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Originally Posted by CraigS
I read somewhere (in all of these links) that one of them was due for decommissioning, which might explain why there were fresh rods in the pool. (?)
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Just found a reputable site … the
IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)
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As an independent international organization related to the United Nations system, the IAEA´s relationship with the UN is regulated by special agreement. In terms of its Statute, the IAEA reports annually to the UN General Assembly and, when appropriate, to the Security Council regarding non-compliance by States with their safeguards obligations as well as on matters relating to international peace and security.
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It was set up as the world´s "Atoms for Peace" organization in 1957 within the United Nations family.
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The Agency is led by Director General Yukiya Amano and six Deputy Directors General who head the major departments.
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This is the guy who flew into Tokyo a couple of days ago and has been talking with the TEPC Vice President and the Japanese PM.
and they say ..
Japan Earthquake Update (19 March 2011, 4:30 UTC)
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Unit 4:
All fuel had been removed from the reactor core for routine maintenance before the earthquake and placed into the spent fuel pool.
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The give a daily site-by-site status update on the developing situation.
… A reputable site for updates, I would think …
Cheers