Carmen Dykes

2017-2018

22

GA

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Nuclear Regulation Authority, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Japan Nuclear Safety Institute, National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Fukushima Prefectural Government, National Diet, Hitachi GE

Gain a greater understanding of Japan’s nuclear safety policymaking for civilian use of nuclear material and energy. Observe and learn from interactions between policymakers, regulators and the public. Understand the culture of the people who regulate and work in the nuclear industry; promote the exchange of technical expertise and best practices. Formulate lessons learned and continue to encourage productive exchanges between the U.S. and Japanese nuclear regulatory agencies to further promote U.S.- Japan relations.