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. [ [http://www.energy.gov/news/4991.htm United States and Japan Sign Joint Nuclear Energy Action Plan] , "United States Department of Energy", published 2007-04-25, accessed 2007-05-02] It is believed that the agreement is the first that the US has signed to develop nuclear power technologies with another country [ [http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20070425a2.html Japan & US ink pact on nuclear power reactors] , "Japan Times Online", published 2007-05-25, accessed 2007-05-02] although Japan has agreements with Australia, Canada, China, France, and the United Kingdom [ [http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/jan2007/2007-01-10-01.asp US & Japan Sign Nuclear Power Cooperation Plan] , "Environment News Service", published 2007-01-10, accessed 2007-05-02] and is discussing agreements with other nations.

Under the plan, the United States and Japan will each conduct research in to 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. [ [http://www.energy.gov/media/USJapanFactSheet.pdf Fact Sheet: United States-Japan Joint Nuclear Energy Action Plan] , "United States Department of Energy", published 2007-04-25, accessed 2007-05-02]

An initial reports on progress is due in April 2008.

ee 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

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