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Columbia Generating Station

Location: Richland, WA (20 miles NNE of Pasco, WA); Region IV; Type: General Electric Type 5; Licensed MWt: 3486

Press Release-08-094 - NRC Approves Power Uprate for Hope Creek Nuclear Plant.

NRC APPROVES POWER UPRATE FOR HOPE CREEK NUCLEAR PLANT The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved a request by PSEG Nuclear to increase the generating capacity of the Hope Creek nuclear power plant by 15 percent. The NRC staff determined that PSEG could safely increase...

Press Release-II-10-078: NRC Proposes $17,500 Fine Against Westinghouse for Violations at Columbia Nuclear Fuel Plant.

No. II-10-078 November 4, 2010 CONTACT: Roger Hannah (404) 997-4417 E-mail: OPA2@nrc.gov Joey Ledford (404) 997-4416 NRC PROPOSES $17,500 FINE AGAINST WESTINGHOUSE FOR VIOLATIONS AT COLUMBIA NUCLEAR FUEL PLANT T...

Press Release-16-064: NRC Seeks Public Comment on Its Environmental Study of Proposed Medical Radioisotope Production Facility in Columbia, Mo.

No: 16-064 November 15, 2016 Contact: David McIntyre, 301-415-8200 NRC Seeks Public Comment on Its Environmental Study of Proposed Medical Radioisotope Production Facility in Columbia, Mo. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking public comment on its draft environmental...

Press Release-II-98-029 NRC STAFF PLANS PERFORMANCE REVIEW MEETING AT WESTINGHOUSE COMMERCIAL NUCLEAR FUEL DIVISION IN COLUMBIA, SC

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOffice of Public Affairs, Region II61 Forsyth Street, Suite 23T85Atlanta, GA 30303No: II-98-29 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContacts: Ken Clark or Roger Hannah (Friday, April 10, 1998)NRC STAFF PLANS PERFORMANCE REVIEW MEETING AT WESTINGHOUSECOMMERCIA...

Dresden Station Unit 2 - Press Release-M-220: Advisory Committee Reports to AEC on Nuclear Power Plant Near Dresden, Illinois.

No. M:-220 Tel.· 973-3335.or 973-3446 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE . (Friday, September 19, 1969) -_, .. . ·50 ... 9-3/ ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS TO.AEC ON "NUCLEAR POWER PLANT NEAR DRESDEN, ILLINOI-S ·•The Atomic Energy Commission has received a report from ·its Advisory-Committee ...

Press Release-II-04-041: NRC Proposes $24,000 Fine Against Westinghouse For Alleged Violations At Commercial Nuclear Fuel Plant In Columbia, S.C.

NRC NEWSUNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONOFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, REGION II61 Forsyth Street SW, Atlanta GA 30303Web Site: www.nrc.govNo. II-04-041 July 30, 2004CONTACT: Ken Clark (404)562-4416 E-mail: OPA2@nrc.govRoger Hannah...

TVA News Release - 10/25/1999.

TVA TODAY - capacityFrom: CommunicationsSent: Monday, October 25, 1999 9:11 AMSubject: TVA TODAY - 10/25/99T V A T O D A YMonday, October 25, 1999TVA Leads Nation in Power Production, Improves ProductivityTVA generated more electricity than any other utility in the United St...

Press Release-08-222: NRC Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant.

NRC ISSUES FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR VOGTLE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has completed its final environmental impact statement for the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2, and concluded that there are no environment...

Press Release-II-12-070: NRC Schedules Meeting to Discuss Programs at The Westinghouse Fuel Facility in Columbia.

NRC SCHEDULES MEETING TO DISCUSS PROGRAMS AT THE WESTINGHOUSE FUEL FACILITY IN COLUMBIA The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 to discuss ongoing programs of interest at the Westinghouse Fuel Facility, which is located n...

Press Release-08-019: NRC Approves Power Uprate for Susquehanna.

NRC NEWS U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Office of Public Affairs Telephone: 301/415-8200 Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 E-mail: opa@nrc.gov Site: http://www.nrc.gov No. 08-019 January 30, 2008 NRC APPROVES POWER UPRATE FOR SUSQUEHANNA The Nuclear Regulato...

Press Release-11-075: NRC Approves Increased Power Output for Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant.

NRC APPROVES INCREASED POWER OUTPUT FOR POINT BEACH NUCLEAR POWER PLANT The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved a request by NextEra Energy to increase the generating capacity of both Units 1 and 2 at the Point Beach Nuclear Plant by 17 percent. The NRC staff determi...

