N.J. seeks real-time checks at reactor (Oyster Creek drywell corrosion)

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New Jersey wants continuous monitoring of a corroded radiation barrier at the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant in Lacey, as well as confirmation by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission that the barrier is up to code.

But it's unclear whether real-time monitoring is possible.

"We really do feel that . . . the state has been a much better advocate for our safety" than the NRC, and activists hope that continues, said Janet Tauro of Brick, a member of Grandmothers, Mothers and More for Energy Safety (GRAMMES), which opposes a proposed 20-year NRC license renewal for Oyster Creek.

"We would vigorously disagree with that," NRC spokesman Neil A. Sheehan said. "Anyone who's followed this review process from the beginning would know the amount of thoroughness and rigor we've applied to this (Oyster Creek relicensing) application."

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