Category Archives: NRC

NRC 2/9/2012: San Onofre operator errors caused 11/1/2011 ammonia leak emergency alert

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

A Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) February 9, 2012 Inspection Report says operator error caused the San Onofre Nuclear Generator Station (SONGS) ammonia leak that resulted in the November 1, 2011 Emergency Alert at the nuclear power plant. This is just another in … Continue reading →

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Questions for Edison

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

The 02/08/2012 OC Register article “Nuclear plant’s neighbors want radiation monitors” covered the 02/07/2012 San Clemente Council meeting, where citizens expressed concerns about lack of radiation data, the need for an independent radiation monitoring system for the public, the need for studies to identify potential … Continue reading →

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San Onofre and Other Nuclear Plants’ Mechanical Failures

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

Kevin Kamps, Beyond Nuclear joins Thom Hartmann. California’s San Onofre nuclear power plant was unexpectedly shut down after radioactive water was discovered leaking out of the plant’s Unit 3 reactor [resulting in the release of radioactive vapor into the air]. … Continue reading →

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Inspectors find ‘unusual’ wear on San Onofre steam generator tubes

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

Unusual wear has been found on hundreds of tubes that carry radioactive water at Southern California’s San Onofre Unit 2 nuclear plant, raising questions about the integrity of equipment the company installed in a multimillion-dollar makeover in 2009. San Onofre … Continue reading →

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Edison says they have ample reserve power without San Onofre

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

Although both of San Onofre’s reactor units are now offline, with no word on how soon unit 3 can be restarted, [Edison spokesperson Gil] Alexander said Edison has “ample reserve power” to supply customers.             … Continue reading →

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Radiation Levels Hidden from Public

Posted on February 3, 2012 by residentsorganizedforasafeenvironment

There is a very serious problem at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, but all we hear from Southern California Edison (SCE) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is the same old story they always say: “everything is safe, very … Continue reading →

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San Onofre Radiation Leak 2/1/2012

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

Southern California Edison finally admits to possible radiation leak at San Onofre – SF Gate 2/1/2012 A tiny amount of radiation may have escaped from the San Onofre nuclear power plant after a water leak prompted operators to shut down … Continue reading →

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ACTION ALERT – Call NRC

Posted on January 24, 2012 by residentsorganizedforasafeenvironment

Please call the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) DC office today at 1-800-368-5642 or 301-415-7000 and tell them what you think of this idea. Residents Organized for Safe Environment (ROSE) Statement of Concern: ROSE believes that the NRC’s stated alternative to … Continue reading →

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San Onofre to push more power with turbine upgrades – is this safe?

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

The San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant has embarked on a series of upgrades that will allow the plant to increase its power output by about 2% over it’s original design. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) refers to this as a … Continue reading →

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“If the NRC does not do its job, the American people will demand the ultimate protection – the shutdown of old nuclear power plants…”, says Senator Barbara Boxer to NRC Commissioners

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Donna Gilmore

Senator Barbara Boxer on 12/15/2011 warned the NRC Commissioners:  “Let me tell you what happens when people lose confidence in the NRC and the nuclear industry. Right now, there is a petition being circulated for a ballot initiative that would … Continue reading →

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