Environmental Assessment
Installation and Operation of an Incinerator and the Continued Operation of the Recycling of Radioactive Contaminated Metals at Mississauga Metals & Alloys Inc., Brampton, Ontario

Environmental assessment start date: June 25, 2004
Type: Screening
CEAR reference number: 04-01-4079
Proponent: Mississauga Metals & Alloys Inc.
Location: Brampton, Ontario

Latest update:

• September 8, 2006 - The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has cancelled this environmental assessment on September 8, 2006 because the proponent has withdrawn the project.
• April 25, 2006 - CNSC Announces Decision on Environmental Assessment Guidelines for Mississauga Metals and Alloys Incorporated’s Proposal to Install and Operate a Radioactive Waste Incinerator and to Continue the Materials Recycling Operations at its Facility
• May 2005 - Revised project description (see below), Environmental Assessment Guidelines to be revised
• September 24, 2004 - Environmental Assessment Guidelines issued by CNSC to Mississauga Metals & Alloys Inc.
• July 6, 2004 - Initial project description

Project Description

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has received notice from Mississauga Metals & Alloys Inc (MM&A) of its intent to apply for a Waste Nuclear Substance Licence. The licence would be for: the installation and operation of an incinerator in an existing building; the construction or modification of the existing building and the supporting systems (i.e. mechanical/electrical); the continued operation of recycling metals that are potentially contaminated with radioactive material; the possession of low-level waste (including Category 3 material); and the treatment of the pickling solution by using a filter press.

Before the CNSC makes its decision on MM&A's application, 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.

Steps ahead:

• Development of EA Guidelines (Scope Document)
• Review of EA Study Report
• Preparation of Screening Report
• Public consultation on Screening Report
• EA Decision by Designated Officer

Further Information

The CNSC maintains a public registry of documents related to its environmental assessments. Lists and copies of documents may be obtained upon request. For questions or information directly related to this environmental assessment, please contact:

Michael Rinker
Environmental Assessment Specialist
Processing Facilities and Environmental Assessment Division
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
P.O. Box 1046, Station B
Ottawa, ON
K1P 5S9

Phone : 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.