Nuclear waste disposal site "Final decision based on the opinion of the town council" Mayor of Suttsu, Hokkaido October 2, 20:51
Mayor Kataoka of Suttsu-cho, Hokkaido, who is considering applying for a survey over the selection of a final disposal site for high-level radioactive waste from nuclear power plants, so-called "nuclear waste," said at a meeting of the Japan National Press Club. I would like to make a final decision on the 8th of this month based on the opinions of the town council members. "
Mayor Haruo Kataoka of Suttsu-cho, Hokkaido participated in an online press conference of the Japan National Press Club held in Tokyo on the 2nd.
In this, Mayor Kataoka mentioned that there was a dissenting opinion at the resident briefing session and said, "I was able to know that there are people with allergies and anxieties about nuclear weapons," and conducted a literature search at the first stage. While doing so, I wanted to promote understanding by holding study sessions.
In addition, regarding the three-stage survey, he said, "By conducting a summary survey such as boring, you can find out more detailed and detailed strata. You can not understand by literature search alone." Showed the idea of.
On the other hand, regarding the movement toward application in Kamoenai Village, Hokkaido, he said, "I'm glad I made friends. I want other local governments to raise their hands."
"I feel that more than half of the residents have agreed with me," he said. "I would like to make the final decision on the 8th of this month based on the opinions of the town council members." It was.