Assessment report of research and development activities in JFY2008 activity; "Fast Reactor Cycle Technology Development Project" (Interim report)

Advanced Nuclear System Research and Development Directorate

Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) asked the advisory committee "Evaluation Committee of Research and Development Activities for Advanced Nuclear System / Nuclear Fuel Cycle Technology" (Committee) to assess the interim report on "Fast Reactor Cycle Technology Development Project" in JFY2008, in accordance with "General Guideline for the Evaluation of Government R&D Activities" by Japanese Cabinet Office, "Guideline for Evaluation of R&D in Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology" and "Regulation on Conduct for Evaluation of R&D Activities" by JAEA. In response to JAEA's request, the Committee assessed the 2006-2008 R&D results, the 2009-2010 R&D program and its R&D management. The Committee confirmed the progress status of the R&D for the adoption judgment on innovative technologies scheduled in 2010. As a result of the review, the committee has made suggestions for the future R&D plan and the improvements of the R&D organization structure / management.