U.S. to Let Nuclear Plants Defer Repairs, Schedule Longer Shifts

• NRC expects to issue guidelines this week on reactor staffing

• Environmental groups concerned about violating safety rules

As reported by Bloomberg.

The article quotes Beyond Nuclear:

The prospect that reactor operators may be permitted to deviate from existing safety policies is drawing concern from environmentalists.

“Regulations to ensure safety should be strengthened at a time like this -- not weakened,” said Kevin Kamps of the watchdog group Beyond Nuclear. “It means operating nuclear plants without basic safety inspections.”