August 24, 2001

JNFL Submits Official Request for Cooperation in the Establishment of MOX Fuel Plant

Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited

JNFL today submitted to Aomori prefecture and Rokkasho village authorities a formal request for cooperation in the establishment of its MOX fuel plant. The move comes in the wake of JNFL's completion of basic plant specifications and other preparations, which it has been carrying out since last November's announcement of its intention to begin MOX fuel processing operations.