Assessment report of research and development activities in FY2006; Activity "Fast Reactor Cycle Technology Development Project" (Interim report)

Advanced Nuclear System Research and Development Directorate

Japan Atomic Energy Agency (hereinafter referred to as "JAEA") asked the advisory committee "Assessment committee for advanced nuclear system / nuclear fuel cycle technology" (hereinafter referred to as "Committee") to assess the interim report on "Fast Reactor Cycle Development Project" (former issue name "Feasibility Study on Commercialized Fast Reactor Cycle System") in FY2006, in accordance with "Framework Guidance for Evaluation of State R&D" by Japanese Cabinet Office, "Evaluation Guide for Research and Development" by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and "Operational Rule of R&D Issue" by JAEA. In response to JAEA's request, Committee assessed the R&D program over 5 years, the criteria for adoption judgment on innovative technologies at the end of 2010 (Project Review), and the organization structure for R&D. etc. (Management Review). As a result of review, Committee concluded that this R&D program and its organization structure are almost reasonable.