In May 2009, the "Free The Hops" campaign achieved a measure of success when Bob Riley signed the "Gourmet Beer Bill" into law. Free The Hops is aiming for further modernization of Alabama's laws regarding beer with the Brewery Modernization Act (BMA). See here. The BMA died in Alabama Congress last year. Maybe we can convince our duly elected officials that this needs to be taken up again this year (and passed). You can contact your respective state official (Representative or Senator) by using the "find your legislator" tool on the FTH site or the tool mentioned right on the Alabama legislature's site.
One document regarding my nuke plant this week from the NRC:
ML110140319 - BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1, 2, AND 3 -REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING AMENDMENT REQUEST TO EXTEND COMPLETION TIME FOR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 3.8.1 REQUIRED ACTION B.4 (TAC NOS. ME5036, ME5037, AND ME5038)
After 9/11, one hurdle that any new design reactor faces is the ability to withstand an aircraft impact. The NRC's Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards agreed with Westinghouse's evaluation that their AP1000 meets this hurdle. See the following:
ML110170004 - Report on the Safety Aspects of the Aircraft Impact Assessment for the Westinghouse Electric Company AP1000 Design Certification Rule Amendment Application
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