We have been discussing the conclusion of agreement on report and communication related to Fukushima Daiichi and Daini Nuclear Power Stations with Fukushima Prefecture and related municipalities. On July 25, 2012, the "Agreement on report and communication related to the nuclear power stations" (hereinafter referred to as "agreement on report and communication") was concluded with Iwaki City in the presence of Fukushima Prefecture. The agreement has become effective on July 26, 2012.

The outline of report and communication set based on the "Agreement on security in the surrounding area of nuclear power stations (Security agreement)" concluded with Fukushima Prefecture and 4 towns (Naraha Town, Tomioka Town, Okuma Town and Futaba Town) was revised on July 25, 2012 and became effective on July 26, 2012. (Previously announced on July 26, 2012)

Of the 8 municipalities* in Fukushima Prefecture for which the agreement on report and communication was scheduled to be concluded or revised, the agreement has been concluded with Tamura City, Kawamata City, Kawauchi Village, Katsurao Village, Iitate Village, and the existing agreement has been revised for Hirono Town on August 9, 2012. The concluded or revised agreement has become effective today.

In accordance with the agreement, information related to Fukushima Daiichi and Daini Nuclear Power Stations will be reported and communicated to these 6 municipalities. The agreement on report and communication will be concluded (or revised) with Minami-Soma City and Namie Town once the preparation is completed.

We will continue our effort in providing clear explanation and detailed information on the status of our nuclear power stations with the government and municipalities.

Attachment: "Agreement on report and communication related to nuclear power stations (Draft)"(PDF 113KB)

* 8 municipalities
Tamura City, Minami-Soma City, Kawamata Town, Kawauchi Village, Katsurao Village, Iitate Village: Agreement to be concluded
Hirono Town and Namie Town: The current agreement to be revised

Aforementioned document is available only in Japanese. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.