Chesapeake Is Planning To Frack Within A Mile Of A Nuclear Plant

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http://www.businessinsider.com/chesapeake-fracking-near-beaver-valley-2012-10


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Natural gas giant Chesapeake Energy has been given permission to drill for natural gas via hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," one mile away from the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, according to multiple reports.

The plan was approved earlier this month and a permit was granted to Chesapeake on October 6, according to the blog Shale Reporter, based out of Pennsylvania.

Although the long-term effects of fracking have not been conclusively established, a representative for FirstEnergy Corporation — the Akron-based company which runs the Bear Valley plant — is not alarmed.

"We're not aware of any potential impacts and don't expect any," Jennifer Young said Monday. "We see no reason to be particularly concerned."


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