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SUBJECT: DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/19/06
INDEX:
(1) Japan, US agree on resumption of US beef imports: Products
to be on store shelves possibly in July after official decision
next month
(2) Yosano, Nakagawa confront Takenaka over cooperation on
government spending cuts; Determined to cut local finances
(3) Post-Koizumi race: Researching Taro Aso (Part 3)
(4) Futenma alternative: Construction plan to be out by October
(5) Yokosuka on the front of missile defense, Aegis deployment
at high pitch
(6) LDP report on energy strategy, including nine measures
ARTICLES:
(1) Japan, US agree on resumption of US beef imports: Products
to be on store shelves possibly in July after official decision
next month
ASAHI (Top Play) (Full)
Evening, May 19, 2006
The government has decided to formally approve a plan in June to
reopen its market to US beef. In the technical talks held
between the Japanese and US governments on May 17-19, both sides
reached a broad agreement today to start procedures to resume
beef trade. If everything goes smoothly, US beef will be back on
the market in July, nearly six months after the second
imposition of a ban on imports in January. Some skeptics,
however, remain unconvinced about the safety of US meat export-
procedures. Behind the broad agreement, despite such a
circumstance, there apparently lies a political judgment, with
an eye on the Japan-US summit set for June.
The government sees no major problem arising from the recent re-
inspections by the US at domestic meat-processing plants. In
response to the US side's acceptance of its requests, including
prior inspections by Japanese experts at meat-processing plants
and snap inspections by the US government at meat-processing
facilities; Japan has judged that "a system to observe the
requirements for Japan-bound beef has been arranged in the US."
The government plans to hold public hearings on safeguards with
consumers across the nation for about three weeks. Once it
obtains consumers' understanding, the government will approve
the resumption of US beef imports.
The focus of discussions in the latest series of experts
meetings was on how to prevent specified risk materials (SRM)
that could transmit the disease to cows from being included in
shipments.
The US government explained that the 35 meat-processing
facilities with licenses to ship beef to Japan have prepared a
manual on the removal of SRM and that their employees have been
trained. The US thus stressed that the export requirements have
been observed in the US.
TOKYO 00002768 002 OF 011
In Japan, the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry and
the Foreign Ministry were positive about resuming US beef
imports, while the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry, the
responsible government agency for safe control of meatpacking
facilities, remained cautious and asked for detailed
explanations from the US regarding technical and other issues.
Because more time was spent than expected for explanations of
the causes of the recent Beef Export Verification violations in
Hong Kong and Taiwan, the talks were extended for another day.
US Deputy Agriculture Under Secretary Chuck Lambert, who headed
the US delegation, gave a press conference after the end of the
talks this morning and said: "Both sides have yet to reach a
final agreement, but we have moved closer toward a resumption of
imports. Resumption should be possible by the end of June."
(2) Yosano, Nakagawa confront Takenaka over cooperation on
government spending cuts; Determined to cut local finances
SANKEI (Page 5) (Full)
May 19, 2006
The government and the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are
pursuing full-fledged discussions on ways to cut government
expenditures in the run-up to the compilation in June of basic
policy guidelines on economic and fiscal management and
structural reforms, which is going to be the last issuance of
such guidelines by the Koizumi administration. LDP Policy
Research Council Chairman Hidenao Nakagawa and State Minister
for Financial, Economic, and Fiscal Policy are closely working
together with the determination to cut the local finance system,
on which Internal Affairs and Communications Minister has
jurisdiction. Originally, Nakagawa had been in line with
Takenaka over economic policy and in conflict with Yosano.
However, the dynamics of the policy-setting process has changed.
In response to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's order that the
LDP should lead discussions on ways to cut expenditures,
Nakagawa has called in officials in charge of fiscal affairs to
the LDP headquarters almost daily and asked them to look into
the possibility of ending state contribution to payouts of
unemployment benefits under the public employment insurance
system.
Yosano, who is in charge of the government's Council on Economic
and Fiscal Policy (CEFP), is visiting Nakagawa once a week. When
Takenaka was in charge of compiling basic policy guidelines, the
LDP and the CEFP were at odds, but the situation has now
changed. They are now frequently cooperating with each other, as
can be seen in the fact that Nakagawa and Yosano held a meeting
and decided to cut public works expenditures by 3% over the next
five years.
