The NWMO submits recommendations for an integrated strategy for the long-term management of Canada's radioactive waste
TORONTO, July 4, 2023 /CNW/ - The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has submitted recommendations for an Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste to Canada's Minister of Natural Resources for consideration.
- TORONTO, July 4, 2023 /CNW/ - The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has submitted recommendations for an Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste to Canada's Minister of Natural Resources for consideration.
- While the majority of Canada's radioactive waste has long-term disposal plans, there are gaps – particularly with some low-, intermediate- and non-fuel, high-level wastes.
- The Strategy recommends approaches to address the gaps identified in waste disposal planning for all of Canada's radioactive waste from electricity generation and the production of medical isotopes.
- Low-level waste - It is recommended that low-level waste be disposed of in multiple, near-surface disposal facilities, managed by waste generators and waste owners.