The unit went to zero power. Simultaneously, we got an indication in the control room that three of the control rods had not inserted themselves in the right way.

I can tell you unequivocally there was no cover-up. We certainly are interested in finding out why things happened the way that they did.

This is very similar to the data we got three, four years ago.

I cannot think of a better use of taxpayers' funds than to provide basic utilities to people who need it. We are not responsible for everything in their water. The have shallow-point sand wells that septic systems, road run-offs and fertilizers from farmers' fields can infiltrate. There has been no tritium found in those wells.

We have never in any instance violated any reporting requirement.

The great question (about power) is who should have it