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(1010 WINS) (BUCHANAN, N.Y.) Amid controversy about safety at Indian Point, the nuclear power plant's owners began an exercise Tuesday, staging a mock terrorist attack on the facility to help analyze their defensive strategies. The exercise, which is expected to end on Friday, includes face-to-face combat tactics using laser-equipped combat simulation gear borrowed from the Department of Energy. Officials will also use tabletop exercises to analyze the facility's defensive strategies, the plant's owner, the Entergy Corp., said in a statement. Those living near the plant were told not to worry if they hear explosions.For security and safety reasons, access to...

NRC NEWS U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Office of Public Affairs, Region I 475 Allendale Road, King of Prussia, Pa. 19406 No. I-03-005 February 12, 2003 CONTACT: Diane Screnci (610) 337-5330 Neil A. Sheehan (610) 337-5331 E-mail: opa1@nrc.gov NOTE TO EDITORS: Given the high interest in the Emergency Preparedness situation at the Indian Point and Millstone nuclear power plants, the attached letter on the subject, from Chairman Richard A. Meserve of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to Sen. Hillary R. Clinton, is being provided. February 12, 2003 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Clinton: I...