d) Means for preservation / conservation

i) Management of property The Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Genbaku Dome is designated by the national government as a Historic Site in accordance with the stipulations of the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties. The City of Hiroshima owns, preserves, and manages the site under the guidance of the national government and Hiroshima Prefecture. The Dome is open to the public. A management office operated by the City of Hiroshima is located in the park. This office undertakes the daily management of the Dome, maintaining close contact with the municipal board of education, which is responsible for the preservation of cultural properties in general. Furthermore, the City of Hiroshima assigns specialists for the preservation maintenance of the Dome and undertakes a survey every three years to monitor the degree of stability of its structure and examines its condition in general. ii) Related facilities The Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Genbaku Dome and other facilities, including monuments erected in memory of the victims, have explanatory signage. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, located in the Peace Memorial Park, displays many articles that belonged to the victims and other exhibits that illustrate the tragedy of the atomic bombing. In addition, the International Conference Center, Hiroshima has promoted various international exchange activities and has hosted a large number of international meetings, including the United Nations and Disarmament Symposium (1991 and 1995), the United Nations Conference on Disarmament Issues (1992 and 1994), the World Conference of Mayors for Peace through Intercity Solidarity (1989, 1993 and 1995), and the Women's International Peace Symposium (1990) . The park is equipped with one rest facility, five public lavatories, and two parking areas. Appendix 12: Map illustrating the preservation management plan for the Historic Site Appendix 14: 14a: Map indicating the monuments and the facilities for visitors 14b: List of the monuments Additional Reference Material 6: Preservation Management Plan for the Historic Site of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Genbaku Dome iii) Management of the Buffer Zone The area surrounding the property is called the Peace Memorial Park and is managed in accordance with the City Parks Law and the Bylaw for the Parks of Hiroshima. A favorable environment is maintained as a buffer zone around the property; for example, the construction or installation of structures or objects other than park facilities is restricted, and the park facilities themselves are limited to 12 percent of the total area of the park. Furthermore, the city has established regulatory guidelines--the Guidelines for Beautification and Construction in the Vicinity of the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park--which control the environment surrounding the Peace Memorial Park. Notification is required in case of proposed construction of any new buildings or building additions in the area fundamentally within 50 meters of the edge of roads that directly adjoin the Peace Memorial Park or which adjoin the riverfront or riverfront greenbelt areas that run alongside the Park boundary. Under these guidelines, notification is required in case of proposed construction of any new building or addition within the buffer zone, as explained above. The City of Hiroshima then works to preserve the landscape by providing guidance in accordance with certain set standards for building site compositions, wall materials, colors, and external advertisements. The river flowing through the buffer zone is managed by the national government in accordance with the River Law. Appendix 4: 4a: Map indicating the zones of legal protection 4b: Summary of laws and regulations which control the nominated property and the buffer zone Appendix 13: Map indicating the city planning zones Additional Reference Material 2: City Parks Law (Excerpt) Additional Reference Material 3: Bylaw for the Parks of Hiroshima (Excerpt) Additional Reference Material 4: Guidelines for Beautification and Construction in the Vicinity of the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park Additional Reference Material 5: River Law (Excerpt)

e) Local development plans

At present, a review of Hiroshima's city planning policy is scheduled in relation to development of the central part of the city. However, since regulations are in effect to assure continued preservation of the landscape and to control the visual appearance of buildings and other facilities in the vicinity of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Genbaku Dome and the Peace Memorial Park, there will be no impact on the nominated property as a result of any city planning changes.