On May 11, Nakagawa, Yosano and Minister of Economy, Trade, and
Industry Nikai met at the LDP headquarters and agreed to map out
an outline of a strategy for economic growth, which would
incorporate specific measures to raise economic growth.
Commenting on cooperation between Nakagawa and Yosano beyond the
spending cut issue, a government source explained: "Through
mutual cooperation, Nakagawa can have his pet argument of aiming
for high economic growth reflected in the government's policy,
and Yosano can have the government jointly take the
responsibility for pending cuts."
TOKYO 00002768 003 OF 011
Nakagawa has a close relationship with Chief Cabinet Secretary
Shinzo Abe, and Yosano has been in step with Finance Minister
Sadakazu Tanigaki over such issues as a consumption tax hike.
Some have pointed that because of such circumstances, their
close working relationship could affect the upcoming LDP
presidential election.
Nakagawa and Yosano are now increasingly focusing on the
possibility of reforming the local finance system. Yosano cited
the order of local spending items subject to cuts as follows:
(1) personnel costs of the central and local governments; (2)
public works spending; (3) local finances; (4) diplomatic,
defense, cultural, education, and scientific expenditures. He
said, "Local finances, including personnel costs, will become a
key area in slashing government spending."
Nakagawa on May 17 met with former Education and Science
Minister Takeo Kawamura and ordered him to look into the
possibility of scrapping the Law for Securing Capable
Educational Personnel, which give preferential treatment to
teachers of public elementary and middle schools over other
public servants in terms of salaries. If the law is completely
scrapped, 200 billion yen, of which 60 billion yen is subsidized
from government coffers, in local government expenditures can be
cut.
Takenaka takes the position that expenditures for public works
and social securities should be slashed first. However, Yosano
pointed out that though Mr. Takenaka told Mr. Nakagawa that
reform of the local finance system will not lead to tangible
spending cuts, they would discuss specific targets in slashing
government spending. The government and the ruling camp are
scheduled to hold the first meeting of their consultative
council to discuss spending cuts. A fierce debate between
Nakagawa and Yosano on one hand and Takenaka on the other will
likely take place.
(3) Post-Koizumi race: Researching Taro Aso (Part 3)
NIHON KEIZAI (Page 2) (Abridged slightly)
May 19, 2006
Taro Aso wept over drinks, asking others, "Was I too arrogant to
open up to locals?" He ran in the 1983 Lower House election
seeking his third consecutive term but was defeated by just
2,600 votes. The defeat was ascribable to his excessive
dependence on organizations beginning with Aso Cement.
Strong sense of camaraderie
Assembled at Aso's home were three people, including Fukuoka
Jisho Co. Chairman Kazuhiko Enomoto. He had worked hard with Aso
as members of the Japan Junior Chamber (JC). Aso and Enomoto
have known each other for over 30 years.
Aso became president at age of 32. Many friends since then have
become corporate executives like Enomoto. But they still call
Aso "Taro-chan," who is now foreign minister. They have
developed a strong sense of fellowship through the JC and
business activities.
On February 4, a party was held at a Fukuoka hotel to "encourage
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Aso," bringing together some 300 local business leaders,
including Kyushu Electric Power Co. President Machisada Kamata.
Members frankly offered advice to Aso, saying, "If you want to
become prime minister, you must not say too much," or, "You
should keep calling a spade a spade."
The group for Aso Taro provides top corporate executives with
chances to collect information. Meetings are usually organized
by Nippon Steel Corp. Honorary Chairman Takashi Imai in the
Kanto region, by Kansai Electric Power Co. Chairman Yoshihisa
Akiyama in the Kansai region, and by Nishi-Nippon Railway Co.
Advisor Reinosuke Oya in the Kyushu region. They meet
approximately four times a year to exchange views.
Aso also places importance on the San Francisco Club, a Stanford
University alumni association with some 20 members, including
Nippon Paper Group Head Office Special Adviser Kiminori Saito
and Koito Manufacturing Co. President Takashi Otake.
Aso was a serious student while studying at Stanford, according
to an alumnus. He can engage in simple conversation with a
foreign guest in English with ease. US Ambassador to Japan
Thomas Schieffer plays golf with him. He has many friends in the
US Congress as well.
