Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant restarts Polite explanation to the locals Kajiyama Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry September 25, 14:21
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the contents of the "Safety Regulations" that summarizes the management procedures of the nuclear power plant at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station in Niigata Prefecture, which TEPCO is aiming to restart. While the decision was the focus, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama emphasized his willingness to give a polite explanation at the meeting on the 25th, saying that local understanding is important for proceeding with the restart.
Regarding the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the contents of the safety regulations on the 23rd of this month, and the regulatory procedure for Unit 7 has almost been completed. It will be the focus.
Regarding this, Minister Kajiyama said, "Legal procedures are ongoing, and I will refrain from commenting from my point of view." "Safety is the highest priority for nuclear power plants, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has newly regulated them. It is the government's policy to restart operations with the understanding of the local community only if they are found to meet the standards. "
On that basis, "We will give careful explanations including the significance of nuclear power in energy policy, and we will firmly promote necessary measures such as supporting the formulation of evacuation plans in cooperation with related local governments. The government wants to work together as one, "he emphasized his stance of giving a polite explanation to the local Niigata prefecture.