Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Tritium Disposal of Opinions on Procedures and Rumor Countermeasures

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Disposal of Tritium Water Opinions on the way to proceed and rumor countermeasures 23:41 on July 17th

The Fukushima City government will hold a fifth meeting to hear opinions from related parties on the 17th for the decision of disposal method of water containing radioactive materials such as tritium, which is increasing at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. Opened in. Attendees repeatedly asked for a detailed explanation of the specific process leading up to the decision and measures for reputation, etc.

Regarding the disposal of water containing tritium, etc., this February, a national subcommittee compiled a report that it is realistic to dilute below the standard and release it into the sea or the atmosphere, the government, We will decide the disposal method after hearing the opinions from us.

On the 17th, the fifth meeting to hear opinions was held in Fukushima City, in which Fukushima Prefectural Assembly Chairman Mitsuaki Ota said, "Carefully explain how to respond to various opinions and reflect them. Unless we discuss it, the discussion about the treatment of treated water will not proceed and only anxiety will be promoted.” He urged to clarify the concrete procedure to decide the disposal method.

On the 17th, four residents from local governments around the nuclear power plant also attended.

Residents said, "I'm worried that rumors will be properly implemented. I want the country to take responsibility and show that they are taking proper measures." "The accurate information on tritium is not communicated or understood. I would like you to explain so that everyone can understand it,” and two out of four people expressed their opposition to the release into the sea.

The government says it is in the process of coordinating future meetings to hear opinions.

Fukushima Prefectural Assembly Chairman Ota "Proactively disclose process information"

Mitsuaki Ota, Chairman of the Fukushima Prefectural Assembly, responded to the hearing from the government by saying, “In addition to the opinions submitted by 21 municipalities councils within the prefecture, various opinions have been received in the open call for opinions of the country. Unless we continue to carefully explain how to respond to these issues and how to reflect them, discussions about the treatment of treated water will not proceed and only anxiety will be promoted."

In addition, he strongly insisted, "I demand that thorough efforts be made to deepen the public's understanding, such as actively and transparently disclosing information about the process leading to the decision of the treatment policy for treated water."

Chairman of Prefectural Fruit and Vegetable Market Association "Establish an organization to dispel reputation"

Yoichi Sato, Chairman of the Fukushima Prefecture Fruit and Vegetable Market Association, said, "After the nuclear accident, all the people involved worked together to deal with the reputation, but it is often not understood yet. Personally, tritium is different from cesium. I understand that it has no effect on health, but it is a problem that it is generally regarded as the same radioactive substance.There is an organization in the government to dispel rumor from the standpoint of a third party. I asked him to take thorough measures against rumors.

Prefectural Fisheries Market Association "It is impossible to drain into the sea without the understanding of the people of the prefecture."

Akira Ishimoto, Chairman of the Fukushima Prefecture Fisheries Market Association, said, "The state says that treated water is scientifically safe, but what kind of reaction is seen by ordinary consumers when it flows into the sea, and how far I would like you to kindly and politely explain the situation, and ask the government to carefully listen to the voices of the citizens of the prefecture and the people to determine if the ocean discharge is more appropriate."

In addition, he told a reporter after that, "Basically, I am in the same position as the Prefectural Fisheries Federation and all the Fisheries Federation. It is impossible for the treated water to flow without being understood by the citizens of the prefecture." I clearly declared the opposite.

Members of the "Citizens' Conference" "Affirm that the country will take responsibility if a problem occurs"

Four members of the “Citizens' Meeting”, which was organized by the prefecture to hear a wide range of opinions on how to proceed with decommissioning work and is composed of representatives of the residents of 13 municipalities around the nuclear power plant, also attended the meeting Did.

Of these, Hidehiro Akita, an employee of Hirono Town, said, “Many of the companies in the town still have a hard time getting rumors about the reputation. Careful explanation is required regarding the disposal of tritium, and the scientific basis for safety is sufficient. It is important not to generate new rumors, and affirm that the country will take responsibility and ensure safety in the event of problems."

A member of the prefectural conference "The accurate information on tritium is not transmitted."

"In the national document, tritium exists in the natural world and is emitted from nuclear power plants both inside and outside Japan, and health damage has not been confirmed." The accurate information on tritium has not been transmitted to or understood by the people.In addition to the accurate transmission of tritium information, the government and TEPCO have taken all possible measures to prevent a new rumor from occurring and are carefully engaged in decommissioning work. I'd like you to do so."

Member of the prefectural conference "It's difficult unless tritium is removed"

Yoichi Idokawa, a member of the Council of Prefectural Citizens, said, “I can't erase the years that I have been suffering from the nuclear accident until now, but by releasing tritium, I will create the same situation again. Will be".

After that, "It is explained that there is no problem because it is released into the sea worldwide, but many people think that tritium = radioactivity, so release to the sea is difficult unless tritium is removed." I showed the opposite position.

A member of the prefectural conference "Continue storage of treated water"

Yoshihiro Kanno of Kawamata Town, a member of the Prefectural Citizens' Meeting, said, “I visit the nuclear power plant every year, but I would like to disagree with the policies and proposals for treated water. I would like to ask you to continue to store the treated water."

Regarding the reason, "I knew that there would be no storage place for the treated water, and there is a part where I couldn't see what kind of consideration was made. In addition, the national government worked together to deal with damage to reputational damage. It is said that it will be sent domestically and internationally, but no concrete example has come out. I would like to show the public in a realistic manner how to eliminate it."