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Implementing Adaptive Phased Management
from 2012 to 2016
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with the NWMO!
 The mission of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is to develop and implement, collaboratively with Canadians, a management approach for the long-term care of Canada’s used nuclear fuel that is socially acceptable, technically sound, environmentally responsible and economically feasible.
To support this responsibility and to demonstrate our commitment to transparency and accountability, the NWMO publishes an annual update to its five-year business plan, titled “Implementing Adaptive Phased Management 2012 to 2016”. The Plan is regularly assessed, strengthened and redirected as appropriate, in the face of new information and comments we receive through our engagement initiatives. We report our progress in the NWMO’s Annual Report published every March.
A draft of the 2012 to 2016 Plan has now been released for public comment. Below are five questions we are asking Canadians to consider as they review the Plan. We invite you to share your thoughts with the NWMO.
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Seven Strategic Objectives
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The NWMO will:
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Build sustainable, long-term relationships with interested Canadians and Aboriginal peoples of Canada, and involve them in setting future directions for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel.
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Implement collaboratively with Canadians the process for siting a deep geological repository for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel in an informed, willing host community.
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Refine and further develop the generic designs and safety cases for a repository for used nuclear fuel in both crystalline and sedimentary rock formations, and conduct technical research and development to ensure continuous improvement, consistent with best practices.
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Ensure funds are available to pay for the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel.
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Adapt plans for the management of used nuclear fuel in response to new knowledge, international best practices, advances in technical learning, evolving societal expectations and values, and changes in public policies.
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Maintain an accountable governance structure that provides confidence to the Canadian public in the conduct of the NWMO’s work.
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Build and sustain an effective organization with the social, environmental, technical and financial capabilities for the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel.
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