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Japan nuclear plants given extension to build antiterrorism facilities
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority has extended deadlines for building mandatory antiterrorism facilities at nuclear power plants, moving the five-year construction start deadline from plant approval to the beginning of operations, allowing continued operation of reactors that would have otherwise been shut down.
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You face more lenient timelines for nuclear safety upgrades in Japan today. Act quickly if you operate in nuclear supply or compliance, as this eases entry barriers and extends operating windows.
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