Finally - Is Japan slowly taking over dealing with Fukushima from Tepco ?

Tepco on the way out - as far as being in charge of dealing with the extreme complex Fukushima debacle ?

Energy News items of note....

07:11 AM EST on July 30th, 2013 | 3 comments

Japan gov’t intervening at Fukushima nuclear plant — Will take over measuring radiation levels — Top official “questioned accuracy of Tepco’s data on contamination”

07:09 PM EST on July 29th, 2013 | 43 comments

Radio: Fukushima Daiichi has “contaminated the biggest body of water on the planet” — Radioactive leaks to harm marine and human life — Whole Pacific Ocean likely to have cesium levels 5-10 times higher than at peak of nuclear bomb tests (AUDIO)

11:18 AM EST on July 29th, 2013 | 66 comments

Top Japan Nuclear Official: Remove Tepco from being in charge at Fukushima Daiichi — “It is simply too big for one company to handle”

Simply Info articles of note.....

NRA To Add Outside Experts At Fukushima As Disaster Spirals Further Out Of Control

July 29th, 2013 | Add a Comment

[Translate] NRA announced an increased role at Fukushima Daiichi. “The authority said that it will set up a group of geologists to collect data to gauge the extent of the diffusion of radiation in the water and soil while continuing to leave planning and implementation of appropriate counter measures to the plant’s operator,” The chairman of the NRA earlier confirmed the idea that the NRA would be doing more: ““It is simply too big for one company to handle,” Mr. Tanaka said last Wednesday, and suggested government’s intervention.” A TEPCO representative made this statement: “We are very grateful for the help. We will show the whole picture to the public as soon as possible by working together with them,” The article went on to advocate for ignoring decommissioning of the reactors in order to focus on the … Read entire article »

TEPCO Hides Unit 3 Data, Who Watches TEPCO?

[Translate] After months of data about water and little else, TEPCO remains mum on unit 3. Considerable progress has been made in removing the debris on the refueling floor. This reveals what could … Read more »