Based on written instructions* received from the Ministry of Economy, 
Trade and Industry on July 20, 2007, The Tokyo Electric Power Company, 
Inc. (TEPCO) has examined "enhancement of the in-house fire-fighting 
system" and "establishment of a rapid and accurate accident reporting 
system" in its nuclear power stations.

TEPCO hereby announces that it has set forth an improvement program 
addressing these matters and submitted it to the Ministry of Economy, 
Trade and Industry today.
TEPCO intends to announce the results of its examination of "confirmation 
of seismic safety giving first priority to public safety" one month from 
the date of its receipt of the Ministry's instructions.

TEPCO will make every effort to systematically and steadily implement 
the improvements and ensure safety at its power stations.

Appendix 
 •Improvement Program for the Enhancement of the In-House Firefighting System 
  and for the Establishment of a Rapid and Accurate Accident Reporting System 
  in Light of the 2007 Niigata-Chuetsu-Oki Earthquake(PDF 105KB) 

*Written instructions from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry 
 (July 20, 2007)
  "Reponses based on the 2007 Niigata-Chuetsu-Oki Earthquake (instructions)"
   1. Enhancement of the in-house fire-fighting system
   2. Establishment of a rapid and accurate accident reporting system
   3. Confirmation of seismic safety giving first priority to public safety