June 7, 2024
Notice to the press,
Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation (NDF)
Notice on Holding The 8th International Forum on the Decommissioning of the Fukushima
Daiichi NPS andPress Coverage Guidelines
The NDF will hold the 8th International Forum on the Decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi
NPS (“the Forum”). We would like to ask the press to follow the guideline as below and cover theForum in order that members of the press will be able to report on the Forum without encountering
problems.
Any reporting must be limited to the objectives of the Forum. Members of the press are required
to follow the instructions of the 8th International Forum Secretariat (“the Secretariat”) withregard not to interfering with the progress of the Forum.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
1. About the Forum(1) Organizer: Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation(NDF)(2) Date & time
⚫ Day 1: Sunday, August 25, 2024: 13:10 – 16:40 (tentative)
At the Kawauchi Village Elementary and Junior High School⚫ Day 2: Monday, August 26, 2024: 11:00 – 16:25 (tentative)
At the 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”.
➢ “Learn” session: a talk about the current status of the decommissioning of Fukushima
Daiichi (1F) and the reconstruction of Fukushima.
➢ “Discussion” session: introductions of three workshops focused on decommissioning
and Fukushima reconstruction held by the NDF, namely: Visiting workshop. The
participants from the workshop will then hold a panel discussion along with staff and⚫

experts on decommissioning in Japan and overseas.
Day 2: Program mainly for Technical Experts

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Sessions introducing measures in place in Japan and overseas, expert presentations,and a panel discussion centered around the theme of “Current Status and Future

Outlook of Fuel Debris Retrieval”.
➢ During the lunch break, Technical Poster Session will be held.
For further details, please see the Forum website:
https://ndf-forum.com/en/

2. Registering as Press⚫ You must register in advance as press in order to cover this Forum.
(1) How to Register in Advance⚫

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Please complete the attached application form: the 8th 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”.
The Registration Form can also be downloaded from the website for the 8th International
Forum on the Decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi NPS (https://ndf-forum.com/en/)
A confirmation e-mail will be sent by the Forum Secretariat.

(2) Registration Deadline⚫

By 17:00, Friday, August 16, 2024 (JST)

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 re-enter the Forum or for any
other operational reason.
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Press passes must be returned to the Press Reception when the Forum is closed.

(2) Press Reception Location⚫ Day 1: Sunday, August 25: Press Reception, Kawauchi Village Elementary and Junior HighSchool⚫ Day 2: Monday, August 26: Press Reception, 2nd Floor Main Hall, Alios Iwaki Performing Arts
Center*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 25: 12:30 – 14:45
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Day 2: Monday, August 26: 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)
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.
⚫ During discussions, please refrain from flash photography and keep any photography to aminimum, so as not to disturb proceedings.
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Cameras must be handheld.
Please notify the Secretariat in advance if you would like to use e.g. a tripod or stepladder.
No camera stands will be installed.

(3) ENG cameras⚫ 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 up to 3 persons per company, including
journalists and crew.
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No camera stands will be installed.

(4) Notes⚫ Please refrain from conducting individual interviews without the prior consent of theSecretariat. 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.
⚫ 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.
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5. Using the Press Lounge⚫

No press lounge available on both days.

6. Other⚫ The information given above, including the days of the Forum, is subject to change as
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.
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Please note that we will be making official still photography and video footage available.
No internet connection will be available. Please ensure you have your own connection.
Neither the event organizer nor the venue will take any responsibility for any theft or accidents.
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 8th 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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The 8th International Forum on the Decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi NPS Secretariat

The 8th International Forum on the Decommissioningof the Fukushima Daiichi NPS
Press Coverage Registration Form
Application Date:(mm)/(dd) / 2024

Company 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

Category

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

Writing / Stills / ENG

8/25

/8/26

Writing / Stills / ENG

8/25

/8/26

Writing / Stills / ENG

8/25

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8/26

Writing / Stills / ENG

8/25

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8/26

Writing / Stills / ENG

8/25

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8/26

Number of parking spaces requiredon Sunday, August 25

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 16, 2024
Requests & Inquiries
Press Officer
The 8th 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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