July 1, 2022
To all press
Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation
The 6th International Forum on the Decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi NPSPress Coverage Guidelines
The 6th International Forum on the Decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi NPS (“the Forum”)
has set in place the following coverage and reporting system in order that members of the press will
be able to report on the Forum without encountering problems. Any application made for coverage
will be considered as tacit acceptance of these Coverage Guidelines. Please ensure that you
read the press coverage guidelines fully. Any reporting must be limited to the objectives of the Forum.
Members of the press are required to follow the instructions of the 6th International Forum
Secretariat (“the Secretariat”) with regard to (1) preventing the spread of COVID-19 and (2) notinterfering with the progress of the Forum. Any failure to follow the instructions of the Secretariat
may result in being asked to leave the venue.
We ask for the understanding and cooperation of all members of the press.
1. About the Forum(1) Organizer: Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation(NDF)(2) Date & time⚫ Day 1: Sunday, August 28, 2022: 12:10 – 16:25 (tentative)
At: Link ru Okuma multi-purpose auditorium⚫ Day 2: Monday, August 29, 2022: 11:00 – 17:40 (tentative)
At: Alios Iwaki Performing Arts Center(3) Forum Outline⚫ Day 1: Program mainly for the Local Community➢ The following sessions will be held on the theme of “What I want to know about 1F
Decommissioning the most”, curated by Hiroshi Kainuma, Associate Professor at theGraduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, The University of Tokyo andGeneral Producer of the Forum.
➢ “Knowledge” session: a talk about the current status of the decommissioning ofFukushima Daiichi (1F) and the reconstruction of Fukushima➢ “Discussion” session: presentations on the outcomes of three workshops on
decommissioning and Fukushima reconstruction held by the NDF, namely: Interviews,
1Student Sessions, and International Mentoring Workshop: Joshikai in Fukushima 2022.
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decommissioning in Japan and overseas.
Day 2: Program mainly for Technical Experts
Sessions introducing measures in place in Japan and overseas, expert presentations, and apanel discussion centered around the theme of “Considering the Safety of Fukushima Daiichi
NPS Decommissioning”.
For further details, please see the Forum website:
https://ndf-forum.com/

2. Registering as Press⚫

You must register in advance as press in order to cover this Forum.

(1) How to Register in Advance⚫ Please complete the appended form: the 6th International Forum on theDecommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi NPS – Press Coverage Registration Formand return it by the deadline indicated below to the e-mail address or fax number given in“7. Inquiries about Press Coverage” below.
The Registration Form can also be downloaded from the website for the 6th International
Forum on the Decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi NPS (https://ndf-forum.com/)⚫
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The Secretariat will confirm receipt of all registration forms by e-mail.
No registrations will be accepted after the registration deadline or on the days of theevent. Please ensure you register before the registration deadline.

(2) Registration Deadline⚫ By 17:00, Friday, August 12, 2022 (JST)⚫ Please note that due to venue capacity limitations, registrations may be closed before theregistration deadline indicated above if capacity is reached.
3．Press Reception at the Forum(1) Registering at Reception and Obtaining Press Passes⚫ Please bring one business card indicating your name to the Press Reception⚫ Press passes will be provided in exchange for business cards.
⚫ Press passes must be worn visibly around the neck at all times during the Forum events.
Secretariat members may need to check the pass if you wish to e.g. join the Forum mid-way orfor any other operational reason.
⚫ Press passes must be returned to the Press Reception once the Forum ends.
(2) Press Reception Location⚫
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Day 1: Sunday, August 28: Press Reception, Link ru Okuma
Day 2: Monday, August 29: Press Reception, 2nd Floor Main Hall, Alios Iwaki Performing ArtsCenter2

