The IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) expert team that has been investigating the progress of improvements at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, which has been plagued by a series of anti-terrorism problems, gave a certain level of praise to TEPCO's efforts on the 2nd, the final day. was shown.
After the de facto operational ban order issued to the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant due to anti-terrorism issues was lifted in December last year, TEPCO sent an expert team to the IAEA to receive an external evaluation of the progress of improvements. A field investigation has been carried out since March 25th.
On the second and final day, five experts met with executives at the power plant, during which Director Takeyuki Inagaki said, ``All of us at the plant take the knowledge gained from this investigation as an important opinion and are working hard to counter terrorism.'' We will strive to strengthen the
In response, Tapani Haq from the expert team said, ``We have confirmed that continuous improvements are being made in counterterrorism measures.We have made recommendations and suggestions during the investigation for further improvements.'' showed the evaluation.
The expert team confirmed the equipment related to counter-terrorism measures and interviewed those involved, and is expected to compile a report in the next few weeks.
TEPCO hopes that through this investigation and other efforts, it will help restore local trust in order to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, but Niigata Prefecture Governor Hanazumi expressed concerns about evacuation in the event of an accident after the Noto Peninsula earthquake. The government has indicated that it will pay close attention to the country's response as voices are growing louder.