On 1 October, his first day in office, Chubu Electric Power President Minoru Yasui visited local governments in response to the data falsification issue surrounding the review of the Hamaoka nuclear plant restart. However, the meeting was held behind closed doors, drawing criticism from experts.
Against the backdrop of the data falsification issue surrounding the review of the Hamaoka nuclear plant restart, Chubu Electric Power appointed Minoru Yasui as its new president. On 1 October, his first day in office, steps toward restoring trust were announced publicly.
President Yasui visited local governments and appears to have arranged an opportunity to explain the restart review process. The purpose of the visit and details of the specific explanation have not been disclosed.
It was confirmed that the meeting at the destination was not open to the public and was held behind closed doors. Discussions among those involved continue over how information should be disclosed.
Experts have criticized the response to the data falsification issue and the approach to information disclosure. Attention is focused on how explanations will be provided and on efforts to restore trust.