<There are 23 nuclear power generation facilities in North America which account for the production of 60% of the North American Power Grid. NONE of them will be compliant in time for the Y2K rollover and therefore MUST SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY.>
Don't know about that 60% figure. Plus, it's conjecture that none will be compliant in time for rollover. I'm sure some will be. Most likely those first 12 in the initial audit. There's been speculation that NRC would begin shutting down non-compliant nukes in July. My guess is September is more likely.
Here's what NRC says. Still doesn't give me "warm fuzzies".
From NRC FAQ's
2.What is the NRC doing to ensure all operating nuclear power plants are Y2K ready before the millennium?
NRC inspectors will review Y2K activities at all 103 nuclear power plants between April and June 30. During this same time, there also will be an in-depth review of contingency planning efforts at six licensees, different from those in the initial 12 audits. Results of all reviews will be made publicly available and posted on the NRC Y2K
website ...
By July 1, all licensees must affirm to NRC that their facilities are Y2K ready. For any plant not ready, the licensee must provide a status and schedule of the remaining tasks to be performed in order for the plant to be Y2K ready before January 1, 2000. According to industry sources, there may be as many as 17 plants that are not Y2K ready by July 1. Based on the review of information provided by those not ready, the NRC will take appropriate action such as additional audits, onsite reviews, inspections, or meetings. Sufficient time is available for the NRC to make any necessary decision on plant operation on January 1, 2000.
nrc.gov
The NRC staff considers the NRC Year 2000 Contingency Plan to be a rapidly evolving product, subject to anticipated but very necessary coordination efforts with other Federal agencies and with NRC licensees. To initiate this coordination effort, the plan is being made available to the public at this time in order to promote valuable communication and dialogue regarding the proposals discussed therein.
nrc.gov
GEE ... I didn't realize that Canada & U.S. are on the SAME grid (except for Quebec grid)!!! Check out the map.
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