June 23, 2023

The Honorable Kathy Hochul
Governor of New York State
NYS State Capitol Building
Albany, NY 12224

RE: Support for A7208/S6893 to Protect the Hudson River from Radioactive Wastewater

Dear Governor Hochul:

As you well know, Holtec Decommissioning International (Holtec) plans to dump radioactive wastewater from Indian Point into the Hudson River.

Our constituents have serious and legitimate concerns about their health and safety as well as over the potential impairment of the aquatic environment. We, the Board of Legislators of Westchester County, have used our voices to amplify our concerns and shined a light on the risks associated with wastewater contaminated with radionuclides. On March 6, 2023 we unanimously adopted a resolution to oppose the discharge of contaminated water into the Hudson River. We are one of more than two dozen communities who have taken such action and we were pleased to learn that A7208/S6893 sponsored by Assemblymember Levenberg and Senator Harckham, respectively, recently passed both houses of the New York State legislature.

We, who live here and also protect those who live here and the health of the Hudson River need your help at this critical juncture. Please sign A7208/S6893 into law immediately. We need to ensure that radioactive wastewater is not dumped into the Hudson River.

Sincerely,

Cc: Senator Peter Harckham
Assemblymember Dana Levenberg
County Executive George Latimer