Press Release
October 20, 2023
- Waste & Recycling
IAEA-MOE Japan 2nd Experts Meeting on Volume Reduction and Recycling of Removed Soil Arising from Decontamination Activities
Upon the request of the Ministry of the Environment (MOE), Japan, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will hold the 2nd Experts Meeting on Volume Reduction and Recycling of Removed Soil Arising from Decontamination Activities from October 23 to 27, to discuss measures taken by MOE Japan to promote the recycling of removed soil, final disposal in the future as well as building public understanding.
Overview
The Experts Meeting on Volume Reduction and Recycling of Removed Soil Arising from Decontamination Activities will be held by IAEA upon the request of MOE Japan, and provide assessment, advice and support.
This is the first framework between the IAEA and MOE Japan, related to the recycling of removed soil, final disposal and public understanding on recycling of removed soil and final disposal.
The second meeting will be held as below scheduled, and during the meeting, views and opinions will be exchanged between MOE Japan, the IAEA and experts.
Currently three meetings are planned to be held, and the final report of the meetings will be drafted by the IAEA followed by submission to MOE Japan, and will be made open to public.
This is the first framework between the IAEA and MOE Japan, related to the recycling of removed soil, final disposal and public understanding on recycling of removed soil and final disposal.
The second meeting will be held as below scheduled, and during the meeting, views and opinions will be exchanged between MOE Japan, the IAEA and experts.
Currently three meetings are planned to be held, and the final report of the meetings will be drafted by the IAEA followed by submission to MOE Japan, and will be made open to public.
Schedule
October 23 (Monday) - 27 (Friday), 2023
Venue
IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria (also held online)
Main agenda
(1) Concepts of safety and standards for recycling and final disposal of removed soil
(2) Communication with stakeholders
(3) Consistency with IAEA Safety Standards, etc.
(2) Communication with stakeholders
(3) Consistency with IAEA Safety Standards, etc.
IAEA officials and international experts (see the attached file)
IAEA officials and experts from multiple countries (10 members in total)
Media Coverage
・The Experts Meeting will be closed to the public.
・A summary report is scheduled to be released afterwards.
