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- After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission required nuclear plant licensees to develop strategies for dealing with explosions or fires.
- The NRC implied that these strategies would also prevent a Fukushima-style accident but, until recently, refused to release any details because of security concerns.
- The NRC has finally released a guidance document describing the strategies, which will help the public to judge whether US nuclear plants are as safe as claimed.
Continue reading at “Nuclear safety post-Fukushima: A victory for the public’s right to know”.