Tony Nakanishi

2018-2019

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Nuclear Regulation Authority, Nuclear Risk Research Center, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, National Diet, Fukui Prefectural Government

Gain broad knowledge of Japan’s approaches to nuclear safety and develop relationships to further support U.S.-Japan cooperation in nuclear safety. Learn from Japan’s implementation of post-Fukushima reactor licensing and oversight processes to inform U.S. regulatory activities. Exchange technical expertise on risk-informed approaches being developed and implemented by the regulator and the industry. Observe and learn from the unprecedented decommissioning efforts at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Deepen understanding of Japan’s national decision making processes related to nuclear energy policy issues.