The construction of two nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle near Augusta will be before Georgia's Public Service Commission this week.
At the same time, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will also consider the plan. The NRC will begin holding hearings Monday on how the plants would affect the Savannah River. Opponents say the plan will use too much water from the river. The reactors would draw millions of gallons of water each day for its cooling towers.
But the company that manages Plant Vogtle says the reactors will use a tiny percentage of river water, returning a portion to the Savannah.
The hearing will focus on those arguments and whether dredging the river to ship in large portions of the reactors would cause environmental problems.
At the same time, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will also consider the plan. The NRC will begin holding hearings Monday on how the plants would affect the Savannah River. Opponents say the plan will use too much water from the river. The reactors would draw millions of gallons of water each day for its cooling towers.
But the company that manages Plant Vogtle says the reactors will use a tiny percentage of river water, returning a portion to the Savannah.
The hearing will focus on those arguments and whether dredging the river to ship in large portions of the reactors would cause environmental problems.
The Atomic Safety and Licensing Board begins four-day public meeting to discuss the early
site permit application for Plant Vogle at the Doubletree Hotel and Convention Center, 2651 Perimeter Parkway, Augusta.
Contacts: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 301-415-8200
site permit application for Plant Vogle at the Doubletree Hotel and Convention Center, 2651 Perimeter Parkway, Augusta.
Contacts: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 301-415-8200