"Knows a lot of people but not well"
Aso's sister, Yukiko, described her brother's association with
people this way: "He knows a lot of people but does not know any
of them well." Aso's friend said, "Although he doesn't mean to
make enemies, his unnecessary words could turn people away
occasionally."
In Nagatacho, views on Aso are split. Aso is a member of Shishi-
no-kai, which also includes Masahiko Komura, Makoto Koga, and
Takeo Hiranuma. A lawmaker on friendly terms with Aso said, "No
lawmaker really hates Mr. Aso. At the same time, there aren't
many who would follow him, risking everything."
Former Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki was the father of his wife,
Chikako. Aso joined Kochi-kai when he was a member of the Suzuki
faction and became a close advisor to Yohei Kono, who joined the
group later on. Kono was forced to give up his candidacy for the
1995 LDP presidential race as Koichi Kato and others prepared to
field Ryutaro Hashimoto. Because of this experience, Aso has
mixed feelings toward Kato and others.
He has been a favorite with elders since he was a young business
manager. His relationships with former Prime Minister Yoshiro
Mori, LDP Upper House Caucus Chairman Mikio Aoki, and other
senior members are not bad. Prior to the 2003 LDP presidential
election, in which Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi won his
second term, Aoki, who was backing Koizumi, said to Aso on the
golf course, "You should run in the race after this one."
Aoki has yet to announce his support for anyone. Aso takes the
view that he can win up to 30% of the people over to his side
but that 30% will never follow him, meaning that question is
whether he can win half of the remaining 40% of the people.
Specifically how is he going to win 30% of the people to his
side? He must rework his strategy.
Aso's main personal ties
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Political community
(Former Japan Junior Chamber presidents)
Yoshitada Konoike, former state minister in charge of
disaster prevention
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Masaji Matsuyama, Upper House member
(Relatives)
Shunichi Suzuki, former environment minister
Keizo Takemi, Upper House member
(Former Kono faction)
Katsuhito Asano, Upper House member
Jun Matsumoto, former Diet Committee vice chairman
Business community
Keiichi Konaga, adviser, AOC Holdings. Inc.
Reinosuke Oya, adviser, Nishi-Nippon Railway Co.
Takashi Imai, honorary chairman, Nippon Steel Corp.
Yoshihisa Akiyama, chairman, Kansai Electric Power Co.
Sports, culture
Tsunekazu Takeda, president, Japan Olympic Committee
SIPDIS
Saburo Kawabuchi, president, Japan Football Association
Koichiro Noda (penname Masahiro Noda), science fiction
writer
(4) Futenma alternative: Construction plan to be out by October
RYUKYU SHIMPO (Page 1) (Full)
May 19, 2006
The Defense Agency is now drafting a plan to be adopted in a
cabinet meeting for the realignment of US forces in Japan.
According to its outline revealed yesterday, the plan will map
rday, the plan will map
out the US military's realignment on the whole. In addition, the
Defense Agency will also create a blueprint for the relocation
of Futenma airfield. The plan will specify where to build the
Futenma alternative, and the agency will work out a construction
plan by October, according to the revealed outline. The
government will set up a new consultative body to discuss
economic stimulus packages for local communities hosting the
Futenma alternative, and the government will work out its policy
by December. The government is now coordinating with Okinawa
Prefecture and Nago City on wording. The Defense Agency wants
the plan to be adopted in a cabinet meeting on May 23. However,
local communities are also expected to oppose the plan. For this
reason, the Okinawa prefectural government stresses that it
cannot accept the government's making of a cabinet decision on
the plan before the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) event,
which will open its session (in Okinawa) on May 26. The Okinawa
prefectural government is calling for the government to forego
the cabinet decision.
The Defense Agency says the government needs to legislate
measures in order for the government to implement the US
military realignment plan. In consideration of the current Diet
session, the Defense Agency is aiming to have the plan adopted
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in a cabinet meeting on May 23. Japan and the United States have
now agreed to lay down a V-shaped pair of airstrips in a coastal
area of Camp Schwab in the city of Nago. However, the Okinawa
prefectural government is opposed to this newly planned coastal
runway construction and is calling for the government to build a
temporary helipad. The Okinawa prefectural government's position
is that it cannot accept a cabinet decision that is premised on
the government's coastal plan. As it stands, Tokyo and Okinawa
are facing rough going in their coordination.
