HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 11,277RESOLUTION NO. 11,277
RESOLUTION URGING THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL ZONE
COMMISSION TO RESCIND PREVIOUS DECISION AND GRANT
IMMEDIATE APPROVAL FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF
THE SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT
WHEREAS, the current power shortage is likely
to become more acute within the next few months, and even more
critical in the future; and
WHEREAS, it is apparent the current resources are
insufficient to bring about a reversal of this trend; and
WHEREAS, the United States must seriously consider
the advisability of becoming independent of foreign fuel
resources at the earliest possible time; and
WHEREAS, the California Coastal Zone Conservation
Commission has denied the request for expansion of the San
Onofre Nuclear generating station; and
WHEREAS, this project had previously been extensively
considered and received approval of the Atomic Energy Commission,
and various environmental protection agencies; and
WHEREAS, this nuclear site had specifically received
the approval of Congress; and
WHEREAS, prompt action is necessary to begin work
that will lead to development of resources of future needs,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
of the City of National City that an urgent request be directed
to the California Coastal Zone Commission to rescind its
previous decision and grant immediate approval for the further
development of the San Onofre Nuclear generating station.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of January, 1974.
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