It ran for 55 days. The public hearing was held in September and by that time the plant was once again closed. It is apparent that the lengthy shutdown has not resolved a situation which has long been acknowledged to be unsatisfactory. Deregulation promises to make nuclear power plants even less competitive. It has never been revealed how the cost of the energy generated at Indian Point will be calculated.
Nuclear energy is an unforgiving technology in the middle of a densely populated area.
The entire metropolitan area of New York City is well within the 50 mile danger zone. The technology is dated. Nuclear power in this country is in decline and no longer attracts top flight candidates for jobs. One small mistake or a series of errors like those which occurred at Three Mile Island could have catastrophic consequences. It is not possible to develop a realistic evacuation plan.