Request justification for the cessation of topography baseline studies, specifically requiring an analysis of how the 'long, narrow valleys' and 'structural features' identified in the text influence surface drainage toward Mennin Lake.
Strategic Rationale
"The Proponent states they consider the topography study 'sufficiently complete' and have 'no planned work.' However, the text notes these valleys drain southwest toward Mennin Lake, a key waterbody for the Melgund area. Given that construction will alter surface topography, a static LiDAR survey is insufficient. The community needs a baseline of *drainage dynamics* within these structural features to ensure that future site runoff does not transport contaminants into the local watershed. This represents an opportunity to secure protection for downstream water users."
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.