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Monthly archive May, 2007

“Indian Point 2 shut down because of problems with steam generator” by Greg Clary

“BUCHANAN – Indian Point officials hope to have Indian Point 2 back on line by this weekend after the 1,000-megawatt nuclear plant had to be shut down on Memorial Day due to problems with a regulating valve. The valve is on the system that feeds water to one of the four generators that produce steam....
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“Indian Point report: Radioactive leaks too small for harm” by Bruce Golding

“BUCHANAN – Radioactive contamination leaking from the Indian Point nuclear power plants into the Hudson River has not significantly increased radiation exposure to the public, according to a new report from the plants’ owner. The federally mandated annual report found small amounts of dangerous radioactive materials in the groundwater path leading to the river. Radioactive...
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“Indian Point finds tritium in its sewers” by Greg Clary

“BUCHANAN – Indian Point officials have found traces of tritium in the nuclear plants’ sewer pipes that connect to the Buchanan sewage system, the first indication that the radioactive isotope may be reaching the village. Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials confirmed the report yesterday, saying they would be independently verifying the test results sent in a...
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“NRC to Indian Point: “You’re safe” but doesn’t support ISA” by Abby Luby

“New leak, siren failure a concern Entergy’s application to renew their operating licensing for the two Indian Point nuclear reactors was filed on the heels of a lukewarm performance assessment by the Nuclear Regulaory Commission at its annual assessment meeting April 26 in Cortlandt. As the federal oversight agency, the NRC assessed the plant’s current...
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“Lowey, Hall, Hinchey Introduce Legislation to Raise Standards for Indian Point”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2007 Lowey, Hall, Hinchey Introduce Legislation to Raise Standards for Indian Point Bill Would Require Old Power Plants to Meet Same Standards as New Plants Washington, DC – U.S. Representatives Nita Lowey (D-NY18), John Hall (D-NY19) and Maurice Hinchey (D-NY22) yesterday introduced legislation that would require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission...
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