NRC: Nuclear Plant Has 'Substantial' Safety Issue (Oconee, SC)

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During recent inspections of the Oconee Nuclear Station, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff identified three issues related to the plant's standby shutdown systems, one issue that they consider a “substantial” safety concern.

The three-unit Oconee plant, operated by Duke Energy, is located near Seneca, S.C., about 30 miles west of Greenville.

In a statement released by Joey Ledford, NRC public affairs officer, the commission said it identified the three apparent violations at a conference with Duke Energy on July 13.

Under the NRC reactor oversight process, inspection findings are color-coded based on safety significance. Findings with very low safety significance are labeled green. White findings have low to moderate safety significance. Yellow findings have substantial safety significance, and red findings have high safety significance.

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