Month: November 2002

November 15, 2002 Dr. Richard MeserveChairman, Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, D.C. 20555-0001Facsimile: 1-301-415-1757 Dear Chairman Richard Meserve: Re: Opposition to Issuance of Export License for Depleted Uranium to Japan’s Rokkasho Reprocessing Facility Green Action is a Japanese NGO based in Kyoto, Japan working mainly on Japanese plutonium fuel cycle issues. Green Action recently obtained a copy of an application to export approximately 26 tons of depleted uranium from the United States to Japan for use as test material in the test operation of Japan’s Rokkasho nuclear fuel reprocessing facility. [License Number XSOU8790, Date of Application 10/17/2002] Green Action notes that Japan has already stockpiled more than 32 tons of plutonium in…

Interim Report September 2002 I. Background (How the Review came about.) II. Concerning the Problem of "Falsification of Industry Inspections Records at Nuclear Power Plants" "Of course the responsibility of the utilities [for having caused this situation] must be pursued vigorously, but the Japanese government’s responsibility for this situation is also extremely grave as well." "This current problem is a problem of the national government’s constitution and disposition, conducting nuclear policy "like a bulldozer", and ‘belittling [holding in contempt] the residents where nuclear power plants are located". "The Japanese government states, "Even though there may be slight delays as a result of the current problems, the basic plan of aiming…

19 September 2002 Consultation Procedures for Citizens of Fukushima Prefecture and Others on the "Interim Report" Administrative OfficeEnergy Policy Review Purpose: A consultation is being undertaken to seek views on the "Interim Report" of this Energy Policy Review in order that the views of Fukushima Prefectural citizens etc. will be reflected in future energy policy [of this nation]. Who Can Submit: Citizens and organizations not limited to Fukushima Prefecture. How the "Interim Report" will be made public[Libraries, home page, through the media, etc.] Consultation Period: October 1 – November 30, 2002 Method of Submission: Mail, fax, email : energy-g@pref.fukushima.jp How Submissions Will Be Handled. Placed on home page Green ActionSuite…