Regarding the treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium that accumulates at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, TEPCO will be released on the 4th at the earliest, following the approval of the construction of a facility that will discharge the local Fukushima Prefecture and others into the sea on the 2nd. It is also a policy to start full-scale construction such as an undersea tunnel that will be used for release.
According to government policy, Tokyo Electric Power plans to discharge the treated water that continues to accumulate at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea from about 1 km offshore from the nuclear power plant around next spring after diluting it to a concentration below the standard.
Under these circumstances, Fukushima Prefecture and the local towns of Okuma and Futaba informed TEPCO on the 2nd that they would agree to construct an undersea tunnel that will be used for release.
In response to this, TEPCO plans to start full-scale construction as early as the 4th as soon as preparations are complete.
On the other hand, there are deep-rooted voices, especially among locals and fishermen, who are concerned about reputational damage if released.
The focus is on whether the government and TEPCO have confirmed in writing with fishermen's groups that they will not take any action without the understanding of the parties concerned, and whether they will be able to gain their understanding.
Governor Uchibori of Fukushima Prefecture will meet with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda on the 3rd and request that the government disseminate accurate information to promote public understanding so as not to cause harmful rumors.
Fisherman "I can't change the will of opposition"
Michi Takahashi, chairman of the Danish Seine Owners' Association of Harakama Kisen, said, "Even if the governor approves, we cannot change our opposition." showed.
On top of that, he said, "Although this time we're talking about approval for the construction work of the facility, it's the same as saying 'release' wherever you hear it. I don't know if they're going to dig a tunnel or not, but they won't tell us the details. No one knows how safe the water is, so I want you to give me a convincing explanation. Everyone is worried about the damage caused by rumors, and it's a pity that this happened at a time when signs of recovery were somehow appearing." .