Environmental Assessment
Proposed Pickering B Refurbishment and Continued Operation
Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
Environmental assessment start date: July 28, 2006.
Type: Screening
CEAR reference number: 06-01-21226
Proponent: Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
Location: Pickering Nuclear Generating Station , City of Pickering, Ontario
Latest Update
Project Description
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has received notice of intent
and a project description from Ontario Power Generation (OPG), for the refurbishment
and continued operation of the Pickering B Nuclear Generating Station Units
5, 6, 7 and 8 until about 2060.
CNSC approval to refurbish and extend the operating life of these units requires
an amendment pursuant to subsection 24(2) of the Nuclear Safety and Control
Act (NSCA) to OPG’s current operating licence. The EA to be completed
under the CEAA will provide part of the information that the CNSC will use
in considering OPG’s proposal.
Before the Commission makes its decision on licensing under the NSCA regarding
OPG’s 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 determine whether these effects can be mitigated before the project
is allowed to proceed.
Steps ahead:
- Approval of EA Guidelines by Commission
- Review of EA Study Report
- Preparation of Draft Screening Report
- Public consultation on Draft Screening
Report
- EA Decision by Commission
Further Information
For questions or information related to this environmental assessment please
contact:
Claude David
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:
T.E. Schaubel
Director
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
280 Slater Street
P.O. Box 1046
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5S9
Phone: 1-800-668-5284
Fax: (613) 995-5086
Internet: ceaainfo@cnsc-ccsn.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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