Groups oppose proposed DTE Energy nuclear plant
Thursday, May 07, 2009
DTE Energy Co. says it is addressing all the environmental concerns raised by environmental groups opposed to the utility's plans for a $10 billion nuclear plant.
The Sierra Club, Beyond Nuclear and other groups told a three-judge panel of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board that the Fermi 3 plant would add to air and water pollution, and would destroy wetlands and threatened or endangered species.
Lawyers for DTE Energy ( DTE - news - people ) said Tuesday the utility will need federal permits to dredge or fill wetlands where protected species live, and will need state or federal permits for discharges into waterways.
The Detroit Free Press says the licensing board will decide which opponents' concerns might need more extensive public hearings.
The plant would be Michigan's first nuclear facility in 20 years.
Source: Forbes
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