Posted on 02/25/2022 6:42:07 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
MIAMI (AP) — Federal officials have reversed a decision to allow a South Florida nuclear power plant to continue running for another 30 years by ordering a new review of potential environmental risks, including those posed by climate change.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued an order Thursday to reverse a 2019 decision by a previous, Republican-led commission to extend Florida Power & Light’s operating license for two reactors at the Turkey Point nuclear power plant until 2052 and 2053, respectively. The reactors have been operating since 1972 and 1973, respectively.
The reversal gives environmental groups a chance to reiterate concerns that federal regulators didn’t adequately consider the risks of climate change and flooding from sea level rise when granting the last extension. The NRC plans to hold hearings after staff completes a new site-specific environmental impact statement.
Besides the reversal at Turkey Point, the NRC also reversed a license extension for the Peach Bottom nuclear plant in Pennsylvania. Days after taking office in January 2021, President Joe Biden named Democrats to take over the NRC and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The agencies have been reevaluating decisions made by Republican-led panels under former President Donald Trump, including the 2019 decision on Turkey Point.
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The Communist Purge Continues To Grow Exponentially & Nothing Is Being Done About It!
<>The state should immediately disconnect ALL federal Properties from the Grid<>
Hmmm.
Great idea. Deny the feds the energy they deny Floridians.
More rock star status for our beloved Governor DeSantis.
I proposed NO theory. I proposed a set of replicated FACTs.
Richard Feynman said, ‘It doesn’t matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn’t matter how smart you are. If it doesn’t agree with experiment, it’s wrong.’”
This is about the third time you have returned to your dog vomit regurgitated argument. You STILL don’t know the difference between theory and replicated fact.
Not true. They banned woodstoves/fireplaces in California. You know it’s bad if they want to take away fire.
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