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NRC Ignores High Burnup in Spent Fuel Transportation Risk Assessment

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Donna Gilmore

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) chose to EXCLUDE high burnup spent fuel in their 2014 final report on Spent Fuel Transportation Risk Assessment (NUREG-2125).   However, they claim “..that NRC regulations continue to provide adequate protection of public health and safety … 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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