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Jack Eidt and Jerry Collamer take on SDGE’s plan for burying radioactive waste on the site of the former San Onofre nuclear power generating station based near San Clemente and the world class surfing beach known as Trestles.
Citizens took aim at So Cal Edison and their plans to bury high level nuclear waste near the beach at San Onofre State Park this week, holding their own public hearing at Laguna Beach City Hall.
At a packed public meeting Tuesday, officials joined activists in calling for a hearing before the nuclear power plant is allowed to restart.
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.
Did Southern California Edison know about the power plant’s defects before a small radiation leak last year?
Officials are investigating whether coolant found in safety equipment was an accident or intentionally added.
Gregory Jaczko is considered a leading safety advocate at the NRC but faces allegations of mismanagement and abusive comments to staff.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko said his agency will ensure the facility is safe before allowing it to reopen.
Tune in to NPR radio affiliate KPCC, 89.3 FM, Thursday at 10:40 a.m. for the OC Journalists Roundtable on AirTalk with host Larry Mantle.
Concerned about recent issues at the nuclear power plant, several local residents are imploring San Clemente to make available timely, independent radiation monitoring.