Japan has a draft energy policy after almost three years of drift following the Fukushima accident. world-nuclear-news.org Areas along West Coast of the United States may be affected in a significant way by Fukushima plume in coming months. enenews.com Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Allison M. Macfarlane today urged government and nuclear industry officials from African nations to develop independent, effective regulatory agencies as a prerequisite for the safe use of nuclear power. pennenergy.com For the second time in six months, the planned construction of Turkey’s first nuclear power plant has hit more delays. enformable.com