Nuke Plant Gets Extra Meeting Time for 20-Year Lifespan Plea
Published Date: 1/23/2025
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Dominion Energy wants to keep running the Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station for 20 more years, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is asking the public for their thoughts. The NRC moved the public meeting to January 28, 2025, and extended the comment deadline to February 11, 2025, so everyone has more time to share their views. This affects local communities and energy users, with important decisions about safety and environmental impact on the horizon.
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