ML14219A580

Comment (2) of Randy Richardville on DTE Electric Company'S Application for a 20-year Extension of the Operating License for Enrico Fermi, Unit 2

ML14219A580
Person / Time
Site:	Fermi
Issue date:	07/22/2014
From:	Richardville R US SEN (Senate)
To:	Bladey C K Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch
SECY RAS
References
79FR36837 00002, NRC-2014-0109
Download: ML14219A580 (1)

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{{#Wiki_filter:17TH DISTRICTS-106 CAPITOL BUILDINGPO. BOX 30036LANSING, MI 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3543TOLL-FREE: (866) 556-7917FAX: (517) 373-0927E-MAIL: senichardville @fenate.michigan.gov RANDY RICHARDVILLE SENATE MAJORITY LEADERTHE MICHIGAN SENATERULES I'N DICTIVES,if L J 1 -2014 JUL 30 PH 2: 10RCFIVEDJuly 22, 2014Cindy BladeyOffice of Administration Mail Stop: 3WFN-06-A44M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 771Ck53,AV", Re: Docket ID NRC-2014-0109 I am submitting these comments for the record concerning Docket No. NRC-2014-0109 and the DTEElectric Company's application for a 20-year extension of the operating license for Enrico Fermi Unit 2.There is great interest in my district, specifically in Monroe County, in DTE Energy's application for aliense renewall for. Fermi 2. The NRC, I know, will hear from individuals supporting the license renewalas well as some who oppose the application. I stand firmly with those supporting the extension and addmyvoice tothe chorus urging the Commission to move both expeditiously and prudently on this matter.I support the license renewal because it is a cost-effective way to ensure a reliable supply of electricity forsoutheast Michigan for decades to come. For the past 25 years, Fermi 2 has produced more than 140billion kilowatt hours of electricity, meeting roughly 20 percent of DTE Energy's total needs. This isenergy that is vital to our region and~our state. Replacing Fermi 2's more the :1,100 megawatts ofgenerating-capacity and: the power that Michiganders'relyupon would be an extremely costly proposition. As important as Fermi 2 is, it and its employees are even more important to the economic and socialfabric of Monroe County. Simply put, Fermi 2 is an economic

stalwart, providing well-paying jobs forthousands of men and women, contributing millions of dollars in tax revenues to local units ofgovernment, donating millions of dollars to philanthropic organizations and contributing thousands ofhours of volunteer times to dozens of local charitable initiatives.

The early retirement of Fermi 2 throughthe :licensing process would have devastating consequences for the county and .the region.I applaud DTE Energy for its foresight in pursuing the license renewal. Long-term, I believe that nuclearenergy, in general, and Fermi: 2, are critically important to Michigan's energy -future. If.you.have anyquestions please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Randy R hardville Sena-e ajority LeaderState Senator, the 17'h District;'. ISUNSI Review CompleteTemplate = ADM -013E-RIDS= ADM-03Ad<d= Xwww.SenatorRandyRichardville.comn}}