ML24212A158

Comment (91) of Terry Obrien on Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC, and Holtec Palisades, LLC; Palisades Nuclear Plant; Notice of Intent to Conduct Scoping Process and Prepare an Environmental Assessment

ML24212A158
Person / Time
Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	07/29/2024
From:	O'Brien T - No Known Affiliation
To:	Office of Administration
References
NRC-2024-0076, 89FR53659 00091
Download: ML24212A158 (1)

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SUNSI Review Complete As of: 7/30/24, 9:50 AM Template=ADM-013 E-RIDS=ADM-03 Received: July 29, 2024 PUBLIC SUBMISSIONADD: Laura Willingham, Mary Status: Pending_Post Richmond, Antoinette Walker-Tracking No. lz7-sz0q-h50z Smith, Marlayna Doell, Mary Neely Comments Due: July 29, 2024 Comment (91) Submission Type: API Publication Date:6/27/2024 Docket: NRC-2024-0076 Citation: 89 FR 53659 Notice of Intent to Conduct Scoping Process and Prepare an Environmental Assessment Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC and Holtec Palisades, LLC; Palisades Nuclear Plant, Unit 1

Comment On: NRC-2024-0076-0001 Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC, and Holtec Palisades, LLC; Palisades Nuclear Plant; Notice of Intent To Conduct Scoping Process and Prepare an Environmental Assessment

Document: NRC-2024-0076-DRAFT-0091 Comment on FR Doc # 2024-14112

Submitter Information

Name: Terry OBrien Email: nadaconv@gmail.com

General Comment

Although we support job creation, were opposed to restarting the decommissioned Palisades Nuclear Plant, and vehemently oppose the exemption requests made by Holtec.

Our family grew up in Palisades Park, the cottage community immediately south of the power plant. Over the years, we grew increasingly concerned with the number of safety and maintenance violations at the plant. We were relieved when the decommissioning was announced, as this plant has clearly lived its useful life. When the closure became imminent, necessary maintenance and investment was deferred as being unnecessary.

Because of its proximity to one of the largest fresh water sources in the world, the environmental impact is substantial. There is no room for error, and for Holtec, a company with no experience operating a nuclear power plant, to request exceptions for bringing a shuttered plant with a history of safety and maintenance violations is counterintuitive.

Please invest the available funds in another project that has both promise and the support of the community. Restarting the Palisades Plant is not that project. Please continue the decommissioning and disassembly of this 50+ year old plant that began several years ago after much study, deliberation, and community input.

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