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Panel begins debate on reducing operators’ liability for nuclear accidents
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Panel begins debate on reducing operators’ liability for nuclear accidents
The Japan Times Online
JAN 25, 2016
The Japan Atomic Energy Commission has started full discussions by experts on whether to limit the liability of nuclear plant operators to pay compensation in the event of an accident.
Currently, nuclear operators in Japan bear unlimited liability for damages, but some experts say a ceiling of their responsibility is needed.
The discussions are expected to be heated, as limiting liability would raise the problem of how to compensate people and businesses affected by a nuclear crisis.
For the March 2011 catastrophe at the Fukushima No. 1 plant, Tokyo Electric Power Co. is facing full liability under the nuclear compensation law.
Because Tepco can’t afford paying off all compensation demands while also funding decontamination work...
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/01/25/national/panel-begins-debate-limit-compensation-event-nuclear-accident/The Japan Times Online
JAN 25, 2016
The Japan Atomic Energy Commission has started full discussions by experts on whether to limit the liability of nuclear plant operators to pay compensation in the event of an accident.
Currently, nuclear operators in Japan bear unlimited liability for damages, but some experts say a ceiling of their responsibility is needed.
The discussions are expected to be heated, as limiting liability would raise the problem of how to compensate people and businesses affected by a nuclear crisis.
For the March 2011 catastrophe at the Fukushima No. 1 plant, Tokyo Electric Power Co. is facing full liability under the nuclear compensation law.
Because Tepco can’t afford paying off all compensation demands while also funding decontamination work...
