International Symposium on Nuclear Safety and Natural Disasters

The Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) pledges to “make decisions independently, based on the latest scientific and technological information, free from any outside pressure or bias.”. Drawing on the lessons learned from the accident at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station, dealing with natural disasters, especially earthquakes and tsunamis are at the heart of sound scientific decision-making for nuclear safety regulation.

To share international views and opinions on this matter, the NRA will hold an international symposium on nuclear safety and natural disasters, inviting Prof. Macfarlane of George Washington University, who is the former chairperson of the Untited States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US-NRC), to give a keynote lecture, followed by lectures and discussions including NRA commissioners and other experts in this field.

1.Date/Time

13:30-16:50 Thursday, May 21, 2015

2.Venue

7F Boardroom, Koku Kaikan
1-18-1 Shinbashi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan, 105-0004
*Simultaneous Japanese-English interpretation will be available.
*Due to the seating capacity of the venue, up to 200 applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. To apply, please see “How to Apply”.

3.Program

13:00: Registration
13:30-13:40: Opening Address
Akira Ishiwatari, NRA Commissioner
13:40-14:10: Keynote Speech: Regulating Nuclear Power in an Active Earth
Professor Allison Macfarlane, George Washington University
14:10-14:20: Questions and Answers
14:30-14:50: NRA Report: Measures against natural disasters under the new regulatory standards
Akira Ishiwatari, NRA Commissioner
14:50-15:50: Discussion: Measures against natural disasters
Moderator: Michio Sakurada, Director-General, Nuclear Regulation Department, NRA
Panelists: Allison Macfarlane, Professor, George Washington University
Akira Ishiwatari, NRA Commissioner
Toyoshi Fuketa, NRA Commissioner
Other experts
15:50: Closing

4. How to apply:

1. Applications including your name – preferably in Katakana if possible, occupation (name of company and position), contact information such as telephone number, Fax and/or email address must be received no later than 15:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 by way of email or Fax.
- e-mail: symposium2015@ech.co.jp
- Fax: 03-5807-3019
2.Please be sure to include “Application to attend the International Symposium on Nuclear Safety and Natural Disasters” in the subject line of your application. The seating capacity is limited to 200 persons and we will notify you if your application was not successful before the date of the symposium.
3.You will be asked to present a copy of your registration and personal identification, such as passport or driver’s license, at the door. You must be the same person as the one who applied to attend and your application must have been completed before the date of the symposium, or your will be denied attendance.
4. Members of the press are asked to include the word, “Press” in your application, and if applicable, please also mention that you plan to use a camera at the venue. Be sure to wear your company’s armband.
5.In accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, personal information provided in application will be used for registration purposes only.

6. Contact Information

For inquiries about applications, contact: Yoshioka or Oki
International Symposium Office at Event & Convention House, Inc.
Tel: 03-3831-2601
Fax: 03-5807-3019
e-Mail: symposium2015@ech.co.jp

For inquiries about the symposium details, please contact: Kishioka or Matsuki, International Affairs, Policy Planning and Coordination Division, Secretary-General’s Secretariat, Nuclear Regulations Authority
Tel: 03-5114-2107 (direct line)