Comment (98) of Merideth Genin on FR Doc # 2013-10792

Along with millions of others in NYC, I'm downwind of Indian Point. Entergy has been beyond negligent. Fish kills in the Hudson are common and constant because our river is used to dump their cooling water. However, I write to you about Entergy's desire for an exemption to necessary and logical fire safety. The NRC should deny the exemption and require Entergy to comply with the regulations, which were written to protect the plant and the public from the very real risk of a fire that could lead to a meltdown at Indian Point. The NRC failed to do an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of the risks and impacts of granting the exemption, including looking at alternatives, such as replacing the insulation. At a minimum the NRC must conduct a full EIS, look at all alternatives and allow time for public comment. The NRC should hold a public hearing in the vicinity of Indian Point to fully explain its exemption process, and take public input on Entergy’s failure to comply with fire safety regulations that were established over 20 years ago. Thank you for considering my opinion, and I wish you and yours health and peace.