Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire: 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.
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