Minister of the Environment Koizumi met with Governor Uchibori of Fukushima Prefecture and held dialogue meetings all over the country to gain the public's understanding of the final disposal of soil from decontamination outside Fukushima Prefecture by 2045. I told you the policy to strengthen.

The talks were held online 10 years before next month after the Great East Japan Earthquake and the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.



The law requires that soil from decontamination in Fukushima Prefecture be finally disposed of outside Fukushima Prefecture by 2045, but a survey conducted by the Ministry of the Environment last year found that people who knew this were in Fukushima. It was only about 20% outside the prefecture and about 50% inside Fukushima prefecture.



At the meeting, Minister Koizumi stated that he would "reflect firmly and seek cooperation and understanding while being aware that it is an issue for the whole of Japan" and strengthen activities to gain the understanding of the people from the new fiscal year onward. I told you the policy to do.



Specifically, in order to reduce the amount of final disposal, we will hold dialogue meetings all over the country to deepen understanding about the necessity and safety of reusing part of the soil generated by decontamination. about it.



In addition, in collaboration with universities nationwide, lectures and tours of related facilities will be held.



After the meeting, Minister Koizumi told reporters, "I would like to start the dialogue meeting from Tokyo with my attendance. I will do my best to gain understanding toward the 2045 deadline set by law." Said.



On the other hand, Governor Uchibori said, "It is a prerequisite for accepting the interim storage facility to keep the promise of final disposal outside the prefecture, and I hope that you will steadily move forward, including fostering momentum nationwide." I did.