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 Introduction
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Nuclear energy is a superior form of energy in that it delivers stable power
supplies and counters global warming, and it is important to establish a nuclear
fuel cycle and to promote nuclear power generation as the core power sources for
a nation like Japan that is poor in natural resources.
However, the environment surrounding nuclear energy is changing drastically,
following the liberalization of market, introduction of new safety regulations
on nuclear power operations, and recent series of troubles or scandals shaking
public confidence in nuclear energy.
In order to fully draw the characteristics of nuclear energy in the above
mentioned situation, nuclear industries and organizations must fulfill their
individual roles. Moreover, it is essential for the entire nuclear industry to
amass its strength to work toward enhancing industry initiatives for safety
activities, securing safe / stable plant operations, restoring public confidence
and initiate revitalization of nuclear energy operations. Japan Nuclear
Technology Institute has been established as a new entity for supporting and
leading the industry’s further progress. This text reports on recent activities
of JANTI.
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What is the Japan Nuclear Technology Institute?
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The Japan Nuclear Technology Institute is a liability-limited intermediate corporation*, designed to promote the development of the technological foundation and voluntary safety activities, and contribute to the revitalization of the nuclear energy industry, thereby generating common benefits for its members.
It amalgamates, realigns and takes over the functions of the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Nuclear Information Center and Nuclear Safety Network (NS Net). It is also equipped with other functions such as promoting the development of private-sector standards, to become a new entity that amasses the combined strength of the entire nuclear industry.
Japan Nuclear Technology Institute develops the technological foundation of nuclear energy based on scientific and rational data, coordinates its use among a wide range of relevant organizations, and helps nuclear energy operators enhance their voluntary safety activities.
At the same time, it is independent of nuclear energy operators, and exercises a function of checking industry moves from an objective, third-party standpoint.
As for the activities of the Institute itself, information disclosure and the establishment of a council comprising external members will enhance administration transparency.
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Liability-limited intermediate corporations are non-profit corporations, established according to the Intermediate Corporation Law, aimed at serving the common benefits of members, yet NOT seeking to distribute excess funds to members.
Japan Nuclear Technology Institute consists of corporate entities that undertake projects concerning the promotion of nuclear energy development / utilization, and/or corporate entities that own nuclear facilities. |
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Specific activities
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