Linear Chuo Shinkansen tunnel construction Shizuoka Prefecture approves the establishment of an expert meeting January 30, 17:55

Due to concerns about the impact on the environment, over the start of tunnel construction for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which Shizuoka Prefecture has not approved, Shizuoka Prefecture has agreed to establish an expert meeting to sort out the issues proposed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. He told the country that he would accept it on the premise of full disclosure.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Shizuoka Prefecture, and JR Tokai, the main business operator, have agreed to discuss the promotion of the linear business and the balance of environmental measures, but Governor Kawakatsu also discussed other ministries and agencies. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism proposed on the 17th of this month a meeting of experts to set up an expert meeting, separate from the three-party talks, due to difficulties in coordination, including asking for participation.

On the 30th, Deputy Governor Namba of Shizuoka Prefecture visited the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to meet with Director Satoshi Mizushima, who shared the idea of ​​accepting a national expert meeting if neutrality and fairness were ensured.

However, as a premise, Shizuoka Prefecture presented five items, such as the full disclosure of the conference, the government urging the JR to provide easy-to-understand explanations, and the participation of prefecture experts who are familiar with the discussions so far.

In response, Mr. Mizushima, Director of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism expressed his sincerity, and expressed his intention to start coordination with the JR in the future to hold an expert meeting.

After the meeting, Deputy Governor Namba stated, "We need the involvement of the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, but we want to proceed in a transparent manner and help alleviate anxiety."

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After interviewing Shizuoka Prefecture's Deputy Governor Namba, Mr. Satoshi Mizushima of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism told reporters, "I would like to take all items presented by Shizuoka Prefecture seriously. I think that it will be the stage of finalizing the talks, so I would like to work on the specific contents while discussing what was pointed out today with the Railway Bureau and Shizuoka Prefecture, in some cases with JR Tokai, directly. " Was.

Mr. Mizushima said, “I think it is necessary to balance the early maintenance of the linear system and the conservation of the natural and water environments, especially in the Southern Alps. I want to get into the story. "