Highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel will be stored onsite at San Onofre for the foreseeable future. SoCal Edison will save untold $millions should the public be swayed to trust in Edison’s promises that their thin-walled dry canister storage system can’t fail and that a national repository will magically materialize in time to save the day. Safe nuclear waste storage activists want the waste moved now to more robust, thick-walled casks with safety features lacking in thin-walled canisters.
Tag: United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Dobken: Correcting the Record on Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage at San Onofre
Since the retirement of the nuclear reactors at San Onofre in 2013, activists have turned their attention to spent nuclear fuel storage at SONGS. In doing so, they’ve painted a picture that isn’t accurate, omits facts, and only serves to mislead the public about this very safe practice.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Mosko: Dust-ups Continue over Radioactive Waste Storage at San Onofre
In giving Southern California Edison permission to proceed with removing the cooling pools at SONGS, the California Coastal Commission is green-lighting eliminating the only means whereby the highly radioactive contents of a failing thin-walled dry storage canister could be repackaged into another canister. Local nuclear safety advocates are outraged.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Mosko: Public at Risk, Scandals at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
Sarah Mosko writes about two recent scandals that threaten public safety at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Local Officials Join Activists in Caution Over San Onofre
At a packed public meeting Tuesday, officials joined activists in calling for a hearing before the nuclear power plant is allowed to restart.
Posted inDana Point, Health & Wellness, San Clemente, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Feds Set to Answer Public’s Questions on San Onofre Leak
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.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Small Hydrogen Leak Reported at San Onofre Nuclear Plant
A small amount of hydrogen gas has been leaking since Sunday, according to an NRC inspector. It presents no danger to the public or plant workers.
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 inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Top Nuclear Watchdog to Resign
Gregory Jaczko is considered a leading safety advocate at the NRC but faces allegations of mismanagement and abusive comments to staff.