*You will be guided to the Press Reception on the day(s) of the Forum by representatives of theSecretariat.
(3) Press Reception Times⚫ Day 1: Sunday, August 28: 11:30 – 14:00⚫ Day 2: Monday, August 29: 10:00 – 14:00(4) Items to Bring◆Business card (1 to be handed in at the Reception Desk)◆Press pass with photo ID or other ID proving status as a journalist (please keep this withyou during the Forum)◆Press armband (please keep this with you during the Forum)<Please note>*You may be asked to provide the following two documents at the Press Reception,
depending on the COVID-19 infection spread at the time.
In the event of rapidly spreading infection, a notification will be put on the NDF website(https://ndf-forum.com/) some 2 weeks prior to the Forum, and all journalists who haveregistered to cover the Forum will be sent a notification to the email address provided.
◆ Checklist covering activities and physical health over the week prior to the Forum event(NDF to provide form)◆ One of the following certifications:・Certification showing that at least two successive COVID-19 vaccinations have been
administered to the person in question at least one week prior to the day concerned(copies and photographs accepted)
・Certification showing that you have tested negative for COVID-19 by either PCR test or
quantitative antigen test performed on a sample collected no more than three days prior tothe proposed day of coverage
4. About Coverage during the Forum⚫ The following types of coverage are possible during the Forum.
(1) Journalist (writer)⚫ Please ensure that you cover the Forum from the press seat(s) you are ushered to by thePress Reception.
(2) Still photography⚫ On the days of the Forum, please ensure you cover the Forum from the press seat(s) you
are ushered to and/or the area you are shown to by the Press Reception.
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During discussions, please refrain from flash photography and keep any photography to aminimum, so as not to disturb proceedings.
Cameras must be handheld.
Please notify the Secretariat in advance if you would like to use e.g. a tripod or step-ladder.
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No camera stands will be installed.

(3) ENG⚫ Please ensure that you cover the Forum from the area you are shown to by the Press
Reception.
⚫ Due to space constraints, there is a maximum crew size of 3 persons per company, including
journalists and crew.
⚫ No camera stands will be installed.
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Secretariat. If you wish to conduct individual interviews, please consult with the Press Officer
via the details given in “7. Inquiries About Press Coverage when registering prior to the Forum”
Below.
Please refrain from reporting the names of minors. If you wish to report the name ofminor(s), please contact the Press Officer prior to reporting via the details given below.
We plan to hold a press conference at the end of Day 2 but the timing remains unconfirmed.
We will contact all parties who have registered for press coverage about the press conference
no later than the day before.
Any still photography or video footage taken should, as far as possible, not include the facesof any general public present. If this is not possible, permission should be sought from theindividuals who will feature.
Please be aware that we may have to limit the number of journalists and/or photographersable to register due to venue capacity.

5. Using the Press Lounge⚫ Day 1: No press lounge available on August 28.
⚫ Day 2：On August 29, a press lounge will be available as follows.
(1) Location
Small Music Hall, Alios Iwaki Performing Arts Center(2) Hours of Use⚫ 09:30 – 19:00(3) Notes⚫ No internet connection will be available. Please ensure you have your own connection.
⚫ Power sockets in the lounge may be used, but the number of such sockets is limited. If
you need power outlets, please ensure you prepare your own sockets as required.
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Neither the event organizer nor the venue will take any responsibility for any theft or accidents.
Please refrain from eating or drinking inside the venue, in accordance with venue regulations.

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required for the operation of the event. In any such case, please follow the instructionsof the Secretariat.
Parking is available on Day 1, but the number of spaces may be limited so please advise thenumber of parking spaces required when registering in advance. No parking is available forDay 2.
Please note that we will be making official still photography and video footage available.
If you have any questions, please contact us via the details given in “7. Inquiries about Press
Coverage.”

7. Inquiries about Press Coverage
Press Officer
The 6th International Forum on the Decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi NPS Secretariat
Tel: 03-5545-7104
Fax: 03-5545-7116
Email: h_dai11@ndf.go.jp*The Secretariat has a working from home policy partially in place; if you call is not answered please
send you inquiry via e-mail.

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Press Officer
The 6th International Forum on the Decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi NPS Secretariat

The 6th International Forum on the Decommissioningof the Fukushima Daiichi NPS
Press Coverage Registration Form
Application Date:(mm)/(dd)/ 2022Company Name
Contact Name
Role/Department
Address:
Contact Details

e-mail:Tel*1:FAX:*1: Please give a telephone number contactable on the day(s) of the Forum you wish to attend

Name of Applicant

CategoryDate(s) of Attendance*Please circle*Please circle

Writing / Stills / ENG

8/28

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8/29

Writing / Stills / ENG

8/28

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8/29

Writing / Stills / ENG

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8/29

Writing / Stills / ENG

8/28

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8/29

Writing / Stills / ENG

8/28

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8/29

Number of parking spaces requiredon Sunday, August 29

Any otherrequests*2*2: Please note anything else the Secretariat needs to know here.

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Registration Deadline: Must be received by 17:00, Friday, August 12, 2022
Requests & Inquiries
Press Officer
The 6th International Forum on the Decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi NPS Secretariat
Tel: 03-5545-7104
FAX: 03-5545-7116
Email: h_dai11@ndf.go.jp

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