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"RegTech Cafe" Talks about Efforts for regulations on paper and in-person processes Review - Uncovering the Advanced Cases of regulations on paper and in-person processes Review (Part 1)

Digital Agency regards "RegTech" as a general term for technologies that are alternatives to analog means such as visual inspection and patrolling required by regulation, and is implementing activities as the RegTech Consortium for the purpose of exchanging opinions and sharing information among parties engaged in reviewing regulation.

This time, as an exchange event of the RegTech Consortium, we held an online event "RegTech Cafe" to talk about efforts related to the review while receiving questions posted on the regulations on paper and in-person processes RegTech Consortium Community (Slack) - Unpack advanced cases of the regulations on paper and in-person processes review -.

Event Overview

Programs

1. Efforts of Developed local government "Regarding efforts of regulations on paper and in-person processes City toward the review of Fukuoka City"

He introduced efforts to review regulations on paper and in-person processes in Fukuoka City, which is working to promote "non-stop administration" that allows procedures to be completed without having to come to the window.

Speaker: Makiko Kawazu, General Manager of DX Strategic Department, General Affairs and Planning Bureau, Fukuoka City (in charge of service design)

Content of efforts

In the "On-line administrative proceduer (regulation concerning the promotion of administration using information and communication technology of Fukuoka city)," which is a general rule regulation that specifies common matters related to on-line operation of regulation, a new method (rule) of written notice was specified, and multiple cities subject to review were reviewed collectively. This review was based on the concept of the review of "written notice regulation" of "The Act to Advance Reforms of Digital Regulations" established in June 2023 (2023). regulation

In addition, since constant review from the perspective of citizens is also important, in January 2023 (2023) we set up a "Digital Improvement Suggestion Box" and introduced our efforts to improve analog procedures and operations, which are not clearly stated in regulation, from the perspective of citizens.

Speaker Comments

He commented, "Based on the experience of reviewing regulations on paper and in-person processes, it is important to show policies and alternative technologies in order to promote the review of regulations on paper and in-person processes."

Finally, regarding the future outlook, he said, "Business environments and the sense of citizens change depending on the times, and in particular, start-ups create new products and services, so we recognize that old rules can be a barrier, and there is no end to efforts to review this regulations on paper and in-person processes, and we would like to continuously review it."

Question and

  • Questioner: , "What are the advantages and disadvantages of the generalization implemented in Fukuoka City?"
  • Mr. Kawazu (Answer): "The advantage is that individual revisions are unnecessary due to the generalization. By responding to them collectively, the burden on each competent bureau can be reduced. The disadvantage is that there is a limit to the scope that can be addressed by the general rule regulation, and there is a certain burden on the person in charge of the general rule regulation."
  • Questioner: , "What does local government want from technology?"
  • Mr. Kawazu (Answer): , "I think it would be easier for the administration to make a decision if there was information on sustainability and generality. Administrative projects last for 10 or 20 years, and since the objects to be managed are very wide, we have a perspective on whether what has been introduced can be operated for a long time and whether updates can be made appropriately. Even if it works well in one facility demonstration projects, if it becomes clear whether it can be used in other sites with different conditions, I think it would be easier to make a decision on introduction."

Materials

2. Report on the Technology validation Project

2-1. Remote inspection demonstration of facilities, etc. using wearable devices

Article 59-35 and Article 62 of the High-Pressure Gas Safety Act There was an explanation about the efforts of the "Remote Inspection Demonstration of Facilities, etc. using Wearable Devices," which is working on the demonstration projects of on-site inspections related to .

Speaker: Yuichiro Takezaki, Director and CSO / CFO, Fairy Devices Co., Ltd.

Content of efforts

There was an explanation that "Regarding statutory inspections at high-pressure gas handling facilities, we used hands-free wearable devices to confirm whether facilities, facilities, books, etc. can be inspected from a remote location through on-site workers, and verified that the inspection status is stored in video and still images. Based on the results, we were able to understand that in addition to ensuring communication environments for digital devices used for inspections, it is important to reduce education costs when introducing such digital devices, and because some facilities to be inspected have complex structures, it is important to ensure safety at the realization site by using wearable devices that do not interfere with movement."

Speaker Comments

"Remote support itself has great value, and various effects can be expected, such as shortening the travel time and work time of skilled workers, and being able to check the past situation anytime and anywhere by recording images and voice data. At the same time, intangible assets such as knowledge, experience, and know-how of the field, which Japan has been proud of, will be exported overseas as AI modules to earn foreign currency. I believe we will be able to' create an era in which craftsmanship earns foreign currency.'"

Question and
  • Questioner: , "What should I do about remote support and operation in the field with poor communication environments?"
  • Mr. Takezaki (Answer): , "For example, we can consider laying a Local 5G or using satellite communications such as Starlink. In addition, if there is no communication environment at all, it is possible to collect on-site evidence by recording it with the devices themselves instead of real-time remote support."
Materials

2-2. Demonstration of field surveys of natural objects using drones, etc.

Article 28 of the Nature Conservation Law. An explanation was given on the efforts of the "Demonstration of Field Surveys of Natural Objects using , etc." concerning demonstration projects related to field surveys of drones, etc.

Speaker: Hayao Yamazaki, Project Leader, KDDI Smart drones Co., Ltd.

Content of efforts

"As an example of the results of a demonstration in which information was acquired by drones and trail cameras and analyzed and analyzed using 4G LTE and Starlink (satellite communications) from surveys of animals, plants, and natural environments conducted in National Parks and other sites, it was found that when a large drones is flown, swans notice it and flee even if it is flown at a sufficiently high altitude."

Speaker Comments

"By having a permanent drones with a port, we can do everything from takeoff to landing and charging after landing at the port, so there is no need for people to be on site, which may lead to labor saving and efficiency of work," he said.

Question and
  • Questioner: , "What are the points you find difficult in conducting field surveys of natural objects in drones?"
  • Mr. Yamazaki (Answer): "Measures for rain, such as waterproof drones, are progressing, but drones is not strong in wind, so attention is necessary. In addition, regarding the automation of analysis after data acquisition, I feel that it is still difficult to conduct surveys that require qualitative judgment such as vegetation and leaf activity, although quantitative judgment such as Whooper swan is good."
Materials

3. About Technology Map

In order for the ministries and agencies in charge of regulation to autonomously promote the review of digital implementation and regulation based on technology trends, there was an explanation of the utilization method of Digital Agency, which was disclosed by Technology Map in October 2023 and organized and visualization the correspondence relationship between regulation and technology.

Speaker: Kumiko Takahashi, Researcher, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.

Question and

  • Questioner: ,' Can't you teach me the points that were devised when expressing 10,000 provision of law into one Technology Map?'
  • Mr. Takahashi (Answer): "We conducted an analysis of 10,000 law by filling in what is managed and how it is judged one by one, based on not only the applicable article but also the purpose of law and the related provision. This time, we conducted the analysis using a human wave tactic, but in the future, we believe that the point to further promote this activity is to automate it by using ChatGPT and others."

Materials

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