Indian Point Energy Center, located in Buchanan, Westchester County, has two active nuclear reactors with a combined rated capacity of 2,000 megawatts. In 2013 and 2015 respectively, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) operational licenses for both reactors will expire. Entergy Corporation, which operates both reactors, has petitioned the NRC to operate the reactors for an additional 20 years. Even if re-licensed, the more than 35-years-old facilities will require significant investments to comply with modern environmental and safety standards. Due to the uncertainty of IPEC's continued operation, it is necessary for state lawmakers and regulators to accurately assess the financial impacts of a closure and identify alternative cost effective strategies and energy solutions to offset the potential loss of the generating capacity provided by IPEC.

This hearing will examine alternatives to IPEC including new generation facilities and upgrades to the state's electric transmission system that would prevent power supply disruptions and adequately address the electricity needs of New Yorkers.

Persons wishing to present pertinent testimony to the Committee at the above hearing should complete and return the enclosed reply form as soon as possible. It is important that the reply form be fully completed and returned so that persons may be notified in the event of emergency postponement or cancellation.

Oral testimony will be limited to 10 minutes' duration. In preparing the order of witnesses, the Committee will attempt to accommodate individual requests to speak at particular times in view of special circumstances. These requests should be made on the attached reply form or communicated to Committee staff as early as possible.

Ten copies of any prepared testimony should be submitted at the hearing registration desk. The Committee would appreciate advance receipt of prepared statements.

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Persons wishing to present testimony at the public hearing on the potential closure of Indian Point Energy Center (IPEC) are requested to complete this reply form as soon as possible and mail, email or fax it to: