Congressman Edward J. Markey wants the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny Seabrook Station – and other nuclear power plants - license extensions if they are asked for too early in the plant’s operating life.
In a letter sent to NRC Chairman Greg Jaczko this morning, Markey noted that inspections at Seabrook uncovered structural weaknesses in concrete surrounding a safety-related tunnel only two decades into the plant’s 40-year license. Seabrook applied for relicensing last year and is hoping to receive approval soon to operate another two decades once its license expires in 2030. Read more: http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/greenblog/2011/06/nuclear_plants_can_be_relicens.html
Article courtesy of The Boston Globe -Green Blog posted by Beth Daley -Globe Staff
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