Jim Steets
Jim Steets
addressing apparently came changes data input situation software successful sure
We made some changes in the software and made sure we wouldn't have a situation where so much input and data came in so quickly. That apparently was successful in addressing the problems.
begin equipment knew process quickly respond structured sure
In the old days, they weren't structured to respond as quickly as they are now. Once we knew for sure there were no equipment malfunctions, we could begin the process of restarting.
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We've incorporated lessons learned from exercises and events from across the country. This plan has been tested like no other nuclear plan has been tested and has demonstrated its effectiveness.
demand grid handle
We would never do this during August. The grid should be able to handle the demand now.
both cycle indian plants point ran shutting time year
We rotate shutting down (the plants) from year to year. We ran a shorter cycle for Indian Point 2 this time so that both plants are now done in the spring.
federal information provided state
We've provided information to the appropriate state and federal agencies.
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The pumps were never in danger. It's a small leak that a worker noticed and reported, and everybody took the right steps.
additional digging discharge liked
We liked it better when the tritium was in the discharge canal, because that's a monitored pathway. We have another monitored with the new well, but is that the only place? We don't know. That's why we're digging additional wells.
boxing electrical extra learn location next steps time
What we may learn from this is that boxing (the electrical switch) is appropriate, or that we need to take extra steps next time there's scaffolding put up. We're erecting scaffolding all the time and we have done it in this location without incident.
exceed meet prepared ultimately whatever
Whatever is ultimately decided, we're prepared to meet or exceed our regulatory obligations.
heads questions raise source
When we first got these findings we were scratching our heads because it does raise questions about what the source (of the leak) really is.
anger appreciate happier
We appreciate the anger. We're not any happier than they are.
belief believe bigger confidence dozen gaining problem source
We're gaining confidence in the belief that the source (of the leak) is the pool. We don't believe it's a bigger problem down the road, but we're not done. We have about a dozen more wells to dig.
bedrock created early exactly flow late paths toward various
When they blasted the bedrock in the late 1960s to early 1970s for the construction of various facilities, they created seams. Do they know exactly where those seams are? I don't think they do, but the seams created flow paths toward the river.