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Tuesday, December 02, 2008 Proposal to double size of Vogtle Nuclear Plant Tuesday, December 02, 2008 :: 186 Views   As you may be aware, Southern Nuclear has proposed to double the size of the Vogtle plant south of Augusta by installing two additional reactors. LHA has been in contact with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for several months determining project details and timelines. Read LHA's position paper.... In summary, LHA is not opposed to construction of a nuclear facility assuming the capacity is required. We do feel that there are a number of issues that must be resolved before any permit is issued. There is currently no complete assessment available for current and future water demands on the Savannah River Basin. It is also clear that the current drought management approach does not work, and certainly could not support additional water demands. And Southern Nuclear has failed to address impacts over the entire basin in their permit request. Until it can be demonstrated that this facility can be constructed without adverse effects on the SRB, and specifically to lake levels in drought conditions, we do not support issuance of any operating permits. We expect there will be a number of public hearings held by NRC and the Georgia EPD as part of the permitting process. We will represent LHA members with our position at such hearings. We will also try to notify members of upcoming hearing dates so you may participate as well.