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2017-04-18 Economy

Toshiba's survival in doubt amid Westinghouse troubles

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Posted by Besoeker 2017-04-18 03:09|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 We have been building nuclear reactors for 70 years. It shouldn't be a high risk activity. I assume the problem is constantly changing regulations.

Posted by phil_b 2017-04-18 03:54|| 2017-04-18 03:54|| Front Page Top

#2 The regulation aspect had been resolved, and was one of the factors that *encouraged* the building of these units in Georgia (not South Carolina): the Licensing process was changed to guarantee that if you are preapproved for a license to operate it before you build it, AND you build it according to specifications, you can operate it.

My job allows me to know the exact reason for the problems at the site in question, but contractual and federal regulations require that I not discuss it.

Posted by ptah 2017-04-18 12:58|| 2017-04-18 12:58|| Front Page Top

#3 Correction: there ARE two units in South Carolina, but they were in the planning stages with no ground broken. The units having issues in Georgia are Vogtle 3 and 4

Posted by ptah 2017-04-18 13:04|| 2017-04-18 13:04|| Front Page Top

#4 contractual and federal regulations require that I not discuss it.

C'mon ptah, how you gonna make your fame and fortune from Soros funded proggies and the Russians with that kind of attitude? ;^)

Posted by AlanC 2017-04-18 14:30|| 2017-04-18 14:30|| Front Page Top

#5 I'm still boycotting Toshiba after they sold US sub secrets to the Soviets.

Posted by rjschwarz 2017-04-18 14:34|| 2017-04-18 14:34|| Front Page Top

#6 "there are material events and conditions that raise the substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern ."

Accountant speak for 'We're toast!'

Posted by Raj 2017-04-18 17:31|| 2017-04-18 17:31|| Front Page Top

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