I am deeply disappointed in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the nuclear industry's failure to meaningfully listen and respond to the concerns of communities with decommissioning nuclear power plants.
Ed Markey: “I am deeply disappointed in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the nuclear industry's failure to meaningfully listen…”
On the recordMay 5, 2022
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Markey expresses disappointment in the NRC's response to community concerns about nuclear plant decommissioning.
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