December 22 1999

Press Release Concerning Results of Transport Cask Inspection and Measurement Conducted in France

Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited Nuclear Fuel Transport Co.,Ltd

The above parties received a confirmation certificate from the Director General of the Science and Technology Agency today regarding an application to confirm overland vehicle transportation of Phase V returned vitrified waste filed on 10 June 1999 (modified on 15 December 1999). In order to receive the confirmation certificate, inspection and measurement of the transport casks were conducted in France to confirm the safety of the casks. The results confirmed that the transport casks met standards for all applicable criteria.