A fact sheet detailing information about nuclear power in Washington.
July 29, 2008
A fact sheet detailing information about nuclear power in Wisconsin.
July 29, 2008
This fact sheet cites a number of scientifically-based reviews to refute the claims of a small group of scientists that claims that low-level radiation can be linked to various forms of cancer and other ailments in populations living near nuclear power plants.
July 1, 2006
"The Nuclear Sector was the first to participate in these reviews....While recognizing that nuclear plants are the best-protected assets of our critical infrastructure, Federal agencies and the nuclear industry recognized the value of a unified, collaborative effort to enhance the protection of these vital assets."
March 30, 2006
This fact sheet from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission describes the additional security measures that have been undertaken at nuclear power plants since the September 2001 terrorist attacks.
September 5, 2002
This fact sheet describes the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's force-on-force exercise program conducted to assess and improve, as necessary, security measures at U.S. nuclear plants.
July 15, 2003
This fact sheet prepared by the EPA the properties, discusses the uses and effects of tritium. Nuclear power plants strictly follow EPA standards that protect public health and safety regarding tritium.
May 18, 2007
This fact sheet describes the sophisticated and highly regulated fire protection systems, equipment and procedures to ensure safety at nuclear power plants.
March 14, 2008
This fact sheet details the infrastructure challenges that the nuclear industry faces as it prepares to build new nuclear plants. It also outlines an NEI study that provides recommendations to minimize the potential constraints on new-plant construction.
April 1, 2007
This fact sheet explains how nuclear power plants circulate water, how withdrawal differs from consumption and how plants perform during severe weather.
August 19, 2008