New YouTube Video Shows NRC’s Inspection of the Davis-Besse New Reactor Head and Shield Building

It was exactly a year ago when additional NRC inspectors were at the Davis-Besse nuclear power plant to closely monitor and follow the installation of the new reactor vessel head. The plant had been shut down since October 1. The NRC reviews and inspections had already begun in July 2011 to verify the new head … Continue reading “New YouTube Video Shows NRC’s Inspection of the Davis-Besse New Reactor Head and Shield Building”

NRC’s Report on the Davis-Besse Shield Building Safety Demonstrates an Intrusive and In-Depth Review

The NRC recently issued a report that documents how we reached the conclusion the cracks discovered in the Davis-Besse shield building do not compromise its ability to perform its safety function. We’ve previously written about the NRC’s exhaustive efforts to ensure the cracks found in the shield building around the Davis-Besse nuclear power plant’s containment … Continue reading “NRC’s Report on the Davis-Besse Shield Building Safety Demonstrates an Intrusive and In-Depth Review”