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NRC extends intervention deadline
Published April 29, 2008
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has extended its deadline for public comment on a proposed twin-reactor nuclear power plant at TVA's Bellefonte site near Scottsboro until June 6, 2008.
The 60-day extension, announced in the Federal Register, comes in response to a request by Bellefonte Efficiency and Sustainability Team (BEST), a local group associated with BREDL (Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League). Both groups oppose the use of nuclear power and BEST had complained that TVA's application for a COL (Combined Operating License) was incomplete.
BEST had originally called for the suspension of TVA's application. The organization's motion seeking the delay, which replaced its original request, was filed on April 2.
"We are really pleased with this postponement," BEST member Bill Reynolds said. "It gives individuals and organizations concerned about the nuclear power plant more time to examine a complex and difficult-to-read environmental report put together by TVA as part of its application."
BEST complained that seismologic information and review of potential flooding contained in TVA's application was outdated or incomplete. The organization said it needed additional time to study the information contained in the report.
"The recent earthquake in southern Illinois highlights the possibility of seismic activity in the region and the possible adverse impacts earthquakes can have on the operation of the proposed Bellefonte nuclear reactors,' Dr. Ross MCluney, a BEST founding member, said.
The extension clears the way for BEST, BREDL and others to file written comments in opposition to the plant with the NRC. It should not unduly delay the application review process established earlier by the NRC.
BEST is scheduled to hold a membership drive at the Scottsboro Rec*Com on Tuesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. A moderated question and answer session will be held after an informational presentation about the organization. Handouts on Citizen Nuclear Energy Safety Concerns will also be available at the meeting.
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