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Fukushima triggers challenges of nuclear licensing by 25 groups

August 11, 2011

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is legally required to slow down reactor licensing and relicensing in order to address major changes urged by the agency’s own experts who have reviewed the Fukushima accident, according to 19 separate legal challenges filed today by a total of 25 public interest groups.
Also see this article about the legal challenges:
Groups step up call for NRC delay after Fukushima – Reuters, August 11, 2011

Critics question Shearon Harris emergency plans – ABC News

March 18, 2011

Progress Energy sends out safety information manuals annually to everyone living within ten miles of the Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant, but critics say if something goes wrong at the plant, not nearly enough thought has gone into keeping people safe.

Japanese Nuclear Crisis May Pose Troubles For Duke’s Plans – WFAE Radio Article

March 15, 2011

The unfolding nuclear plant crisis in Japan could pose significant problems for Duke Energy’s effort to build a new reactor near Gaffney, SC.

Can Shearon Harris withstand a disaster? – ABC News

March 14, 2011

Threats to the Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant have people asking could a major disaster happen here?

Harris nuclear plant faces scrutiny over recently adopted safety standards – The American Independent

November 10, 2010

NRC Inspector General is reviewing whether new approach to fire safety at the Shearon Harris plant was adequately reviewed before approval.

Nuclear watchdog groups say corners cut on fire safety – McClatchy Newspapers

October 14, 2010

Nuclear watchdog groups say that an internal report by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on fire safety at nuclear plants shows that regulators don’t have enough information to know whether its new fire rules will ensure safety.

Smoking Gun Shows Lax Nuclear Safety at Shearon Harris, US Plants – News Release by NC WARN

October 14, 2010

This is very important regarding current safety and new reactors, thus for the overall climate-energy debate. NC WARN teams up with Beyond Nuclear and UCS again.

National cancer study will include area around Oconee Nuclear station – Greenville News, SC

September 13, 2010

For people living near nuclear power plants, there has been the nagging concern about radiation and the risk of cancer.

Feds Duck Nagging Problems with #1 Safety Rule at Shearon Harris and All U.S. Nuclear Plants – Announcement from NC WARN

May 5, 2010

Public officials, watchdogs seek investigation after NRC ignores fire safety experts’ warnings about risks at operating plants; modeling failure impacts new reactors

Fire When NOT Ready: All US Plants in Violation of Top Meltdown Risk Factor – a Report by UCS, Beyond Nuclear, NC WARN

October 29, 2008

Union of Concerned Scientists, Beyond Nuclear, NC WARN: Waste Awareness & Reduction Network NEWS RELEASE Contact: Paul Gunter 301-523-0201 October 29, 2008 Dave Lochbaum 202-331-5430 Jim Warren 919-416-5077 Watchdogs to Congressman Price: Enforce Fire Safety Rules or Shut Down Nuclear Plants Shearon Harris safety cannot be verified, and “upgrades” are …

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