United States-Japan Joint Nuclear Energy Action Plan

The United States-Japan Joint Nuclear Energy Action Plan is a bilateral agreement aimed at putting in place a framework for the joint research and development of nuclear energy technology. The agreement was signed on April 18, 2007.[1] Japan also has agreements with Australia, Canada, China, France, and the United Kingdom[2] and is discussing agreements with other nations.^[citation needed]

Under the plan, the United States and Japan will each conduct research into fast reactor technology, fuel cycle technology, advanced computer simulation and modeling, small and medium reactors, safeguards and physical protection, and nuclear waste management. The work is to be coordinated by a joint steering committee.[3]

An initial report on progress was due in April 2008.

See also

• United States Global Nuclear Energy Partnership
• Nuclear Power 2010 Program
• Nuclear power in the United States
• Energy policy of the United States
• Energy in Japan
• Nuclear power in Japan

References

1. United States and Japan Sign Joint Nuclear Energy Action Plan, United States Department of Energy, published 2007-04-25, accessed 2007-05-02
2. US & Japan Sign Nuclear Power Cooperation Plan, Environment News Service, published 2007-01-10, accessed 2007-05-02
3. Fact Sheet: United States-Japan Joint Nuclear Energy Action Plan Archived 2011-05-21 at the Wayback Machine, United States Department of Energy, published 2007-04-25, accessed 2007-05-02