⚠️NRC Decision on Diablo Canyon's Seismic Safety and Compliance
Pacific Gas & Electric Company; Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2; Petition
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a director's decision with regard to a petition dated March 4, 2024, as supplemented on June 7, 2024, July 17, 2024, and October 31, 2024, filed by San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace, Friends of the Earth, and Environmental Working Group (the petitioner), requesting that the NRC take action with regard to Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (the licensee). The petitioner's requests and the director's decision are included in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text concerns the director's decision by the NRC regarding seismic safety evaluations of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. This decision impacts regulatory compliance and risk management for business operations within the nuclear energy sector, particularly for the licensee, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). Neglecting seismic risks could entail substantial financial liabilities and operational shutdowns.