ML020280131
| ML020280131 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 01/08/2002 |
| From: | Galef S State of NY, State Assembly |
| To: | Eselgroth P NRC/FSME |
| References | |
| Download: ML020280131 (2) | |
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COMMrTTEES THE ASSEMBLY Agin Consumer Affaira and Proteion STATE OF NEW YORK Corporabons., Autaoles and commissons ALBANYALBANYHealth Governmenlal Operaftons CHAIR SANDRA R. GALEF Subcommittee on Rural Heilti
.Usem~yomrna Disrit Lth January 8, 2002 Peter Eselgroth Public Relations National Regulatory Commission I White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852
Dear Peter,
The Indian Point Nuclear Plants represent a very important concern within my legislative district. I have received a tremendous number of inquiries and questions from the community on this issue. My constituents are obviously very concerned and interested in this issue, as am I.
I have developed a list of questions regarding the fuel rods at Indian Point. The attached questions are part of my research, which will help me to determine what steps I should advocate.
I am-very interested in learning what your opinion is on the questions attached. I would be grateful for your reply to as many questions as possible.
I would appreciate receiving your input on the fuel rods questions as soon as possible.
Sincerely, San R aef ALBANY OFFICE Roomn 540. Leglslatve Oftie B~king, Alisn. New York 12248.,(518) 455-534, FAX (518) 455.672 DISTRICT OFFICE: 2 Church Street, Ossinng. New York 1056Z (914) 941-1111, FAX (914) 941-9132 E-MAIL: galefseassembly.state.ny.us WEBSITE: wwwassemblystate.ny.us
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- Auu iij Fuel Rod Questions
- 1. Do you believe the spent fuel rods should be sent to a centralized burial site or should they stay on the Indian Point site? Why?
- 2. Which of the above proposals would be safer for the residents who live within the 10-mile radius?
- 3. What would be the best way to move the spent fuel rods?
- 4. Would using the Hudson River as a means of transport for the spent fuel rods be a safe option?
- 5. Has there ever been any transportation of spent fuel rods at any time from Indian Point to another site?
- 6. If there has, how was it transported and where was it shipped to?
- 7. What would be the best way to store the spent fuel rods on site?
- 8. What are the pros & cons for dry cask storage? How safe is it?
- 9. What are the pros & cons for water pool storage? How safe is it?
- 10. Are there any other methods of storage which could be used?
- 11. How long can a fuel rod be used before it is considered spent?
- 12. How many fuel rods does the nuclear plant use during a five-year period?
- 13. How many fuel rods are in use at any particular time at the tvo plants?
- 14. How many spent fuel rods are already being stored on site?
- 15. What is the storage capacity at Indian point? How much is currently being used and how much free space is available?