Fort Calhoun nuclear plant back in operation
Source: Omaha World Herald
By Alissa Skelton
The Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant reached full operational power Thursday after being shut down for more than 2 1/2 years.
It took a week to restart the plant after the Omaha Public Power District received permission from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to restore power last Tuesday, said Jeff Hanson, an OPPD spokesman.
Serious safety violations were discovered at the plant following a routine shutdown in April 2011 and flooding that summer. Federal officials monitored the facility and kept it offline until it met government regulations.
The plant about 20 miles north of Omaha underwent significant upgrades so it could run through 2033 under its operating license, OPPD President Gary Gates has said.
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Also see: Millions of dollars in overtime costs are big part of Fort Calhoun repair bill: http://www.omaha.com/article/20131222/NEWS/131229720/1685#millions-of-dollars-in-overtime-costs-are-big-part-of-fort-calhoun-repair-bill
