The International Atomic Energy Agency and Japan signed a document to review the safety elements of the nuclear wastewater discharge plan
The International Atomic Energy Agency and Japan signed a document on July 8 to reach an agreement on the scope of technical assistance provided by the agency in the review and monitoring process of Japan’s nuclear wastewater discharge.
IAEA Director General Grossi said that the IAEA will play an important role in monitoring and reviewing Japan’s implementation of its plans.
As the eyes of the international community, IAEA experts will be able to verify whether the discharge of nuclear waste water is carried out in a safe manner.
This is essential to reassure people in Japan and other parts of the world, especially in neighboring countries, that nuclear waste water will not pose a threat to them.
According to the agreed terms, the International Atomic Energy Agency will review the key safety elements of Japan’s nuclear wastewater discharge plan, including the radioactive characteristics of the discharged nuclear wastewater; the safety of the drainage process; environmental monitoring related to discharge; and the protection of people and the environment. Radioactive environmental impact assessment.
Japan plans to start discharging nuclear waste water in about two years, and the entire process may last for decades.
According to the terms of reference document, the IAEA expert group is expected to travel to Japan for the first time later this year.
(Headquarters reporter Yi Xin)