CAPITAL NOTEBOOK
Calvert cliffs
NRC denies atomic safety petition
RELIGION NOTES
Ehrlich gets list of PSC candidates
Signs of a comeback for nuclear power
Testimony, GAO probe reveal 'blind spot' in cargo security
SATURDAY MAILBOX
Constellation, FPL unveil $11.5 billion merger plan
Blackout strikes millions
Cities scramble after power fails
Cassini launches familiar debate Nuclear foes fear accidents, but NASA insists risk is tiny
No complacency about safety of nuclear plants
NRC clears land for complex 31 acres will be used for recreation after cleanup of site
At Limerick, Pa., nuclear reactor, radioactive waste accumulates Plant's spent fuel rods are part of nation's 34,000 tons of trouble
BGE receives $176,000 fine for Calvert Cliffs violations Nuclear regulators cite April repair work in spent-fuel area; Utility
Creating a 3,100-mile killer trail Wilderness: The Continental Divide Trail, a tough 3,100-mile footpath from Canada to Mexico, is nearly two-thirds complete, thanks to the uncompromising spirit of Baltimorean Jim Wolf.
BGE settles rate case Firm, state reach deal on expenses from plant's shutdown; PSC has 30 days to review; Utility won't charge customers for rest of Calvert Cliffs' costs
Some stirred, others not shaken by quake Tremors centered in Cecil County do no significant damage
BGE's contention challenged People's Counsel focuses on actions after plant shutdown; Utilities
Papers and pride clog case Calvert Cliffs: After more than six years of legal battles, lawyers find it hard to see when or if the case of the power plant shutdown will end.
Calvert Cliffs dispute gets year-end deadline At issue is whether BGE or customers pay for 1989-91 outages
BGE fined for Calvert Cliffs errors 2 fire safety violations at nuclear plant to cost utility $50,000
Electric rate freeze is vowed BGE and Pepco make several pledges in bid to get merger OK'd
Calvert Cliffs inquiry continues Cause of power loss being traced during partial shutdown
BGE, Pepco merger vote is March 29 Shareholders' acceptance key to creating 9th-largest power concern in U.S.; Utilities
BGE and Pepco apply to key regulator FERC's nod sought for planned merger
'Hearing room' created on Web Participation: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission hopes to widen citizens' role in its rule-making through its new site on the World Wide Web.
BGE shut down power unit at nuclear plant Episode is second within two weeks; NRC is informed
Medicaid cuts hurt all familiesWhile recognizing Medicaid...
Nuclear waste to pass through Md. under plan Foes warn about risks posed by hundreds of radioactive shipments
2 area utilities set giant merger Entity will be 9th-largest power generator in U.S.; Competition brings change; Move is part of consolidation sweeping industry
Merger of BGE, PEPCO may lead to rate reduction Utility customers likely to benefit from consolidation; Many layers of scrutiny; PSC's is but one of many agency approvals needed
2,131: RIPKEN PASSES GEHRIG
Firm acquitted of falsifying lab reports on fire retardant
Progress is glacial at nuclear waste site
An election with few candidates
2 more members named to Planning Commission
Nuclear plants will store 'hot' wastes indefinitely
Md.'s first earthquake monitoring station planned in Howard Co.
Search for children's science books goes high tech
Proposed jail site declared free of radioactive contamination
PECO fined for failing to spot problem at Peach Bottom
Safety error spotted at nuclear plant
Nuclear plant wiring at risk of fire
NEWS IN BRIEF
10 candidates seeking 2 seats on school board
Residents doubtful about cleanup of radioactivity site
Calvert Cliffs row has BGE asking for more time
Supreme Court agrees to delineate scope of federal criminal jurisdiction
