National Dec 20, 2013

Work on Rokkasho fuel reprocessing plant to be 'completed' by October

Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd. said Thursday it expects its spent fuel reprocessing plant in Rokkasho village, Aomori Prefecture, to pass the state's safety assessment and be ready for operation in October 2014. The plan was explained to local governments concerned, as the operator is seeking ...

National Dec 18, 2013

New rules for spent fuel reprocessing in effect

Tougher safety standards are introduced for spent nuclear fuel reprocessing plants and other facilities handling nuclear fuel, based on the lessons learned from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.