Regarding future nuclear energy policies, including the restart of nuclear power plants, Prime Minister Kishida told reporters in Fukushima Prefecture, where he visited, only if it was found to meet the new regulatory standards of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He expressed his intention to maintain the policy of utilizing nuclear power while gaining money.
In this, Prime Minister Kishida was asked how to tackle the nuclear policy including the restart of nuclear power plants while the crude oil price soared due to the influence of the situation in Ukraine. The basic idea is to utilize the nuclear power plant with the understanding of the local community only when it is recognized that it meets the new regulatory standards of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and this part will not change in the future. " Said.
On that basis, "We must work to ensure the safety of nuclear power with the idea that such an accident should never occur again. The government will take the lead in decommissioning, which is the premise of reconstruction, and proceed safely and steadily. Is important. "
In addition, regarding the policy of discharging the treated water of TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to the sea, "IAEA = With the cooperation of the International Atomic Energy Agency, ensure safety and convey safety in an easy-to-understand format inside and outside the country. It is important for us to feel reassured. We are determined not to cause any damage to rumors, and we will do our utmost to take measures against rumors. "