The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) invites public comment on the draft environmental assessment guidelines (scope document) for the proposed modifications and construction of new structures at the Solid Radioactive Waste Management Facility in Point Lepreau, New Brunswick. Because this project requires registration under the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation of the New Brunswick Clean Environment Act, the federal and provincial environmental assessment processes are being carried out in a harmonized and co-operative manner.

The public comment period on the draft guidelines closes on March 8, 2002.

For information about this environmental assessment project, please see the Project Description. Copies of the draft environmental assessment guidelines are available in print and electronic format. Printed copies of the guidelines and further information on the project are available at the following locations:

Written comments on the draft guidelines should be submitted by mail or e-mail by March 8, 2002, to:

Larry Chamney
Head
Program Management and Environmental Assessment Section
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

Staff from CNSC and the New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government will review all comments prior to the environmental assessment guidelines being finalized and submitted by CNSC staff to the Commission for approval. All comments received regarding the guidelines are public information.

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.