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Chubu Electric's Restart Review Paused Amid Seismic Data Tampering

1/14/2026

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The Nuclear Regulation Authority ordered a detailed report and paused Chubu Electric Power's restart review after tampering with seismic data at Hamaoka.
NRA chairman Shinsuke Yamanaka said the situation is serious and the restart could be rejected.
Chubu Electric Power has until March 31 to report findings on the misconduct.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi supports nuclear restarts to boost energy security, noting the restart could save about 260 billion yen annually.

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The Nuclear Regulation Authority ordered a detailed report and paused Chubu Electric Power's restart review after tampering with seismic data at Hamaoka.
NRA chairman Shinsuke Yamanaka said the situation is serious and the restart could be rejected.
Chubu Electric Power has until March 31 to report findings on the misconduct.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi supports nuclear restarts to boost energy security, noting the restart could save about 260 billion yen annually.