Damage-induced permeability evolution in sedimentary and crystalline rock with applications to nuclear waste management

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In June 2007, the Federal Government selected "Adaptive Phased Management" as the approach for the long-term manage- ment of Canada's used nuclear fuel (high level radioactive waste). The ultimate objective of this approach is long-term central confinement and isolation of used nuclear fuel in a Deep Geological Repository in a suitable crystalline or sedimentary rock formation. The approach will be implemented by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), a non-profit organization created by the Canadian nuclear electricity producers under the Nuclear Fuel Waste Act. The Deep geological Repository Approach is a method that has been adopted by most of the countries with nuclear programs. The method is being used for both high level and low and intermediate level radioactive waste.