New York reaches deal on decommissioning Indian Point nuclear plant Denis Slattery
ALBANY New York announced a provisional agreement Thursday to decommission and clean up Westchester’s soon-to-be shuttered Indian Point nuclear power facility.
The deal with energy company Holtec International, which still requires approval by the New York State Public Service Commission, was first announced by Attorney General Letitia James.
“Once fully approved, this agreement will result in a safer, faster, and more thorough decommissioning process that exceeds stringent federal standards,” James said in a statement. “We will continue to work diligently to see this closure through with an eye toward the safety of millions of New Yorkers.”
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ALBANY, N.Y. â The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) recently announced that it is participating in the nationwide effort to recognize April 2021, as âSafe Digging Month.â
Highlighting the importance of safe digging helps to remind excavators and contractors that State law requires them to call one of the State s toll-free One-Call Centers before starting any excavation or digging project.
âApril is the beginning of the construction digging season,â Chair John B. Howard stated.
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âDamage to underground utility facilities during excavation can result in loss of utility service, personal injury and property damage, so we are urging everyone who is going to be excavating to do their part in protecting crucial underground infrastructure by simply dialing 811 before digging, Howard explained.
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The New York State Public Service Commission is the state oversight body whose mission is to ensure that utilities in New York are operating according to the letter of law and adhere to technical and safety standards. While John Howard serves as the PSC’s interim chair, Tom Congdon is responsible for overseeing the state department’s broader policy priorities, and Debra LaBelle’s Office of Telecommunications directly oversees New York’s most powerful telecommunications players.
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