Today, we, TEPCO, had received a direction* from NISA in relation to
the submission of the report of installation of alternative cooling
and purification system of spent fuel pool of Unit 3 of Fukushima
Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.
In accordance with this direction, we, TEPCO, will, regarding the
installation of the alternative cooling and purification system of
spent fuel pool of Unit 3 of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station,
evaluate its effectiveness of stable cooling and safety of spent fuel
in the spent fuel pool and report to NISA immediately.
*Directive Document
We have provided a Japanese press release version of the instruction
document received from NISA. However, at this time we have reserved
the right to not provide an English version due to potential
misunderstandings that may arise from an inaccurate rendering of the
original Japanese text.
We may provide the English translation that NISA releases in our press
releases. However, in principle we would advise you to visit the NISA
website for timely and accurate information.