Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel Project

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (the NWMO) is proposing to prepare for, construct, and operate a new underground deep geological repository system designed to safely contain and isolate used nuclear fuel. Two potential project sites are currently being considered: the Saugeen Ojibway Nation-South Bruce area and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area. As proposed, the NWMO's Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel Project would provide for the long-term management of up to six million bundles of used nuclear fuel and operate for about 50 years. The project assessment is being conducted in collaboration with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

Please note the project was formerly known as the Adaptive Phased Management Project.

Latest update

August 27, 2024 — On July 22, 2024, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization signed an administrative protocol for the conduct of the integrated assessment of the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada’s Used Nuclear Fuel Project.

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Contacts

Deep Geological Repository for Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Telephone: 613-222-3507
Email: nuclearwaste-dechetsnucleaires@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Telephone: 343-549-3870
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca


  • Location

    • Saugeen Ojibway Nation-South Bruce area (Ontario)
    • Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Nuclear Energy

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2024-08-27

  • Proponent

    Nuclear Waste Management Organization

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Awaiting initial project description

  • Reference Number

    88774
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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

 

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