TMI Update: Jan 14, 2024

ACTION ALERT
Demand Enforcement of Nuclear Power Fire Safety Regulations

Dear Craig,

Last week, Dave Lochbaum, the director of the UCS Nuclear Safety Project, wrote to your governor about a very serious risk at the nuclear power plants in your state and dozens of others nationwide. He asked your governor to speak out—and we hope you will as well.

The risk is fire and the complete failure of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to enforce critical fire protection regulations.Today, 46 nuclear reactors, almost half of the U.S. nuclear fleet, continue to operate despite being in violation of these regulations, which the NRC first adopted more than 30 years ago—after a dangerous fire at Alabama's Browns Ferry plant—and then updated in 2004.

The NRC estimates that the risk of reactor meltdown due to fire is about 50 percent—roughly equal to all other risk factors combined. Yet the NRC has repeatedly failed to enforce fire regulations, opting to grant extensions rather than issue violation notices—including at Browns Ferry.

It is simply unacceptable that an agency that is supposed to protect the public is allowing these "nuclear crimes" to continue. And, as such, we asked your governor to write to the NRC and demand that the agency enforce its fire safety regulations and establish a clear, realistic timeline for compliance by all reactors.

We think action is more likely if you ask your governor to get involved and speak out on this common sense issue that impacts your family and community's health and safety.

Take action today! Urge your governor to demand that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission enforce its fire safety regulations.

Sincerely,

Sean Meyer
Strategic Campaigns Manager
Global Security Program
Union of Concerned Scientists

NRC INVESTIGATION REPORT NO. 1-2012-056 AND NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 05000278/2013-011

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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Dept. of Environmental Protection
Commonwealth News Bureau
Room 308, Main Capitol Building
Harrisburg PA., 17120

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
06/20/2013

CONTACT:
Amanda Witman, Department of Environmental Protection
717-787-1323

DEP Releases Draft Public Participation Policy for Public Comment

HARRISBURG -- The Department of Environmental Protection has submitted a draft of its public participation policy for the Permit Review Process for publication in the June 22 Pennsylvania Bulletin. The policy is open for public comment until July 22.

The draft policy proposes guidelines for public participation during DEP’s permit review process. The policy includes procedures for public hearings and receiving and responding to public comments.

“This new policy will emphasize the importance and benefits of engaging the public, regulated community and other stakeholders in a meaningful and upfront manner,” Acting DEP Secretary Chris Abruzzo said.

The policy will apply to all permits and authorizations that are published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the commonwealth’s official informational gazette published by the Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau.

For more information about the public participation policy, or to review the draft policy, visit www.dep.state.pa.us, keyword: Proposals.

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SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING OVERALL INTEGRATED PLAN FOR RELIABLE SPENT FUEL POOL INSTRUMENTATION (ORDER NUMBER EA-12-051) (TAC NOS. MF0890 AND MF0891)

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Three Mile Island Nuclear Station, Unit 1 - Proposed Alternative RR-12-02 Regarding Weld Overlay of the Lower Cold Leg Letdown Nozzle Dissimilar Metal Welds and Alloy 600 Safe-End (TAC No. ME9818)

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Issuance of Order to Modify Licenses with Regard to Reliable Hardened Containment Vents Capable of Operation Under Severe Accident Conditions.

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PEACH BOTTOM ATOMIC POWER STATION:  U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION MATERIAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT NO. 05000277/2013406 AND 05000278/2013406

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Request For Withholding Information From Public Disclosure Bell Bend Nuclear Power Plant Response To RAI Env-19 Water Availability.

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EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC, PEACH BOTTOM ATOMIC POWER STATION UNIT 1 _ NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. O5OOO171I2O13OO9

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THREE MILE ISLAND NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT 1 - CLOSURE OF CONFIRMATORY ACTION LETTER NRR-07-029 (TAC NOS. MD4191& MF0081)

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