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Japan looks to ratify liability accord
Japan intends to introduce legislation to ratify the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (CSC). Japan's ratification of the CSC will bring the international convention on liability into force.
Nuclear Policies
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Friday, 13 December 2013
IAEA praises Fukushima decommissioning approach
Japan has adopted a more proactive approach towards addressing the many complex challenges posed by the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, an international expert mission has concluded.
Regulation & Safety
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Thursday, 5 December 2013
Business calls for stable power supply in Japan
Nuclear power needs to be an option for Japan, said a panel of the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren), however recovery in Fukushima prefecture must be a priority.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 2 December 2013
Fuel cycle safety rules for Japan
Safety rules for Japan's nuclear fuel facilities have been finalised, ready for parliamentary approval next month.
Regulation & Safety
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Thursday, 28 November 2013
Tepco sends in the Raccoon
A robot vacuum cleaner dubbed the Raccoon is to tackle contamination within Fukushima Daiichi 2 in preparation for workers to re-enter the building.
Regulation & Safety
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Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Fuel removal under way at Fukushima
The first fuel assembly has been removed from Fukushima Daiichi unit 4's storage pond, marking the start of an operation expected to be completed at the end of next year.
Regulation & Safety
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Monday, 18 November 2013
All systems ready for Fukushima fuel removal
Engineers at Fukushima Daiichi have done final checks before they begin removing fuel from unit 4's storage pond, the highest priority safety-related task in the site's decommissioning.
Regulation & Safety
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Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Tepco seeks to improve worker welfare
Improvements to conditions for workers on the Fukushima Daiichi site feature alongside details of plans for management of contaminated water and for the removal of fuel from unit 4's used fuel pool in Tepco's latest report on progress at the site.
Regulation & Safety
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Friday, 8 November 2013
Premiers agree on Sinop nuclear plant
The Turkish and Japanese prime minister have signed a framework agreement for the Sinop nuclear power plant and cooperation between the countries. It is the final stage before a commercial contract.
New Nuclear
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Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Extra experts for Japanese regulator
The Japanese cabinet today approved the merger of a technical support organisation with the Nuclear Regulation Authority, a move that will significantly boost its manpower.
Regulation & Safety
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Friday, 25 October 2013
Communication as important as clean-up, says IAEA
While praising Japan's efforts to decontaminate the area around the damaged Fukushima Daiichi plant, an international expert mission suggests that authorities should improve their communications with the public.
Regulation & Safety
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Monday, 21 October 2013
Fuel removal from undamaged Fukushima reactor
The removal of fuel from the undamaged reactor of unit 6 of the Fukushima Daiichi plant began today after workers completed operations to remove the reactor pressure vessel lid and major components.
Regulation & Safety
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Thursday, 17 October 2013
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Safety rules for Japan's nuclear fuel facilities have been finalised, ready for parliamentary approval next month._48.jpg "Raccoon robot (Tepco) 48")
A robot vacuum cleaner dubbed the Raccoon is to tackle contamination within Fukushima Daiichi 2 in preparation for workers to re-enter the building.
The first fuel assembly has been removed from Fukushima Daiichi unit 4's storage pond, marking the start of an operation expected to be completed at the end of next year._615x160.jpg)
_74x48.jpg "Checking a crane at Fukushima Daiichi 4, November 2013 (Tepco) 74x48")
Engineers at Fukushima Daiichi have done final checks before they begin removing fuel from unit 4's storage pond, the highest priority safety-related task in the site's decommissioning. 48.jpg "NFT-22B storage container (Tepco) 48")
Improvements to conditions for workers on the Fukushima Daiichi site feature alongside details of plans for management of contaminated water and for the removal of fuel from unit 4's used fuel pool in Tepco's latest report on progress at the site._85x48.jpg "Abe and Erdogan, October 2013 (Basbakanlik) 85x48")
The Turkish and Japanese prime minister have signed a framework agreement for the Sinop nuclear power plant and cooperation between the countries. It is the final stage before a commercial contract.
The removal of fuel from the undamaged reactor of unit 6 of the Fukushima Daiichi plant began today after workers completed operations to remove the reactor pressure vessel lid and major components.