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Feds rescind license extension for Florida nuclear plant
The Associated Press ^ | February 25, 2022

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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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: brandon; election2020; electricity; energy; florida; globalwarming; hoax; nrc; nuclear; nuclearpower; propaganda; socialism; turkeypoint
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

The state should immediately disconnect ALL federal Properties from the Grid until they pay their debts in Gold and Silver Coin as required under Article 1, section 10


21 posted on 02/25/2022 6:53:38 AM PST by eyeamok (founded in cynicism, wrapped in sarcasm)
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To: I want the USA back

It’s actually obama......but yes it is harassment just like what’s happening to Elon musk


22 posted on 02/25/2022 6:54:07 AM PST by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Biden never sleeps, he is always thinking of another new way to SCREW the American citizenry


23 posted on 02/25/2022 6:54:18 AM PST by TexasFreeper2009
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Environmental impacts due to climate change? I’m surprised they didn’t include the zombie apocalypse.


24 posted on 02/25/2022 6:55:00 AM PST by kosciusko51
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To: no-to-illegals

“1 plant can charge a million EVs and power the lights ? Dang that’s wonderful. Let’s put up more windmills and solar panels”

Not sure what windmills and panels has to do with nukes, but yes, a nuclear plant of several gigawatts can charge a million EVs.


25 posted on 02/25/2022 6:55:15 AM PST by BobL (I eat at McDonald's and shop at Walmart, I just don't tell anyone.)
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To: TexasFreeper2009

Biden’s handlers never sleep. I bet Joe needs 14 hrs/day...


26 posted on 02/25/2022 6:56:14 AM PST by kosciusko51
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To: bobbo666
They want all of YOU dead

Too many people don't get that - they think it's just crazy hyperbole and extremist paranoia. But that is EXACTLY what they want - to get rid of the 'surplus population', and especially anyone that is 'regressive' in their views, thereby slowing down the agenda. It's the same sort of thinking that fuels the fantasy of space travel - escaping the over-populated world to find another.
27 posted on 02/25/2022 6:56:50 AM PST by larrytown (A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. Then they graduate...)
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To: BobL

And provide all the other electrical need beyond EVs ?


28 posted on 02/25/2022 6:57:59 AM PST by no-to-illegals (The enemy has US surrounded. May God have mercy on them)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Think about how absurd this decision is, the nuclear plant in question came online in 1972 and 1973, the permits would have allowed it operate for another 50 years or until 2072 or 2073, so this nuclear power plant could have operated for 100 years.

How many windmills and solar panels would it take to produce the same amount of power this nuclear plant would produce over 100 years in operation ??

Throw in the cost of the nuclear plant operating for 100 years versus the cost of windmills and solar panels for 100 years and I would be willing to guess the nuclear plant comes out far cheaper for the 100 years.


29 posted on 02/25/2022 6:58:01 AM PST by srmanuel (`)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

At this point, I would just let the demon administration know that I consider this a state of Florida matter and continue operating the plant regardless of threats and federal lines of control.


30 posted on 02/25/2022 6:58:03 AM PST by USAF1985 (Joe McCarthy is a hero...he was absolutely, 100% correct! (Let’s go Brandon!))
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

ignore them

tie it up in court.

you only give them power if you obey


31 posted on 02/25/2022 6:58:41 AM PST by Chickensoup ( Leftists totalitarian fascists are eradicating conservatives)
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To: srmanuel

it still can operate if the leftist totalitarian is ignored.


32 posted on 02/25/2022 6:59:53 AM PST by Chickensoup ( Leftists totalitarian fascists are eradicating conservatives)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Dear Fed Morons,

Nuclear Energy is THE BEST alternative if you really believe CO2 impacts "Climate Change".

33 posted on 02/25/2022 7:01:15 AM PST by G Larry (Tolerance will rise until intelligent people are banned from thinking to avoid offending imbeciles)
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To: kosciusko51

Eventually they will be working down the food chain to the homeowner with a Trump sign in their yard in their harassment efforrs.


34 posted on 02/25/2022 7:01:29 AM PST by blackdog (# We Are Corn-Pop, turn off the news.)
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To: blackdog

only if you obey


35 posted on 02/25/2022 7:02:01 AM PST by Chickensoup ( Leftists totalitarian fascists are eradicating conservatives)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Let the lawsuits commence. This causes huge harm to the company running these things.

The government should have to go to court and show cause for revoking a license, permit, or contract before they are allowed to do so in all but the most urgent situations.

Another project that they utterly destroyed the companies involved in it is the Keystone XL pipeline. Once the contract is signed and the work commences, it should take a court order to stop it. You’re talking hundreds of millions or maybe billions of dollars of damage to companies like this- which could force them to file bankruptcy.

And ultimately, maybe thats what the goal is.


36 posted on 02/25/2022 7:03:10 AM PST by NicoDon
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To: Army Air Corps

If Florida has any sense at all, they’ll never vote Democrat again.


37 posted on 02/25/2022 7:04:32 AM PST by DannyTN
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To: Openurmind
They will not be happy until we are all living next to a campfire like cavemen to survive

Campfires will not be allowed and the lumber industry will be completely abolished to protect the forests.

38 posted on 02/25/2022 7:05:23 AM PST by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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To: rarestia

The people you are talking about couldn’t afford a Tesla. If it ain’t a Subaru they don’t want it anyway.


39 posted on 02/25/2022 7:06:40 AM PST by wita (Always and forever, under oath in defense of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.)
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To: Trumplican
Show these government clowns that manatees congregate amongst the warm water discharge from Turkey Point during the cooler months.....dozens of them.
Then watch the tree huggers get involved.
Use their tactics against them.
40 posted on 02/25/2022 7:07:33 AM PST by LFOD (Formerly - Iraq, Afghanistan - here to stay...,)
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