This panel focused on the progress made in recovery efforts and D&D associated with the incident at the Fukushima Dai-ichi NPP that effected the surrounding area. This was the first of four sessions discussing the status of cleanup efforts. Last year, Japan was the featured country at WM2012. These sessions updated the WM attendees on the year’s accomplishments and future goals and challenges.

Panelists included: Irena Mele, Section Head, Waste Technology Section, IAEA (Austria); John Mathieson, Head of International Relations, NDA (United Kingdom); Steve Rima, Vice President, Radiological Services & Engineering, AMEC; and Robert Kury, Vice President, Nuclear Liabilities D&D, CH2M HILL.