The Latest - S.O.N.G.S. and San Clemente
- Pearson RE Group
- Aug 29, 2017
- 1 min read
An update on the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (S.O.N.G.S.).
As you're likely aware, the SONGS facility is in the process of decomissioning. A hotly contested debate remains about what to do with the plant's spent nuclear fuel during this process. "One-third of San Onofre’s used fuel is currently in dry cask storage and the remaining two-thirds is stored in steel-lined concrete pools...SCE plans to move the fuel from the pools into dry storage by 2019, where it would remain until an off-site storage facility is available..."
Therein lies the issue: The plan is to "temporarily" (remember, these are government timelines we're dealing with) store used nuclear fuel, outside, and just a couple hundred yards from one of So Cal's most treasured surf and family playgrounds - San Onofre beach "...until an off-site storage facility is available..." Uhhhh, and just when might that be???
A recent article, dated 8/28/2017, titled "SCE Settlement Announced in Suit Challenging Nuclear Fuel Storage at San Onofre" details an agreement which "plots a prudent strategy in furtherance of the goal of moving the fuel sooner than later". Click the link above to see the actual press release.
Stay tuned for more info and updates on S.O.N.G.S., as well as other topics that affect our south OC locale.
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