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The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT) Citizens' Protection Plan (Unofficial Traslation)
October, 2005
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT)


- Contents -
Chapter 1  General
 
Section 1  Purpose of the Plan
Section 2  Basic Principles
 
1.  Respect for Basic Human Rights
2.  Prompt Remedies in respect of Citizens' Rights and Benefits
3.  Providing Information to Citizens
4.  Ensuring Cooperation with Concerned Bodies
5.  Citizens' Cooperation
6.  Special Considerations regarding Designated Public Bodies Independence
7.  Considerations regarding the Elderly and Disabled and Appropriate Implementation of the International Humanitarian Law
8.  Ensuring Safety
9.  Overall Coordination by the Head of the Government Response Headquarters
Chapter 2 Standing Preparedness
 
Section 1  Development of Action Systems
 
1.  Establishment of the MLIT Emergency Liaison and Coordination Committee
2.  Development of Information and Communication Systems
 
(1)  Development of Information Collection and Contact Systems
(2)  Development of Communication Systems
3.  Development of Emergency Call-Up Systems and Action Systems
4.  Issue of Special Stamps, etc.
Section 2  Cooperation with Concerned Bodies
Section 3  Preparedness to Provide Information to Citizens
Section 4 Development of Alert Issue Systems
Section 5  Preparedness to Perform Evacuation and Relief Activities
 
1.  Development of an Evacuation Directives Issue System
2.  Preparedness to Provide Support for Evacuation and Relief
Section 6  Preparedness to Secure the Safety of Facilities Under MLIT Control
 
1.  Preparedness to Secure the Safety of Facilities Vital to Everyday Life
2.  Preparedness to Secure the Safety of Facilities Under MLIT Control Other Than Those Vital to Everyday Life
Section 7  Preparedness Regarding Transport
 
1.  Preparedness to Respond to Transport Requests
 
(1)  Preparedness to Respond to Requests for Transport of Emergency Supplies
(2)  Preparedness to Support Requests for Transport by Local Public Authorities
2.  Preparedness to Provide Alternative Transportation
Section 8  Preparedness to Provide Traffic Control
Section 9  Preparedness for Nuclear Disaster Due to Armed Attack
Section 10  Preparedness to Enlist Citizens' Cooperation
Section 11  Preparedness to Perform Emergency Repairs or Reconstruction
Section 12  Implementation of Training and Increasing Awareness
 
1.  Implementation of Training
2.  Increasing Staff Awareness
3.  Promotion of Investigation and Research
Section 13  Miscellaneous
Chapter 3  Response to Armed Attack
 
Section 1  Communication of Information Regarding Indications of Armed Attack
Section 2  Establishment of Action Systems
 
1.  Cooperation with the Armed Attack Response Headquarters
2.  Establishment of MLIT Armed Attack Response Headquarters
 
(1)  Establishment of MLIT Armed Attack Response Headquarters
(2)  Establishment of Regional Bureau Response Headquarters
3.  Information Collection and Reports
 
(1)  Information Collection and Reports
(2)  Securing Communication Systems
4.  Implementation of Emergency Call-Ups
Section 3  Ensuring Safety
Section 4 Cooperation With Concerned Bodies
Section 5  Providing Information to Citizens
Section 6  Issue and Transmission of Alerts
Section 7  Evacuation and Relief Measures
 
1.  Issue and Transmission of Evacuation Directives
2.  Support of Evacuation and Relief
Section 8  Ensuring the Safety and Appropriate Management of Facilities Under MLIT Control
 
1.  Ensuring the Safety of Facilities Vital to Everyday Life
2.  Ensuring the Safety of Facilities Under MLIT Control Other Than Those Vital to Everyday Life
Section 9  Securing Transport
 
1.  Requests for Transport
 
(1)  Requests for Transport of Emergency Supplies
(2)  Support of Transport Requests
(3)  Miscellaneous
2.  Securing Alternative Transport
Section 10  Traffic Control
Section 11  Response to Nuclear Disaster Due to Armed Attacks
Section 12  Collection of Citizens' Status Information
Section 13  Cooperation with Citizens
Chapter 4  Emergency Repairs or Reconstruction
 
Section 1  Emergency Repairs or Reconstruction to Ensure Transport Routes
 
1.  Emergency Repairs or Reconstruction of Roads
2.  Emergency Repairs or Reconstruction of Port and Harbor Facilities
3.  Emergency Repairs or Reconstruction of Airport Facilities
4.  Collection of Railway Damage Assessments
Section 2  Emergency Repairs or Reconstruction of Lifeline Facilities
Section 3 Other Emergency Repairs or Reconstruction
Chapter 5  Repair, Reconstruction and Other Measures
 
Section 1  Measures to Stabilize Citizens' Lives
Section 2 Repairs or Reconstruction Measures
Chapter 6  Remedies in respect of Citizens' Rights and Benefits
Chapter 7  Response to Emergencies
 
Section 1  Establishment of Action Systems
 
1.  Establishment of MLIT Emergency Response Headquarters
2.  Establishment of Regional Bureau Emergency Response Headquarters
Section 2 Issue and Transmission of Alerts
Section 3 Implementation of Emergency Protection Measures
Chapter 8  Appropriate Revisions to the Plan
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