太平洋島サミットと日本の原発政策（2）参考資料3 1999－2003
THIRTIETH SOUTH PACIFIC FORUM
Koror, Republic of Palau
3 - 5 October 1999
Shipment of Radioactive Materials
30. The Forum reiterated its view that shipments of radioactive materials and Mixed Oxide (MOX) fuel through the region posed a continuing concern and agreed to adopt a consistent position on the issue, taking into account the risks of an accident occurring and the consequences of such an accident. It reiterated the expectation that such shipments should be carried out in a manner, which addressed all possible contingencies and the concerns of relevant countries, including coastal states of the region. The Forum expected that shipments would be made only if the cargo was of demonstrably minimal risk, ships are of the highest standard and shipping states agree to promote the safety of the material and provide compensation for any industries harmed as a result of changes in the market value of the region's fisheries and tourism products in the event of an accident.
31. The Forum noted the constructive dialogue that had taken place between Forum members and government and nuclear industry representatives from France, Japan and the United Kingdom on the current liability and compensation regime for the shipment of radioactive materials and MOX fuel through the region. It reaffirmed its desire to continue to pursue discussions with France, Japan and the United Kingdom on a liability regime for compensating the region for economic losses caused to tourism, fisheries and other industries affected as a result of an accident involving a shipment of radioactive materials and MOX fuel even if there is no actual environmental damage caused.
32. The Forum agreed to pursue innovative arrangements and assurances with representatives of the Governments of France, Japan and the United Kingdom and nuclear industries to meet members’ continuing concerns in this area.
33. Leaders urged those members which are also members of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to pursue within these international agencies, a strong regime of prior notification to, and consultation with, coastal states on planned shipments of radioactive materials and MOX fuel (consistent with security requirements), the development of a regime for the preparation of Environmental Impact Statements and Emergency Response Plans.
THIRTY-FIRST PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM
Tarawa, Republic of Kiribati
27-30 October 2000
Shipment of Radioactive Materials
28. The Forum reiterated its view that shipments of radioactive materials and Mixed Oxide (MOX) fuel through the region posed a continuing concern.
29. The Forum, recalling its 1999 decision, noted the continuation of constructive dialogue between Forum members and government and nuclear industry representatives from France, Japan and the United Kingdom, on a liability regime for compensating the region for economic losses caused to tourism, fisheries and other industries affected as a result of an accident involving a shipment of radioactive materials and MOX fuel even if there is no actual environmental damage caused.
30. The Forum noted that amendments to existing international liability regimes were currently under negotiation and that, once concluded, would take some time to enter into force. It is therefore necessary that discussions focus on intermediate innovative arrangements or assurances to address Forum’s concerns.
31. The Forum therefore reaffirmed its desire to continue these discussions with France, Japan and the United Kingdom and called for a high-level commitment from the three shipping states to carry the process forward. Leaders also agreed that the broad range of issues discussed at the second meeting between Forum members and government and nuclear industry representatives from France, Japan and the United Kingdom be further explored at future meetings in early 2001.
Trust Fund for the purposes of cooperation between Japan and Pacific Island Countries
32. The Forum welcomed the offer by Japan to establish a “good will” trust fund for Forum Island Countries with an initial principal of US$10 million proposed to be invested with the interest to be used to finance development projects for Forum Island Countries in the fields of environment, energy and tourism. The principal of the trust fund would be available to cover the costs of the initial response to incidents during shipment of radioactive materials and MOX fuel through the region.
33. The Forum welcomed the goodwill shown by Japan in offering to establish a Pacific Islands Development Cooperation Fund, funded by the Japanese private sector. The Forum endorsed further consultations to finalize the details of the Fund. In doing so Leaders confirmed their understanding that the Fund is quite separate from the issue of compensation and liability that the Forum is currently pursuing with the three nuclear shipping states.
THIRTY-SECOND PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM
Republic of Nauru
16 - 18 August 2001
Shipment of Radioactive Materials
22. The Forum reiterated its continuing concerns over the shipment of radioactive materials through the region. It acknowledged the continued constructive and useful discussions taking place between Forum members and government officials and nuclear industry representatives from France, Japan and the United Kingdom on innovative arrangements and assurances to meet Forum members’ continuing concerns.
23. The Forum noted the assurances made by the shipping states and shippers relating to the safety of the shipments and their response in the event of an incident. The Leaders called for the shipping states also to provide assurances on providing compensation in the event of an incident where there was no release of radioactivity. The Forum agreed that its concerns should be constructively and vigorously pursued at the appropriate political level.
THIRTY-THIRD PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM
Suva, Fiji Islands
15 - 17 August 2002
Shipment of Radioactive Materials
33. Forum Leaders welcomed the growing recognition in international fora such as at the recent ACP Summit in Nadi, in the IAEA and at the NPT PrepCom, of the concerns of SIDS and other coastal States regarding the shipment of radioactive material and encouraged Forum members to continue to constructively and vigorously pursue their concerns in appropriate fora. They also expressed their disappointment that shipping states did not meet with Forum members prior to the August 2002 Leaders meeting, but notes there is agreement that the meeting will take place before the end of the year and expresses the hope that significant progress will be made at that meeting taking account of the proposals that Forum members have put forward for discussion.
34. While noting the reservation by Australia, the Forum reiterated its continuing serious concerns over the shipment of radioactive materials through the region; called on shipping States to meet with Forum members as soon as possible and to mandate their representatives, at a high political level, to seriously consider and progress the proposals that Forum members have developed for innovative arrangements and assurances. These proposals include acceptance by shipping States of full responsibility and liability for compensation for any damage which may result directly or indirectly from transport of radioactive materials through the region; the assurance by those States that the highest possible safety standards are met; and the appropriate advanced notification and consultations by shipping States with States in the region through which the shipments pass, taking into account security considerations and the legitimate interests of Forum member countries.
THIRTY-FOURTH PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM
Auckland, New Zealand
14 - 16 August 2003
Shipment of Radioactive Materials
34. Leaders reiterated their continuing concerns over the shipment of radioactive materials through the region. It welcomed the recent assurance by shipping States to take all practicable action to assist in the management of an incident, whether or not such an incident involved the release of radioactivity, and to cooperate effectively with any state concerned, particularly states close to where any accident had taken place. Leaders called on shipping States to continue the dialogue with Forum members and in particular, to progress the proposals that Forum members had developed for innovative arrangements and assurances.
