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Orange County Page 6 of 6 <br /> unnecessary for the foreseeable future; and <br /> WHEREAS, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has set a deadline of August 4, 2008 for <br /> submitting objections to the issuance of a permit for the construction of two new reactors <br /> at the Shearon Harris plant, even though the Westinghouse Model AP4100 reactor <br /> technology proposed for use is not expected to be designed, reviewed and permitted by <br /> the NRC before 2011; and <br /> WHEREAS, in the light of persistent drought conditions and demands for water, there are serious <br /> concerns about the adequacy of cooling water available for additional reactors at Shearon <br /> Harris. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, do we, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners, hereby resolve to: <br /> • Oppose in the strongest terms possible the issuance of a permit by the NRC or of a Certificate of <br /> Convenience and Necessity by the NC Utilities for the Progress Energy plan to permit, design <br /> and construct one or more nuclear power reactors at the Shearon Harris nuclear power plant. <br /> This is the 31 day of July, 2008. <br /> Chair Jacobs said that the other issue is what other action to take. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon to authorize staff to file a motion to extend the time to file <br /> comments, at a cost not to exceed $4,000, and that this is the only commitment that Orange County is making <br /> and it will bring up the question of further actions at a regular meeting, at which time it will have a public hearing <br /> and to explicitly solicit partners to help with financial implications. <br /> Chair Jacobs suggested asking for an extension of 60 days. <br /> Geof Gledhill suggested giving Diane Curran some discretion based on her assessment of the NRC, at <br /> least 60 days. <br /> Chair Jacobs seconded the motion. <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 3;No, 1 (Commissioner Carey) <br /> Chair Jacobs asked Laura Blackmon to start contacting other Mayors/Chairs/Managers to see if they are <br /> interested in participating. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said to get an assessment of what the costs are. <br /> Chair Jacobs said that Diane Curran said that she could have a contract by tomorrow morning. He said <br /> that he would call her tonight and express the concerns. This probably should be brought to the public on <br /> September 2nd <br /> 3. Adjournment <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Carey to adjourn the <br /> meeting at 7:30 pm. <br /> Barry Jacobs, Chair <br /> Donna S. Baker, CMC <br /> Clerk to the Board <br /> mhtml:file://S:\Minutes\20080731.mht 9/11/2008 <br />