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Japan Nuclear Regulatory Authority

October 10, 2014
Predicting Volcanoes a Risky Game for Japan’s Reactors
By Clint Richards
A catastrophic eruption may not accommodate Kyushu Electric’s five-year removal timeline.

September 30, 2014
Will Japan’s Volcanic Eruption Further Delay Nuclear Restart?
By Clint Richards
Japan’s seismic unpredictability is once again sparking domestic fears.

August 20, 2014
Abe May Issue “Guarantees” for Nuclear Plants
By Clint Richards
A legal restart is complicated by the government’s own guidelines, popular sentiment and poor cleanup.

July 30, 2014
Persistent Nuclear Waste From Fukushima Inhibits Restarts
By Clint Richards
Fukushima’s long-term problems will make public acceptance of a general nuclear restart difficult.

June 19, 2014
Abe, Energy Sector Keep Restart On Track
By Clint Richards
Amidst public opposition, the government and energy companies feel constrained to resume nuclear power.

June 11, 2014
Japan Nuclear Regulator Leaning Toward Restarts
By Clint Richards
Changes to the Nuclear Regulatory Authority could speed up the industry’s inspection process.
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