Measures against damage caused by rumors about treated water from nuclear power plants Local request "disseminate accurate information" Fukushima

A meeting was held to hear opinions from Fukushima Prefecture and surrounding local governments regarding the new measures for rumor damage compiled by the government over the policy of discharging treated water from TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to the sea, and accurate information. There were voices calling for the transmission and prompt implementation of countermeasures.

Regarding the policy of releasing treated water from TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to the sea, the government will temporarily purchase it with a national fund if demand for marine products such as fish falls on the 24th of this month. I summarized.

On the 28th, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry held an online meeting to hear opinions from Fukushima Prefecture and surrounding local governments.

Among them, Vice Governor Suzuki of Fukushima Prefecture said, "There are growing concerns about new rumors in the prefecture. The government will work as one to disseminate accurate and easy-to-understand information on the handling of treated water, and regarding measures against rumors. I want you to do it promptly from what is feasible. "

In addition, Mayor Endo of Kawauchi Village, Fukushima Prefecture, asked, "What kind of procedure is necessary and what needs to be proved to prove the damage if rumors are damaged? Please take a simple and flexible response to these procedures. I want to do it. "

The government has decided to make a medium- to long-term action plan by the end of the year, taking into account the opinions issued on the 28th.

Deputy Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry "I want to work on enhancing measures"

After the meeting to hear opinions from the locals, Deputy Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ejima held an online press conference, saying, "It is important for the attendees to properly implement the measures summarized this time, and first of all, I want them to ensure safety. There was an opinion. I would like to take the opinion of the 28th firmly, consider it within the government, and work to enhance the measures. "