Agenda set for Duke-NRC meeting

The NRC has identified matters to be discussed in its meeting next week with Duke Energy officials in Oconee County. The Wednesday, January 30 meeting is to take up major project matters at the Oconee nuclear plant. The projects to be discussed include plant improvements designed to prevent or mitigate the effects of natural phenomena such as flooding or tornadoes. According to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, there will also be discussions about work related to the plant’s transition to different fire protection standards, as well as enhancements to improve the plant’s ability to cope with other equipment failures.