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Pacifica.org: "Nuclear Regulatory Commission Approves Second Plant in Illinois (3:34)
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission or NRC proposed a $5.45 million fine against the operator of Ohio's First Energy Nuclear plant, whose reactor head damage caused a 2-year shut down. The NRC says the company knowingly restarted operations at the plant without repairing a boric acid leak. The leak was found in a scheduled inspection- it had already eaten through most the 6-inch steel cap. The plant operator has 90 days to appeal the $5.45 million fine. Meanwhile, the NRC has opened the door to AmerGen Energy to prepare to build a second nuclear reactor in Clinton, Illinois. An Environmental Impact Statement has been issued that will pave the way for future development. The U.S. Department of Energy has agreed to pay 6.3 million of the 13.9 million dollar cost to build the second reactor. Proponents of constructing the reactor at the Clinton facility believe that nuclear power is the solution to U.S. domestic energy consumption needs. Opponents of such efforts feel that the public hasn't been informed or provided the opportunity to express legitimate concerns on the hazards of nuclear power. Dave Berliner has more."
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission or NRC proposed a $5.45 million fine against the operator of Ohio's First Energy Nuclear plant, whose reactor head damage caused a 2-year shut down. The NRC says the company knowingly restarted operations at the plant without repairing a boric acid leak. The leak was found in a scheduled inspection- it had already eaten through most the 6-inch steel cap. The plant operator has 90 days to appeal the $5.45 million fine. Meanwhile, the NRC has opened the door to AmerGen Energy to prepare to build a second nuclear reactor in Clinton, Illinois. An Environmental Impact Statement has been issued that will pave the way for future development. The U.S. Department of Energy has agreed to pay 6.3 million of the 13.9 million dollar cost to build the second reactor. Proponents of constructing the reactor at the Clinton facility believe that nuclear power is the solution to U.S. domestic energy consumption needs. Opponents of such efforts feel that the public hasn't been informed or provided the opportunity to express legitimate concerns on the hazards of nuclear power. Dave Berliner has more."
posted by Greta Jane at Saturday, April 23, 2005
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