Phone (575) 396-8602

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Lea County Board of Commissioners

100 North Main, Suite 4

Lovington, New Mexico 88260

Thursday, July 29, 2010

David L. Skeen

Deputy Director

Division of Waste Management and Environmental Protection

United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Mail Stop: T8F5

Washington, DC 20555-0001

RE: International Isotopes in Lea County

Dear Mr. Skeen:

On behalf of the Lea County Board of Commissioners, please be aware of our continuing support

for the International Isotopes, Inc. (INIS) Project. Lea County has assisted INIS with the site

selection and acquisition of the site property. We have worked closely with Mr. Steve Laflin and his

staff and have been kept very well informed of the progress of the project by INIS. Because of this

communication of the information, we feel very comfortable with the project and our new corporate

citizen. We welcome the evolution of the project idea into reality,

Because of the open communication of INIS and the capable oversight of the United State Nuclear

Regulatory Commission (USNRC) the citizens of Lea County are supportive of this opportunity as

we continue to add to the supporting industries of the "EnergyPlex". We welcome the opportunity

to help provide a workforce that can be used to implement the technological assets of INIS while

we diversity our economy and expand the nuclear culture in Lea County.

We stand once again ready to assist INIS and the USNRC to make this project a reality. Thank

you for allowing us the opportunity to communicate our strong support for the project.

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Thank you for allowing me to share a few words with you today. I wish that I could be

here in person.

First of all, I would like to thank the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for holding

this meeting in Hobbs. It's important that the folks from Lea County get a chance to share their

opinions during the environmental scoping process, and I trust you will take the views expressed

today very seriously.

I have heard many good things about the proposed International Isotopes Fluorine

Products facility, and I'm very excited about the possibility of a new energy-related business

coming to this already important region.

But there is still an important step ahead of us. The NRC has the important task of

ensuring that the people and environment of Lea County and New Mexico will be protected.

If the NRC gives the company the go-ahead, I believe International Isotopes would

provide good jobs, resulting in an economic investment for the region. In addition, the company

will recycle leftover material from the uranium enrichment process more efficiently, helping to

facilitate our nation's clean energy future.

Because of this, I joined U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman and Congressman Harry Teague this

week in sending a letter of support for International Isotopes' application to the Department of

Energy's Loan Guarantee Program. This program paves the way for federal support to innovative

energy efficiency projects.

I look forward to the NRC conducting a thorough analysis of the potential environmental

impact of this facility, so that in the near future Lea County and our entire nation can benefit

from a safe and successful depleted uranium deconversion facility.

Sincerely,

Tom Udall

U. S. Senator
LOVINGTON

July 29, 2010

Dear NRC Staff:

The Lovington Economic Development Corporation would like to express our support of the International

Isotopes (INIS) fluorine extraction facility planned in Lea County. We are proud that INIS selected Lea County

as the site of their project and we look forward to the positive enhancements that this new industry will bring to

our residents.

INIS has projected that their proposed industrial development project will provide 150 well-paying jobs. These

newly created jobs will offer greater opportunity to our residents and diversify our economic base. Lea County

enthusiastically embraced the LES facility and the same positive support is found for the INIS project. The

Lovington EDC knows that the residents of Lea County will be the beneficiary of increased prosperity with

each new project that is gained and INIS will create a positive impact.

Without reservation, the Lovington EDC of supports the proposed INIS project. Please contact me if! can be of

further assistance.

Sincerely,

Kenyo urns

Board of Directors Chairman

Lovington Economic Development Corporation

575-396-1417

201 S.Main' Lovington, NM 88260·575.396.1417· admin@lovingtonedc.org •www.lovingtonedc.org
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US Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 611 and the National Electrical

Contractors Association is in support of the International Isotopes project in Lea County New Mexico.

Hollis Riley

Assistant Business Manager

Local Union 611

505-697-0672

HollisRiley.611@swcp.com
Economic

Development

Corporation

of Lea County

July 29,2010

Dear NRC Staff:

The Economic Development Corporation of Lea County (EDCLC) is in full

support of the International Isotopes (INIS) planned fluorine extraction facility in

Lea County. We are confident that this industry will help continue to diversify our

economy and create high paying jobs for Lea County residents.

INIS has provided comprehensive information to our organization, county

leaders, and area residents about their planned project and in turn, representatives

of the EDCLC and the community have visited their current operations in Idaho.

This business will compliment Lea County's uranium enrichment processing

plant and will help to further utilize the skills of our workforce. We have found

INIS forthcoming with their facility plans and their leaders conduct business with

integrity. It is though this due diligence process that we have been assured that the

INIS facility will have a positive impact on the economic diversity and prosperity

of Lea County.

We hope that you will take our comments of support into consideration during

your evaluation process. Without hesitation, the EDCLC supports the construction

and licensure of the INIS facility in Lea County. Please contact me if I can be of

further assistance.

Sincerely,

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Samuel S. Spencer, Jr.

Board of Directors Chairman

Economic Development Corporation of Lea County

575-397-6601

edclc.org