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Official Indian Point Closure Set Official Indian Point Closure Set
Official Indian Point Closure Set Indian Point is set to power down for the final time in Westchester as New York shuts down the nuclear plant nestled on the shore of the Hudson River. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed that the Indian Point nuclear power plant will be closed, as planned, on Friday, April 30, with the final unit being shut down for good following years of debate and discussion over the controversial facility. Earlier story - NY State Announces Steps To 'Safely Close' Indian Point Nuclear Power Facility The power plant has been a point of consternation for Cuomo for years, citing its proximity to New…
NY State Announces Steps To 'Safely Close' Indian Point Nuclear Power Facility NY State Announces Steps To 'Safely Close' Indian Point Nuclear Power Facility
NY State Announces Steps To 'Safely Close' Indian Point Nuclear Power Facility New York is moving forward with its plan to dismantle and decommission the Indian Point nuclear power facility in the Hudson Valley. 
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a joint proposal on Thursday, April 15 with Holtec International and its subsidiaries to "safely close Indian Point” located in Buchanan, in Northern Westchester near the Putnam County border. In 2017, Entergy - the owner of Indian Point - agreed to close the last two operating units at the Indian Point site, with Unit 2 powering down in April last year and Unit 3 set to cease operation this month. According to offi…
Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume For Four Minutes During Quarterly Test Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume For Four Minutes During Quarterly Test
Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume For Four Minutes During Quarterly Test There will be a test of the Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens during a regularly scheduled quarterly test of the system in Buchanan this week. Between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., on Wednesday, March 24, officials will conduct the test, which will involve sounding the sirens at full volume for approximately four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. Officials noted that, because this is a test, the public is not required to respond when they hear the siren. “Please note that sirens are not a signal to evacuate,” Entergy stated. “In an actual emerg…
Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume For Four Minutes During Quarterly Test Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume For Four Minutes During Quarterly Test
Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume For Four Minutes During Quarterly Test There will be a test of the Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens during a regularly scheduled quarterly test of the system in Buchanan this week. Between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., on Thursday, Oct. 15, officials will conduct the test, which will involve sounding the sirens at full volume for approximately four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. Officials noted that, because this is a test, the public is not required to respond when they hear the siren. “Please note that sirens are not a signal to evacuate,” Entergy stated. “In an actual emergen…
Sirens Will Sound At Full Blast During Indian Point Test Sirens Will Sound At Full Blast During Indian Point Test
Sirens Will Sound At Full Blast During Indian Point Test It's not a signal to evacuate or cause for alarm. Sirens will be heard at full blast in the area on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The quarterly test of Indian Point Energy Center's nuclear power plant warning system will take place for approximately 4 minutes between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., sounding sirens at full volume. Even in an emergency, Entergy said that the sirens are not a sign to evacuate, but rather to tune into a local Emergency Alert System radio or television station for further directions. The stations are listed in an emergency planning booklet sent to all residences within 10 miles o…
Indian Point Siren Test Scheduled Indian Point Siren Test Scheduled
Indian Point Siren Test Scheduled Don’t be alarmed, it’s just a test. There will be a test of the Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens during a regularly scheduled quarterly test of the system in Buchanan this week. Between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., on Wednesday, May. 27, officials will conduct the test, which will involve sounding the sirens at full-volume for approximately four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. Officials noted that, because this is a test, the public is not required to respond when they hear the siren. “Please note that sirens are not a signal to evacuate,”…
Indian Point Unit 2 To Shut Down Permanently After 45 Years Indian Point Unit 2 To Shut Down Permanently After 45 Years
Indian Point Unit 2 To Shut Down Permanently After 45 Years One of the two remaining operating reactors at Indian Point in Northern Westchester will be shutting down for good this week. Entergy announced that Indian Point Unit 2, located in Buchanan, will shut down its reactor on Thursday, April 30, as scheduled, after more than 45 years. The final reactor, Unit 3, is scheduled to shut down by April 30, 2021. “Key considerations in our decision to shut down Indian Point ahead of schedule include sustained low current and projected wholesale energy prices that have reduced revenues, as well as increased operating costs,” Bill Mohl, president of Enter…
State AG Cites 'Multiple, Grave Concerns' Over Indian Point Nuclear Plant Decommissioning State AG Cites 'Multiple, Grave Concerns' Over Indian Point Nuclear Plant Decommissioning
State AG Cites 'Multiple, Grave Concerns' Over Indian Point Nuclear Plant Decommissioning New York State Attorney General Letitia James has expressed “multiple, grave concerns” about the decommissioning of Indian Point Energy Center in Westchester. On Thursday, Jan. 23, it was announced that the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission accepted an application from the owner of Indian Point to transfer the power plant to Holtec International for decommissioning. In response, James spoke out with her concerns over Holtec’s lack of experience. “It is essential that the decommissioning of Indian Point be rapid, complete, and safe,” she said in a statement. “In that light, I have mult…
