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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Fukushima and the UK nuclear industry Introduction

Fukushima and the UK nuclear industry

Introduction

In March 2011 Japan suffered one of the worst natural disasters in its history when a massive earthquake and tsunami hit the country.  This led to a serious nuclear accident at the Fukushima Dai-chi site with repercussions felt across the international community.
Mike Weightman, chief inspector of nuclear installations and head of the Office for Nuclear Regulation, reported on the implications for the UK nuclear industry following a request from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. 
On this web page you will find the full report, along with the interim version, as well as related information, news and updates.

Link URLs in this page

  1. Full report [6.4MB]
    http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/fukushima/final-report.pdf
  2. Press release
    http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/fukushima/final-report.htm
  3. Interim report on the Japanese earthquake and tsunami: Implications for the UK nuclear industry
    http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/fukushima/interim-report.pdf
  4. Video: Mike Weightman interview
    http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/fukushima/final-report-video.htm
  5. European Council "Stress Tests" for UK Nuclear Power Plants National
    http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/fukushima/stress-tests.pdf
  6. Technical Advisory Panel (TAP)
    http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/fukushima/tap.htm
  7. Submissions of information
    http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/fukushima/submissions/index.htm
  8. Written Ministerial Statement by Chris Huhne, Secretary of State
    http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/news/weightmann_wms/weightmann_wms.aspx
  9. Chief Nuclear Inspector publishes interim 'lessons learnt' report
    http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/fukushima/interim-report.htm
  10. Invitation to submit information on the implications of the Fukushima nuclear accident (Update)
    http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/fukushima/invitiation-180511.htm
  11. New UK nuclear reactor designs to consider Japan report
    http://www.hse.gov.uk/newreactors/gda-japan.htm
  12. Invitation to submit information on the implications of the Fukushima nuclear accident
    http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/fukushima/invitiation-040411.htm
  13. Statement from HM Chief Inspector of Nuclear Installations on the implications of the Fukushima nuclear accident
    http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/fukushima/statement-290311.htm

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