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VPR News
NRC says Yankee may not be able to tap decommissioning fund
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Lawmakers learned recently that Vermont Yankee wants to divert a portion of its decommissioning fund to pay for storing used radioactive fuel. Now federal regulators say that may not be allowed.VPR News
Some lawmakers questioning federal review of Yankee plant
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Federal nuclear regulators have promised to work with the state on a safety inspection of the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant. But some lawmakers are questioning whether the federal review will satisfy their demand for a truly independent assessment.VPR News
Audit finds problems at nuclear parts supplier
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says there’s no indication there were any problems with parts that were not inspected properly before being sent to the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant in Vernon.VPR News
VPR Evening News February 8th, 2008
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Senator Bernie Sanders says he’s disappointed with the economic stimulus package adopted by Congress; A federal appeals court has rejected a bush administration policy that would exempt power plants from certain environmental regulations; An NRC committee needs another month to evaluate Vermont Yankee’s request to extend their operating license; A new car-sharing service is being developed in Burlington; This week’s snowstorms are causing blood shortages across northern New England; and a Chinese New Year festival in Brattleboro.VPR News
Governor skeptical of increased oversight of nuclear power
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Governor Jim Douglas says he’s skeptical of legislation that would give Vermont and other states a greater role in overseeing nuclear power plants.VPR News