Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Long-Term Disposal Strategies for Intermediate Level Waste from Small Modular Reactors
Agreement Number:
ENBL-SMR-048
Agreement Value:
$941,651.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 5, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
To provide a comprehensive assessment of siting, transportation, and containment related to the development of an intermediate level radioactive waste disposal system for small modular reactors in Saskatchewan.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
Multiple final disposal strategies for Intermediate level and non-fuel high level wastes within Saskatchewan.
Location:
REGINA, Saskatchewan, CA S4S0A2
Reference Number:
115-2024-2025-Q1-15484
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNIVERSITY OF REGINA
Program:
Enabling Small Modular Reactors Program
Program Purpose:
The objective is to support the establishment of conditions and enabling frameworks necessary for SMRs to displace fossil fuels and contribute to climate change mitigation, by supporting research on waste management and minimization for SMRs and SMR supply chains (including fuel supply).