Cuomo Orders State Probe into Indian Point Operations

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo directed State Department of Public Service CEO Audrey Zibelman on Wednesday to immediately begin a full investigation of the operations and safety protocols at Indian Point Nuclear Facility.

The Governor’s action comes after the unexpected shutdown of Indian Point Unit 3 on Monday.

State officials said that was the 13th unplanned shutdown at the facility since June of 2012.

The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission recently completed inspections of Indian Point to do with continued operation while parent company Entergy seeks license renewals for both reactors. The NRC said “processes are being properly implemented and the commitments reviewed have been appropriately implemented. Overall, there were no areas of concern identified.”

SEE: NRC Says Indian Point 3 Can Operate Pending License Renewal

The Governor’s letter directing Zibelman to begin her investigation can be viewed here.