Nuke Info Tokyo No. 81 (Jan./Feb. 2001)

Towards a Peaceful and Sustainable Future
(Public Memorial for Jinzaburo Takagi)

Lawsuit Against the Use if MOX Fuel at Fukushima 1-3
The main argument concerns whether BN exercised proper control over quality control data for the outer diameters of MOX fuel pellets manufactured for Fukushima I-3

Protest Against Restart of the Tokai Reprocessing Plant
Three years have passed since the fire and explosion at the Japan Nuclear Cycle Development Institute (JNC)’s bituminization facility at the reprocessing plant in Tokai-mura, Ibaraki Prefecture.

Exercising Self-Restraint For Our Children’s Future: The Use of Ecotubes
The Experimental Village – An Approach to Global Problems Based on Agrarian Values, a project being undertaken by farmers and non-farmers that transcends regional and national considerations.

Public Debate on Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste
On 21 October 2000, CNIC sponsored a public debate entitled “Examining the Geological Disposal of High Level Radioactive Wastes.”

The Rokkasho Site: Recent Developments
Although at present there is no formal agreement, it is said that contracts may be signed in spring 2001 to have more reprocessing done at the French company COGEMA. The utilities justify the additional reprocessing contracts by pointing to the need for employee training for the operation of Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant.

Anti-Nuke Who’s Who: Yuichi Kaido
A reliable ally for the anti-nuclear movement

News Watch
—Tomari 3 Construction to be Launched
—Injuries Due to Radiation Exposure Recognized as an Industrial Hazard
—Former JCO Director and Others Indicted
—Earthquake in Tottori
—Hokkaido Governor Accepts Horonobe URL
—JFBA Proposes that Nuclear Power Be Abolished
—Monju and the Long-Term Program