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Environmentalists call for the shut down of Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant, May 14, 2013. (credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)

Environmental Groups Give Indian Point Failing Marks On Host Of Safety Issues

The report card results were announced one day after it was learned that one of Indian Point’s reactors will become the first and only nuclear reactor in the country operating without a license.

2013/05/14

Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan, N.Y. (file / credit: Mario Tama/GettyImages)

Indian Point To Become First Nuclear Plant To Operate With Expired License

Indian Point 2′s 40-year license expires on Sept. 28. Officials said the reactor can keep operating because Entergy Nuclear, its owner, filed for renewal more than five years before the expiration date.

2013/05/13

A man goes fishing across the Hudson River from the Indian Point nuclear power plant (file / credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Riverkeeper Calls For Shutdown Of Indian Point In NRC Filing

Thursday marked yet another call for the shutdown of the Indian Point nuclear power facility in Westchester County, citing possible danger to the area.

2012/11/15

Generic Nuclear Power Plant File Photo (credit: AP)

N.J. Nuclear Reactor Running At Full Power Following Cutback From Hurricane Irene Flooding

Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission spokesman Neill Sheehan said Salem II was running at full power as of late Friday morning. Salem I was at 80 percent.

2011/09/02

Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant (credit: Flickr)

NRC: Indian Point Should Tighten Training

An official from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission says Indian Point is among the nuclear power plants that needs to tighten training for a severe emergency or disaster.

2011/06/07

Millstone Nuclear Power Plant (credit: nrc.gov via Dominion Energy)

Connecticut Nuclear Power Plant To Review Disaster Plans

The Millstone Power Station in Waterford is starting to pull together teams that will evaluate response plans for earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters.

2011/03/19

The Indian Point nuclear power plant - Buchanan, NY - File / Photo: Monika Graff/Getty Images

Reactor At Indian Point 3 Shut Down For Refueling

A spokesman said Indian Point 3 will remain offline for about a month.

2011/03/09

Sirens Around Indian Point Nuclear Plant Successfully Tested

The 172 sirens that dot four counties around the Indian Point nuclear power plants will be wailing away Wednesday.

2011/02/16

Eric Schneiderman (Photo/ericschneiderman.com)

NY Joins Suit Over Nuclear Waste Storage

New York’s attorney general, Eric Schneiderman, said the decision violates requirements for a review of health, safety and environmental hazards.

2011/02/15

Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant (credit: CBS 2)

Indian Point Nuclear Plant Back Online

The plant owner, Entergy Corp., said the transformer explosion on Nov. 7 was due to a failed high voltage bushing. Bushings connect the transformer to the overhead lines that carry electricity to the main electrical grid.

2010/11/24

Concerns Raised Over Pipeline Near Indian Point

The nuclear reactors’ owner, the pipelines’ owner and regulators say the pipelines do not pose a threat.

2010/10/25

Audit: Changes Needed To Make Nuke Plants Secure

The audit recommends additional training in identifying suspected terrorists, greater access to criminal databases by the NRC, stepped up “re-screening” of power plant employees and notifying plant operators of foreign travel.

2010/10/04

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