Tuesday’s event comes as regulators announce an “expansive investigation” into whether the plant’s operator rejected safety measures that could have prevented a radiation leak last year.
Tag: radiation leak
Posted inSan Clemente, Water, Power & Waste
San Onofre Power Plant to Remain Offline Through Summer
The plant was shut down in January after discovery of a small radiation leak that has been linked to rapid tube wear.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
NRC Chief Says Nuclear Safety Regulations Might Be Inadequate
The top nuclear regulator suggests that problems at the San Onofre power plant indicate the need for rule changes.
Posted inInvestigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
NRC Releases Missing Record on San Onofre Plant Design Changes
Plant operator’s presentation to regulators didn’t include major design changes that an expert says should have been reviewed by the government.
Posted inInvestigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Regulators Say They Can’t Find Key Record on San Onofre Changes
Presentation by the plant’s operator discussed design changes to be made without the most thorough federal review.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Edison Plans to Restart San Onofre Nuclear Reactors Next Month
The proposal draws a swift rebuke from environmental advocates.
Posted inInvestigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Questions Remain Regarding Review of San Onofre Changes
Neither the government nor the nuclear plant’s operator will say whether three key changes, which a nuclear expert claims caused a small radiation leak, were reviewed by regulators.
Posted inIrvine, Water, Power & Waste
Irvine to Send ‘Strong’ Letter to Nuclear Commission
The City Council wants the planning radius for a nuclear disaster at San Onofre to be extended to 50 miles.
Posted inCountywide, Inside the Newsroom
Voice of OC on PBS SoCal
Reporter Nick Gerda will discuss recent issues at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station with SoCal Insider’s Rick Reiff.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
San Onofre Power Plant Still Leads the Nation in Safety Complaints
Despite improvements in its safety culture, the nuclear plant last year generated safety allegations at more than six times the national average.
