Japan is to solicit proposals from both domestic and overseas nuclear experts and firms for how best to decommission Fukushima’s ruined reactors, officials said Thursday.  nuclearpowerdaily.com

Top Japan nuclear official suggests Fukushima reactors  are leaking contaminated water directly into sea and that the contaminated water will be carried away to North America’s west coast. enenews.com

Super typhoon Francisco is on course for Japan with winds up to 190 mph and could soon be a Category 5 storm heading for Fukushima. enenews.com

The judicial arm of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hear challenges by environmental groups on Michigan power company DTE Energy Co’s proposal to build a new nuclear power reactor in the state. reuters.com