https://updates.legal-gpt.com/?area=Energy+%2F+Environment&sort=detected English monitoring summaries of Japanese legal and regulatory updates, newest first by the date this dashboard first detected them. “Newly detected” means first detected by this dashboard. It does not mean a new law, a new regulation, or the date of enactment, amendment, or first government publication. Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. en Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=508M60001500006_20261122_000000000000000 jlrw-raw-f4b15c6c1ef7b3bd Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: This is a joint ministerial ordinance (Ordinance No. 6 of Reiwa 8, issued by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Ministry of the Environment) that designates chemical substances under Article 1, paragraph 1, item 42 of the Order for Enforcement of the Chemical Substances Control Law. The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-18 and an effective date of 2026-11-22. The specific substances designated are not stated in the provided metadata. Original title: 化学物質の審査及び製造等の規制に関する法律施行令第一条第一項第四十二号の規定に基づき化学物質を定める省令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-18 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=428CO0000000008_20270401_508CO0000000292 jlrw-raw-03d8e77ff782868d Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: The metadata lists a Cabinet Order partially amending the Enforcement Order of the Act on the Improvement of Energy Consumption Performance of Buildings (amending order: Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 292). The record shows a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and a stated enforcement date of 2027-04-01. The specific content of the amendments is not included in the provided metadata. Original title: 建築物のエネルギー消費性能の向上等に関する法律施行令の一部を改正する政令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=620340012&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-e10bdf2b6fad97e7 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Public Comment Open AI summary: A public comment procedure has been announced for a proposed (draft) revision of the 'Guideline on Technical Requirements for Grid Interconnection to Ensure Power Quality.' The draft was published on 2026-10-06, with comments accepted until 23:59 on 2026-11-06. The contact point is the Electric Power Infrastructure Development Division, Electricity and Gas Industry Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy. Original title: 「電力品質確保に係る系統連系技術要件ガイドライン」改定案に対する意見公募 Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-10-06 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2026/10/20261006003.html jlrw-raw-c033ba67f0b0b249 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement AI summary: The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) issued a news release dated 2026-10-06 stating that a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the fourth inter-laboratory comparison concerning radionuclide analysis of ALPS-treated water has been published. This is a government announcement; the metadata provided contains no further detail on the report's findings or methodology. Original title: 国際原子力機関（IAEA）による「ALPS処理水の放射性核種分析における第4回分析機関間比較」に関する報告書が公表されました Government Announcement | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) | Published 2026-10-06 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=195260062&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-8705347709d99f59 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Public Comment Open AI summary: This is a public comment solicitation on a draft ('an') of pesticide registration standard values aimed at preventing harm to living-environment animals and plants. The draft was announced on 2026-10-06, and comments are accepted until 2026-11-05 00:00. The contact point is the Pesticide Environmental Management Office, Environmental Management Division, Water and Atmospheric Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment. Original title: 「生活環境動植物の被害防止に係る農薬登録基準値（案）」に対する御意見の募集（パブリック・コメント）について Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-10-06 | First detected 2026-10-06 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05632.html jlrw-raw-ec2069c3eb85af72 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement AI summary: The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) published a press release announcing the publication of a comprehensive analysis summary report for the Basic Survey on Natural Environment Conservation. This is a government announcement of a report; the metadata does not indicate a law, regulation, draft, or public comment. The published date is listed as 2026-10-05, and no further details of the report's content are provided. Original title: 自然環境保全基礎調査総合解析とりまとめ報告書の公表について Government Announcement | Ministry of the Environment (MOE) | Published 2026-10-05 | First detected 2026-10-06 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.shugiin.go.jp/internet/itdb_gian.nsf/html/gian/keika/1DE2DBE.htm jlrw-raw-416ee13dde3b18a6 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Bill Submitted AI summary: This is a bill (not an enacted law) listed on the House of Representatives bill information page, whose