Entergy's request to consolidate opposed by union

BRATTLEBORO -- A request by Entergy to consolidate five of its nuclear power plants into one holding company could have safety ramifications, according to a union which represents workers at the Pilgrim nuclear power station in Plymouth, Mass.

"A decision by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to approve Entergy's proposed transfer may have a negative impact on the safe operation of Pilgrim," wrote attorneys representing Utility Workers Union of America Local 369.

"Because some of the facilities with which PNPS would be more closely affiliated after the proposed transfer, notably Vermont Yankee and Indian Point, are known to have safety problems, Local 369 is concerned that under the new 'control' structure ... those safety problems could 'migrate' to PNPS."

The union is asking the NRC to allow it to intervene in the proceedings "and asks that its views be taken into account by the NRC in determining whether to grant its consent."

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