IAEA Daily Press Review
The objective of the DPR is to present a general overview of international, English-language, media coverage of the IAEA and nuclear issues, that does not purport to be exhaustive. The following articles are obtained from external news sources for whose content the IAEA takes no responsibility.
June 15, 2012
IAEA in the News
Entergy Nuclear Supports IAEA Plant Life Management Nuclear professionals and government officials gathered in a rare opportunity to address nuclear power plant life management on a global level – that is, validating the operational effectiveness of existing nuclear plants as licenses are extended. Power Engineering
Other Nuclear News
Japan to get new atomic regulatory body within three months Japan will set up a new nuclear regulator around September under a law approved by parliament’s lower house on Friday after months of delay as part of a drive to improve safety and restore public trust after the worst atomic disaster since Chernobyl. Reuters
Quake-proof buildings yet to be set up at 9 nuclear plants in Japan Quake-proof emergency response buildings are yet to be set up at nine out of 17 nuclear power plants in Japan, reflecting the lack of progress in utilities’ safety measures even after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami triggered the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear crisis, a survey by Kyodo News showed Wednesday. Kyodo
Upper house passes bill to support those affected by nuclear accident The House of Councillors passed a bill Friday to waive or reduce medical payments for children and pregnant women who have been affected by the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. Kyodo
PM takes stock of nuclear arsenal India’s nuclear weapons arsenal, its command and control structures as well as the state of operational readiness came up for a detailed review at a top-level meeting called by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday. TNN
Kudankulam power plant set to start operations ‘in a few days’ The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) will start operating 1,000 MW of new capacity at Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu “within the next few days,” Mr V. Narayanasamy, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, said. Hindu Business Line
‘US concerned over India’s Nuclear liability law’ An MoU inked between Indian and American firms for setting up a nuclear reactor in Gujarat does not mean that America’s concerns over India’s nuclear liability law has been addressed, a top US official has said. PTI / IANS
Turning point for American Centrifuge USEC and the US Department of Energy (DoE) have signed a raft of new agreements, completely reorganizing the American Centrifuge program. WNN
Senator Urges Bigger Cuts to Nuclear Arsenal The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee called on the Obama administration on Thursday to seek cuts in nuclear warheads far beyond the requirements of current treaties. NYT
SA nuclear installations able to withstand external events NNR South Africa’s nuclear installations are able to withstand all external events considered in the original design, National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) CEO Boyce Mkhize said on Thursday. Engineering News
Ukraine could invest $25 bln in new nuclear power capacity by 2030 Ukraine could invest up to $25 billion by 2030 in the construction of new nuclear power facilities. Interfax News Agency
KEPCO promises ‘perfect’ nuclear plants in UAE The nation’s state-run energy supplier Korea Electric Power Corp. will hold a resolution rally at its Seoul headquarters Friday, vowing for the safety, quality and integrity of its ongoing nuclear power plant deal with the United Arab Emirates. Korea Herald
Opinion and Analysis
Iran’s High Card at the Nuclear Negotiation Table NYT
Tehran Hardens Nuclear Stance WSJ
‘Olmert bombed Syria despite US diplomacy’ Jerusalem Post
Nuclear Suppliers Group: Don’t Rush New Membership Carnegie Endowment
Unleashing the Nuclear Watchdog: Strengthening and Reform of the IAEA CIGI