Indian Point Schedules Siren Testing Indian Point Schedules Siren Testing
Indian Point Schedules Siren Testing Don’t be alarmed, it’s just a test. There will be a test of the Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan emergency notification sirens during a regularly scheduled quarterly test of the system. At approximately 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 29, officials will conduct the test, which will involve sounding the sirens at full-volume for approximately four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange and Putnam counties. Officials noted that, because this is a test, the public is not required to respond when they hear the siren. “Please note that sirens are not a signal to evacuate,” Entergy stated.…
Indian Point Security Drills Will Include Weapons That Simulate Gunfire Indian Point Security Drills Will Include Weapons That Simulate Gunfire
Indian Point Security Drills Will Include Weapons That Simulate Gunfire It's only a drill.  Officials will be conducting "force-on-force" security drills at Indian Point in the next week, complete with training drills that will include simulated gunfire in the area. Entergy will be conducting the drills using weapons that simulate the real thing at night on Thursday, Oct. 10 and Tuesday, Oct. 15. During the drills, people near the site may hear the sounds of gunfire as the training is carried out. Local law enforcement agencies have already been advised about the drills.  Officials said that they will be utilizing a technical innovation for the exer…
Siren Test, Force-On-Force Drills Will Be Held At Indian Point Siren Test, Force-On-Force Drills Will Be Held At Indian Point
Siren Test, Force-On-Force Drills Will Be Held At Indian Point A series of force-on-force drills, as well as a quarterly siren test, will take place at Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan, officials announced. These security drills are being held by Buchanan-Entergy on Tuesday, June 18 and will use weapons that “simulate the sound of actual gunfire,” officials say. Local law enforcement has been notified, however, during the evening, officials say those near the site may hear the sound of simulated gunfire while participants are carrying out the drills. Entergy will use a technical innovation to carry out the force-on-force drills. Referred to as “…
Force-On-Force Drills Will Be Held At Indian Point Force-On-Force Drills Will Be Held At Indian Point
Force-On-Force Drills Will Be Held At Indian Point A series of force-on-force drills will take place at Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan, officials announced. The security drills are being held by Buchanan-Entergy on Tuesday, June 18 and will use weapons that “simulate the sound of actual gunfire,” officials say. Local law enforcement has been notified, however, during the evening, officials say those near the site may hear the sound of simulated gunfire while participants are carrying out the drills. Entergy will use a technical innovation to carry out the drills. Referred to as “MILES” gear (‘Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Sy…
Bill To Protect Indian Point Jobs Passes Senate, Entergy Says It Could Delay Decommissioning Bill To Protect Indian Point Jobs Passes Senate, Entergy Says It Could Delay Decommissioning
Bill To Protect Indian Point Jobs Passes Senate, Entergy Says It Could Delay Decommissioning Legislation to protect the more than 1,100 jobs at the Indian Point nuclear power plants when they are permanently shut down is closer to law. State Sen. Pete Harckham announced on Thursday, June 6 that his bill to help protect Indian Point workers was passed by the state Senate.  But a spokesman for the Buchanan plants' owner, Entergy, said the legislation might delay the decommissioning process. Entergy spokesman Jerry Nappi said, “It is not clear to us that this legislation is necessary, and further there is a concern that the proposed law could delay the completion of decommission…
Evening Drills Using Weapons That Simulate Sound Of Gunfire Will Be Conducted At Indian Point Evening Drills Using Weapons That Simulate Sound Of Gunfire Will Be Conducted At Indian Point
Evening Drills Using Weapons That Simulate Sound Of Gunfire Will Be Conducted At Indian Point Security drills using weapons that simulate the sound of actual gunfire will be conducted at the Indian Point Energy Center, Entergy announced. During the drills, scheduled during the evenings of Tuesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 16 persons near the site may hear the sound of simulated gunfire as participants carry out the activities. Local law enforcement has been notified about the drills, Entergy said Entergy will be using a technical innovation for the drills known as “MILES” gear, or Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems.  The systems involve the use of laser “bullets…
Both Indian Point Reactors Down For First Time In 10 Years Both Indian Point Reactors Down For First Time In 10 Years
Both Indian Point Reactors Down For First Time In 10 Years Both reactors at the Indian Point nuclear power plant in Westchester were temporarily offline for the first time in years. An initial shutdown of one reactor began at approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, March 15, which lasted through the early hours of Sunday, March 24, according to Entergy. The shutdown of the reactor came while the plant’s other reactor was down for scheduled refueling. According to Entergy, while both reactors were down for several days, Indian Point was not generating power. This was the first time both reactors were shut down in a decade. A spokesperson for the Nuclear Re…
Nighttime Security Exercises With Simulated Gunfire Will Be Held At Indian Point Nighttime Security Exercises With Simulated Gunfire Will Be Held At Indian Point
