Mayor of Fukushima Okuma Release of treated water into the ocean "The government takes responsibility"

Atsushi Yoshida, the mayor of Okuma Town, where the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is located, is responsible for the government's decision to release treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium into the sea so that the reconstruction of the town will not be affected. I asked for a response.

At a meeting on the evening of the 13th, Mayor Yoshida told Minister Kajiyama, "Disposal of treated water is an unavoidable problem in the process of decommissioning, and delaying decommissioning will affect the reconstruction of the town. In order to promote the reconstruction of the town where the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is located, I would like the government to take responsibility for all aspects of disposing of the water, with highly transparent information dissemination and public understanding first. " Also requested that the government take responsibility for steadily disposing of treated water.

In response, Minister Kajiyama responded, "Safety and security are our top priorities, but it is also a matter of people's feelings. If rumors arise, we will respond immediately and work with the local thoughts in mind." I did.

After the meeting, Mayor Yoshida said, "As evacuation orders are gradually lifted, the number of tanks will continue to increase, which in itself discourages the return of residents. I want you to respond to this. "

Minister Kajiyama "We must take it seriously"

After a series of talks with Governor Uchibori of Fukushima Prefecture, the local government of the nuclear power plant, and people involved in the fishing industry, Minister Kajiyama told reporters, "There were various opinions and harsh opinions. Above all, it is important. Some people say that there is not enough discussion until the decision, but we have to take it seriously. "

On top of that, "Don't let the decommissioning work stagnant due to the problem of treated water. It will take about two years to actually release it, so make effective use of the period up to that point and explain it to the public in good faith. I want to go. "