Press Release
April 21, 2023
- Waste & Recycling
IAEA-MOE Japan 1st Experts Meeting on Volume Reduction and Recycling of Removed Soil Arising from Decontamination Activities
Overview The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will hold the 1st Experts Meeting on Volume Reduction and Recycling of Removed Soil at the request of the Ministry of the Environment (MOE), Japan from May 8 to 12 , to discuss measures taken by the MOE Japan to promote the recycling of removed soil, final disposal in the future as well as building public understanding, and site visits by the IAEA in Fukushima Prefecture will be conducted.
Upon the request of the MOE Japan, the IAEA will hold the Experts Meeting on volume reduction and recycling of removed soil arising from decontamination activities, and provide assessment, advice and support.
This is the first framework between the IAEA and the MOE Japan, related to the recycling of removed soil, final disposal and public understanding on recycling of removed soil and final disposal.
The first meeting will be held as below scheduled, and during the meeting, views and opinions will be exchanged between the IAEA, the MOE Japan 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 the MOE Japan, and will be made open to public.
This is the first framework between the IAEA and the MOE Japan, related to the recycling of removed soil, final disposal and public understanding on recycling of removed soil and final disposal.
The first meeting will be held as below scheduled, and during the meeting, views and opinions will be exchanged between the IAEA, the MOE Japan 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 the MOE Japan, and will be made open to public.
Schedule
May 8 (Monday) - 12 (Friday), 2023
(Site visits in Fukushima Prefecture are scheduled for May 9 - 10, 2023.)
(A courtesy visit to the Minister of the Environment is scheduled on May 12, 2023.)
(Site visits in Fukushima Prefecture are scheduled for May 9 - 10, 2023.)
(A courtesy visit to the Minister of the Environment is scheduled on May 12, 2023.)
Venues
Tokyo (MOE, Japan) and Fukushima (Site visit)
Main agenda (Ex.)
(1) Current situation regarding measures taken by the MOE Japan on volume reduction and recycling of removed soil
(2) Progress made on the Technology Development Strategy for Volume Reduction and
Recycling of Removed Soil
(2) Progress made on the Technology Development Strategy for Volume Reduction and
Recycling of Removed Soil
Courtesy Visits and Site Visits in Fukushima Prefecture
(1) Courtesy visits to the Mayors of Iitate Village, Futaba Town and Okuma Town
(2) Discussions with Iitate Village officials and residents
(3) Site visit to demonstration area for environmental restoration in Nagadoro District, Iitate Village
(4) Interim Storage Facility
(2) Discussions with Iitate Village officials and residents
(3) Site visit to demonstration area for environmental restoration in Nagadoro District, Iitate Village
(4) Interim Storage Facility
IAEA officials and international experts(see the attached appendix)
IAEA officials and experts from various countries (9 members in total)
Media Coverage
- In principle, the Experts Meeting is closed, but some courtesy visits and site visits will be open to the media.
- Detail itinerary will be noticed separately.
- A courtesy visit to the Minister of the Environment, Japan will also be announced separately as soon as the time and details are finalized.
