To: President Donald Trump, The New York State House, The New York State Senate, Governor Andrew Cuomo, The United States House of Representatives, and The United States Senate
Change ‘Business as Usual’ at Indian Point Nuclear Reactor
The Indian Point nuclear reactor power generation station is 23 miles north of Manhattan. Its current mismanagement and weak oversight jeopardize the lives of 23 million metropolitan-area residents, including the viability of their environment and their economic prospects.
Evidence of mismanagement includes falsified records to appear compliant with requirements for backup power sources, lying about safety inspections, and failure to modernize infrastructure—leaving New Yorkers to face the same aged plant and inherent problems experienced in Fukushima today.
We urge the New York Legislature to begin holding public hearings to solicit industry, regulatory, and resident testimony, as well as expert and witness testimony from Fukushima to ensure the safe operation of Indian Point and determine under what conditions to approve another 20-year operating license, and whether Indian Point can operate safely or if it should be shut down.
We also urge that the public hearing process be extended beyond October, with multiple meetings held throughout New York State in addition to the two hearings scheduled for September 30 and October 12.
Indian Point must implement adequate, verifiable public health and safety preservation measures for its infrastructure, emergency responses, waste disposal, shutdown procedures, and any other aspects of its operation, with public reporting on benchmarks. It should fully and verifiably comply with New York State's Coastal Management Plan, which protects the health of New York State's waterways. And Indian Point should possess valid federal NRC licenses for all reactors in operation.
Otherwise, we urge federal and state officials to close Indian Point immediately.
Evidence of mismanagement includes falsified records to appear compliant with requirements for backup power sources, lying about safety inspections, and failure to modernize infrastructure—leaving New Yorkers to face the same aged plant and inherent problems experienced in Fukushima today.
We urge the New York Legislature to begin holding public hearings to solicit industry, regulatory, and resident testimony, as well as expert and witness testimony from Fukushima to ensure the safe operation of Indian Point and determine under what conditions to approve another 20-year operating license, and whether Indian Point can operate safely or if it should be shut down.
We also urge that the public hearing process be extended beyond October, with multiple meetings held throughout New York State in addition to the two hearings scheduled for September 30 and October 12.
Indian Point must implement adequate, verifiable public health and safety preservation measures for its infrastructure, emergency responses, waste disposal, shutdown procedures, and any other aspects of its operation, with public reporting on benchmarks. It should fully and verifiably comply with New York State's Coastal Management Plan, which protects the health of New York State's waterways. And Indian Point should possess valid federal NRC licenses for all reactors in operation.
Otherwise, we urge federal and state officials to close Indian Point immediately.
Why is this important?
Manhattan Wetlands and Wildlife Association, is a grass roots community based organization operating in Northern Manhattan. MWAWA was established in 2010 to clean, restore and protect area rivers and it's wetlands, rehabilitate wildlife, and educate on environmental issues, with out tax payers funds.
Is Indian Point Nuclear Power Generation Facility actually safe?
Can that be proven?
If not, should it be made safe before continuing to operate?
If it can not, should elected officials do the right thing, shut it down?
MWAWA has started the petition to ensure the people's voice is heard. Not special interest groups.
Indian Point only provides 4% of area electricity, which can be made up simply though energy efficiency. So the nuclear power plant is not even needed.
By signing this petition you as well give the elected officials the political cover to close the plant if it is not safe.
Please this petition now to say that you the public want our elected officials to ensure we are ALL safe. This is very reasonable.
Is Indian Point Nuclear Power Generation Facility actually safe?
Can that be proven?
If not, should it be made safe before continuing to operate?
If it can not, should elected officials do the right thing, shut it down?
MWAWA has started the petition to ensure the people's voice is heard. Not special interest groups.
Indian Point only provides 4% of area electricity, which can be made up simply though energy efficiency. So the nuclear power plant is not even needed.
By signing this petition you as well give the elected officials the political cover to close the plant if it is not safe.
Please this petition now to say that you the public want our elected officials to ensure we are ALL safe. This is very reasonable.