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Invitation to Participate in a Community Survey of Views on Proposed Near Surface Disposal Facility for Radioactive Wastes at Chalk River
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories has proposed a Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) for radioactive wastes on the Chalk River Laboratories site (CRL). The CRL site is located in Renfrew County, ON, on the shore of the Ottawa River, approximately 200 km northwest of Ottawa and close to the community of Chalk River. The NSDF is proposed as an “engineered containment mound” where up to one million cubic metres of radioactive and mixed wastes would be placed over an operating period estimated to be at least 50 years.
Nuclear Waste Watch and the Old Fort William Cottagers' Association are participating in a review of the project, and are interested in understanding how local and regional residents regard the project. In particular, the Old Fort William Cottagers Association and Nuclear Waste Watch are interested in assessing levels of community awareness and acceptance with respect to the proposed facility. Over the fall (2017) an independent consultant retained by the groups is undertaking a community investigation using a brief survey, a series of interviews, and local focus groups. The survey has been designed to gather the views and perceptions of residents in the region about the project, as proposed by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories. The reviewers seek to hear from the broadest range of residents possible; all responses will be confidential with results aggregated. This survey is available online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCGCHR6 |
Community Roundtables on Thursday, November 9th
Pembroke Library - 4 pm | Deep River Library - 7:30 pm Nuclear Waste Watch and the Old Fort William Cottagers' Association invite you to participate in two community roundtables on Thursday, November 9th. These sessions will explore the key themes of a community survey designed to assess levels of community awareness and acceptance with respect to Canadian Nuclear Laboratory's proposed Near Surface Disposal Facility. Discussion will be facilitated to draw out views in a respectful environment. Everyone is welcome. 
Review Underway of Proposal to Construct Massive "Near Surface" Mound for Low and Intermediate Level Radioactive Wastes on Ottawa River
Status: On June 16, 2017 the public comment period of the draft Environmental Impact Statement for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories proposal to construct an engineered mound for one million cubic metres of radioactive wastes was restarted, with a deadline of August 16th. Read more.
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Nuclear Waste Management Organization Site Investigations for High Level Nuclear Waste Burial Site Continue with Shortened List
Status: On June 23, 2017 the Nuclear Waste Management Organization announced that it would cease and desist in its investigations around White River and Central Huron. NWMO activities persist in areas around Ignace, Manitouwadge, Hornepayne, Blind River / Elliot Lake with field studies underway and drilling planned. The NWMO also maintains a presence in Huron Kinloss and South Bruce. Read more
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Ontario Power Generation Pursues Approval for Deep Geologic Repository for Low and Intermediate Level Radioactive Wastes in Kincardine
Status: On June 26, 2017 the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency announced that it had reviewed additional information received from Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and would now prepare a Draft Report on the additional information. A public comment period on the Draft Report and potential conditions will be announced at a later date. Read more
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About Nuclear Waste in Canada
Nuclear waste is generated at every stage of the nuclear fuel chain. Low-level radioactive wastes are generated during the mining, milling and refining of uranium, and in the fabrication of uranium fuel bundles for nuclear power production. Low, intermediate and high level radioactive wastes are generated through the production of electricity using nuclear reactors. "Intermediate" level radioactive waste is highly radioactive, but in Canada only the irradiated fuel - also called nuclear fuel waste - is called "high level" waste. There are currently proposals by the nuclear industry for deep geological repositories for low and intermediate level radioactive wastes and for high level nuclear fuel waste.
Nuclear waste is generated at every stage of the nuclear fuel chain. Low-level radioactive wastes are generated during the mining, milling and refining of uranium, and in the fabrication of uranium fuel bundles for nuclear power production. Low, intermediate and high level radioactive wastes are generated through the production of electricity using nuclear reactors. "Intermediate" level radioactive waste is highly radioactive, but in Canada only the irradiated fuel - also called nuclear fuel waste - is called "high level" waste. There are currently proposals by the nuclear industry for deep geological repositories for low and intermediate level radioactive wastes and for high level nuclear fuel waste.