Nuclear power station construction programmes are fast being slowed down by protracted planning procedures, stricter safety regulations and protests lodged by members of the general public. In the Federal Republic of Germany, work will start on three new power stations at least six months behind schedule because the Government’s insisting on realistic nuclear waste disposal provisions before giving the go-ahead. The state of Hesse has taken the precaution of providing the general public with ample information about the proposed extensions to the Biblis nuclear power station, which is already the largest in the world. It currently consists of two reactor blocks with installed capacity of 1200 and 1300 megawatts respectively. Photostats of the design of the third reactor block are supplied to members of the general public on demand so that people can judge for themselves whether safety precautions are adequate.
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Press, 24 March 1977, Page 16
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141Nuclear power station construction programmes are fast being slowed down by protracted planning procedures, stricter safety regulations and protests lodged by members of the general public. In the Federal Republic of Germany, work will start on three new power stations at least six months behind schedule because the Government’s insisting on realistic nuclear waste disposal provisions before giving the go-ahead. The state of Hesse has taken the precaution of providing the general public with ample information about the proposed extensions to the Biblis nuclear power station, which is already the largest in the world. It currently consists of two reactor blocks with installed capacity of 1200 and 1300 megawatts respectively. Photostats of the design of the third reactor block are supplied to members of the general public on demand so that people can judge for themselves whether safety precautions are adequate. Press, 24 March 1977, Page 16
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