TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Current status on storage, processing and risk communication of medical radioactive waste in Japan
JO  - Nihon Hoshasen Gijutsu Gakkai Zasshi
A1  - Watanabe, Hiroshi
A1  - Yamaguchi, Ichiro
A1  - Kida, Tetsuo
A1  - Hiraki, Hitoshi
A1  - Fujibuchi, Toshioh
A1  - Maehara, Yoshiaki
A1  - Tsukamoto, Atsuko
A1  - Koizumi, Mitsue
A1  - Kimura, Yumi
A1  - Horitsugi, Genki
SP  - 278
EP  - 283
VL  - 69
IS  - 3
N2  - Decay-in-storage for radioactive waste including that of nuclear medicine has not been implemented in Japan. Therefore, all medical radioactive waste is collected and stored at the Japan Radioisotope Association Takizawa laboratory, even if the radioactivity has already decayed out. To clarify the current situation between Takizawa village and Takizawa laboratory, we investigated the radiation management status and risk communication activities at the laboratory via a questionnaire and site visiting survey in June 2010. Takizawa laboratory continues to maintain an interactive relationship with local residents. As a result, Takizawa village permitted the acceptance of new medical radioactive waste containing Sr-89 and Y-90. However, the village did not accept any non-medical radioactive waste such as waste from research laboratories. To implement decay-in-storage in Japan, it is important to obtain agreement with all stakeholders. We must continue to exert sincere efforts to acquire the trust of all stakeholders.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0369-4305
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -