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Columbia Generating Station

Photograph of Columbia Generating Station

Location: Richland, WA (20 miles NNE of Pasco, WA) in Region IV
Operator: Energy Northwest
Operating License: Issued - 04/13/1984
Renewed Operating License: Issued - 05/22/2012
License Expires: 12/20/2043
Docket Number: 05000397

Reactor Type: Boiling Water Reactor
Licensed MWt: 3,544
Reactor Vendor/Type: General Electric Type 5
Containment Type: Wet, Mark II

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