Request immediate validation and direct mapping of the 'larger-scale structures presently inferred to be fracture zones (FZs)' referenced in the Deep Geology section, moving beyond 'inference' to physical characterization.
Strategic Rationale
"The Proponent's submission states that the repository will be positioned 'between' these inferred fracture zones. For Melgund Township, the integrity of the bedrock is the primary barrier preventing radionuclide migration into the local water table. Relying on 'inference' for such critical structural features is insufficient for a safety case. The Proponent must demonstrate through direct measurement (e.g., hydraulic testing) that these zones are not hydraulically connected to the surface. This is a critical opportunity to transition from theoretical modeling to verified safety, ensuring the long-term protection of the local aquifer."
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.