Environmental Assessment
Rio Algom Limited
Replacement of the Stanleigh Mine Treatment Facility
Environmental assessment start date: January 19, 2006
Type: Screening
CEAR reference number:
06-01-17079
Proponent: Rio Algom Ltd.
Location: Elliot Lake, Ontario
Latest update:
Project Description
Rio Algom Ltd. has proposed to replace the existing sand filtration treatment
plant located at the Stanleigh Mine with a system similar to those used at the
Quirke, Panel, Nordic and Pronto sites. The project involves demolishing the
existing treatment plant, construction of a new water treatment plant, the
construction of a settling pond, and the construction of a settling pond dam and
spillway. The project also includes the operation of these newly constructed
physical works.
Before the Commission makes its decision on the proposal, an environmental
assessment must be completed in compliance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The purpose of an environmental assessment is to identify the
possible environmental effects of a proposed project, and to determine whether
these effects can be mitigated before the project is allowed to proceed.
Further Information
For questions or information directly related to the environmental assessment
of the proposed project, please contact:
Michael Rinker
Environmental Assessment Specialist
Environmental Assessment and Protection Division
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
P. O. Box 1046, Station B
Ottawa, ON
K1P 5S9
Telephone: 1-800-668-5284
Fax: (613) 995-5086
E-mail: ceaainfo@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
The CNSC maintains a public registry of documents related to its
environmental assessments. Lists and copies of documents may be obtained upon
request from:
B. Barker
Licensing Project Officer
Wastes and Decommissioning Division
Directorate of Nuclear Cycle and Facilities Regulation
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
P. O. Box 1046, Station B
Ottawa, ON
K1P 5S9
Telephone: 1-800-668-5284
Fax: (613) 995-5086
E-mail: ceaainfo@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
For more information on the environmental assessment process, please refer to
the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency web site at
www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca.
The CNSC regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment and to respect Canada's international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
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