Today's New Topics (October 10, 2006)

Press Releases

METI liaison conference on North Korean issues

METI convened the above conference.

Japan’s appeal to the WTO against US anti-dumping measures

A WTO panel report was issued on September 20, 2006, concerning the complaint filed by the Japanese government against US zeroing methodology, but it did not affirm some of Japan’s arguments. Therefore, the government will appeal to the Appellate Body on October 11. (PDF:67KB)

Discovery of 12 "genius programmers" and "super creators" – certification of developers of FY 2005 (second-half) projects under the "Software for the Future" program

After implementation of 41 projects under the METI-subsidized "Software for the Future" program in the second-half of FY 2005, 12 people involved in the projects were classified as "genius programmers" and "super creators." (A total of 145 project proposals were received in the second-half FY 2005 selection term.)

FY 2006 Nuclear Power Comprehensive Disaster Drill

In the event of an emergency situation involving nuclear power, measures should be implemented to ensure the safety of local residents through the combined efforts of central/local governments and nuclear facilities operators, in accordance with the Special Law of Emergency Preparedness for Nuclear Disaster. Pursuant to Article 13 of the said law, all persons involved will cooperate in this drill every year. The drill will be implemented on October 25 and 26, 2006.

Authorization of changes to the regulations governing nuclear fuel material fabrication facilities (Mitsubishi Nuclear Fuel Co., Ltd.)

Changes to the regulations governing fabrication facilities of Mitsubishi Nuclear Fuel Co., Ltd. were authorized pursuant to Article 22, Paragraph 1 of the Law on the Regulation of Nuclear Source Material, Nuclear Fuel Material and Reactors.

Meeting of Nuclear Facility Safety Information Reporting Investigation Committee

The above committee held its 43rd meeting at 10:00 on October 10 and released the results.

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