Gregory Jaczko, chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory Jaczko, is in the spotlight since his latest statements on the Japanese nuclear power plant, Fukushima Daiichi. Not only because he disagrees on the Japanese government’s instructions to the population, but also because US governors expect more attitude from him.

Jackzo’s advice

Jaczko’s recommendation to American families who live in Japan is to stay over a 50-mile range away from the power plant. The Japanese government said that 20 miles were enough to be safe from the radiation leak. Since Jaczko has a more severe limit than the Japanese, people have been questioning Japan’s decisions on the matter.

From the moment Jaczko made his statement and reaffirmed that the radiation levels are “extremely high”, the US government doesn’t demonstrate confidence on the Japanese. American officials have instructed American families to follow Jaczko’s orientation and, if possible, to keep even further away.

Senators don’t trust Jaczko

Even though Jaczko proved to be concerned about the Japanese situation, senators have been questioning his lack of attitude on the US’ nuclear power plants supervision. The chairmen of the Senate Energy and Public Works Committee, Sen. Barbara Boxer, said “I’m looking to you for more leadership than I’ve gotten. You’re doing nothing new.”

Senators worry about the nuclear power plants in California: San Onofre and Diablo. The politicians want Jaczko and his agency to perform an immediate inspection at the power plants, as many families live close enough to them for a possible radiation exposure.