Feds say S.C. utility company was lax in fixing nuclear safety equipment - Environment - MiamiHerald.com

By Sammy Fretwell

"Company officials say Progress did not try to mislead federal regulators and company workers attempted to fix problems discovered in a generator during the fall of 2008. The problems have now been resolved, said Andy Cole, a spokesman for Progress.

But missteps cited by the NRC put Progress on a short list for federal action if the company suffers more troubles. For now, the NRC won't fine Progress, but the agency may increase inspections of the 40-year-old plant near Hartsville in eastern South Carolina."