Monitoring of Aging U.S. Nuclear-Plant Parts Unfocused

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s monitoring of aging components in nuclear power plants is “not focused or coordinated,” raising concern that the some safety risks may go undiscovered, according to a watchdog report.
The Oct. 28 report from Stephen Dingbaum, the NRC’s assistant inspector general for audits, comes as some nuclear power plants seek extensions on their operating licenses beyond 40 years.

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