The Proponent's submission asserts that non-Indigenous economic conditions will only experience positive residual effects. This claim is a significant gap as it ignores the potential for 'stigma' to impact property values in proximity to a nuclear repository and the risk of inflation in local goods and services. For Melgund residents, many of whom are on fixed incomes, these negative shifts are critical risks. The expected solution is a detailed socio-economic study that includes a 'Property Value Protection' framework. This is an opportunity for the Proponent to demonstrate corporate responsibility and provide tangible security to homeowners. Adopting this recommendation will result in a more balanced and credible Impact Statement that acknowledges and mitigates the full spectrum of economic consequences.