In response to the prolonged examination of Tomari Nuclear Power Station Unit 3, which Hokkaido Electric Power Company aims to restart, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission held an extraordinary meeting, and Chairman Toyoshi Fuketa said, "To expand the human resources necessary for the examination. I would like you to spare no effort in investing in this product. "
Hokkaido Electric Power Company applied for the examination of Tomari Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 nine years ago, but while the five nuclear power plants of the Kansai, Shikoku, and Kyushu electric power companies, which started the examination at the same time, restarted, they are still suffering from natural disasters. Examination is continuing due to measures such as.
The Regulatory Commission held an extraordinary meeting on the 12th to exchange opinions with the management of Hokkaido Electric Power Company, and Chairman Sarada said, "The lack of human resources who can respond to professional discussions has a decisive influence on the examination. I would like you to spare no effort in investing in the necessary expansion of human resources. "
In addition, the committee members pointed out that the materials were not updated and that information sharing and explanations were insufficient.
Mr. Hiroshi Fujii, President of Hokkaido Electric Power Company, who attended, said, "Information sharing is not enough, and we are ignoring the slowness of judgment." He showed his thoughts on working on it.
It is unusual for the Regulatory Commission to seek efficiency, such as listing and presenting issues to power companies over long-term reviews.