Could Federal Court Decision Impact Oyster Creek's Closure?
Federal judge rules for Vermont Yankee nuclear plant to remain open beyond its state-enforced shutdown date
A federal judge made a decision that some worry may potentially affect the closing date of Oyster Creek Generating Station. A U.S. district judge in Brattelboro, Vt. ruled Thursday that the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant could remain open beyond it’s scheduled shutdown date this year, the Washington Post reported. The state had originally ruled against Vermont Yankee’s federal operating license, which gives the plant 20 more years to operate. Entergy, the operator of the plant, argued that the state acted on concerns over plant safety, which is the Nuclear Regulator Commission’s jurisdiction, the Washington Post reported. The judge ruled in Entergy’s favor. The state of New Jersey reached an agreement with Exelon Corporation, the owner and …
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7:40 am on Saturday, January 21, 2012
.....This made me chuckle. "Check your homeowners" HA! In the unlikely event of a nuclear catastrophe, I think the last thing on your mind would be if your insurance company is gunna reimburse you. You'd be a little more worried about your hair and teeth falling out. Not to mention the fact that you'd be a walking nightlight. more ›