The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) invites public comment on the Screening Report concerning the Environmental Assessment of the Cigar Lake Project: Construction, Operation and Decommissioning. This environmental assessment is being conducted pursuant to the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.

The public comment period ends on April 2, 2004.

The Screening Report is based on an Environmental Assessment Study Report, and an Addendum to this report, prepared by Cameco Corporation in response to Environmental Assessment Guidelines approved and issued by the CNSC on August 29th, 2003.

Interested parties should address their written comments to the CNSC environmental assessment project manager at the address indicated below. CNSC staff will review and address all comments received before submitting the Screening Report to the Commission for approval and decision under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. All comments received regarding the Screening Report will be public information.

Copies of the Screening Report, the Environmental Assessment Study Report and information on the project are available at the following locations:

Written comments on the Screening Report document should be submitted by regular mail or by e-mail before April 2, 2004 to:

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

Phone : 1-800-668-5284

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.