Japanese title concerns measures on the design of the high-cost medical expense (kogaku ryoyohi) benefit system, framed as ensuring an environment where all citizens can receive medical care with confidence. The metadata indicates it is a member-submitted bill (shuho), number 7 of the 221st session, currently under deliberation in the House of Representatives. No bill text or specific provisions were provided. Original title: 全ての国民が安心して医療を受けられる環境の整備を図るための高額療養費等の制度の在り方に係る措置に関する法律案 Bill Submitted | House of Representatives — Diet Bills | First detected 2026-10-06 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.shugiin.go.jp/internet/itdb_gian.nsf/html/gian/keika/1DE2DDE.htm jlrw-raw-859c5835b1fa20da Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Bill Submitted AI summary: This is a bill (not an enacted law) titled in Japanese as a law on promoting decarbonization in the automobile industry. It is listed on the House of Representatives bill information site as a member-submitted bill (shuho), Diet session 221, number 37, and is shown as under deliberation in the House of Representatives. No bill text, provisions, or publication date are provided in the available metadata. Original title: 自動車産業における脱炭素化の推進に関する法律案 Bill Submitted | House of Representatives — Diet Bills | First detected 2026-10-06 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05645.html jlrw-raw-bc39223393fb3996 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 脱炭素×復興まちづくりプラットフォーム 総会の開催について Government Announcement | Ministry of the Environment (MOE) | Published 2026-10-05 | First detected 2026-10-06 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05633.html jlrw-raw-49ba9073bddb3ec8 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 自然環境保全基礎調査 淡水魚類分布調査について Government Announcement | Ministry of the Environment (MOE) | Published 2026-10-05 | First detected 2026-10-06 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=346M50000100035_20260916_508M60001000025 jlrw-raw-d9c31ae680df33b8 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment In Force AI summary: The e-Gov Law Search update list shows a ministerial ordinance (Ministry of the Environment Ordinance No. 25 of Reiwa 8) amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Ministry of Health and Welfare Ordinance No. 35 of 1971). The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-15 and an effective date of 2026-09-16. The specific content of the amendments is not provided in the available metadata. Original title: 廃棄物の処理及び清掃に関する法律施行規則の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-15 | First detected 2026-10-03 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=346M50000100035_20270401_508M60001000010 jlrw-raw-9bdbf36843e4acbe Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: The e-Gov update list shows a Ministry of the Environment ordinance (Reiwa 8 Ordinance No. 10) amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act. The record gives a promulgation date of 2026-03-30 and an enforcement date of 2027-04-01. The provided metadata does not describe the content of the amendments. Original title: 廃棄物の処理及び清掃に関する法律施行規則の一部を改正する省令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-03-30 | First detected 2026-10-03 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=346M50000100035_20270401_507M60001000015 jlrw-raw-72c626cc4460baee Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: An amending ministerial ordinance (Ministry of the Environment Ordinance No. 15 of Reiwa 7) to the Enforcement Regulations of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act appears in the e-Gov law update list. The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2025-04-22 and a scheduled effective date of 2027-04-01. The substance of the amendments is not described in the provided metadata. Original title: 廃棄物の処理及び清掃に関する法律施行規則の一部を改正する省令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2025-04-22 | First detected 2026-10-03 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05562.html jlrw-raw-93a3aac483e79b36 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 令和８年度西之島総合学術調査結果概要について Government Announcement | Ministry of the Environment (MOE) | Published 2026-10-02 | First detected 2026-10-03 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05628.html jlrw-raw-73b422a842ecbebd Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 令和８年度「体験の機会の場」と連携した教職員等環境教育・学習推進リーダー養成研修の開催～企業の森づくりに学ぶ－生物多様性と自然共生の実践－～ Government Announcement | Ministry of the Environment (MOE) | Published 2026-10-02 | First detected 2026-10-03 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05601.html jlrw-raw-784cfeaf79c0cb90 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: （仮称）新潟県村上市及び胎内市沖洋上風力発電事業に係る環境影響評価準備書に対する環境大臣意見の提出について Government Announcement | Ministry of the Environment (MOE) | Published 2026-10-02 | First detected 2026-10-03 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05622.html jlrw-raw-46e97c67b155ed9d Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Public Comment Open AI summary: The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has posted a press release inviting public comment on a draft ministerial ordinance that would partially amend the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Protection