Fukushima Suicide Settlement, Volcanic Blast Preparations Update 12/1/15
Channel: MsMilkytheclown1
Date: 2015-12-02

Dairy Farmer's Family Settle Over Suicide UNDER THE CONDITIONS THAT TEPCO does NOT have to APOLOGIZE!
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant and the family of a dairy farmer who committed suicide after the nuclear disaster reached a settlement for several hundred thousand dollars in compensation.
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Govt. Unveils Guidelines For Volcano Shelters on a Nuclear Reactor Laiden Island
Japan's government has unveiled its first guidelines for evacuation shelters on volcanoes following last year's deadly eruption at Mount Ontake that killed dozens of climbers.
The shelters are designed to protect people from flying rocks and ash in the case of an eruption.
When Mount Ontake erupted without warning in September last year, many climbers near the crater were struck and killed by cinders because they had nowhere to take refuge.
As of October last year, only 12 of the 47 volcanoes under 24-hour watch in Japan had evacuation shelters.
The guidelines issued on Tuesday say shelters must be able to withstand the impact of rocks up to 10 centimeters across, flying at speeds of more than 300 kilometers an hour. If reinforced concrete is used for a shelter, the roof and walls must be more than 20 centimeters thick.
The guidelines say existing facilities such as wooden mountain cabins can be made into effective shelters at low cost by covering them with a special textile used for bulletproof vests.
Officials say the converted shelters will not be sturdy enough to shield people from larger rocks or pyroclastic flows, but will be effective in smaller eruptions. They plan to distribute the guidelines to prefectures and municipalities that have volcanoes.
Mitsuhiro Yoshimoto of the Mount Fuji Research Institute says the reinforcement of mountain cabins is essential and that support for the undertaking is needed from central and local governments. Dec. 1, 2015 
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Whale Research Vessels Leave for Antarctic
Japanese research whaling vessels have left a port in western Japan for an expedition to the Antarctic Ocean under a revised government program.
The new plan calls for hauling up only minke whales and reducing catches to 333, or one-third the previous number. The population of this species is large and Japan is aiming to commercialize minke whaling in the future.
Intense protests are expected from anti-whaling groups, as this will be the first time whales are caught by Japan since the International Court ruling. Dec. 1, 2015 - Updated 02:05 UTC-5
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More Govt. Involvement in Fuel Recycle Called
A Japanese government panel has called for setting up a new body for the country's recycling program of nuclear fuel, including plutonium. This would increase government involvement.
Fuel recycling in Japan is currently run by the Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited. The JNFL is a private corporation funded by nuclear power companies across the nation.
The proposal from the industry ministry's panel comes as the utilities are set to face harsh competition. Full liberalization of the country's electricity market is scheduled for April next year.
Concerns have been rising that power companies may withdraw from the JNFL's fuel recycling business if they confront financial difficulties.
JNFL's current "limited company" system gives stockholders the choice to withdraw.
The experts' panel has been discussing ways to ensure stable management of the fuel recycling firm. On Monday, it proposed creating a government-authorized corporation that replaces JNFL. The proposed corporation will require government approval to disband.
The panel recommends that the new body continues to utilize JNFL's employees and facilities.
The industry ministry says it plans to proceed with the proposal and prepare necessary bills after soliciting broader opinions. Nov. 30, 2015 
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