OPINION: Japan nuclear plant misconduct shows need for rules viewed as legitimate

Chubu Electric Power Co. is alleged to have engaged in misconduct in connection with the assumptions for seismic ground motion used as a benchmark in the earthquake-resistant design of the Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture.After the company submitted its report, discussions are expected to move forward on identifying the cause and preventing a recurrence, but it is also important to consider why misconduct occurs in the first place.When wrongdoing comes to light, attention tends to focus on how to punish the culprit. Instead, what is needed is an environment in wh…READ FULL ARTICLE