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Monday, July 26, 2010

UPDATE: US Raises Safety Concerns Over New Areva Nuclear Design

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has told Areva to supply more details on the safety systems of its next-generation EPR reactor, particularly on whether the systems can operate on their own. "There are areas where the staff simply can't accept Areva's approach," said NRC spokesman Scott Burnell.
http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100723-711601.html?mod=dist_smartbrief
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