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Corzine says he's against relicensing Oyster Creek nuclear plant for another 20 years
In his most decisive statement on the issue to date, Gov. Jon Corzine said today that he is against the federal government relicensing the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant in Lacey for another 20-year term.
BY BILL BOWMAN-STAFF WRITER
NEPTUNE — In his most decisive statement on the issue to date, Gov. Jon Corzine said today that he is against the federal government relicensing the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant in Lacey for another 20-year term.
"I don't think this should be relicensed for 20 years under any circumstances, just because there's been too much concern about breakdowns,'' Corzine said. "I don't think you can give assurances about anything.''
"We have to be safe first, and intellectually honest,'' he said. "I would like to know what the status of that plant is.''
Corzine made his comments during a meeting with the Asbury Park Press editorial board.
Corzine's statement about safety concerns at the plant was disputed by an Oyster Creek spokeswoman, who said the plant has undergone "rigorous'' safety checks by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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