Industry Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Friday denied that the government hid for six months the outcome of a radiation study around the crisis-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex, but apologized for having given “the impression” that the outcome announcement delayed. nuclearstreet.com

If the LDP continues with its energy plan over the objections of Fukushima people, Abe and his Cabinet members must be held criminally responsible for future nuclear-related catastrophes. japantimes.co.jp

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has finalized its recent finding about the Ginna nuclear power plant in Wayne County, and as a result, the NRC will increase its level of oversight of that plant.  innovationtrail.org

US Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren are calling for increased safety measures at two area nuclear power plants after a Nuclear Regulatory Commission report found potential vulnerabilities to earthquakes. bostonglobe.com