Based on the literature survey plan released on May 12, NUMO will collect and analyze existing data and publications, including geological maps and academic studies, covering Minamitorishima and its surrounding waters. The survey will evaluate geological conditions such as earthquakes, active faults, volcanic activity, and the presence of mineral resources. In addition to technical assessments of the geological environment, NUMO will also examine social and institutional factors, including land-use restrictions and other regulatory conditions.
To ensure objectivity and transparency, NUMO will invite independent experts from various fields—including geology and stratigraphy, geological disposal technology, maritime operations, and the natural environment of Minamitorishima—to review the survey methodology and implementation process.
NUMO also plans to establish a neutral forum for dialogue with stakeholders. Through this forum, the organization will provide information on the geological disposal program and the progress of the literature survey, while facilitating exchanges of views on issues including the future development of Ogasawara Village.
On the same day, NUMO President YAMAGUCHI Akira stated that “the final disposal of specified radioactive waste is an important issue that must be resolved by Japanese society as a whole.” He also expressed NUMO’s intention to work closely with the national government in responding to the requests and conditions presented by Ogasawara Village.
