April 25, 2011

Press Release

Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd.

Certificate for the 15th periodical inspection for Vitrified Waste Storage Center has been accepted


Vitrified Waste Storage Center had been under the 15th periodical inspection since October 6, 2010, and the certificate was received today.

Main inspection points of the facility

  1. Operation of alarm devices and interlocking devices
  2. Processing capacity for radioactive waste
  3. Performance of major radiation control facilities
  4. Dose equivalent rate and concentration of radioactive material in the air
  5. Ability to prevent or control the release and the dispersion of radioactive substances
  6. Other performance