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October 30, 2012

New Jersey Nuclear Plant Placed on Alert after Sandy Hits 
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In New Jersey, the Exelon Corporation's Oyster Creek nuclear power plant
was placed on alert after rising waters threatened the cooling of
uranium fuel rods. The alert-level designation is the second-lowest of
four action levels for safety. Another New Jersey plant, the Salem 1,
was shut down after its water pumps failed. The plant's operator, PSEG
Nuclear, says it is stable. The storm is continuing to barrel through
Pennsylvania today, bringing a mix of rain, wind and snow that is
expected to last for several days.

 

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