Japanese gov't begins nuclear waste site survey on Minamitori Island

A Japanese quasi-government body overseeing the disposal of nuclear waste said Wednesday it has commenced a survey on the suitability of Minamitori Island, Japan's easternmost island, as a potential disposal site.The preliminary survey -- the initial part of a three-stage, 20-year process to select a permanent storage site for waste from nuclear power generation -- marks the fourth such site in Japan, following Suttsu, Kamoenai and Genkai.The project, overseen by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, was approved by Japan's industry minister on Wednesday. According to the plan, the sur…READ FULL ARTICLE