Implementing Adaptive Phased Management 2023-2027

An engineering test facility will be located within the Centre of Expertise to continue the development of materials and equipment to be used in the repository, and to support the construction and operation of the facility in the future. [...] Many factors will affect the long-term cost of Canada’s plan: the volume of used nuclear fuel to be managed, the location of the facility, the surrounding infrastructure, rock type and characteristics, the design of the repository, and the length of time allocated to monitoring the site following fuel placement. [...] 28 NUCLEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION The operational readiness plan To ensure we are ready to move into the next phase of the project, the NWMO is developing an operational readiness plan that will include: • Developing and implementing the systems, processes and tools required for the next phase of the project, including care and control of the project site in the selected community; and • En. [...] These funds are intended to support the community’s continuing efforts to build community sustainability and well-being, to support capacity-building to participate in discussions to explore partnership with the NWMO, and to host the project in the future through the development of transferable skills. [...] In the period from 2023 to 2027, the NWMO will also: • Continue engaging municipalities, First Nation and Métis communities in the siting areas, and surrounding communities to build awareness of the project and develop and sustain relationships, taking into account traditional laws, practices and use of land; • Work with the siting communities to continue to build awareness of the project in the r.