[ RadSafe ] Florida PSC loosens regulations for nuclear power

[Sandy Perle]

Florida PSC loosens regulations for nuclear power

Bizjournals.com Feb 14 - The Florida Public Service Commission has 
adopted new rules to encourage construction of additional nuclear 
power plants within the state. The rules are designed to spur 
investment and promote nuclear power development.  

Investor-owned electric utilities can now request partial recovery of 
the planning and construction costs of a nuclear power plant prior to 
the plant's commercial operation.

"A diverse and balanced mix of fuel sources protects customers from 
significant price fluctuations and makes fuel-related power 
disruptions less likely," said Lisa Polak Edgar, PSC chairman.

In April, Florida Power & Light Co. said it notified the Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission of its intent to submit a license application 
in 2009 for a new nuclear power plant in Florida.

The Juno Beach-based company already has nuclear power plants in the 
state at Turkey Point, south of Miami, and St. Lucie, near Fort 
Pierce. Sister company FPL Energy owns nuclear power plants in other 
states.

Sandy Perle
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Global Dosimetry Solutions, Inc.
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