The Abe administration is pushing to restart idled nuclear power plants that have cleared safety screening by the Nuclear Regulation Authority, pending the consent of local municipalities. But the definition of “local” and whose consent is required remains a question that must be addressed as Kansai Electric Power Co. moves to bring its Takahama Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture back online. This case will test whether the government and power companies are ready to listen to the safety concerns of people who could be affected by a nuclear disaster.
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