IAEA begins on-site survey to evaluate improvements in anti-terrorism measures at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant. The investigation was commissioned by Tokyo Electric Power Company in order to have an independent evaluation of the progress made.
The focus is on local consent, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has asked Governor Hanazumi of Niigata Prefecture to understand the government's policy of restarting the nuclear plant. Governor Hanzumi has stated that there are growing concerns about evacuations in the event of an accident.