Creating environmentally friendly Niseko

(1) Conservation of natural environment and water resources

Agriculture and tourism, the two major industries in Niseko Town, are based on the rich nature of the city. In order to preserve this rich natural environment, we will promote various initiatives based on the Niseko Town Environmental Basic Regulations.
For environmental measures, efforts that townmen understand their significance and become townsmen are important.
We will endeavor to implement and verify policies that are positioned in basic environmental plan, global warming countermeasure implementation plan, general waste disposal basic plan, etc., protect and protect the privileged natural environment, and at the same time promote initiatives to link these activities to economic activities I will.

Aiming at the preservation of the symbolic "water environment" while maintaining the excellent natural environment in the town, we will regulate the constant development around the tap water source area under the Tap Water Source Protection Ordinance and endeavor to maintain a good environment. In addition, under the ordinance of groundwater preservation, we will make appropriate regulations to prevent depletion and land subsidence due to large-scale withdrawal of groundwater, and strive to conserve groundwater. With several development projects related to the Groundwater Conservation Ordinance, Niseko Town Water Resources Conservation Council will be held several times. On October 4-5, 2018, a national symposium of the National Council for Water Resources Conservation will be held at Niseko Town.
We will also raise children's interest in the environment, including environmental education by holding in touch with the natural environment and holding lecture meetings.

(2) Landscape creation and orderly development induction

Since land transactions were conducted mainly in the foot of the Niseko Annupuri area and large-scale development was anticipated, in order to protect the natural environment and good landscape and living environment, in March 2009 a quasi-urban plan was formulated , In July of that year, we set a specific-use restricted area. In the future we will endeavor to optimize the system and preserve the beautiful townscape. Regarding the operation of this rule, we will make efforts to disseminate it in the town's homepage and pamphlets.
In addition, we will further utilize the Landscape Ordinance with the aim of harmonizing the natural environment of the entire region and orderly land use and development guidance.

(3) Waste measures

We will actively take measures to recycle garbage and reduce the amount of waste and promote waste management measures to build a recycling-oriented society with consideration for the environment.
About three municipalities in the foot of Mt. Yotei, solid waste treatment of "combustible waste" has been 3 years since the actual operation in Heisei 20, but until now the review of separation rules has not occurred. We will confirm the processing status in cooperation with relevant municipalities so that the operation of the solid fuel treatment facility is properly managed.

Also, regarding the final disposal site of Honmachi, we have extended the period by cooperation of the waste reduction of townspeople and cooperation of separate emissions, but the landfill remaining capacity has been decreasing, and from this fiscal year noncombustible We sort garbage, bulky garbage, disassemble processing and landfill disposal at the managed form final disposal site owned by private enterprises, and we will maintain and manage the existing facilities in the town to prolong life.

Regarding garbage stations, in response to requests for increased installation requirements and relocation etc. due to increased population and households and revitalization of economic activities, as well as countermeasures against inappropriate garbage discharged, cooperation with each self-governing body We will endeavor to strengthen and improve. Regarding illegal waste, we will promote initiatives in collaboration with the police. In addition, the amount of garbage generated is increasing, and in order to suppress the increase in processing expenses due to the increase in the amount of dust, new guidebooks should be prepared, promotion of waste reduction and thoroughness of waste sorting I will.
In addition, we are promoting efforts as measures to reduce the amount of waste that is not burned, we will continue to recycle used small household appliances this fiscal year.

(4) Hygiene measures

Regarding the Niseko funeral center (crematorium), last year, we carried out renovation work on improvements such as installation of plumbing facilities, renovation to western style toilet, expansion of waiting room, renovation of cremation furnace. During the construction period, we made a great inconvenience, but this fiscal year we will strive for smooth operation of cremation work and proper maintenance.

Regarding human waste treatment, we will continue to maintain the maintenance of the Yuriho Sanitation Center through wide-area cooperation and continue to subsidize part of the transportation fee to the collecting company together with the burden of the Yotei Mountain Environment Sanitation Association to maintain a smooth processing system I will strive.
In addition, since the premium flat fee will be added in addition to the waste treatment fee (scooping charge) of business temporary toilets from this fiscal year, we ask for your understanding.

Grant projects for the construction of merger septic tanks to treat waste water and miscellaneous wastewater continue to be made utilizing the grants of the country, we will strive to improve living environment and conserve the water environment.
Regarding the cemetery under the jurisdiction of the town, we will endeavor to properly manage the surrounding environment and strive to create a good environment for the grave visit. We will also consider setting up a cemetery cemetery.

Regarding breeding management of pet animals such as cattle dogs and cats, we continuously notify you about efforts to properly manage breeding by observing related laws and regulations and manner.

Regarding food hygiene environment, we will work closely with the Niseko branch of the Food Hygiene Association and related organizations to collect and provide rapid hygiene information in order to maintain safety and security.

(1) Promotion of Eco-Model City and renewable energy measures

Eco-Model City Action Plan, the government and private sectors will work on global warming countermeasures and smart energy.
In addition, we implemented "Eco Point Project" and "Solar Power Generation Promotion Activities" that return part of the financial resources that we had created by switching public facilities to new electricity to town residents who are working on CO2 reduction, and to reduce CO2 by grassroots movement Expand as.

Cooperation with private enterprises as well as administrative and town residents is essential for CO2 reduction. Cooperation of the Hokkaido Regional Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Hokkaido Environment Foundation will enrich energy diagnosis and subsequent follow-up, especially large and small tourism operators and others, and will promote CO2 reduction in private facilities along with cost reduction.

From FY2008, we switched 10 public facilities of high pressure contracts to a new electric power company receiving electric power supply from Shiribogawa Hydroelectric Power Generation. From FY2003, we also started to provide 83 public facilities, which are contracts other than high pressure, from affiliated companies We will purchase electricity derived from Shiribetsu River, reduce electricity rates and reduce CO2 emissions.

(2) Subsidy for housing eco improvement

Niseko Town Housing subsidizes a part of the cost to townspeople who implement energy-saving renovation work on houses to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from homes and create a more comfortable living environment with the aim of reducing environmental impact. We will continue to implement "Energy saving renovation promotion assistance."

Based on the forest management plan, we aim to create forests that emphasize the public function of the forest. We will continue to support the "Forest Creation Promotion Project to Connect to the Future" that develops private forests in cooperation with forestry associations and others. We will also continue our own thinning incentive project to promote thinning of private forests.
For town-owned forest which is the wealth of townspeople, in addition to carrying out thinning projects in the Pass area, we will try to maintain the function of the forest by repairing the work way.