Japan's nuclear watchdog is scrapping the safety screening for two reactors at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant. The operator, Chubu Electric Power Co., was found to have fabricated data about earthquake risks. It was a setback for Japan's efforts to restart nuclear reactors. Less than a quarter of commercial reactors are operational following the 2011 Fukushima disaster. The Nuclear Regulation Authority began an investigation last February after a whistleblower's tip. The regulator confirmed the falsification and suspended the screening. Public opinion remains divided due to lingering safety concerns after Fukushima.
