And if utilities in these States are forced to shut down nuclear powerplants because there is no place to put the additional spent nuclear fuel, is it true that these States will have to look to alternative sources of energy which has been part of your discussion, such as perhaps burning coal, oil and gas to meet the energy needs of these States?
Discussing the implications of nuclear powerplant shutdowns due to spent nuclear fuel storage issues.
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