MOEA: NPP3 Must Pass Review and Obtain Operating License Before Loading Nuclear Fuel
The Ministry of Economic Affairs stated that Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant (NPP3) must undergo self-inspection and pass review by the Nuclear Safety Commission to obtain an operating license before loading nuclear fuel. The restart of nuclear power plants will be carefully conducted under the three principles of nuclear safety, nuclear waste resolution, and social consensus.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Min-ya, Taipei, 3rd) In response to media reports indicating that Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant (NPP3) plans to procure fuel rods, the Ministry of Economic Affairs stated today that NPP3 is currently undergoing self-inspection. Subsequently, it must pass review by the Nuclear Safety Commission to renew its operating license, and only with an operating permit can nuclear fuel be loaded. The Ministry emphasized that the restart of nuclear power plants must be carefully conducted under the three principles of ensuring nuclear safety, resolving nuclear waste issues, and achieving social consensus.
Some media outlets reported that Westinghouse, the original manufacturer of NPP3's reactor, will come to Taiwan in May to conduct a self-safety inspection, and it is rumored that discussions on purchasing fuel rods will take place at that time. Regarding the media reports on fuel rods, the Ministry of Economic Affairs explained that NPP3 is conducting self-inspection, especially for units that have been operating for over 40 years, which requires complete testing and evaluation.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs pointed out that after the self-inspection, it still needs to pass the review of the Nuclear Safety Commission before its operating license can be renewed. Only after obtaining the operating permit can nuclear fuel be loaded.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs stated that all tasks for restarting operations, including regulatory review, safety enhancement, and fuel procurement, along with related processes and timelines, must proceed according to the progress of the self-inspection and international nuclear power plant experience. These should be based on professional judgment, without excessive political connections.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs emphasized that the government's consistent stance is that the restart of nuclear power plants must still be carefully carried out under the three principles of ensuring nuclear safety, resolving nuclear waste issues, and achieving social consensus. (Editors: Lin Ke-lun, Lin Hsing-meng) 1150503
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Min-ya, Taipei, 3rd) In response to media reports indicating that Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant (NPP3) plans to procure fuel rods, the Ministry of Economic Affairs stated today that NPP3 is currently undergoing self-inspection. Subsequently, it must pass review by the Nuclear Safety Commission to renew its operating license, and only with an operating permit can nuclear fuel be loaded. The Ministry emphasized that the restart of nuclear power plants must be carefully conducted under the three principles of ensuring nuclear safety, resolving nuclear waste issues, and achieving social consensus.
Some media outlets reported that Westinghouse, the original manufacturer of NPP3's reactor, will come to Taiwan in May to conduct a self-safety inspection, and it is rumored that discussions on purchasing fuel rods will take place at that time. Regarding the media reports on fuel rods, the Ministry of Economic Affairs explained that NPP3 is conducting self-inspection, especially for units that have been operating for over 40 years, which requires complete testing and evaluation.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs pointed out that after the self-inspection, it still needs to pass the review of the Nuclear Safety Commission before its operating license can be renewed. Only after obtaining the operating permit can nuclear fuel be loaded.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs stated that all tasks for restarting operations, including regulatory review, safety enhancement, and fuel procurement, along with related processes and timelines, must proceed according to the progress of the self-inspection and international nuclear power plant experience. These should be based on professional judgment, without excessive political connections.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs emphasized that the government's consistent stance is that the restart of nuclear power plants must still be carefully carried out under the three principles of ensuring nuclear safety, resolving nuclear waste issues, and achieving social consensus. (Editors: Lin Ke-lun, Lin Hsing-meng) 1150503
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