NRC: News Release - 2003-091 - NRC to Hold Public Meeting July 17 on Reactor Vessel Leakage at South Texas Nuclear Power Plant

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No. 03-091

July 10, 2003

NRC TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING JULY 17 ON REACTOR VESSEL
LEAKAGE AT SOUTH TEXAS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will meet with the South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company on July 17 in Rockville, Md., to discuss the ongoing evaluation of leakage at the bottom of the reactor vessel in South Texas Project Unit 1, located about 12 miles from Bay City, Texas.

The meeting will be held in the Commission Meeting Room on the first floor of One White Flint, 11555 Rockville Pike, from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Meeting topics will include the current status, progress on determining the leakage’s root cause, and details on the repairs used. NRC staff will be available for comments or questions from the public before the meeting adjourns. Those unable to attend may listen in via teleconference by calling 800/455-0040; the call leader's name is Mohan Thadani and the passcode is SOUTH TEXAS.

To pre-register, request more information or inquire about schedule changes, contact Mohan Thadani at 301/415-1476.