ML14234A192

Comment (9) of Tim Walberg on Behalf of State of Michigan, 7th District Supporting DTE Electric Co., Fermi, Unit 2; Application for a 20 Years Extension of the Operating License

ML14234A192
Person / Time
Site:	Fermi
Issue date:	08/19/2014
From:	Walberg T State of MI, House of Representatives
To:	Bladey C K Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch
References
79FR36837 00009, NRC-2014-0109
Download: ML14234A192 (2)

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,LPage 1 of 1As of: AugustReceived: AuPUBLIC SUBMISSION ITatus: No.Comments DSubmission TDocket: NRC-2014-0109License Renewal Application: Fermi 2Comment On: NRC-2014-0109-0003DTE Electric Co., Fermi 2; Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact StatementDocument: NRC-2014-0109-DRAFT-0005Comment on FR Doc # 2014-1528121, 2014gust 19, 2014nrg_Postljy-8dvt-kxhxue: August 29, 2014'ype: WebE7CSubmitter InformationName: Tim Walberg -Address:110 1 st Street *---. U )Suite 2 -=Jackson, MI, 49201General CommentIZ'o / ýzCormnent attached.AttachmentsWalberg -Docket No. NRC-2014-0109 CommentSUNSI Review CompleteTemplate = ADM -013E-RIDS= ADM-03Add= ý.;" 1-cx//ýz )https://www.fdms.gov/fdms-web-agency/component/contentstreamer?objectld=090000648 1830fd7&for... 08/21/2014 TIM WALBERG COMMITTEE ON7TH DISTRICT, MICHIGAN OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORMCOMMITTEE ONEMAIL VIA WESSITE: EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCEwalberg.housegov Congrag of tlJe e tate CHAIRMA SuCO.MIE ONWORKFORCE PROTECTIONSý00t10C of 31eprevncttatibegW.af)jington, DC 20515-2207August 19, 2014Cindy BladeyOffice of AdministrationMail Stop: 3WFN-06-A44MU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, DC 20555-0001Re: Docket ID NRC-2014-0109I am submitting these comments for the record concerning Docket No. NRC-2014-0109 andDTE Electric Company's application for a 20-year extension of the operating license for EnricoFermi Unit 2.As the federal representative of Michigan's 7th District, I have heard significant support for thelicense renewal of Fermi 2, particularly in Monroe County. Fermi 2 represents a safe andreliable source of energy for our state in addition to an economic anchor for our community, andI urge the Commission to authorize the license renewal to ensure a dependable supply ofelectricity for southeast Michigan in the years to come.For over 25 years, Fermi 2 has provided a substantial amount of energy to meet the needs ofDTE's customers. At 1,100 megawatts of generating capacity -30% of Michigan's total nuclearcapacity -replacing this source of power would come at a great cost to many families andbusinesses in Michigan.Fermi 2 has already demonstrated its ability to be a secure, reliable, long-term, and inexpensivesource of electricity for southeast Michigan. Additionally, its presence and its employeescontribute to the economic and social vitality of Monroe County, which has benefited fromgood-paying jobs, considerable philanthropic efforts, and millions of dollars in local taxrevenues.The premature retirement of Fermi 2 would have significant consequences for the people ofMonroe County and the entire region and DTE Energy should be recognized for anticipatingMichigan's future energy needs in pursuing the license renewal. I believe nuclear energy andEnrico Ferni Unit 2 are vitally important to my constituents and Michigan's energy future, and Ihope the Commission will expeditiously approve this extension.Sincerely,Tim WalbergMember of C ress%VAZINGQN. ~g:JACKSOtJ2436 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING 110 1ST STREET, SUITE 2WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 JACKSON, MI 49201(202) 225-6276 (517) 780-9075FAX: (202) 225-6281 FAX: (517) 780-9081DOIKMTrf A)M PnrVrvi CA) 05051