The Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (CSC) enters into force.

2015/4/15
On April 15, 2015, the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (CSC) entered into force. Japan had deposited its instrument of acceptance to the IAEA Director General on January 15 this year.
 
To mark the entry into force of the CSC, the Permanent Mission of Japan co-hosted a ceremonial event together with the Permanent Missions of other Contracting Parties to the CSC, namely Argentina, Morocco, Romania, the United Arab Emirates and the United States. At this event, representatives of all Contracting Parties made a few remarks, and jointly conducted a ceremony called “Kagami-Biraki” (Sake Barrel-Breaking Ceremony).
 
Ambassador Kitano said “I am very pleased that today the CSC entered into force with Japan’s acceptance of this Convention. I believe this represents a significant step forward in our effort towards strengthening the global nuclear liability regime.”, “Today’s event co-organized by the six Contracting Parties to the CSC would be a great opportunity to renew our resolve to work together towards that common objective”.
 
 
Statement by Foreign Press Secretary on the CSC Entry into Force


 
Japan’s deposit of the instrument of acceptance of the CSC to IAEA Director General