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Japan to survey Pacific island for potential HLW repository
Japan will study the possibility of siting a deep geologic repository for high-level radioactive waste on the remote island of Minamitorishima, about 1,200 miles southeast of Tokyo.
Masaaki Shibuya, mayor of the village of Ogasawara, reportedly expressed his willingness to allow Japan’s government to proceed with a preliminary survey, called a literature survey, of the island, which is one of several within the Ogasawara Islands.
February 11, 2025|12:00–1:00PM (1:00–2:00PM EST)
Available to All Users
The ANS Robotics and Remote Systems Division invites you to participate in a webinar series highlighting interesting R&D efforts from industry, national laboratories, and universities. This first event will focus on three industry partners, each presenting a brief overview of their company and then an interesting problem and their solution utilizing robotics and remote handling.
Judd Lapp
Sales Manager for Critical Handling Solutions, PAR Systems
Scott Martin
Managing Director, Veolia Nuclear Solutions - North America
Christian Pilon
Head of Robotics, Nuclear Sector, AtkinsRéalis
Moderator: Adam Carroll
Senior Engineer & Chair of RRSD, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
