic development of OttawaCounty. Our focus is the creation of an environment in Ottawa County where existing businesses areable to successfully compete and grow in the worldwide marketplace and allow us to attract newcompanies to the area.One key consideration in attracting new business investments to the area is the availability of reliable, cost-effective electricity.
| | -and the only non-emitting source that can produce large amounts of electricity around the clock. Davis-Besse is an economical, secure energy source that we can depend on 24 hours a day, because it isn't subject to changing weather conditions, unpredictable fuel cost fluctuations or over-dependence on foreign suppliers. |
| Over the last few years, clients I have worked with have made environmental sustainability and utility reliability a critical component of their location search, as they look to operatein areas that can provide a number of "green" options.The more than 900-megawatts of power provided through the Davis-Besse plant helps meet both thecost-effective supply of electricity and the incorporation of the "green" option into those searchcomponents. | | Davis-Besse is also a clean-air and carbon-free generator that produces no greenhouse gases or air pollutants. |
| Nuclear energy is by far the largest source of electricity that doesn't emit any airpollution | | According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Davis-Besse and its sister site in Perry, east of Cleveland, generate 92 percent of the carbon-free electricity produced in Ohio.During the 2013 and 2014 winter, our region has experienced significant challenges inherent with some alternate fuel sources, including natural gas. As an example, the Toledo Blade published an article on January 8 that examined the effects of unusually high residential natural gas usage which resulted in a shortage of gas supply and a temporary halt in production capabilities at a number of gas plants. In essence, because homes were being served with natural gas first, those plants couldn't get enough for their needs and were shut down.This is just one recent and local example of the importance of maintaining a diverse supply of fuel for electricity production and the negative impacts on consumers when limited and unreliable electric supply is the only option.In closing, nuclear power must continue to produce safe, reliable electricity as part of the country's diverse energy portfolio. |
| -and the only non-emitting source that can produce large amounts of electricity around theclock. Davis-Besse is an economical, secure energy source that we can depend on 24 hours a day,because it isn't subject to changing weather conditions, unpredictable fuel cost fluctuations or over-dependence on foreign suppliers. | | I strongly support the issuance of an additional 20 year operating license for Davis-Besse, which will afford our region continued production of reliable power. This is vital to maintaining a business-friendly environment in Ottawa County and supporting the prosperity of Northwest Ohio.}} |
| Davis-Besse is also a clean-air and carbon-free generator that produces no greenhouse gases or airpollutants. | |
| According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Davis-Besse and its sister site inPerry, east of Cleveland, generate 92 percent of the carbon-free electricity produced in Ohio.During the 2013 and 2014 winter, our region has experienced significant challenges inherent withsome alternate fuel sources, including natural gas. As an example, the Toledo Blade published anarticle on January 8 that examined the effects of unusually high residential natural gas usage whichresulted in a shortage of gas supply and a temporary halt in production capabilities at a number of gasplants. In essence, because homes were being served with natural gas first, those plants couldn't getenough for their needs and were shut down.This is just one recent and local example of the importance of maintaining a diverse supply of fuel forelectricity production and the negative impacts on consumers when limited and unreliable electricsupply is the only option.In closing, nuclear power must continue to produce safe, reliable electricity as part of the country's diverse energy portfolio. | |
| I strongly support the issuance of an additional 20 year operating license forDavis-Besse, which will afford our region continued production of reliable power. This is vital tomaintaining a business-friendly environment in Ottawa County and supporting the prosperity ofNorthwest Ohio.}} | |
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MONTHYEARML14162A2242014-05-28028 May 2014 Commemt (25) of Nathan J. Young on Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station Renewal, Ottawa County, Ohio ML14122A0312014-04-22022 April 2014 Comment (23) of Kevin Kamps on License Renewal Application for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1; Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement ML14122A0262014-04-21021 April 2014 Comment (18) of Michael Leonardi on License Renewal Application for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1; Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement ML14122A0222014-04-21021 April 2014 Comment (14) of Jim Sherman Opposing License Renewal Application for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1; Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement ML14122A0302014-04-21021 April 2014 Comment (22) of Kevin Kamps on License Renewal Application for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1; Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement ML14122A0292014-04-21021 April 2014 Comment (21) of Keven Kamps on License Renewal Application