The government has given an "in-principle" approval to sites for locating 46 new reactors comprising 23 twin units projects in a phased manner, the Rajya Sawbha was informed today. statetimes.in Alaskan official says that they are very much aware of the possibility of radiation from Fukushima affecting ocean life. enenews.com South Korea is fully prepared for North Korea to carry out a fifth nuclear test in defiance of tough UN sanctions imposed over its surprise fourth test in January, officials said Monday. news.yahoo.com The Nuclear Energy Institute said it had asked the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for rule changes that would cut cost and increase efficiency in the process of transitioning a power plant from active, operational status to one that is closed down and preparing for decommissioning. nuclearstreet.com