Japanese regulators begin final safety inspection before treated Fukushima waste water released into sea

Japanese regulators began a final inspection Wednesday before treated radioactive waste water is released from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.installed the last piece of equipment needed for the releaseTEPCO said the Nuclear Regulation Authority inspectors will examine the equipment related to the treated water discharge and its safety systems during three days of inspections through Friday.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters Wednesday that the government “abides by its policy of not carrying out a release without the understanding” of fishing groups in Fukushima. He said the government will continue to communicate closely with them and others involved, while ensuring safety and addressing the issue of reputational damage. Fishing groups fear the waste water release will cause consumers to stop buying seafood from the area.

Some scientists say the impact of long-term, low-dose exposure to radionuclides is unknown and the release should be delayed. Others say the release plan is safe but call for more transparency, including allowing outside scientists to join in sampling and monitoring the release.

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