Active fault may close Japan nuclear plant

Active fault may close Japan nuclear plant

Tokyo (UPI) Dec 28, 2012
Japan's nuclear watchdog says it will recommend shutting down a power plant in Fukui Prefecture if a geologic fault under the facility proves to be active. The Nuclear Regulation Authority said Thursday it would require Kansai Electric Power Co., operator of the Oi nuclear plant, to close it down if the fault beneath key equipment is found to be active, Asahi Shimbun reported.http://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/Active_fault_may_close_Japan_nuclear_plant_999.html