The draft plan shown by the Defense Agency at this point has no
description of the V-shaped airstrips. However, it specifies
laying down the alternative facility in a shore area across the
cape of Henoko, stretching out to Oura Bay and Henoko Bay at its
both ends. The Okinawa prefectural government is opposed to
specifying the construction site premised on the government's
plan to build V-shaped airstrips in a coastal area. Okinawa is
calling for Tokyo to cross out this coastal relocation and
consider installing a temporary helipad.
In addition to specifying the planned construction site, the
draft plan also says the government will work out the
construction plan by October. The Nago city government has
indicated that it would like to talk about this construction
plan in a new consultative body like the previous ones that
existed to discuss the alternative facility and the construction
plan.
However, the government thinks that it will take too much time
to consult like before. Instead, the government prefers to hold
working-level consultations at first. In the end, the government
would like to finalize the plan after cabinet ministers,
governors, and municipal heads meet once or twice.
The draft plans also says the government will set up a new
consultative body to talk about economic stimulus measures for
base-hosting localities, aiming to work out such pump-priming
measures. The draft plan does not specify when to set up this
new consultative body. However, the government would like to set
it up after making a cabinet decision on the realignment plan.
(5) Yokosuka on the front of missile defense, Aegis deployment
at high pitch
ASAHI (Page 15) (Full)
May 17, 2006
The US Navy's Yokosuka base in the harbor city of Yokosuka,
Kanagawa Prefecture, is known as an aircraft carrier's homeport.
Over the past couple of years, however, the Yokosuka base has
been a frontline outpost for missile defense-or MD for short. In
the meantime, the US Navy is deploying MD-capable Aegis ships to
Yokosuka at a high pitch.
Forefront bastion
The US Navy will deploy an Aegis-equipped ship to Yokosuka in
August this year, and all eyes are focused on it. The US Aegis
ship is a cruiser named "Shiloh." In appearance, the USS Shiloh
looks like other Aegis ships of the conventional type. However,
the cruiser can be loaded with SM-3 sea-based missiles. The
United States boasts of its military power as No. 1 in the
world. Even so, the US Navy still has only three SM-3 Aegis
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vessels.
The SM-3 is capable of shooting down intermediate-range missiles
like North Korea's Nodong missiles. In November last year, the
US Navy conducted an MD test in waters off Hawaii. In that test,
a ballistic missile mockup was launched, and an Aegis ship of
the US Navy successfully shot down a warhead when it was off the
projectile in midcourse phase at an altitude of about 160
kilometers in outer space.
The MD test was conducted in a scenario to shoot down
intermediate-range missiles launched from North Korea at Japan-
and to intercept those launched from China at Taiwan or other
targets.
The Yokosuka base, which is the only outpost overseas for the US
Navy's deployment of aircraft carriers, is a critical
strongpoint. In 1973, the USS Midway was first deployed to
Yokosuka. The USS Kitty Hawk, currently homeported at Yokosuka,
is the third-deployed flattop. The Kitty Hawk participated in
the 2001 Afghan air campaign and the 2003 Iraq war.
The US Navy has already decided to replace the Kitty Hawk in
2008 with the USS George Washington, a nuclear-powered aircraft
carrier currently homeported at Norfolk, Virginia, on the US
East Coast.
In September 2004, the Yokosuka base was tasked with an
additional role as an MD strongpoint. The Bush administration of
the United States is aiming to shield the United States with an
MD network at an early stage. Under its strategy, Yokosuka-based
US Aegis vessels are now watching out in the Sea of Japan. The
US Navy-as is evident from its declassified logs-has also set up
operational zones around the island of Okushiri, which is
situated off Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido.
The US Navy currently deploys a total of 11 vessels to Yokosuka,
and there has been no change in this number. However, there has
been progress in the replacement of conventional-type vessels
with state-of-the-art ones. The Yokosuka base had only four MD-
capable Aegis ships. With the Shiloh's deployment, however, the
Yokosuka base will have a further enhanced lineup of eight MD-
capable Aegis ships. The Yokosuka base has been only tasked with
the role of watching out for ballistic missiles and tracking
their paths if and when launched. However, the base will now be
fully operational as a key shield that constitutes an MD
network, including the task of shooting down ballistic missiles.
