The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission has given the oldest nuclear plant in the country another 20 years of life.
Commission members voted 3-1 at the NRC headquarters in Rockville, Md., on April 1 to dismiss a contention filed by a coalition of citizens and environmental groups that oppose the relicensing of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station off Route 9 in Lacey Township, NRC spokesman Neil R. Sheehan said.
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FRANK GALIPO Billy Collins, a former United States Poet Laureate, presents some of his work during an appearance at Georgian Court University, Lakewood, on March 31. The event was hosted by the university's Department of English, Communications and Writing. For more on Collins, see page 21. More...
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
The Jackson Township Council has voiced its opposition to a pair of bills awaiting the signature of Gov. Jon Corzine. A resolution recently passed by the council asks the governor not to sign S-2577 and A-3772. The legislation would permit approved age-restricted developments — without further approval by the municipality — to become non-age-restricted housing. More...
NRC vote guarantees Oyster Creek license renewal
