Dive Summary:
- The Harris plant Duke Energy acquired from Progress Energy in its acquisition will undergo special investigation, Duke announced this week.
- Two investigators are now looking into the plant that was forced to shut down last week, due to a crack in the reactor vessel's casing.
- The plant was cited for two safety violations last year including problems with ventilation systems needed in case of a nuclear emergency.
From the article:
The on-site portion of the inspection at the southern Wake County nuclear plant is expected to take about a week and a half, with a report to be issued within 45 days after the inspection is completed, the NRC said.