Japan nominates NRA commissioner to take top post at atomic regulator
Tokyo
THE Japanese government on Tuesday said that it has nominated Toyoshi Fuketa, a commissioner of the country's nuclear watchdog, to take the top post at the regulator, in the first change of leadership since it was revamped after the Fukushima disaster.
Mr Fuketa, 59, was named to replace Shunichi Tanaka, 72, as the chairman of the Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA), a parliamentary official said. Mr Tanaka is retiring in September. Mr Fuketa's appointment requires confirmation by lawmakers.
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