ML12340A565
| ML12340A565 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 02/29/2012 |
| From: | Hayashi Y Wall Street Journal |
| To: | Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel |
| SECY RAS | |
| References | |
| RAS 22852, 50-247-LR, 50-286-LR, ASLBP 07-858-03-LR-BD01 | |
| Download: ML12340A565 (4) | |
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~ARTICLE FREE PASS Enjoy your free sample of exclusive subscriber content GET ALL OF WSJ .COM: SUBSCRIBE NOW . GET 8 WEEKS FREE By YUKA HAYASHI TOKYO-The Fukushima nuclear accident exposed the vulnerability of Japan's nuclear plants to potential terrorist attacks, years after the U.S. and other nations beefed up protection of their facilities, according to a report released Tuesday by a private independent panel that investigated the accident.
The 400-page paper also includes never-reported details about response efforts, including how botched efforts to evacuate patients from area hospitals led to a number of deaths, and the story of a young v.oman who stayed put to assist nuclear-plant v.orkers as the crisis, and danger, escalated. The Wall Street Journal reported on an advance copy of the panel's paper received ahead of a Tuesday news conference.
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findings of the panel, organized by a ClUne. Gives Market Forces a Bigger Role W**r Central to Control VI Nuc:lHr Plant privately funded group called the Rebuild South Korea to Stop Iranian Crude Imports Japan niliative Foundation, v.tIich 'MiS led Tax Bill Passes Japan's Lower House by Yolchl Funabashl, a promlnentjoumallst and fonner editor-in-chief aftha Aaahl Shirmun, a daily. The panel, cofT1)rised of about 30 scientists,lawyers and journalists, IntervlelMld more than 300 people Involved with the crisis response, Including top Most Popular
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