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IAEA official visited the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and witnessed sampling for analysis of the ALPS Treated Water

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March 24, 2022

Energy and Environment Policy

On March 24th, the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) official visiting Japan for the regulatory review on the handling of ALPS Treated Water, visited the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS) and witnessed the taking of samples of ALPS treated water for future analysis.

From 21st to 25th March, IAEA officials and international experts are visiting Japan for the regulatory review* on the handling of ALPS treated water.

*Visit of the IAEA Officials to Japan for the Regulatory Review on the Handling of ALPS Treated Water at the TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (MOFA Press Release)

On this occasion, on March 24th, the IAEA official visited the FDNPS and witnessed in person TEPCO taking samples of the ALPS treated water from the measurement and verification facility. (This is the second time for IAEA has　witnessed sampling, following the visit to Japan in February this year**). In order to verify the analysis conducted by TEPCO, the IAEA laboratories will conduct the analysis of radioactive materials in the future.

**The IAEA Conducted Its Review Mission of Safety Aspects of Handling of ALPS Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (METI Press Release)

(Ref.) IAEA Launches New Web Page

The IAEA has launched a new web page on ALPS treated water, which provides information on ALPS safety reviews and frequently asked questions in an easy-to-understand format for the general public.

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Nuclear Accident Response Office, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy

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