The Nuclear Regulation Authority on Nov. 13 asked the science minister to find a new operator to manage Monju, the troubled prototype fast-breeder reactor that is the centerpiece of the nation's nuclear fuel cycle program.
The NRA said it lacks confidence that the semi-public Japan Atomic Energy Agency can continue running the costly and accident-prone facility in Fukui Prefecture.
The NRA said the government has about six months to look for a new operator and report back. (The Japan Times)
原子力規制委員会は、高速増殖炉もんじゅの運営主体である日本原子力研究開発機構の安全体制の問題を指摘し、別の運営主体を見つけるよう馳浩文部科学相に勧告した。
The Japan Times ST: November 27, 2015