Regarding the construction of the Self-Defense Forces base planned on Mageshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Governor Shiota announced for the first time that he would approve the plan, saying that it was confirmed that the government would take measures to protect the safety of residents and protect the environment. .
On Mageshima Island in Nishinoomote City, Kagoshima Prefecture, plans are underway to construct a Self-Defense Forces base as a relocation site for US military aircraft carrier-based aircraft training. indicates an intention to undertake
Under these circumstances, Governor Shiota of Kagoshima Prefecture said at the prefectural assembly on the 29th, "Through past exchanges with the national government and procedures for environmental impact assessments, the national government has taken necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of residents and the environment. I have confirmed that measures will be taken to protect the
After that, he said, "As a result of comprehensive consideration of the situation in which the security environment surrounding Japan's surroundings is becoming even more severe, we came to the conclusion that the prefecture has no choice but to understand." For the first time, I made clear the idea of accepting.
Last month, Governor Shioda sent a letter of opinion to the Ministry of Defense asking the US military to avoid night training, based on local concerns about noise pollution.
In response, the Ministry of Defense explained that it would request the United States to protect the flight route, and asked for their understanding.
Kagoshima Prefecture Governor Shiota "I confirmed the response in line with the governor's opinion"
When interviewed by the press, Governor Shiota commented, "We have confirmed that the overall response is in line with the governor's opinion. It is expected that the environmental impact assessment will be prepared by the end of this year or the beginning of next year. I think that it is necessary to have the prefectural assembly discuss it after organizing the way of thinking as."
Governor Shioda sent a request to Defense Minister Hamada on the 29th, requesting that sufficient information be provided to the local area and that safety measures be taken for the construction of the base.
Minister of Defense Hamada "I am very grateful, we will proceed with close communication and development"
At a press conference, Defense Minister Hamada said, "I am very grateful. All the local governments involved in the SDF facilities on Mageshima have expressed their positions on the efforts of the Ministry of Defense and the SDF. The Ministry of Defense will continue to work closely with local governments. I would like to proceed with facility maintenance while trying to communicate."