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Recommendation 14
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Expand EN-7 on socioeconomic impacts specific to nuclear infrastructure for host communities.
Conclusion
EN-7 should expand on the socioeconomic impacts specific to nuclear infrastructure. This includes recognising the long construction periods and the potential for the creation of high-quality, long-term jobs. While EN1 generically acknowledges construction impacts and training opportunities, EN-7 and accompanying guidance should go further in setting expectations for how nuclear developers, in particular, can deliver lasting economic value to host communities. (Recommendation, Paragraph 50)
Government Response
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