The Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposed a rule last month
to streamline the process for decommissioning nuclear power plants. But
the proposal drew criticism from Democrats, who expressed concerns about
the financial costs, safety issues, and the impact on state and local
communities. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse reports.

 

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. 

Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. 

Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and
a senior editor for POLITICO audio.

Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.