The US Pacific Fleet plans to mount SM-3 missiles on all its
Aegis vessels in the future. The Yokosuka base is expected to
further reinforce its functionality as a forefront bastion for
MD readiness.
Integration
The Defense Agency welcomes the Shiloh's deployment to Yokosuka.
"It's very welcome," said an official of the Defense Policy
Division.
In 2003, Japan made a cabinet decision to introduce an MD
system. In the current fiscal year, Japan will set about
developing intercept missile technologies. The Maritime Self-
Defense Force will also complete its initial SM-3 mounting
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renovation of Aegis ships in fiscal 2007 and will have a total
lineup of four SM-3 Aegis ships on stage by the end of fiscal
ΒΆ2010.
"I know US Aegis ships are on patrol around Japan for MD," said
an MD official of the Defense Agency. "But," the official added,
"they have no missile intercept capability." This official
recounted: "When the Shiloh is deployed over here, it's possible
to make up for time with the US Navy's missile intercept
capability until Japan builds its own MD system. Moreover, after
Japan completes its own system, it will be possible to carry out
multiplex coverage with US Aegis ships on stage."
In June this year, the US Navy plans to carry out an SM-3 test
off Hawaii. The Kirishima, an Aegis ship deployed to the MSDF's
Yokosuka base, will participate in this test. Japan and the
United States will go ahead with their MD integration.
"The United States is pushing for its MD initiative," said
Hiromichi Umebayashi, representative of Peace Depot, a nonprofit
organization looking into facts about US military activities
under the United States' freedom of information law. "They can
account for MD and its necessity to the American people-that's
just because there are factors like North Korea and China,"
Umebayashi noted. He went on: "They have bases in Japan, and
they cannot make any MD scenario without Japan's cooperation.
Japan will be involved even more deeply in the United States'
military strategy."
Interview with US Pacific Fleet Commander Gary Roughead: MSDF
presence a plus, high-performance fleet a deterrent
The Asahi Shimbun interviewed Adm. Gary Roughead, commandeer of
the US Navy Pacific Fleet, which is headquartered in Hawaii and
commands the 7th Fleet based at Yokosuka.
-- What's the Yokosuka base for the US Navy?
Adm. Roughead: Our forward deployment of an aircraft carrier to
Yokosuka contributes greatly to security in the region with the
capability of responding immediately to any emergency. We're
working together with the MSDF, and our partnership is also a
plus. There's no other place but Yokosuka where we can see both
the US Navy and the MSDF in the same bay when we stand on the
deck.
-- In February, the United States released a "Quadrennial
Defense Review (QDR)" report, which lays emphasis on naval
forces in the Pacific region.
Adm. Roughead: It's clear that Asian economies will go global in
the future. Ensuring security and stability in the region will
help not only countries in the region but also the United States
become prosperous. If we ensure the sea lanes of communication,
it's also possible to attain economic growth.
-- That's the United States' military strategy with China and
North Korea in mind, isn't it?
Adm. Roughead: In the Pacific region, there are now more than
140 submarines other than ours. The number and performance of
ballistic missiles are also increasing. We don't focus on any
specific country, but we'd like to maintain our military
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advantage. That's why we think it's important to work together
with Japan and push for ballistic missile defense.
-- Then, what's your analysis of the military capabilities of
China and North Korea?
Adm. Roughead: People often ask if China is a threat, but we
must consider two points. One is the capability of attacking
another country, and the other is the intention of attacking
another country. There is progress in China's military growth,
but we can't see China's intention. It's important to explore
what the People's Liberation Army is thinking about it. When it
comes to the North Korea problem, we hope for a solution though
dialogue. However, something unexpected could happen in the
region, so it's important to keep tabs.
-- The US Navy is reinforcing the Aegis fleet deployed to the
Yokosuka base.
Adm. Roughead: We deploy the most capable vessels to Yokosuka.
Antisubmarine warfare and ballistic missile defense are our top-
priority issues. In the future, our military capabilities in the
West Pacific region would continue to increase. Our forward
deployment of more capable vessels will be a deterrent. That's
the best policy for security in the region.
-- The United States has decided to deploy one more aircraft
carrier in the Pacific region in addition to the deployment of
an aircraft carrier to the Yokosuka base.
