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05.21.12 :: Press Releases :: Power Plant Cases

Riverkeeper Responds to Resignation of NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko

Gregory Jaczko, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), announced that he is resigning his post, pending the confirmation of a successor. Learn More
05.18.12 :: Rvk in the Press :: South-East Brewster Patch

Indian Point Debate: Battle Between Jobs and Safety

05.18.12 :: Rvk in the Press :: The Journal News

NRC on the hot seat over Indian Point: Plant called ‘old,’ ‘dangerous’ at hearing. Supporters cite jobs

05.18.12 :: Rvk in the Press :: Mid-Hudson News

Indian Point operates safely, NRC says

05.17.12 :: Press Releases :: Power Plant Cases

One Year Later, Still Business as Usual as NRC Ignores Issues Most Vital to Continued Operation of Indian Point in Annual Assessment

Hundreds to rally to urge NRC to take a hard look at the implications of relicensing in the context of a post-Fukushima world Learn More
05.16.12 :: Rvk in the Press :: Associated Press via Kasas City Star

AP IMPACT: Evacs and drills pared near nuke plants

05.10.12 :: Rvk in the Press :: New 12

NRC judges tour Indian Point over relicensing debate

04.10.12 :: Latest Developments :: Power Plant Cases

NRC Denies Clearwater and Riverkeeper Contention

NRC seal
The Atomic Safety and Licensing Board denied a contention to the relicensing of Indian Point that Riverkeeper and our partner organization, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, filed in August, 2011. Learn More
04.04.12 :: Rvk in the Press :: WAMC

Indian Point: Fined & Scrutinized

03.26.12 :: Press Releases :: Power Plant Cases

Riverkeeper Commends New York State for $1 Million Fine against Indian Point

Riverkeeper strongly supports the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for taking action against Entergy Corporation, the owner of Indian Point 3, and issuing a $1.2 million penalty for Clean Water Act violations stemming from a 2010 explosion and fire at the Indian Point nuclear facility. The transformer explosion caused an emergency shutdown of the IP3 reactor and an oil spill into the Hudson River. Learn More