Opposition to the release of water and oceans including tritium from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

Opposition to the release of water and oceans including tritium from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant October 8 19:02

On the 8th, the 7th meeting was held to hear opinions from organizations related to the government regarding the disposal method of water containing tritium, which is increasing at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. The Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives and others have expressed their opposition to the release into the ocean.

Regarding the disposal of water containing radioactive substances such as tritium that continues to accumulate in the tank of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, in February, a subcommittee of the government dilutes it below the standard and releases it into the sea or the atmosphere. The government will decide the policy after hearing the opinions from the local government and related organizations after compiling a report that it says is realistic.

On the 8th, the 7th meeting to hear opinions was held in Tokyo, and related organizations of the fishing industry in Fukushima prefecture and the whole country expressed their opinions.

Of these, Hiroshi Kishi, chairman of the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives, which is a national organization of fisheries cooperatives, said, "If it is released into the ocean, rumors will inevitably occur. It could have a devastating impact on the future of our fishery. Ocean release is absolutely the opposite, "he said, calling for a wide range of wisdom to deepen discussions and make careful decisions.

In addition, Toshihito Ono, representative of the Fukushima Prefectural Fisheries Processing Industry Association, said, "We have been at the forefront of rumors for nine years and are firmly opposed to ocean release. On the other hand, water containing tritium must be managed. I know that, and I am in the dilemma of wanting decommissioning to proceed as soon as possible. I would like to ask for an environment where we can carry out ordinary economic activities as soon as possible. "

The government has indicated that it wants to make a policy decision on the disposal of tritium-containing water as soon as possible.

Fisheries group "Resolutely opposed to ocean release"

On the 8th, the representative of the Fukushima Prefecture Fisheries Processing Industry Association and the chairman of the "National Fisheries Cooperative Association", a national organization of fisheries cooperatives, expressed their opinions.

Toshihito Ono, representative of the Fukushima Prefectural Fisheries Processing Industry Association, said, "We are a group of people who buy fish from the production area and put it on the market, and have been working on the front line of rumors for nine years. Report of the subcommittee. We considered it in our own way, but I'm still not convinced. I strongly oppose the release to the ocean. "

In addition, "Some people went out of business due to earthquakes, tsunamis, rumors, discontinuation of compensation, etc. within nearly 10 years after the nuclear accident, and some of them died. At this time of heading for full-scale operation, I am spending days of anxiety that the rumors will be steamed back. "

On the other hand, he said, "I know that the problem of water containing tritium must be dealt with. We are in the dilemma of wanting decommissioning to proceed quickly." I want you to do the economic activities that are commonplace. I would like to ask you to create such an environment as soon as possible. "

Hiroshi Kishi, Chairman of the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives, said, "The handling of water containing tritium affects not only Fukushima Prefecture but also fishermen nationwide, and not only fishermen but also consumers and foreign countries that import marine products. It's a huge issue that also affects the market. "

On top of that, "For nearly 10 years since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, fishermen have suffered not only direct damage from the earthquake but also radioactive contamination. Steady efforts will continue step by step toward the resumption of full-scale operations. On the other hand, neighboring countries have not lifted import restrictions and have lost customers. "

Recognizing that the handling of water containing tritium is an urgent and important issue for the entire country, he said, "When it comes to ocean release, reputational damage is inevitable and extremely serious. It is worrisome that the efforts of fishermen so far will not only be attributed to the water, but may also have a devastating impact on the future of our fishery. The fishermen's consensus is absolutely against the release. In the country, we want you to bring together a wide range of wisdom to deepen the discussion and make a careful decision. "

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato "Early Policy Decision"

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference in the afternoon, "Steady decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station of TEPCO is a major premise in terms of recovery from a nuclear disaster. Sincerely comment on the opinions of related organizations. ), But in order not to delay the decommissioning work, it is necessary to decide the policy at an early stage regarding the handling of the increasing treated water every day. "