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NRC says Vermont Yankee can extend its license
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s staff has concluded that Vermont Yankee can extend its operating license for 20 years. NRC spokesman Neil Sheehan says today’s report is a key milestone in whether the Vernon plant can continue operating beyond 2012.VPR News
Vermont Yankee decommissioning funds insufficient
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The Vermont Yankee nuclear plant does not have enough money to dismantle and remove the reactor when its license expires in five years. But Yankee executives and state officials say they’re not concerned. They say the plant can be safely closed and protected for decades, until the there’s enough money to pay for a full decommissioning.VPR News
NRC says Yankee needs to be scrutinized
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has concluded its investigation into two problems this summer at the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant. The NRC says both episodes warrant close scrutiny of Vermont Yankee’s operations.VPR News
Governor skeptical of increased oversight of nuclear power
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Governor Jim Douglas says he’s skeptical of legislation that would give Vermont and other states a greater role in overseeing nuclear power plants.VPR News