New regulatory standards for nuclear fuel cycle facilities and safety measures for Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant

Yoshinaka, Kazuyuki ; Suzuki, Masafumi*

The regulatory standards for nuclear facilities were revised, reflecting the lessons learned from Fukushima-Daiichi NPS accident. Many requirements for safety measures, in case there are natural disaster or severe accidents, are added for nuclear fuel cycle facilities. Aiming achievement of the nuclear fuel cycle, various safety measures for conforming to new regulatory standard and improving, have been taken at Rokkasho reprocessing plant.