BRIEF — US NRC Begins Special Inspection at Dresden Nuclear Power Plant

Oct 14 (Reuters) — US Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Says It Begun A Special Inspection At The Dresden Nuclear Power Station In Morris, Illinois Operated By Constellation Energy Says Inspecting The Station After Plant Staff Found A Corroded Battery Connection That Broke During Maintenance Says The Battery Is Part Of A Backup Power System That Supports Equipment Used To Safely Shut Down The Reactor Says It Determined A Special Inspection Was Warranted Because The Damage Was Not Caught During Routine Checks, And Similar Battery Problems Have Occurred At Other Nuclear Plants (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;)