Require a cumulative effects assessment that explicitly models the inclusion of Intermediate-Level Waste (ILW) and non-fuel High-Level Waste, as referenced in the Integrated Strategy section of the filing.
Strategic Rationale
The Proponent's submission acknowledges the Government of Canada's acceptance of a strategy to potentially add ILW and non-fuel HLW to the DGR mandate. Although the filing states this is 'not within the scope of the current IPD,' this reasonably foreseeable expansion fundamentally alters the risk profile, transportation volume, and operational lifespan of the project. Melgund residents cannot evaluate the true 'social acceptability' or long-term safety risks based on a partial project description; the cumulative impact of this expanded waste inventory must be assessed immediately to protect community interests.
Source Context
Understanding the Impacts of Nuclear Waste on our Community
This digital archive houses the public comments submitted to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada regarding Project 88774: The Nuclear Waste Management Organization Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel Project. The impact assessment is led jointly by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. This archive preserves community perspectives, concerns, and observations shared during the assessment process, particularly in relation to Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario and the communities of Dyment and Borups Corners who are the closest and most impacted of all in the process.