TEPCO is aiming to restart Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station Unit 7 safety measures work has been completed, and TEPCO will carry out the necessary inspections by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission before starting the reactor, by April this year. I want to receive it.
Regarding the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant of TEPCO in Niigata Prefecture, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the "security regulations" that clearly state the responsibility of the president for the accident in October last year, and almost completed the regulatory procedures necessary for restarting. I am.
TEPCO announced that it was planning to complete construction work such as safety measures at Unit 7, which is ahead of preparations, by the end of last month, but the process was delayed due to the heavy snowfall during the year-end and New Year holidays, and it was completed on the 12th.
In the future, TEPCO wants to undergo the inspection of the regulatory committee, which is necessary before starting the reactor by April.
The company has announced plans to put it into commercial operation in June, and says that there are no changes to the process at this time.
However, in order for TEPCO to actually restart Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 7, the consent of the local government is required, and Niigata Prefecture is proceeding with verification of the effectiveness of the evacuation plan for residents, and the concrete restart There is no prospect.
TEPCO says, "We will continue to work hard on inspections to confirm safety."