Along with the cabinet reshuffle, newly appointed Environment Minister Nishimura visited Fukushima Prefecture for the first time since taking office and met with Governor Uchibori.
On the afternoon of the 12th, Minister of the Environment Nishimura visited Fukushima Prefecture for the first time since taking office, and had a 15-minute talk with Governor Uchibori at the prefectural office.
In this, Minister Nishimura said, "While we must work on the reconstruction and revitalization of Fukushima from now on, the Ministry of the Environment will proceed with the lifting of evacuation orders and environmental monitoring of the ALPS-treated water sea with transparency and reliability. I want to be able to do it," he said.
In response, Governor Uchibori requested Minister Nishimura to thoroughly decontaminate areas where it would be difficult to return, and to quickly present a specific process for the final disposal of soil and other materials produced by decontamination outside the prefecture.
After the meeting, Minister of the Environment Nishimura spoke about the final disposal of soil from decontamination outside the prefecture by 2045. I will do my best to make sure that the people of Futaba County can feel secure and proceed in a visible manner."