Oversight Panel clears Vermont Yankee to continue operation

The Yankee Public Oversight panel has issued a report clearing the nuclear plant to continue operation, despite the recent cooling tower collapse and condenser leaks. The panel reached a similar conclusion as a group of state-hired auditors. However, the report did say that Entergy Nuclear, the owner of Vermont Yankee, needs to review its management style and have its condenser replaced. According to the report, the plant ranks in the bottom 25% of nuclear plants nationwide.
State lawmakers and the Public Service Commissioner, David O Brien, have said that until the plant has a power contract with the state, renewing Vermont Yankee s license will not be discussed.