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Nuclear agency approves extension of power plant life beyond 60 yrs

The Nuclear Regulation Authority officially decided Monday on a new regulatory rule that will extend the life of nuclear power plants to "over 60 years," thus approving a bill to amend the relevant law that sets the current rule.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 14, 2023

Japan watchdog OKs new safety rules to extend reactor life

Japanese nuclear regulators have approved contentious safety evaluation changes and draft legislation to allow aging reactors to operate longer

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023