of the Antarctic Environment. The item is dated 2026-10-01 and is labeled 'natural environment' in the source metadata. The specific proposed amendments are not stated in the provided metadata. Original title: 南極地域の環境の保護に関する法律施行規則の一部を改正する省令案に対する意見の募集について Public Comment Open | Ministry of the Environment (MOE) | Published 2026-10-01 | First detected 2026-10-02 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=347CO0000000318_20261001_508CO0000000196 jlrw-raw-e058c36ad5672245 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment In Force AI summary: The metadata describes a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8, Cabinet Order No. 196) that makes related amendments to the Enforcement Order of the Industrial Safety and Health Act, in connection with the partial enforcement of an amending act covering the Industrial Safety and Health Act and the Working Environment Measurement Act. The listed promulgation date is 2026-06-17 and the listed enforcement date is 2026-10-01. The specific content of the amendments is not included in the provided metadata. Original title: 労働安全衛生法及び作業環境測定法の一部を改正する法律の一部の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-06-17 | First detected 2026-10-02 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=350CO0000000244_20261001_508CO0000000196 jlrw-raw-81ae59bfdc03c585 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment In Force AI summary: According to the e-Gov Law Search update list, a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8, Cabinet Order No. 196) titled as a related-ordinance adjustment accompanying the partial enforcement of the Act amending the Industrial Safety and Health Act and the Working Environment Measurement Act was promulgated on 2026-06-17. The listed target law is the Enforcement Order of the Working Environment Measurement Act (Showa 50, Cabinet Order No. 244). The metadata gives an enforcement date of 2026-10-01. Original title: 労働安全衛生法及び作業環境測定法の一部を改正する法律の一部の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-06-17 | First detected 2026-10-02 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=346CO0000000264_20261001_508CO0000000196 jlrw-raw-5c386cb5655fcfe7 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment In Force AI summary: This is a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8, Cabinet Order No. 196) listed on e-Gov as amending the Order for Enforcement of the Act on the Improvement of Pollution Prevention Organizations in Specified Factories, in connection with the partial enforcement of an Act amending the Industrial Safety and Health Act and the Working Environment Measurement Act. The metadata gives a promulgation date of 2026-06-17 and an enforcement date of 2026-10-01. The specific textual changes to the enforcement order are not included in the provided metadata. Original title: 労働安全衛生法及び作業環境測定法の一部を改正する法律の一部の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-06-17 | First detected 2026-10-02 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=346CO0000000300_20260916_508CO0000000279 jlrw-raw-9a8685f8f0918a33 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment In Force AI summary: The e-Gov law update list shows a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 279) partially amending the Enforcement Order of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Showa 46 Cabinet Order No. 300). The listed promulgation date is 2026-09-15 and the listed effective date is 2026-09-16. The metadata does not describe the substance of the amendments. Original title: 廃棄物の処理及び清掃に関する法律施行令の一部を改正する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-15 | First detected 2026-10-02 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=347AC0000000057_20261001_507AC0000000033 jlrw-raw-27619bfbb11cf45c Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment In Force AI summary: The metadata lists an amending act (Act No. 33 of Reiwa 7) that revises the Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972) and the Working Environment Measurement Act. The act is shown with a promulgation date of 2025-05-14 and an effective date of 2026-10-01, as listed in the e-Gov law update list. The provided metadata does not describe the specific amendments. Original title: 労働安全衛生法及び作業環境測定法の一部を改正する法律 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2025-05-14 | First detected 2026-10-02 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=350AC0000000028_20261001_507AC0000000033 jlrw-raw-20e21c1aa899517e Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment In Force AI summary: The e-Gov update list shows an amending act, Act No. 33 of Reiwa 7 (2025), that amends the Industrial Safety and Health Act and the Working Environment Measurement Act (Act No. 28 of Showa 50). The metadata gives a promulgation date of 2025-05-14 and an enforcement date of 2026-10-01, which is the update-list date for the Working Environment Measurement Act. The specific content of the amendments is not included in the provided metadata. Original title: 労働安全衛生法及び作業環境測定法の一部を改正する法律 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2025-05-14 | First detected 2026-10-02 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=342AC0000000035_20261001_507AC0000000033 