Governor Yamaguchi Recognizes Need for Interim Storage Facility / Watches Kaminoseki Town's Decision

　Tsugumasa Muraoka, governor of Yamaguchi Prefecture, said at a regular press conference held on the 9th that Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc. proposed a feasibility study on the construction of a spent fuel interim storage facility as a regional promotion measure requested by Kaminoseki Town, saying, "Is the town willing to accept the investigation? We will keep an eye on future developments,” he said. Regarding the pros and cons of the facility, he said, "(At this stage), we have not decided whether to support or oppose the facility." Let's go," he pointed out. He also emphasized that if the nuclear power policy is to be pursued, "the government must take responsibility and deal with it until the final disposal."