Today we received a directive * from the Nuclear and Industrial Safety 
Agency (NISA) of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), regarding 
items to be reflected in the seismic safety analysis of the nuclear power 
plants, etc. (interim report) based on knowledge of ground motion obtained 
from the Tohoku-Chihou-Taiheiyou-Oki Earthquake in 2011. 

In accordance with the direction, we will take immediate action and report 
to NISA.

*Directive document 
"Items to be reflected in the seismic safety analysis of the nuclear power 
plants, etc. (interim report) based on knowledge of ground motion obtained 
from the Tohoku-Chihou-Taiheiyou-Oki Earthquake in 2011 (Direction)"
                                              (January 26, 2012 NISA NO.1)
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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.