jlrw-raw-6848feac09ad1220 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment In Force AI summary: The e-Gov law update list records Act No. 33 of Reiwa 7, which amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Working Environment Measurement Act. The entry lists a promulgation date of 2025-05-14 and an enforcement date of 2026-10-01, and the target law shown in this entry is the Registration and License Tax Act (Act No. 35 of 1967). The provided metadata does not describe the substance of the amendments. Original title: 労働安全衛生法及び作業環境測定法の一部を改正する法律 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2025-05-14 | First detected 2026-10-02 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05602.html jlrw-raw-a54607213d1a0058 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 温室効果ガスに関する情報と知見を集約する「日本GHGセンター」を設立します ～関係機関の連携・協力を強化し、気候変動対策の加速と早期の脱炭素化達成に貢献～ Government Announcement | Ministry of the Environment (MOE) | Published 2026-10-01 | First detected 2026-10-02 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05621.html jlrw-raw-a91c33cb287eab9c Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 脱炭素アドバイザー資格制度の認定資格の公表について （令和８年10月１日付認定） Government Announcement | Ministry of the Environment (MOE) | Published 2026-10-01 | First detected 2026-10-02 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76543.html jlrw-raw-c5379aa6909c69db Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 第92回労働政策審議会雇用環境・均等分科会の資料を掲載しました。 Government Announcement | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) | Published 2026-10-02 | First detected 2026-10-02 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=195260060&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-b2af6417a4c9ab61 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Public Comment Open AI summary: This is a public comment solicitation on a draft ministerial order (proposed) to partially amend the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Protection of the Antarctic Environment. The draft was announced on 2026-10-01 and the comment period closes on 2026-10-31 00:00. The listed contact is the Biodiversity Strategy Promotion Office, Nature Conservation Planning Division, Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment. Original title: 南極地域の環境の保護に関する法律施行規則の一部を改正する省令案に対する意見の募集（パブリック・コメント）について Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-10-01 | First detected 2026-10-01 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05629.html jlrw-raw-58cda30c9eca1cff Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Promulgated AI summary: The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) press release, dated 2026-09-30, is titled as an announcement of the promulgation of a ministerial ordinance partially amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Offensive Odor Control Act. The only other metadata provided is the category 'air environment' (大気環境). The content and scope of the amendments are not stated in the available metadata. Original title: 悪臭防止法施行規則の一部を改正する省令の公布について Promulgated | Ministry of the Environment (MOE) | Published 2026-09-30 | First detected 2026-10-01 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=424M60000400046_20261001_508M60000400029 jlrw-raw-f9afb72da5ba0417 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment In Force AI summary: The e-Gov law update list shows a ministerial ordinance (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Ordinance No. 29 of Reiwa 8) partially amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Special Measures Concerning Procurement of Renewable Energy Electricity (Ordinance No. 46 of 2012). The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-03-31 and an effective date of 2026-10-01. The specific content of the amendments is not included in the provided metadata. Original title: 再生可能エネルギー電気の利用の促進に関する特別措置法施行規則の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-03-31 | First detected 2026-10-01 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2026/09/20260930003.html jlrw-raw-7d2f836b2fb4cb1d Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: ［都市ガス］神奈川県内で一酸化炭素中毒事故（軽症1名）が発生しました Government Announcement | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) | Published 2026-09-30 | First detected 2026-10-01 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2026/09/20260930002.html jlrw-raw-b79f19fee88bf38d Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: ［都市ガス］東京都内で一酸化炭素中毒事故（軽症1名）が発生しました Government Announcement | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) | Published 2026-09-30 | First detected 2026-10-01 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=195260059&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-a7945a9d1ec23241 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Public Comment Open AI summary: Japan's Ministry of the Environment has opened a public comment period on a draft amendment to its March 2009 notice (Notice No. 15) concerning the designation of water area classification types for sea areas under environmental quality standards. The draft was announced on 2026-09-30, with comments accepted until 2026-10-30. The inquiry contact is the Environmental Management Division, Water and Atmospheric Environment Bureau. Original title: 