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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 1§ 712 Diablo Canyon Seismic Review Panel

§ 712 Diablo Canyon Seismic Review Panel

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§ 712 Diablo Canyon Seismic Review Panel

Key Takeaways

  • •A special group of experts will check if the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant is safe from earthquakes until 2030.
  • •This group will work with other state agencies and local officials to study earthquake risks.
  • •They will hold public meetings to talk about their findings.
  • •Their reports will be posted online for everyone to see.

Example

Imagine a big power plant near the ocean that uses nuclear energy to make electricity.

The law says a team of experts must check if this power plant can handle big earthquakes. They will study the ground, talk to other experts, and tell the public what they find. If they find problems, the power plant might need to make changes to keep people safe.

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§ 712 Diablo Canyon Seismic Review Panel

(a) The commission shall convene, and continue until August 26, 2030, an independent peer review panel to conduct an independent review of enhanced seismic studies and surveys of the Diablo Canyon Units 1 and 2 powerplant, including the surrounding areas of the facility and areas of nuclear waste storage. (b) The independent peer review panel shall contract with the Energy Commission, the California Geological Survey of the Department of Conservation, the California Coastal Commission, the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission, the Office of Emergency Services, and the County of San Luis Obispo to participate on the panel and provide expertise. (c) The independent peer review panel shall review the seismic studies and hold public meetings. (d) The commission shall make reports by the independent peer review panel publicly available on the internet website maintained by the commission. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 53, Sec. 8. (SB 124) Effective July 10, 2023.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissioncontractemergencynetportwastesafetycalifornia geological survey

Related Statutes

  • § 701.1 Energy Cost And Efficiency Goals
  • § 709.5 Telecom Market Competition Deadline
  • § 767.7 Telecommunications Infrastructure Sharing
  • § 784.1 Biomethane Pipeline Injection Standards
  • § 8366 Smart Grid Deployment Benefits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 712.
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