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Monday, March 19, 2012

Senator urges NRC to reassess nuclear evacuation zones

Senator urges NRC to reassess nuclear evacuation zones
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission should re-examine whether the existing 10-mile evacuation zone around nuclear plants is adequate, said Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa. "One year after Japan's disaster, it is time that millions of Pennsylvanians living in close proximity to nuclear power plants know that the unique characteristics of each plant have been taken into account in the development of evacuation plans," Casey said. Daily Local News (West Chester, Pa.)

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