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Feds allow further study of nuke fuel rods storage

By VPR | March 24, 2009

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is agreeing to extend the relicensing period for two nuclear power plants in part to allow time to study the storage of spent fuel rods.

NRC rejects complaints based on inspector reports

By VPR | October 7, 2008

The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission has dismissed calls by anti-nuclear groups for an overhaul of its review process before it finishes processing license renewal applications from Vermont Yankee and three other plants.

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Mass. AG appeals ruling affecting Vt. Yankee

By VPR | October 3, 2008

The Massachusetts attorney general is appealing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s rejection of concerns about possible accidents or sabotage involving the spent radioactive fuel pools at the Pilgrim and Vermont Yankee nuclear plants.