for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1; Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement ML14122A0282014-04-21021 April 2014 Comment (20) of Kevin Kamps on Behalf of Beyond Nuclear, Opposing License Renewal Application for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1; Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement ML14122A0272014-04-21021 April 2014 Comment (19) of Kevin Kamps on Behalf of Beyond Nuclear, Opposing License Renewal Application for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1; Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement ML14122A0252014-04-21021 April 2014 Comment (17) of Connie Hammond on License Renewal Application for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1; Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement ML14122A0242014-04-21021 April 2014 Comment (16) of Kathy Barnes Opposing License Renewal Application for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1; Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement ML14122A0232014-04-21021 April 2014 Comment (15) of Bill Katakis on License Renewal Application for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1; Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement ML14122A0212014-04-20020 April 2014 Comment (13) of Patricia Marida on License Renewal Application for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1; Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement ML14122A0202014-04-18018 April 2014 Comment (12) of Anthony Szilagye on License Renewal Application for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1; Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement ML14112A0752014-04-14014 April 2014 Comment (8) of Victoria Clemons on NUREG-1437, Supplement 52, Generic Environmental Impact Statement Regarding Davis Besse Nuclear Power Station ML14113A4252014-04-10010 April 2014 Comment (9) of Kenneth A. Westlake on Behalf of EPA on Draft Plant-Specific Supplement 52 to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the License Renewal of Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1 ML14098A0242014-04-0303 April 2014 Comment (3) of Jamie Beier Grant on Behalf of the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation on Environmental Impacts of Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station ML14098A0282014-04-0303 April 2014 Comment (7) of Sierra Club Nuclear Free Campaign Re Davis-Besse Draft SEIS ML14098A0232014-03-28028 March 2014 Comment (2) of Paul Szymanowski Opposing License Renewal Application for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1; Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement ML14091A2472014-03-26026 March 2014 Comment (1) of Melissa Powell on License Renewal Application for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1; Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement ML14098A0272014-03-25025 March 2014 Comment (6) of Victoria Clemons Re Davis-Besse Draft SEIS ML14098A0262014-03-25025 March 2014 Comment (5) of Terry J. Lodge, on of Behalf Beyond Nuclear, Don'T Waste Michigan and the Citizens Environment Alliance of Southwestern Ontario, Opposing Draft SEIS for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station Operating License Extension ML14098A0252014-03-25025 March 2014 Comment (4) of Dan Rutt Opposing Davis-Besse Re-licensing ML13023A3842012-12-14014 December 2012 Comment (269) of Deborah W. Harris on Consideration of Environmental Impacts of Temporary Storage of Spent Fuel After Cessation of Reactor Operation ML13022A4962012-12-13013 December 2012 Comment (248) of Deb Brown on Consideration of Environmental Impacts of Temporary Storage of Spent Fuel After Cessation of Reactor Operation ML12334A3952012-11-22022 November 2012 Comment (99) of Steve Shuput on Consideration on Environmental Impacts on Temporary Storage of Spent Fuel After Cessation of Reactor Operation ML12334A3932012-11-21021 November 2012 Comment (97) of Donna Selquist on Consideration of Environmental Impacts of Temporary Storage of Spent Fuel After Cessation of Reactor Operation ML12334A3882012-11-21021 November 2012 Comment (92) of Geri Collecchia on Consideration on Environmental Impacts on Temporary Storage of Spent Fuel After Cessation of Reactor Operation ML12334A3872012-11-21021 November 2012 Comment (91) of Kenneth Clark on Consideration on Environmental Impacts on Temporary Storage of Spent Fuel After Cessation of Reactor Operation ML11116A1242011-04-22022 April 2011 Comment (27) of Cate Renner Opposing the Relicensing of the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant ML1106805152011-03-0707 March 2011 Comment (8) of Patricia Marida on Behalf of Ohio Sierra Club, Opposing Proposed 20-Year Operating Extension for the Davis-Besse Nuclear Reactor ML1106805122011-03-0707 March 2011 Comment (7) of Jane Ridenour on Behalf of Office & Professional Employees International Union, Supporting Davis Besse License Renewal ML1106804552011-01-21021 January 2011 Comment (26) of Leonard Bildstein on Behalf of Self, Opposing Davis-Besse Relicensing and Wants NRC to End Its Operating License ML1106804532011-01-17017 January 2011 Comment (24) of Susan Jones on Behalf of Self, Opposing Davis-Besse Relicensing and Wants NRC to End Its Operating License ML1106804542011-01-15015 January 2011 Comment (25) of George M. Williams, on Behalf of Self, Opposing Davis-Besse Relicensing and Wants NRC to End Its Operating License ML1106804522011-01-0707 January 2011 Comment (23) of Joan Lang on Behalf of Self, Opposing Davis-Besse Relicensing and Wants NRC to End Its Operating License ML1106804492011-01-0505 January 2011 Comment (21) of George M. Williams, on Behalf of Self, Opposing Davis-Besse Relicense