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The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Edward Yau, today (April 19) led a delegation on a visit to Beijing to exchange views with the National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) of the Ministry of the Environmental Protection.
The exchange will enhance understanding on the Mainland's energy safety and development as well as its stepping up of monitoring of environmental radiation levels and safety measures at nuclear facilities in response to the recent nuclear incident at Fukushima in Japan.
The Security Bureau, which takes charge of co-ordinating emergency response to nuclear events in Hong Kong, also joined the visit. The Bureau, together with relevant departments, briefed the Mainland counterparts on relevant monitoring and contingency measures adopted in Hong Kong.
The delegation also comprises energy experts and academics from Hong Kong, members of the Energy Advisory Committee and energy industry, as well as representatives from relevant government departments such as Hong Kong Observatory, Department of Health and Electrical and Mechanical Services Department.
The delegation will meet NNSA officials and conduct site visits, during which they will exchange views with relevant experts and academics.
Ends/Tuesday, April 19, 2011
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