This document presents the meeting materials and deliberation content from the 28th regular meeting of the Atomic Energy Commission held on August 5, 2025. The meeting was conducted by the government advisory body responsible for expert examination of important nuclear policy matters.
Basic Meeting Information:
- Date: August 5, 2025 (Tuesday)
- Meeting Format: Regular Meeting (28th)
- Jurisdiction: Cabinet Office Atomic Energy Commission
Major Agenda Items: ■ Agenda Item (1): Reactor Installation Change Permission for Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) Nuclear Science Research Institute
- Changes to monitoring areas, site boundaries, etc.
- Opinion hearing from the Nuclear Regulation Authority
- Technical examination from safety regulation perspectives
■ Agenda Item (2): Japan's Plutonium Management Status in FY2024
- Report on domestic plutonium holdings and utilization status
- Management systems from nuclear non-proliferation and security perspectives
- Initiatives for ensuring international transparency
Distributed Material Content:
- Overview of JAEA Nuclear Science Research Institute installation change permission application
- Detailed data on plutonium management status
- Nuclear Regulation Authority examination overview materials
Policy Significance: ■ Nuclear Facility Safety Assurance
- Continuous safety improvements for existing facilities
- Confirmation of regulatory standard compliance
- Ensuring safety and security for local residents
■ Nuclear Fuel Cycle Policy
- Enhanced plutonium utilization transparency
- Accountability to international community
- Adherence to peaceful use principles
As an important advisory body ensuring nuclear policy transparency and safety, it fulfills policy recommendation functions based on technical expertise.