Nighttime Security Exercises With Simulated Gunfire Will Be Held At Indian Point On the heels of its quarterly siren test, which included sounding the horns at Indian Point at full volume last month, officials are set to conduct a new round of security training drills, this time with simulated gunfire. Entergy will be conducting security training drills using weapons that simulate the real thing at night on Tuesday, Oct. 2 and Wednesday, Oct. 3. During the drills, people near the site may hear the sounds of gunfire as the training is carried out. Officials said that they will be utilizing a technical innovation for the exercise known as “MILES” gear, or Multiple Integra…
Indian Point Operating Licenses Extended By NRC Indian Point Operating Licenses Extended By NRC
Indian Point Operating Licenses Extended By NRC The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved license extensions for the Indian Point nuclear power plants in Buchanan. Entergy's renewed licenses are intended to cover the nuclear reactors' operation beyond the state-negotiated closing dates. The initial Indian Point license renewal application, submitted to the NRC in 2007, sought 20-year extensions for Units 2 and 3.  Under a settlement agreement among parent company Entergy, New York state and Riverkeeper, Unit 2 is slated to shut down in 2020; and Unit 3, in 2021.  In addition, Entergy agreed to modify its extension request to no la…
Indian Point Security Drills Will Include Weapons That Simulate Gunfire Indian Point Security Drills Will Include Weapons That Simulate Gunfire
Indian Point Security Drills Will Include Weapons That Simulate Gunfire Following its quarterly siren test, which included sounding the horns at Indian Point at full volume, officials will conduct a new round of security training drills, this time with simulated gunfire. Entergy will be conducting security training drills using weapons that simulate the real thing at night on Monday, Sept. 17 and Tuesday, Sept. 18. During the drills, people near the site may hear the sounds of gunfire as the training is carried out. Officials said that they will be utilizing a technical innovation for the exercise known as “MILES” gear, or Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement S…
Final Refueling Starts At Indian Point Final Refueling Starts At Indian Point
Final Refueling Starts At Indian Point Control room operators shut down Indian Point Energy Center’s Unit 2 nuclear power plant Monday to begin the final scheduled refueling and maintenance outage before its closure in April 2020. During the outage, Entergy is investing more than $75 million in the plant, reinforcing the company’s commitment to safe and secure operations until its shutdown, officials said. Unit 2 was online generating electricity more than 96 percent of the time since its prior refueling outage concluded in June 2016.  Unit 3, which remains in service at full power, will conduct its final refueling outage next …
Two Indian Point Sirens Fail To Sound During Test Two Indian Point Sirens Fail To Sound During Test
Two Indian Point Sirens Fail To Sound During Test This story has been updated. Entergy officials said technicians will investigate the cause of two siren failures and make any needed repairs after they failed to work during a siren sound test at the Indian Point Power Plant. Of 172 sirens throughout the Hudson Valley, 170 performed as required for four full minutes between 10:30 and 11 a.m. Wednesday in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange counties. The two sirens that failed were located in Putnam and Orange counties. The sirens are not a signal to evacuate. In an actual emergency, the sirens would sound at full volume to alert resi…
Siren Test Scheduled For Indian Point Covering Four Counties Siren Test Scheduled For Indian Point Covering Four Counties
Siren Test Scheduled For Indian Point Covering Four Counties The Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens will sound during a regular quarterly test of the system on Wednesday, Feb. 14 between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. As part of this test, sirens will sound at full-volume for approximately four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. Because this is only a test, the public is not required to respond during the siren sounding, Entergy said.
Entergy Reaches Deal With Union On Indian Point Contract Entergy Reaches Deal With Union On Indian Point Contract
Entergy Reaches Deal With Union On Indian Point Contract A possible strike by workers at the Indian Point nuclear power plant in Northern Westchester has been averted. Entergy announced early Wednesday morning that it has reached an agreement with the Utility Workers Union of America Local 1-2 on a new four-year contract for the union’s approximately 330 workers at the Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan. Indian Point now has a total of nearly 1,000 employees. The agreement between Entergy and union leadership will have to be approved by the union membership in a vote that is expected to take place within the next few weeks.  Terms of the co…
Indian Point Employees Ready To Strike Indian Point Employees Ready To Strike
Indian Point Employees Ready To Strike BUCHANAN, N.Y. --  The union that represents employees of Indian Point Entergy Center in Buchanan said they are prepared to go on strike if negotiations with Entergy, which runs the plant, go nowhere. "If there is a strike...it will be only because Entergy does not appear to be making the same effort at the bargaining table," James Slevin, the Local 1-2 President said Wednesday. The union said it is seeking a new collective bargaining agreement through 2022, the year after the nuclear power plant is set to close. Indian Point is set to close in 2020 and 2021 after Entergy said it w…
Indian Point Workers Authorize Strike Indian Point Workers Authorize Strike
Indian Point Workers Authorize Strike Employees of Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan could be going on strike as early as next week. More than 300 members of Local 1-2, the Utility Workers of America, which represents employees of the nuclear power plant in Northern Westchester, voted to authorize a strike on Thursday. Their contract expires on Wednesday and a strike could happen as early as next week. Employees said they are seeking a new collective bargaining agreement that would extend to the plant's closing. Indian Point is set to close in 2020 and 2021 after Entergy, which owns Indian Point said it was closing down th…