Radiation News Roundup April 11, 2014 TEPCO has begun pumping out groundwater from the Fukushima nuclear plant to prevent further radioactive leaks, media reported Wednesday. en.ria.ru Migratory seabirds that spend part of the year around New Zealand after flying in from Japan’s coastal waters are being checked for contamination from the Fukushima nuclear disaster. earthweek.com The Army has selected Chicago Bridge and Iron to decommission the barge-based Sturgis nuclear plant for $35 million. nuclearstreet.com The U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission denied a petition calling for larger emergency zones around the nation's nuclear power plants. lohun.com