ML16007A006

Comment (10) of Craig A. Haugen on Behalf of Jefferson Schools Supporting DTE Electric Company'S Application for a 20-Year Extension of Fermi 2

ML16007A006
Person / Time
Site:	Fermi
Issue date:	11/30/2015
From:	Haugen C A Jefferson Schools
To:	Bladey C K Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch
References
80FR68881 00010, NRC-15-0100, NRC-2014-0109
Download: ML16007A006 (2)

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Excelence efferson Schoo/k Excelence2400 N. Dixie Highway in Monroe, MI 48162-5213 Education (734) 322-2551 Fax (734) 289-5574 Craig A. Haugen Superintendent of Schools November 30, 2015 Cindy Bladey, / ' > ':.";)1.j.:..::

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Re: Docket ID NRC-2014-O1 09 ..I am submitting these comments for the record concerning Docket No. NRC-2014-0109

-- the DTE Electric Company's application for. a 20-year extension of the operating license for Enrico Fermi unit 2. , , , .:..I amsuperintendenlt of the Jefferson Schools here in Monroe County. Jefferson Schools serves roughly 2,000 children living in Frenchtown Township, Berlin Township and a portion of the city of Monroe. I offer these comments for the record in SUpport of DTE Energy's application for a license to extend the ilife Fermi 2 for an additional 20 years.I approach this subject for two reasons. The first involves the fact that millions of DTE Energy customers

-residents, businesses and institutions

-depend on the power generated by Fermi 2. A license extension is the most cost-effective way of ensuring the availability of this supply of clean, reliable electricity far into the future.The second involves Fermi's importance to our community.

Jefferson Schools is not a resource-rich district.

Roughly 45 percent of our students qualify for the free or reduced-fee school lunch program. Fermi's contribution to the district's tax base is significant and makes possible a level of service that otherwise would not be possible.i have toured the inside of the Fermi 2 plant and know many of the people who work there. I see firsthand the commitment they possess, to protecting the health and safety of the public and also our environment.

The standards are high -as they should be -and their dedication, to those standards is just as high. , I can personally attest to the active and engaged community efforts of the DTE Energy employees.

From United Way support to Habitat for Humanity and dozens of other efforts, the employees are active supporters and participate in many volunteer efforts in the community.

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fact two of our schools are partnership schools with DTE Energy. Employees from the Fermi 2 Nuclear Plant help as mentors for our robotics program as well and making in-kind materials and donations available from the DTE Energy Foundation for many years.Without a doubt, the Fermi complex, located in Frenchtown Township, provides a foundation not only of tax revenue for the district and greater community but is source of economic and non-economic stability that benefits the entire community.

It is no secret that southeast Michigan as a region and Michigan as a state bore a disproportionate burden through recent economic downturns.

But throughout the good times and the bad, Fermi 2 has always been our area's most stable employer and helped our community weather that economic storm.We are fortunate to have Fermi within our community.

While some controversy accompanies any discussion concerning nuclear power, we know that DTE is committed to safety and wholeheartedly endorse and support DTE Energy's pursuit of a license extension for Fermi 2.Thank you for this opportunity to comment.Sincerely, Craig A. Haugen Superintendent of Schools Excelence efferson Schoo/k Excelence2400 N. Dixie Highway in Monroe, MI 48162-5213 Education (734) 322-2551 Fax (734) 289-5574 Craig A. Haugen Superintendent of Schools November 30, 2015 Cindy Bladey, / ' > ':.";)1.j.:..::

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: .......i- --, --'/:.-OWEN-I12-H08, U.S.

Regulatory Commission, Washington, / D ::: =DC 20555-0001.

Re: Docket ID NRC-2014-O1 09 ..I am submitting these comments for the record concerning Docket No. NRC-2014-0109

-- the DTE Electric Company's application for. a 20-year extension of the operating license for Enrico Fermi unit 2. , , , .:..I amsuperintendenlt of the Jefferson Schools here in Monroe County. Jefferson Schools serves roughly 2,000 children living in Frenchtown Township, Berlin Township and a portion of the city of Monroe. I offer these comments for the record in SUpport of DTE Energy's application for a license to extend the ilife Fermi 2 for an additional 20 years.I approach this subject for two reasons. The first involves the fact that millions of DTE Energy customers

-residents, businesses and institutions

-depend on the power generated by Fermi 2. A license extension is the most cost-effective way of ensuring the availability of this supply of clean, reliable electricity far into the future.The second involves Fermi's importance to our community.

Jefferson Schools is not a resource-rich district.

Roughly 45 percent of our students qualify for the free or reduced-fee school lunch program. Fermi's contribution to the district's tax base is significant and makes possible a level of service that otherwise would not be possible.i have toured the inside of the Fermi 2 plant and know many of the people who work there. I see firsthand the commitment they possess, to protecting the health and safety of the public and also our environment.

The standards are high -as they should be -and their dedication, to those standards is just as high. , I can personally attest to the active and engaged community efforts of the DTE Energy employees.

From United Way support to Habitat for Humanity and dozens of other efforts, the employees are active supporters and participate in many volunteer efforts in the community.

In SUNSI Review Complete Template = ADM -013 E-RIDS= ADM-03 Add=,,. .._:/,

fact two of our schools are partnership schools with DTE Energy. Employees from the Fermi 2 Nuclear Plant help as mentors for our robotics program as well and making in-kind materials and donations available from the DTE Energy Foundation for many years.Without a doubt, the Fermi complex, located in Frenchtown Township, provides a foundation not only of tax revenue for the district and greater community but is source of economic and non-economic stability that benefits the entire community.

It is no secret that southeast Michigan as a region and Michigan as a state bore a disproportionate burden through recent economic downturns.

But throughout the good times and the bad, Fermi 2 has always been our area's most stable employer and helped our community weather that economic storm.We are fortunate to have Fermi within our community.

While some controversy accompanies any discussion concerning nuclear power, we know that DTE is committed to safety and wholeheartedly endorse and support DTE Energy's pursuit of a license extension for Fermi 2.Thank you for this opportunity to comment.Sincerely, Craig A. Haugen Superintendent of Schools