We would like to express to you our very grave concern about the argumentation in your letter about the likely completion of Mochovce without the adherence to western standards in the event that the EBRD does not finance completion of Mochovce. As we have noted earlier, it appears that alternatives to Mochovce that meet the future needs for electricity in Slovakia are available at lower cost and with a lower level of environmental impact. The information we have available indicated that in addition to not completing Mochovce, Slovakia could close the two most dangerous units of Bohunice in 1995 without jeopardizing the security of the electricity supply. In order to shut the remaining Bohunice blocks, a generating capacity of 650 MW would need to be created by 1999. This capacity could be created by building gas cogeneration units. The discussion about meeting the energy needs of Slovakia should involve using the resources of Slovakia and the Bank in the most appropriate manner. We are astounded that the Bank appears willing to be manipulated by project sponsors into funding projects that are less than optimal (from both financial and environmental perspectives) because other worse options are also available.

We wish to express to you as well our concern that Bank decisions would be made on the basis of rumors about possible Russian cooperation to complete Mochovce to lower safety standards. If such a decision were to be made, we believe that many people in Slovakia and elsewhere would energetically and vigorously oppose the lowering of nuclear safety standards. It is also likely that such a decision on the part of the Slovak government would create both political controversy in Slovakia and serious conflict with neighboring governments and the international community. We appeal to you in the strongest terms possible not to allow the Bank to be used in this manner and to remain instead committed to the goal of providing leadership and assistance in the important economic and environmental transition underway in Central and Eastern Europe.

In conclusion we would like to reiterate our appreciation for your receptiveness and responsiveness to the comments of NGOs regarding the public participation process and hope that the comments and information contained here can help further improve the process.

Yours Sincerely,

Global 2000