• Chubu Electric withdrew key regulatory applications for Hamaoka nuclear Units 3 and 4 under Japan’s new standards.
• Action follows an investigation into an inappropriate seismic assessment method used during the Nuclear Regulation Authority review process.
• Withdrawal reflects concerns over the reliability of submitted materials, raising uncertainty over the restart pathway for both units.

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