SONGS Decommissioning Project Tour
Wed, Oct 23
|Location is TBD
Join ACC-OC and Southern California Edison and Todd Priest & Associates to tour San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station decommissioning process. Registration Is Open
Time & Location
Oct 23, 2024, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location is TBD
About the event
Tour participants will learn about history of SONGS, see firsthand the decommissioning progress, learn about the storage of spent nuclear fuel and what the community can expect in the short and long-term for the site. Light breakfast refreshments and lunch included.
Please read below for important event information:
Tour Description:
This is a walking tour. Signup is first-come, first-served, for up to 30 people. The walking tour path is uneven, often on dirt, and includes a steep hill. Participants must be able walk the 1.5-to-2 mile route and stand for two hours. Since this is a walking tour, participants will need to be capable of standing for the duration of the 2.5 hour tour, and able to walk on uneven pavement. We will not able to accommodate walking aids such as crutches or walkers since the tour will process through security turnstiles. Visitors will not be entering any radiological areas.
8:30 - Check In
9:00- Tour Begins
11:30 - Lunch
12:30 - Event Concludes
Identification and Attire:
- Must provide valid driver’s license or passport to enter site security area
- Closed toe and close heel, sturdy shoes - no high heels or platform shoes, safety shoes preferable
- Long pants and sleeved shirts required (short sleeves are acceptable, no tank tops)
As the plant site is still undergoing decommissioning, the site will provide* the following PPE for us at check-in, including:
- Hard hats
- Safety glasses
- High-visibility vests
- *Participants are welcome to bring your own hardhat and safety glasses
Registration Requirements for Participants:
- All participants MUST register through SONGS - Click HERE
Transportation:
- A complimentary shuttle will be provided by ACC-OC from Central Orange County to San Onofre. Exact address and parking directions will be provided to those who wish to drive themselves.
Notes:
- Registration will close October 9th for security processing
- This event is for ACC-OC members and is offered on a first-come, first serve basis. A waitlist will be created if registration fills. If you register for the event and are unable to attend, please notify us as soon as possible.
- In the event of rain the event will be postponed to a later date