By Suzanna Kerridge, 13 May 1999 17:35
NEWS A US nuclear plant has received a warning from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NCR) after fears were raised over the Y2K readiness of an emergency backup generator. Massachusetts Congressman, Edward Markey, said the NRC has written to the Pilgrim nuclear plant expressing concern that the generator will not be able to keep the facility safe in the event of a Y2K blackout. The plant's owner said the problem will be solved by adjusting the temperature limit for the generator.
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