METI Receives Chubu Electric's Response to September 25 Reporting Order
Overview
After confirming inappropriate conduct at Chubu Electric Power concerning implementation reports and cost claims for dismantling and removal work at Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station Units 1 and 2, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry had sought a report under the Act on Contributions for Reprocessing, etc. METI received Chubu Electric's report and will review its contents and take necessary action. The article explains the circumstances behind the request for a report on the facts, causes, and recurrence prevention measures, as well as future steps.
Key points
- The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry received a report from Chubu Electric Power.
- The matter concerns inappropriate conduct related to dismantling and removal work at Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station Units 1 and 2.
- The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will review the report and take necessary action.
Overview
At Chubu Electric Power, inappropriate conduct was identified in implementation reports and cost claims submitted to the Nuclear Reprocessing and Decommissioning Promotion Organization concerning dismantling and removal work at Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station Units 1 and 2.
On August 27, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry requested a report from Chubu Electric Power under Article 70, Paragraph 1 of the Act on Contributions for Reprocessing, etc. Because investigations were still ongoing after a response was received on September 25, it requested a prompt report, once the information had been compiled, on the facts and circumstances, the status of actions taken, the causes and measures to prevent recurrence, and whether similar cases existed.
Details
Chubu Electric Power submitted a report, which the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry received. The ministry said it would review the report's contents and take necessary action.