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Neb. utility reports finding flaw at nuclear plant

 Omaha Public Power District workers found a flaw this week in one of more than 50 heaters that help maintain the temperature of the water used to generate steam at its nuclear plant, but the utility said Friday that the plant remains safe and shut down.

OPPD found the problem Monday and reported it to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission two days later, after determining the issue could be significant. It was discovered while workers were replacing a faulty heater and following up on a report of a problem with similar heaters last year at a British nuclear power plant. . . (more)

http://www.theindependent.com/news/state/neb-utility-reports-finding-flaw-at-nuclear-plant/article_734caa97-3a8a-5bdb-9549-ae4d519ade76.html