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• Riverkeeper Doesn't Like Indian Point's Independent Safety Evaluation

  Well, what's new? I didn't catch this until yesterday, but shortly after Entergy announced an independent safety evaluation will be done for Indian Point, Riverkeeper was quick to dismiss the study . Here's Riverkeeper: An independent safety assessment is not an assessment contracted and paid for by the company needing an assessment. If the Nuclear Regulatory Commission conducts the safety... Posted Mar 27 2008, 08:14 AM by NEI Nuclear Notes Filed under: Indian Point

• Independent Safety Evaluation to be Conducted for the Indian Point Nuclear Plant in New York

  Here are some of the details : In an effort to provide public assurances about the operation and protection of New York's largest nuclear power facility, Entergy Nuclear today announced the start of a fully independent examination of safety, security and emergency preparedness at its Indian Point Energy Center (IPEC) in Buchanan. The Independent Safety Evaluation (ISE) will be conducted by a distinguished... Posted Mar 20 2008, 10:24 AM by NEI Nuclear Notes Filed under: Indian Point

• Closing Indian Point Could Be Costly

  From the New York Times: CLOSING the Indian Point nuclear power plant in Buchanan could have dire consequences for the county’s economy, according to a new report by the Westchester Business Alliance, a coalition of regional groups. Electricity bills would soar, and job growth — as well as property values — would suffer, said the report, which was issued on Jan. 31. The study, prepared by Energy Strategies... Posted Feb 12 2008, 06:27 PM by NEI Nuclear Notes Filed under: Indian Point

• When it Comes to Indian Point, Think Before You Leap

  As we're all aware, a bevy of local and state politicians in New York have jumped on the anti-Indian Point bandwagon . But for Westchester County resident Peter Applebome, the answers to questions about energy and the environment aren't so obvious : losing Indian Point raises its share of vexing questions. For starters: Is New York prepared to increase carbon emissions and perhaps flunk its... Posted Dec 10 2007, 11:21 AM by NEI Nuclear Notes Filed under: Indian Point

• Another Look at Indian Point ...

  ... From our friends at NAM Blog . Read More... Posted Dec 07 2007, 10:41 AM by NEI Nuclear Notes Filed under: Indian Point

• Defending Indian Point

  From LoHud.com : The future of Indian Point is scheduled to be the topic on Journal News/LoHud.com columnist Phil Reisman's radio show today at noon on WVOX 1460 AM . Reisman's show, "High Noon," airs from noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday. Listen online at www.wvox.com or check back at LoHud.com during the show for a link. Federal officials are preparing to review a request to extend... Posted Dec 06 2007, 10:59 AM by NEI Nuclear Notes Filed under: Indian Point

• Spitzer, Cuomo Rachet Up Fight on Indian Point

  From the New York Sun : To the alarm of business and energy groups, the Spitzer administration is cranking up its effort to shut down the Indian Point nuclear reactors by demanding that the federal government reject the plant's license renewal application because of safety reasons. Governor Spitzer, along with Attorney General Cuomo, yesterday submitted a petition to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission... Posted Dec 04 2007, 10:14 AM by NEI Nuclear Notes Filed under: Indian Point

• New York Attorney General Joins Fight Against Indian Point

  From yesterday's New York Daily News : State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo will join the fight to shut the Indian Point nuclear power plant, just 25 miles north of New York City in Westchester. Cuomo will announce today his support of Westchester County Executive Andrew Spano in his legal battle with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the federal agency that oversees Indian Point, the Daily News... Posted Jul 13 2007, 09:59 AM by NEI Nuclear Notes Filed under: Indian Point

• Relisencing Indian Point

  The editorial board at The Journal News in New York met last week with NRC licensing staff - P.T. Kuo, director of the license renewal division; Rani Franovich, licence renewal branch chief, and Bo Pham, manager for the Indian Point review. Click here for excerpts of the discussion. Read More... Posted Jun 19 2007, 10:04 AM by NEI Nuclear Notes Filed under: Indian Point