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NRC gives Edison go-ahead to resume moving nuclear waste at San Onofre

"Nine months after work came to a screeching halt at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Tuesday, May 21, gave the green light to resume moving nuclear waste from wet fuel pools into safer, dry storage.

“The NRC made its determination following extensive review of technical data submitted by(operator Southern California) Edison regarding the possible effects of scratching on spent fuel canisters during fuel loading operations,” officials said in an announcement. - FULL ARTICLE HERE