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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-03-23, Page 12)) The Learn More Community Office is located at 80 Huron Street in the Village o Ripley. Visitors are encouraged to visit the centre, email info©huronkinloss.com or phone 519.386.7611 for more information 12 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, March 23, 2016 The NWMO and Huron -Kinloss Learning Together MARCH 2016 Support and Services for the Youngest Members of Our Community The Nuclear Waste Management Organization recognizes the important work by Community Living Kincardine & District to provide support and services for the youngest members of our community. Paul Austin, NWMO Community Relationship Manager, recently presented a donation to Jenny Raspberry -Martin who coordinates CLKD's Infant and Child Development program. The funds will help provide additional face-to-face time with families that have infants or toddlers with special needs, including hosting educational and supportive groups for parents and caregivers. Test Your Knowledge of Canada's Long -Term Plan for Used Nuclear Fuel (True V / False X) 1. Adaptive Phased Management (APM) is Canada's plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel. 2. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) engaged Canadians and Aboriginal peoples in the development of APM. 3. APM involves the containment and isolation of Canada's used nuclear fuel in a deep geological repository utilizing a multiple - barrier system. 4. The deep geological repository will host used nuclear fuel from other countries. 5. The deep geological repository could adversely affect the watersheds and other drinking water sources. True False 6. Nine communities/areas are currently learning more about APM through their participation in preliminary assessments. O 0 True False O 0 True False 7. Communities/areas learning about Canada's plan have made O 0 a commitment to host the deep geological repository. True False O 0 True False 8. The project will only move forward with the involvement of the interested community, local First Nations and Metis communities, and municipalities in the surrounding area. True False 9. Preferred communities or regions and areas have already been selected for a deep geological repository. O 0 O 0 True False 10. The transportation of used nuclear fuel poses many risks and O 0 has an unproven track record. True False O 0 True False O 0 True False O 0 Answers to the True or False Quiz 1. True - The endpoint for APM is the safe containment and isolation of Canada's used nuclear fuel in a deep geological repository in an area with suitable geology and an informed and willing host. 2. True - APM emerged from a three-year dialogue with over 18,000 citizens and reflects common priorities and values, including a commitment to safety and security. 3. True - The repository uses a combination of engineered and natural barriers to safely contain and isolate the used nuclear fuel: ceramic fuel pellet/element in the fuel bundle, a robust container, sealing materials and suitable host rock. 4. False - The Nuclear Fuel Waste Act established a mandate for the NWMO to manage Canada's used nuclear fuel. APM was developed in collaboration with Canadians, recommended by the NWMO, and federally approved. 5. False - Safety is the leading consideration of APM, and the objective is the protection of people and the environment, including water courses, now and in the future. The repository will safely contain and isolate the used nuclear fuel. Any site that is selected for the repository will have to satisfy robust safety criteria and will also have to pass the scrutiny of the regulatory process. 6. True - lgnace, Hornepayne, White River, Manitouwadge, Blind River, Elliot Lake, Huron -Kinloss, South Bruce and Central Huron are learning more about Canada's plan and the site selection process through preliminary assessment studies. 7. False - The only commitment these communities have made is to learning about Canada's plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel. They may exit the process at any time. 8. True - The project will only move forward with the interested community, First Nation and Metis communities, and surrounding municipalities working together to implement it - there must be a strong potential for partnership to advance the project. 9. False - No preferred region or area has been identified. Any site selected must demonstrate its ability to safely contain and isolate the used nuclear fuel on behalf of people and the environment for a very long period of time. 10. False - The transportation of used nuclear fuel is a well-established practice in Canada and internationally. Canada has proven, and continues to demonstrate, its ability to safely transport used fuel with hundreds of shipments since the 1960s. )) Of note... )) The Township of Huron -Kinloss is learning more about Canada's plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel. An open house will be held on April 14 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and April 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ripley Huron Community Centre located at 17 Queen Street in Ripley. Drop by, meet NWMO staff, ask questions and share your thoughts about plans for future field studies and the results of preliminary economic modelling. Hope to see you there! )) After many months of planning, the NWMO is excited to reveal its new and improved website at www.nwmo. ca. The new website was designed to help people learn more about Canada's plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel. We invite you to explore this new learning tool and note the link to "Which areas are involved?" located on the home page. Enjoy! nwmo NUCLEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION SOCIETE DE GESTION DES DECHETS NUCLEAIRES The NWMO and Huron -Kinloss Learning Together mini -newsletter is a community -oriented feature designed to encourage learning and discussion about Canada's plan for the long-term management of used nuclear fuel and the site selection process. We welcome your questions. Please forward your questions to askthenwmo@nwmo.ca or call us at 1.866.249.6966. For more information about the NWMO and Canada's plan for the long-term management of used nuclear fuel, please visit: www.nwmo.ca ]l