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Who regulates plant safety?

The partial shutdown at Gravelines due to jellyfish highlights the strict safety protocols in place for nuclear power plants. Regulators, often national bodies, oversee these plants to ensure they operate safely and reliably. They mandate procedures for dealing with unexpected events, like blocked cooling systems, to prevent any risk to the public or environment.

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Jellyfish cause partial shutdown of France's Gravelines nuclear plant

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