Request for Public Comment

Screening Report – MDS Nordion Waste Diversion Program

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) invites public comment on the Screening Report concerning the Environmental Assessment of the MDS Nordion Waste Diversion Program. This environmental assessment is being conducted pursuant to the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.

The public comment period ends on May 17th, 2004.

The Screening Report is based on an Environmental Assessment Study Report prepared by MDS Nordion in response to Environmental Assessment Guidelines approved and issued by the CNSC on December 12th, 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 CNSC 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 are available at the following locations:

Written comments on the Screening Report document should be submitted by regular mail or by e-mail before May 17th, 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

Telephone: 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.