Adm. Roughead: That's intended to demonstrate our rapid response
and presence. We're planning to operate three aircraft carriers
in the West Pacific this summer. But that's a result of
streamlining our ship maintenance and training. We could not do
so several years ago.
-- Is the Sasebo base (in Nagasaki Prefecture) likely to be
another homeport?
Adm. Roughead: We're not thinking of homeporting any aircraft
carrier at Sasebo. The port (of Yokosuka) will be very crowded,
but if we can repair another aircraft carrier in Yokosuka,
that's very plus.
-- The United States plans to deploy a nuclear-powered aircraft
carrier to Yokosuka, but local communities are opposing it.
Adm. Roughead: Many people only see an aircraft carrier as a
warship. But our nuclear-powered aircraft carrier played a
central role with its rapid response to the tsunami disaster of
Sumatra in 2004. A nuclear carrier can carry out various
missions.
(6) LDP report on energy strategy, including nine measures
DENKI SHIMBUN (Top Play) (Full)
May 18, 2006
The Liberal Democratic Party's energy strategy panel, chaired by
House of Representatives member Koji Omi, finalized an interim
report on the nation's comprehensive energy strategy yesterday.
The report calls for stabilizing the density of emitted carbon
dioxide and ensuring energy security, given changes in the
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international energy situation, climate changes, and growing
calls for energy security. To achieve these challenges, the
interim report stresses the need for a strategy for technology
development and dissemination, as well as a comprehensive
diplomatic strategy for energy resources. The report includes
nine specific recommendations, such as the formation of a
resources-securing strategy and the boosted use of atomic
energy. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has
decided to draw up a report on a new national energy strategy by
the end of this month. The ministry intends to reflect the LDP-
proposed measures in the report.
The LDP report proposes these nine measures: (1) construct a
strategy to secure energy resources; (2) boost the use of atomic
power; (3) strengthen energy security and safety-ensuring
policy; (4) adopt the principles of peaceful use of atomic power
and of nonproliferation simultaneously; (5) respond to the post-
Kyoto Protocol framework; (6) develop and disseminate energy-
saving technologies; (7) utilize renewable energy resources; (8)
use fossil fuels in a clean and effective way; and (9) promote
the nuclear fuel cycle.
In the part of resources-securing strategy construction, the
report suggests the need to nurture core oil and gas development
companies, like Japanese majors, in addition to strengthening
cooperative relations with resources suppliers in such areas as
education, and medical, in addition to energy. The panel also
calls for strengthening the functions of government-affiliated
institutions, such as investment and debt guarantees by Japan
Oil, Gas and Metal National Corporation (JOGMEC).
The LDP also aims to boost the utilization of nuclear energy;
improve the safety operation of current light-water reactors and
their operation rates; and promote research and development
(R&D) related to fast-breeder reactors (FBR) and nuclear fusion.
In the part of the nuclear fuel cycle, the LDP suggests that
Japan should step up efforts to develop FBR as a national key
technology and speed up the development process. The main ruling
party stresses the need for allocating a budget to that end in
the special account for power development. It also calls for
close consultations between researchers and energy users in
order to smoothly move the process forward from the R&D stage to
the demonstration stage, and then to the practical-use stage.
The report also suggests the need to promote R&D under
international cooperation in a positive manner.
The protocol reactor Monju will resume operation in 2008. The
government aims to put a demonstration reactor in practical use
around 2025 and a commercial reactor in 2050. Regarding the
final disposal of high-level waste, the report says that the
government should strengthen its cooperative role should be
strengthened and tackle expanding the subsidy system for local
communities housing power plants (worth 210 million yen) as an
urgent task. In order to pursue the two principles of peaceful
use of atomic power and nonproliferation simultaneously, the
report proposes tightening the control of the Nuclear Supply
Group's export management and promoting cooperation for the
Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) initiative.
In the area of the post-Kyoto Protocol framework, the report
calls for including energy saving and nuclear power in the clean
development mechanism. It also seeks that the G-8 summit in
Japan in 2008 should be used as an area for multilateral
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cooperation to make dramatic progress. In addition, the report
also includes specific recommendations regarding energy saving,
renewable energy, and clean use of fossil fuels.
SCHIEFFER