The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) invites public comment on the draft environmental assessment guidelines (scope document) for the proposed remediation of the Deloro Mine Site, located near the former Village of Deloro. This environmental assessment will be conducted pursuant to the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.

The public comment period on the draft guidelines closes on June 6, 2003.

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

Copies of the draft guidelines may also be obtained from the contact below. Written comments on the draft guidelines should be submitted by mail or e-mail by June 6, 2003, to:

Mr. R. Barker
Project Officer
Uranium Mines and Lands Evaluation 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

Staff from CNSC will review and address all comments prior to the environmental assessment guidelines being finalized and submitted by CNSC staff to the Commission for decision. 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.