Press Release-94-009, NRC STAFF PLANS REGIONAL MEETINGS TO DISCUSS STATE CONCERNS RELATED TO NUCLEAR POWER PLANT LICENSE RENEWALS

No. 94-9 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETel. 301\504-2240 (Tuesday, January 18, 1994)NRC STAFF PLANS REGIONAL MEETINGS TO DISCUSS STATECONCERNS RELATED TO NUCLEAR POWER PLANT LICENSE RENEWALSThe NRC staff has scheduled three regional meetings todiscuss concerns raised by state officials...

Press Release-II-09-052: NRC Schedules Public Meeting on Inspection Results for Uranium Pellets Reported Missing at Westinghouse Columbia Plant.

No. II-09-052 September 17, 2009 CONTACT: Roger Hannah (404) 562-4417 E-mail: OPA2@nrc.gov Joey Ledford (404) 562-4416 NRC SCHEDULES PUBLIC MEETING ON INSPECTION RESULTS FOR URANIUM PELLETS REPORTED MISSING AT WESTING...

Press Release-10-085: NRC Awards Nuclear Education Grants.

NRC AWARDS NUCLEAR EDUCATION GRANTS The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has awarded $15 million to 59 institutions to boost nuclear education and expand the workforce in nuclear safety and nuclear-related disciplines. Congress provided NRC these funds for scholarships and fe...

NRC Issues Report on Special Inspection of Improper Control Rod Movement at Zion Unit 1

NRC NEWSU. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONOFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, REGION III801 Warrenville Road, Lisle IL 60532CONTACT: Jan Strasma (630) 829-9663/e-mail: rjs2@nrc.govAngela Dauginas (630) 829-9662/e-mail: opa3@nrc.govNEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: RIII-97-41April 30,...

Press Release-IV-04-036: NRC Assigns New Resident Inspector To Callaway Nuclear Plant.

NRC NEWS U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Office of Public Affairs Region IV 611 Ryan Plaza Drive - Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011-4005No. IV-04-036 September 14, 2004Cont...

Press Release-II-09-045: Westinghouses Columbia Plant Agrees to Improvements Through NRC Alternative Dispute Resolution.

No. II-09-045 August 7, 2009 CONTACT: Roger Hannah (404) 562-4417 E-mail: OPA2@nrc.gov Joey Ledford (404) 562-4416 WESTINGHOUSE’S COLUMBIA PLANT AGREES TO IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH NRC ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUT...

Press Release-18-034: NRC Names David Lew Region I Administrator.

No: 18-034 August 2, 2018 CONTACT: Office of Public Affairs, 301-415-8200 NRC Names David Lew Region I Administrator The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has appointed David C. Lew as the Agency’s Region I administrator, effective immediately. In addition, Raymond K. Lorson has ...

NRC Staff to Meet with Public to Discuss Future Dresden Unit 1 Decommissioning Activities

NRC NEWSU. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONOFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, REGION III801 Warrenville Road, Lisle IL 60532CONTACT: Jan Strasma (630) 829-9663/e-mail: rjs2@nrc.govAngela Greenman (630) 829-9662/e-mail: opa3@nrc.govNEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: RIII-98-42July 7, 1...

NRC Approves Transfer of Pilgrim Plant Operating License from Boston Edison to Entergy Nuclear

NRC NEWSU. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONOffice of Public AffairsTelephone: 301/415-8200Washington, DC 20555-001E-mail: opa@nrc.govNo. 99-93 May 3, 1999NRC APPROVES TRANSFER OF PILGRIM PLANT OPERATING LICENSE FROM BOSTON EDISON TO ENTERGY NUCLEAR The Nuclear Regulatory Commi...

Note to Editors: Beaver Valley Meeting on November 16, 1998

NRC NEWSU. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONOFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, REGION I475 Allendale Road, King of Prussia, Pa. 19406CONTACT:Diane Screnci (610)337-5330/ e-mail: dps@nrc.gov Neil A. Sheehan (610)337-5331/e-mail: nas@nrc.govI-98-123November 10, 1998NOTE TO EDITORS:The Nuc...

Note to Editors: Maine Yankee Meeting

Press Release-06-032: NRC Staff Approves Power Uprate for Vermont Yankee.

NRC NEWS U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Office of Public Affairs Telephone: 301/415-8200 Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 E-mail: opa@nrc.gov Web Site: http://www.nrc.gov ...

Note to Editors -- News Media Briefing on Big Rock Point Decommissioning Process

Press Release-II-13-025: NRC Schedules Regulatory Conference to Discuss Apparent Construction Violation at New Summer Nuclear Units.

No. II-13-025 April 22, 2013 CONTACT: Roger Hannah (404) 997-4417 E-mail: OPA2@nrc.gov Joey Ledford (404) 997-4416 NRC SCHEDULES REGULATORY CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS APPARENT CONSTRUCTION VIOLATION AT NEW SUMMER ...