ML1106804512011-01-0505 January 2011 Comment (22) of Amanda Baldino on Behalf of Self, Opposing Davis-Besse Relicensing and Wants NRC to End Its Operating License ML1100602892010-12-16016 December 2010 Comment (2) of Mary M. Knapp, on Behalf of Us Dept of Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service, on Intent to Prepare Environmental Impact Statement & Scoping Process for Davis-Besse, Unit 1 Renewal of License for Additional 20 Years of Operation ML1106805192010-12-13013 December 2010 Comment (11) of Marilyn & Paul Nusser, Opposing Davis-Besse Relicense ML1106805102010-11-0404 November 2010 Comment (6) of Unknown Author, on Behalf of First Energy Corp. on Proposed 20-Year Operating Extension for the Davis-Besse Nuclear Reactor ML1106805182010-11-0404 November 2010 Comment (10) of Dennis J. Kucinich on Behalf of Us House of Representatives, Opposing Davis-Besse for 20-year License Extension ML1106805172010-09-20020 September 2010 Comment (9) of Joseph Demare on Transformer Fire Cause of 2009 at Davis-Besse Not Determined ML0511202392005-04-15015 April 2005 Comment (3) of Mary Lampert, Deborah Katz, Rochelle Becker, Brendan Hoffman, David Agnew, Jed Thorp and Jim Warren on Federal Register Notice Dated 02/28/2005 Re Station Blackout Risk Evaluation for Nuclear Power Plants (Draft), January 200 ML0504800502005-01-14014 January 2005 Comment (198) of Wanda S. Ballentine Re No More Nuclear Plants!!!. NRC to Retract the Early Site Permit for the North Anna Nuclear Project ML0526501512004-11-12012 November 2004 Comment (1) of David M. Collins of Dominion Nuclear Connecticut on Draft Regulatory Issue Summary 2004-xx Establishing and Maintaining a SCWE ML0432402302004-11-12012 November 2004 Comment (1) of David M. Collins on Public Comments - RIS on SCWE ML0408302512004-03-16016 March 2004 Comment (3) of Don Eggett Regarding Best Practices to Establish and Maintain a Safety Conscious Work Environment ML0324104142003-08-22022 August 2003 Comment (19) of Andrew Berna-Hicks Re Aging Nuclear Energy Plants ML0300700302002-12-31031 December 2002 Comment from Raymond Shadis, New England Coalition on Nuclear Pollution on the Third Year of Implementation of the Reactor Oversight Process ML0233705312002-11-27027 November 2002 Comment from S. Kasturi Opposing Reactor Oversight Process and PIs 2014-05-28
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--I OCIC Comments:
Davis-Besse Draft Environmental Impact Statement Public Meeting Good evening. My name is Jamie Beier Grant and I currently serve as Director of the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation.
I'd like to thank you for this opportunity to discuss the environmental impacts of Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station as you consider its request for license renewal.The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation is the lead economic development agency in the county and is charged with promoting the industrial, economic, commercial, and civic development of Ottawa County. Our focus is the creation of an environment in Ottawa County where existing businesses are able to successfully compete and grow in the worldwide marketplace and allow us to attract new companies to the area.One key consideration in attracting new business investments to the area is the availability of reliable, cost-effective electricity.
Over the last few years, clients I have worked with have made environmental sustainability and utility reliability a critical component of their location search, as they look to operate in areas that can provide a number of "green" options.The more than 900-megawatts of power provided through the Davis-Besse plant helps meet both the cost-effective supply of electricity and the incorporation of the "green" option into those search components.
Nuclear energy is by far the largest source of electricity that doesn't emit any air pollution
-and the only non-emitting source that can produce large amounts of electricity around the clock. Davis-Besse is an economical, secure energy source that we can depend on 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> a day, because it isn't subject to changing weather conditions, unpredictable fuel cost fluctuations or over-dependence on foreign suppliers.
Davis-Besse is also a clean-air and carbon-free generator that produces no greenhouse gases or air pollutants.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Davis-Besse and its sister site in Perry, east of Cleveland, generate 92 percent of the carbon-free electricity produced in Ohio.During the 2013 and 2014 winter, our region has experienced significant challenges inherent with some alternate fuel sources, including natural gas. As an example, the Toledo Blade published an article on January 8 that examined the effects of unusually high residential natural gas usage which resulted in a shortage of gas supply and a temporary halt in production capabilities at a number of gas plants. In essence, because homes were being served with natural gas first, those plants couldn't get enough for their needs and were shut down.This is just one recent and local example of the importance of maintaining a diverse supply of fuel for electricity production and the negative impacts on consumers when limited and unreliable electric supply is the only option.In closing, nuclear power must continue to produce safe, reliable electricity as part of the country's diverse energy portfolio.
I strongly support the issuance of an additional 20 year operating license for Davis-Besse, which will afford our region continued production of reliable power. This is vital to maintaining a business-friendly environment in Ottawa County and supporting the prosperity of Northwest Ohio.