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Press Mention Orlando Sentinel November 4, 2013

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Nuclear power supporters, foes to spar on waste storage of shut plants

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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission held a public meeting in Orlando on November 5, 2013, to discuss storage of spent nuclear fuel at closed reactors, including Duke Energy's Crystal River plant in Florida. Sara Barczak of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy criticized the proposed waste-confidence rule as allowing indefinite storage of radioactive fuel, highlighting vulnerability of Florida plants to rising seas and storm surges. The nuclear industry defended its commitment to establishing a national storage facility.

the study and waste-confidence rule will "absurdly" pave the way for indefinite storage of fuel at all plants in the nation

Sara Barczak

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