A joint committee of the House of Councilors Economy, Trade and Industry Committee and Environment Committee was held on the 23rd. On the day of the meeting, deliberations were held on the "GX decarbonized power source bill," which includes a new system for permitting extended operation of nuclear power plants that effectively allows them to operate for more than 60 years. Representative Yoshifumi Hamano of the Democratic Party for the People said, "The Nuclear Regulation Authority will secure appropriate resources and proceed steadily, in order not to delay the review of both aging nuclear power plant measures and compliance with new regulatory requirements. there is a need," he said.
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura answering questions from Diet member Hamano (right)
