Abstract :
The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) has approved in principle, as a basis for negotiations, the nuclear power plant proposals of the Rural Co-operative Power Association of Elk River, Minn., and t h e Wolverine Electric Co-operative of Big Rapids, Mich. These were among seven proposals made in response to t h e second invitation of t h e A EC under its Power Demonstration Reactor Program, calling for development, design, construction, and operation of plants with capacities within the 5,000 to 40,000 kw range.