Public Comment on Draft Ministerial Ordinance Amending Renewable Energy Facility Plan Certification Rules
農林漁業の健全な発展と調和のとれた再生可能エネルギー電気の発電の促進に関する法律に基づく設備整備計画の認定等に関する省令の一部を改正する省令案についての意見・情報の募集について
Published: 2026-07-24 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Closed · Area: Energy / Environment · Impact (preliminary): Low · Comment deadline: 2026-08-22 23:59 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-07-26
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AI summary
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Summary
This item is a public comment consultation on a draft ministerial ordinance that would partially amend rules concerning the certification of facility development plans under a law promoting renewable energy electricity generation in harmony with sound development of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-07-24 with a comment deadline of 2026-08-22, and it is categorized under agriculture. The responsible contact is the Renewable Energy Office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Business Impact
Entities involved in renewable energy facilities on agricultural, forestry, or fishery land may be affected if the proposed amendments to the certification rules are adopted.
Recommended Action
Consider reviewing the official Japanese source and, if relevant, submitting comments before the stated deadline.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-07-24 — Draft published for public comment (e-Gov) Original Japanese source
- 2026-08-22 — Public comment deadline (2026-08-22 23:59 JST) Original Japanese source
What happens next
General procedure: after a consultation closes, the ministry usually publishes the comments received and its responses, and may then adopt the instrument, possibly revised, or not adopt it. This dashboard has not yet matched a promulgated instrument with exactly this name. This is not a forecast of the outcome.