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11.Legislature of Louisiana Resolution to Support the Potential Location of an Advanced Nuclear Energy Plant at Entergy Nuclear's River Bend Station, June 2005
"Being chosen as one of six finalists for the potential location of an advanced nuclear energy plant is an exciting opportunity that the legislature recognizes as a vital component of the state’s efforts to attract new jobs and industry," the resolution states. It also notes that "Entergy Nuclear’s River Bend Station has an extraordinary level of support from the citizens of West Feliciana and the state as a whole." The existing plant "provides numerous job opportunities, and has an impressive record of operational safety, all of which warrant the River Bend Station being chosen for the location of an advanced nuclear energy plant."
May 18, 2007
12.Claiborne County, Miss., A Resolution Supporting the Filing of an Early Site Permit by Systems Energy Resources, Inc. [Entergy Corporation] for the Construction of a Second Reactor at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, December 6, 2004
The Board acknowledges that the $8 million in property taxes paid by the nuclear plant "makes it possible for all Claiborne County residents to enjoy among the lowest auto licenses tags and homeowners property taxes in the state of Mississippi" and believes that "nuclear energy is a safe, low cost, emission-free energy source . . . not seen as harmful to the environment or to the residents of Claiborne County."
May 18, 2007
13.Port Gibson, Miss., A Resolution Supporting the Filing of an Early Site Permit by Systems Energy Resources, Inc. [Entergy Corporation] for the Construction of a Second Reactor at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, December 20, 2004
The Port Gibson Mayor and Board of Alderman believes that the generation of nuclear energy is a safe, low-cost, emission-free energy source for use by the American public and that nuclear energy has no air emissions and therefore helps to maintain a clean air environment for all of Claiborne County as well as the nation as a whole. The Port Gibson Mayor and Board of Alderman supports the efforts of Systems Energy Resources, Inc. and Entergy to construct a second nuclear reactor at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Claiborne County, Mississippi. The Port Gibson Mayor and Board of Alderman recognize the fact that by increasing nuclear power generation will require designing and building new plants as well as operating the new facilities, which together will create thousands of new jobs to the area.
May 18, 2007
14.Board of County Commissioners, Calvert County, Resolution to Support the Consideration of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in Lusby, Md., by the NuStart Energy Development L.L.C. Consortium for a New Reactor, July 26, 2005
The Board of County Commissioners for Calvert County passed a resolution supporting the selection of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant by NuStart Energy Development LLC as a site of a new reactor. Located in Lusby, Md., Calvert Cliffs is already host to two nuclear reactors. The resolution cites the plant's outstanding record as a strong reason for it to host a new reactor, calling owner and operator Constellation Energy "an excellent community partner that contributes to many local interests."
May 18, 2007
15.International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Resolution Supporting Nuclear Energy, September 15, 2006
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers adopted a resolution that encourages “legislation that creates an integrated, environmentally sound, secure high-level radioactive waste system that ensures timely central storage, safe transportation and permanent disposal of spent nuclear fuels and nuclear byproducts.” The resolution also called for the development of “standardized advanced reactor designs which will improve safety, economy and performance to help meet increasing electricity demand.”
May 18, 2007
16.National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Resolution Supporting Yucca Mountain, August 2006
The Electricity Committee of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners passed a resolution supporting limited interim storage of used nuclear fuel, advocating Yucca Mountain as a storage site.
May 18, 2007
17.Virginia Energy Plan, March 9, 2006
Both houses of the Virginia legislature have passed a bill establishing an energy policy for the commonwealth that directs the State Corporation Commission to evaluate different land areas for their suitability as future sites of nuclear, wind energy, liquefied natural gas and solar energy facilities. The four reactors at the existing Surry and North Anna nuclear plants, however, are exempt from this process.
May 18, 2007
18.Utah State Legislature Bill: Energy Policy Amendments, March 2006
The Governor of Utah signed a bill to "promote the study of nuclear power generation" in the state.
May 18, 2007
19.Florida Energy Diversity and Efficiency Act, March 2006
The Florida legislature is considering a new bill relating to "the future of electric service in Florida." The bill proposes a “centrally coordinated permitting process” to support new reactors in the state. It also would define the process for expanding generating capacity at existing nuclear plants in the state.
May 18, 2007
20.Nye County, Nev., Resolution 2004-25, To Maximize the Safety, Economic Opportunity and Successful Outcome of the Yucca Mountain Repository and Transportation System by Actively And Constructively Engaging All Relevant Parties, July 20, 2004
The Nye County Commission passed a resolution supporting the construction of the Yucca Mountain national used nuclear fuel repository and pledging constructive engagement to ensure the safety and economic benefit to the residents of Nevada.
May 18, 2007
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