The nuclear power industry uses radioactive materials, such as
uranium, as fuel for the generation of electricity. Before
operation of the nuclear power plants in California, the U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) conducted lengthy plant
design review, location selection, operations and plant safety
features in coordination with other federal, state and regional
authorities to ensure that comprehensive safety standards were
met. Nuclear Power Plants in California There are two operating
nuclear power plant sites in California: Diablo Canyon (operated
by Pacific Gas & Electric) in San Luis Obispo County has two
operating units. San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (operated
by Southern California Edison) in San Diego County has two
operating units. A third unit at San Onofre is in a "safe
storage" mode (this means that the nuclear fuel has been removed
and safely stored). There are two retired nuclear power plants
in California: Humboldt Bay station near Eureka (owned by
Pacific Gas & Electric). Humbold