海域が該当する環境基準の水域類型の指定に関する件（平成21年３月環境省告示第15号）の一部を改正する案に対する意見の募集について Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-09-30 | First detected 2026-09-30 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2026/09/20260929005.html jlrw-raw-44253a3fb493a8e7 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement AI summary: According to a METI news release dated 2026-09-29, the ministry received Kansai Electric Power Co.'s response to a reporting order (report collection order) and issued guidance to the company. The provided metadata contains no details on the subject of the order, the content of the response, or the specifics of the guidance. Original title: 関西電力株式会社から報告徴収命令に対する回答を受領し、同社に対して指導を行いました Government Announcement | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) | Published 2026-09-29 | First detected 2026-09-30 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2026/09/20260929004.html jlrw-raw-927e0acfa1ee8391 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement AI summary: According to a METI news release dated 2026-09-29, the ministry received a response from Chubu Electric Power Miraiz Co., Ltd. to a report collection order (an order requiring the company to submit a report) and issued guidance to the company. The provided metadata contains no further detail on the subject matter of the order, the content of the response, or the specifics of the guidance. Original title: 中部電力ミライズ株式会社から報告徴収命令に対する回答を受領し、同社に対して指導を行いました Government Announcement | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) | Published 2026-09-29 | First detected 2026-09-30 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.jfa.maff.go.jp/j/press/kenkyu/260928.html jlrw-raw-a667e81ff4120cfe Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement AI summary: The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) published a press release dated 2026-09-28 announcing the release of a report on an inter-laboratory comparison (ILC) conducted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). No further details on the report's contents, scope, or findings were provided in the available metadata. Original title: 国際原子力機関(IAEA)により実施された分析機関間比較(ILC)の報告書の公表 Government Announcement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) | Published 2026-09-28 | First detected 2026-09-30 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.jfa.maff.go.jp/j/press/kenkyu/260928_1.html jlrw-raw-1259cf981ea27ed6 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement AI summary: According to a MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) press release, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has published a report on an interlaboratory comparison (ILC) concerning the analysis of ALPS-treated water. The announcement points to the publication of this report; specific findings are not provided in the metadata. This is a government announcement referencing an IAEA report. Original title: 国際原子力機関（IAEA）により実施されたALPS処理水に係る分析機関間比較（ILC）の報告書の公表 Government Announcement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) | Published 2026-09-28 | First detected 2026-09-30 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05624.html jlrw-raw-366d80b9e97fe2a5 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement AI summary: The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) issued a press release announcing the publication of a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on an inter-laboratory comparison among analytical institutions. The metadata tags the item as relating to water and soil. This is a government announcement, not a draft rule or public comment. Original title: 国際原子力機関（IAEA）による分析機関間比較の報告書の公表について Government Announcement | Ministry of the Environment (MOE) | Published 2026-09-28 | First detected 2026-09-30 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05613.html jlrw-raw-0f44f8c872f76bb8 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement AI summary: The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) issued a press release announcing the publication of a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on an inter-laboratory comparison of analyses related to ALPS treated water. The item is a government announcement dated 2026-09-28; the metadata tags it under water and soil. Details of the report's content or findings are not provided in the available metadata. Original title: 国際原子力機関（IAEA）による ALPS処理水に係る分析機関間比較の報告書の公表について Government Announcement | Ministry of the Environment (MOE) | Published 2026-09-28 | First detected 2026-09-30 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/kouseiroudoushou/saiyou/ninkituki/ninki-koyoukankyou_kintougyouseijouhou.html jlrw-raw-c289845ee359fe45 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 雇用環境・均等行政情報システムデジタル推進専門官の募集について Government Announcement | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) | Published 2026-09-28 | First detected 2026-09-30 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2026/09/20260929006.html jlrw-raw-97552b47dc2714c7 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 中部電力株式会社に対して電気事業法に基づく報告を求めました Government Announcement | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) | Published 2026-09-29 | First detected 2026-09-30 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.caa.go.jp/notice/entry/047627/ jlrw-raw-1ab2d2aaa174bbe1 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 電気・ガスの契約トラブルなどに気をつけましょう(令和8年9月版) Government Announcement | Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) | Published 2026-09-29 | First detected 2026-09-30 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05619.html jlrw-raw-3472c3c7b8480db9 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: ～消費行動を環境行動に！ 