The government is adjusting the disposal method of water containing radioactive substances such as tritium, which is increasing at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, in the direction of deciding to release it to the sea next week, and will take all possible measures against reputational damage. In addition, we have a policy of strengthening information dissemination such as safety.
Regarding the disposal method of water containing tritium etc., in February last year, the government compiled a report that it is realistic to dilute the concentration below the standard and release it into the sea or the atmosphere. We have been considering it, but there are voices of concern from the local community.
On the 7th, Prime Minister Suga met with Chairman Kishi of the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives and expressed his thoughts on deciding the government's policy based on the expert's report and asked for his understanding.
After the meeting, Chairman Kishi said that he still opposes the release to the sea and said, "If the country finally decides on a policy, it will be responsible for explaining it to fishermen and the public and damaging rumors. I want you to take measures. "
The government is coordinating next week to decide on the release to the sea, which the report says will be more reliable, and will take all possible measures to deal with reputational damage to dispel concerns of local and neighboring countries. In addition, we have a policy of strengthening information dissemination such as safety.