On January 27, 2012 we received a directive * from the Nuclear and
Industrial Safety Agency (NISA) of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
(METI), regarding the items to be reflected in the seismic safety analysis
of the nuclear power plants, etc. (Interim Report) based on the knowledge
of ground motion obtained from Tohoku-Chihou-Taiheiyou-Oki Earthquake in
2011.
(Announced on January 27, 2012)
Per the aforementioned directive, a study of interrelation was implemented
regarding active faults at the inland crust within Fukushima Daiichi,
Fukushima Daini, Kashiwazaki Kariwa, and Higashidori Nuclear Power Stations.
Today we submitted a results report to Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency
(NISA) of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
○Annex
Report of the Items to be reflected in the seismic safety analysis of the
nuclear power plants, etc. (Interim Report) based on the knowledge of
ground motion obtained from Tohoku-Chihou-Taiheiyou-Oki Earthquake in 2011
(Outline)" (PDF 138KB)
* Directive document
"The Items to be reflected in the seismic safety analysis of the nuclear
power plants, etc. (Interim Report) based on the knowledge of ground motion
obtained from 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.