Striving for long-term energy security : Japan's policy on the use of plutonium

목차 (Table of Contents)

• CONTENTS
• SECTION ONE : JAPAN'S PLUTONIUM PROGRAM
• Q1 Why does Japan consider it necessary to generate nuclear power? = 2
• Q2 Why is Japan promoting the use of plutonium for nuclear power generation? = 4
• Q3 Since enriched uranium will be left over after dismantling the ex-Soviet unclear arsenal, why does Japan need to press ahead with development of a fast breeder reactor to breed plutonium? = 5
• Q4 Why has Japan Revised its policy regrading the use of plutonium = 6
• Q5 How will Japan's use of Plutonium change as a result of its policy revision? = 7
• Q6 What are the provisions in Japan's recycling program concerning the supply and demand of plutonium? = 8
• Q7 Isn't Japan internationally isolated in terms of its plutonium policy? = 9
• Q8 Are fast breeder reactors safe? = 10
• SECTION TWO : JAPAN'S USE OF PLUTONIUM AND NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION
• Q9 Won't Japan's use of plutonium possibly lead to development of nuclear weapons in the future? = 11
• Q10 What art the implications of plutonium hold-up for Japan's commitment to nuclear non-proliferation? = 12
• Q11 Even if it has no intention to produce nuclear weapons, doesn't Japan nevertheless retain the capability to do so? = 13
• Q12 Couldn't Japan's three non-nuclear Principles easily be changed? = 14
• SECTION THREE : TRANSPORTING PLUTONIUM
• Q13 When, and how often, does Japan plan to ship in plutonium under its revised program? = 15
• Q14 What kinds of safety measures are being taken for the maritime transport of plutonium? = 16
• Q15 In the event that an accident should occur, who will take responsibility for damages of losses? = 17
• Q16 Will Japan discuss its plutonium transport plans with other nations? = 18
• SECTION FOUR : OTHER MATTERS
• Q17 Is plutonium highly toxic? = 19
• Q18 What is vitrified waste? = 20
• Q19 Why is France Returning vitrified waste to Japan? = 21
• Q20 What kinds of safety measures are being taken for the maritime transport of vitrified waste? = 22
• GLOSSARY = 23
• REFERENCES = 24