November 1978: The 'Basic Development Plan for the Kinki Region' was signed by the Prime Minister, thus signaling a growing demand for the establishment of the Second NDL (provisional name) from local governments, academic society and economic circles in the Kansai region.
1978年11月　「近畿圏基本整備計画」の内閣総理大臣決定：関西の自治体や学会、経済界から「第二国立国会図書館」（仮称）の設置要望が高まる。