「選ぼう！３Ｒキャンペーン2026」～ 10月から全国一斉スタート！ Government Announcement | Ministry of the Environment (MOE) | Published 2026-09-29 | First detected 2026-09-30 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05618.html jlrw-raw-e62a920668b8a59e Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 環境省「デコ活」は２ndステージへ ～新コンセプト「らくデコ活」及びタイアップ施策が始動！～ Government Announcement | Ministry of the Environment (MOE) | Published 2026-09-28 | First detected 2026-09-30 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=342AC0000000035_20270401_508AC0000000075 jlrw-raw-8edc5fafd076b324 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: This item refers to an act partially amending Japan's Act on the Improvement of Energy Consumption Performance of Buildings (originally Act No. 35 of 1967, as noted in the metadata). According to the provided metadata, the amending act is identified as Act No. 75 of 2026, with a promulgation date of 2026-07-31 and a stated effective date of 2027-04-01. The metadata also references the Registration and License Tax Act as a related target law; the exact scope and content are not detailed here. Original title: 建築物のエネルギー消費性能の向上等に関する法律の一部を改正する法律 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-07-31 | First detected 2026-09-26 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2026/09/20260925004.html jlrw-raw-fe9b4c752916b626 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement AI summary: According to a METI news release, the ministry received a response from Chubu Electric Power Company to a reporting-collection order issued on August 27, and has requested an additional report. The item is described as a government news release; the specific subject matter and reasons for the order are not detailed in the provided metadata. Original title: 中部電力株式会社から8月27日に行った報告徴収命令に対する回答を受領し、追加報告を求めました Government Announcement | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) | Published 2026-09-25 | First detected 2026-09-26 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=323AC0000000103_20261130_505AC0000000080 jlrw-raw-b31f92554c2e2b70 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: This item, from the e-Gov Law Search law-update listing, concerns an amending act (Reiwa 5 Act No. 80) that revises multiple laws, including the Book-Entry Transfer of Corporate Bonds, Shares, etc. Act, to respond to environmental changes such as advances in information and communication technology. The metadata lists the target law as the Certified Public Accountants Act (Showa 23 Act No. 103), with a promulgation date of 2023-11-29 and a stated enforcement date of 2026-11-30. Original title: 情報通信技術の進展等の環境変化に対応するための社債、株式等の振替に関する法律等の一部を改正する法律 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2023-11-29 | First detected 2026-09-26 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05614.html jlrw-raw-9dca9934f30ae36d Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 「令和８年度環境課題の統合的解決に向けたモデル支援事業」参加企業の決定について Government Announcement | Ministry of the Environment (MOE) | Published 2026-09-25 | First detected 2026-09-26 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=424M60000400046_20260401_508M60000400029 jlrw-raw-f750c60fc5a5a113 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment In Force AI summary: This item is a Ministerial Ordinance (METI Ordinance No. 29 of 2026) that amends part of the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Special Measures Concerning the Promotion of the Use of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources (originally METI Ordinance No. 46 of 2012). According to the metadata, it carries a promulgation date of 2026-03-31 and a stated effective date of 2026-04-01. The specific substantive changes are not detailed in the provided metadata. Original title: 再生可能エネルギー電気の利用の促進に関する特別措置法施行規則の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-03-31 | First detected 2026-09-25 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=424M60000400046_20260521_508M60000400029 jlrw-raw-0a6767a396caa0d0 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment In Force AI summary: This item concerns a ministerial ordinance (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Ordinance No. 29 of 2026) that partially amends the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Special Measures Concerning Promotion of Use of Renewable Energy Electricity. According to the metadata, the amending ordinance carries a promulgation date of 2026-03-31 and a stated enforcement date of 2026-05-21. The record is drawn from the e-Gov Law Search law update listing. Original title: 再生可能エネルギー電気の利用の促進に関する特別措置法施行規則の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-03-31 | First detected 2026-09-25 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.