NWMO inviting input on Initial Project Description for deep geological repository 

Tim Brody - Editor

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is inviting local and regional residents as well as those interested in the deep geological repository for Canada’s used nuclear fuel to provide input on the Initial Project Description. 
“Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace agreed to move into the regulatory decision-making phase as potential host communities for a deep geological repository for Canada’s used nuclear fuel, “NWMO shared in a July 17 media release.
“The Initial Project Description is the first of many steps in the rigorous licensing process for nuclear facilities, including engaging with Indigenous Peoples and local and regional residents,” NWMO informed. 
“We are excited to begin the next phase of Canada’s plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel,” said Allan Webster, NWMO Vice-President of Regulatory Approvals. “This rigorous regulatory decision-making process will further strengthen the public’s understanding of the safety of the repository and our commitment to protect the health, safety and security of people and the environment.”
NWMO is inviting people to provide input by participating in information sessions, registering for a webinar or submitting written feedback and shared the following:
Ignace information sessions
Each session will have a presentation about the Initial Project Description, followed by a moderated discussion.
•    Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Learn More Centre, 304 Main Street, Ignace
•    Friday, July 25, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Upper Curling Hall, 200 Beaver Street, Ignace
Dryden information sessions
Drop-in session
•    Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Native Friendship Centre, 74 Queen Street, Dryden
Presentation about the Initial Project Description, followed by a moderated discussion.
•    Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Dryden Regional Training and Cultural Centre, 100 Casimir Avenue, Dryden
Webinars
Webinars are open to all who are interested in the project. The same information will be shared at both webinars. Please register for your preferred time using the links below.
•    Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. ET (https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9yfVv2-mQ7qPPL-gtTCGQQ#/registration)
•    Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at 6 p.m. ET (https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__ifIeMPITv6yak8qEZVH2Q
#/registration)
Written feedback
A summary of the Initial Project Description is available at (https://shorturl.at/NbA1P), along with a feedback prompt guide (https://shorturl.at/wIXge).  You can submit comments to [email protected] or the contact us page on our website. Comments will also be accepted by mail addressed to: NWMO — IPD summary feedback, 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Fourth Floor, Toronto, ON M4T 2S3.
Comments are accepted until Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.