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RE: No environmental review needed for former nuclear testing site
Several events in the history of the Santa Susanna Field Lab prompted the
recent site cleanups. In June 1959, an irradiated fuel rod "exploded" in a
hot cell. The following month, 10 of 43 fuel assemblies were "damaged"
during core thermal transient in a sodium-cooled reactor sponsored by
Southern Cal Edison. Another event occurred in 1964 with 80% core meltdown
with release to the environment. For the story synopsis, see:
http://www.nuclearwitness.org/03_calif_nukes/03_santa/01_santa_timeline.htm
Richard F. Orthen CHMM
Sr. Project Manager
Earth Sciences Consultants, Inc.
One Triangle Lane
Export, PA 15632
724/733-3000
rorthen@earthsciences.net
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