The United States is concerned with the evaluation of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that the plan to discharge contaminated water from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant (the Japanese government’s name ‘treated water’) meets international safety standards . He expressed his support for the plan. A spokesperson for the US State Department responded to Yonhap News’ position on the IAEA
report on the 4th (local time) by saying, “While Japan is considering discharging some of the treated water stored in power plant storage tanks into the Pacific Ocean, the decision regarding the discharge of treated water is Science should dictate.” “Japan has been openly and transparently managing the aftermath of the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident,” the spokesperson said . “We appreciate the continued efforts of the IAEA Task Force of International Experts to evaluate and report Japan’s treated water discharge plan in a fair and fact-based manner. ” This position is interpreted as meaning that Japan’s ocean discharge plan was carried out in a transparent and scientific way, and there is no problem even if it proceeds as it is, as long as it has been verified by the IAEA .
The Biden administration has virtually supported Japan’s announcement from the beginning of its launch, such as revealing its position that Japan made a transparent decision in accordance with international safety standards when Japan decided to discharge contaminated water in April 2021.
A State Department spokesperson also mentioned that the IAEA assessed that the discharge plan was in line with international safety standards, and said, ” The IAEA ‘s스포츠토토 nuclear safety standards were prepared through consultation with all IAEA member countries, including several island and developing countries, to ensure that people and the environment are protected from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. It reflects the international consensus on what a high level of safety is required to protect against impact.”
“We understand that Japan has consulted with scientists and partners throughout the Indo-Pacific on the release plan,” he added.
This is interpreted as a statement conscious of the fact that some countries, such as Korea and the Pacific Islands, oppose Japan’s release plan.