Longest operation eyed at Japan nuclear plant

Longest operation eyed at Japan nuclear plant

SENDAI, Japan - This October 2008 file photo shows the No. 3 reactor of the Fukushima No. 2 nuclear plant in Fukushima Prefecture. The operator of the plant, Tokyo Electric Power Co., is planning to commence by the end of 2011 continuous operation of the reactor for up to 16 months, which would be the longest period it has operated a nuclear reactor without a checkup. (Kyodo)

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