Japan to require new cooling system for boiling water reactors

Japan to require new cooling system for boiling water reactors

Photo taken April 29, 2017, shows Chubu Electric Power Co.'s Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture. Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority approved on Oct. 18 a revision of safety regulations to make mandatory the installation of new emergency cooling systems for boiling water reactors. The Hamaoka plant is among those affected by the rule change. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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