<원안위, Requests Disclosure of Contaminated Water Disposal Plan Information from Japan's Regulatory Commission>

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Haeyoung] The government has sent an inquiry letter to the Japan Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) regarding the review and monitoring plans related to the future discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean.

On the 19th, the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) sent the inquiry letter containing these details to the Japanese NRA and requested transparent disclosure of information about the review process.

Through the inquiry letter, the NSSC requested the sharing of Tokyo Electric Power Company's (TEPCO) disposal plan and inquired about related review standards, procedures, and deadlines. In particular, they asked for prompt sharing of information regarding continuous performance verification of the Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS), monitoring of the contaminated water treatment and discharge process, and plans for third-party verification.

Earlier, on the 14th, the NSSC had also expressed concerns about the Japanese government's decision to discharge contaminated water into the ocean. They demanded an objective and independent review of TEPCO's disposal plan and rapid and transparent information disclosure.

The NSSC stated, "We will continue to make our best efforts to ensure the health and safety of our citizens through ongoing monitoring and requests for materials regarding the Japanese NRA's review process of the contaminated water disposal plan."

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