Why is it a problem today?

July 25, 2012

Ishikawa governor demands explanation

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120725_35.html

The governor of Ishikawa Prefecture says he wants to know why the government ordered the probe of a seam it deemed safe 25 years ago.

Masanori Tanimoto on Wednesday called for the Shika plant's operator to carry out the probe ordered by the nuclear safety agency.

The government had not considered the fissure a problem when it authorized construction of the plant's No.1 reactor.

Tanimoto asked why the government later had a different view based on the same data. He said it would be understandable if the government had seen new data.

Tanimoto said the agency should clarify its position rather than believe whatever scientists say.