San Onofre Power Plant to Remain Offline Through Summer
San Clemente
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The plant was shut down in January after discovery of a small radiation leak that has been linked to rapid tube wear.
NRC Chief Says Nuclear Safety Regulations Might Be Inadequate
Countywide
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The top nuclear regulator suggests that problems at the San Onofre power plant indicate the need for rule changes.
Top Nuclear Watchdog to Resign
Countywide
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Gregory Jaczko is considered a leading safety advocate at the NRC but faces allegations of mismanagement and abusive comments to staff.
Boxer Seeks Records On Changes to San Onofre Generators
Countywide
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Senator formally requests documents on the approval of design changes following reports of a missing record and detailed allegations of an improper approval process.
NRC Releases Missing Record on San Onofre Plant Design Changes
Investigative
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Plant operator’s presentation to regulators didn’t include major design changes that an expert says should have been reviewed by the government.
Regulators Say They Can’t Find Key Record on San Onofre Changes
Investigative
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Presentation by the plant’s operator discussed design changes to be made without the most thorough federal review.
Edison Plans to Restart San Onofre Nuclear Reactors Next Month
Countywide
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The proposal draws a swift rebuke from environmental advocates.
Questions Remain Regarding Review of San Onofre Changes
Investigative
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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.
Irvine to Send ‘Strong’ Letter to Nuclear Commission
Irvine
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The City Council wants the planning radius for a nuclear disaster at San Onofre to be extended to 50 miles.
Small Fire Put Out at San Onofre
Countywide
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Southern California Edison, the plant operator, said fire never represented a threat to the public.