Managing Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel
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INTRODUCTION
As part of the ongoing evolution of both the infrastructure and the role of nuclear power in Canada the Canadian Government is in the process of implementing a plan, or approach, for the management of used nuclear fuel. This plan, Adaptive Phased Management (APM), is the responsibility of, and being implemented by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO). At this point, the NWMO is seeking public input on its proposed implementation, entitled, Implementing Adaptive Phased Management 2008 to 2012
Royal Roads University’s Canada Research Chair, Dr. Ann Dale, has been asked by NWMO to lead an asynchronous e-forum inviting Canadians to review and comment on the draft implementation plan. Dr. Dale has agreed to lead this on-line conversation as part of her commitment to exploring the capacity of on-line dialogue to increase literacy on critical public policy issues in Canada and to reveal points of consensus and dissention for decision-makers. Our research is independent and wherever possible free of bias; as well we do not accept any funding that does not allow for simultaneous publication of any material to both the funder and the public.
Since we are not technical experts in this area, we have asked NWMO if their technical experts will participate in the e-Forum by answering any technical questions raised by members of the public. NWMO scientists will be asked by the moderator to respond when technical questions or issues are raised. The research team who will be actively moderating the discussion consists of Drs. Ann Dale, Lenore Newman and Chris Ling.
This e-forum will be structured around the seven key strategic objectives contained in the draft plan. The plan may be read in its entirety here as well as their draft transparency policy. The e-Forum will be asynchronous, not real-time, and we encourage you to read our background material on the website, access our archives from previous e-Dialogues. To help you in your thinking, we will be posting strategic questions in each section of the seven objectives in our welcome.
The forum opens on April 28, 2008 and closes on June 30, 2008.
We encourage you to make a difference, share your experience and ideas on this critical issue of interest to all Canadians. Please register and read our rules of conduct, listen respectfully and share your views with your community and advice on the draft implementation plan.