When the permit to build Diablo Canyon was granted some 40 years or so ago, the reviewing governmental board deliberately suppressed evidence of the site’s earthquake faults. (The evidence was quite extensive and was offered to them, at no additional charge, in great detail by at least one licensed, qualified geologist.)
(Also of interest, the state’s environmental approval concerning the controversial nuclear aspect of the facility was granted based on a single, dismissive sentence to the effect that “nuclear materials will be trucked off site in AEC- approved trucks.”)
For the record, it appears that the utility has done a good job of using this plant to provide energy, and (with certain safety design considerations) I support nuclear energy development. So, this is neither an anti-nuke nor anti-corporate screed. We just need a clear record of how government has played, and maybe continues to play, a role in this saga. It is, after all, our government and the old high school textbook said we are supposed to be able to rely on it for honest, competent decisions on our behalf.
(Yes, we used to read our textbooks in high school! Imagine that!)
You studied in school? Wow, you are a dinosaur.
Seriously, Thank you for the informed response.