Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Faces Petition-Driven Safety Review by NRC
Published Date: 7/3/2025
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Pacific Gas & Electric’s Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant is in the spotlight after a group of local and environmental folks asked the NRC to step in and review some safety and operational concerns. The NRC took a close look and made a decision on the petition, affecting how the plant runs and what rules it follows. This could influence the plant’s future operations and costs, with updates rolling out through late 2024.
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