What Does ONWI Stand For?

ONWI stands for Office Of Nuclear Waste Isolation

The Office of Nuclear Waste Isolation (ONWI) is a federal agency responsible for the management and oversight of the safe isolation and disposal of nuclear waste. Its primary mission is to ensure the protection of public health and the environment by establishing guidelines and standards for the long-term containment of radioactive materials. ONWI collaborates with various stakeholders, including government entities, scientific communities, and industry partners, to develop and implement effective waste management strategies while promoting research and innovation in nuclear waste isolation technologies.