Proposal to double size of Vogtle Nuclear Plant

lakehartwell posted on December 02, 2008 16:24

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.

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