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Draft Scoping Document (Environmental Assessment Guidelines)
Ontario Power Generation - Proposal to construct and operate a Deep Geologic Repository for disposal of low and intermediate level radioactive wastes

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) invites public comment on the draft scoping document (environmental assessment guidelines) for the environmental assessment regarding Ontario Power Generation’s proposal to build and operate a Deep Geologic Repository for the long-term management of low and intermediate-level radioactive waste within the Bruce Nuclear site in Kincardine.

The public comment period on the draft scope document closes on July 17, 2006.

For information specific to this particular environmental assessment, please see the Project Description. Copies of the <<draft scoping document>> may be obtained at the following locations:

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Library
280 Slater Street, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, ON
K1P 5S9

Port Elgin Public Library
708 Goderich Street
Port Elgin, ON
N0H 2C0

Hanover Public Library
451 10th Avenue
Hanover, Ontario
N4N 2P1


Tiverton Public Library
56 King Street
Tiverton, ON
N0G 2T0

Walkerton Public Library
253 Durham Street East
Box 250
Walkerton, ON
N0G 2V0


Paisley Public Library
274 Queen’s Street North
P.O. Box 125
Paisley, ON
N0G 2N0

Bruce Power Visitor's Centre
Tiverton, ON
N0G 2T0

Owen Sound Public Library
824 First Avenue West
Owen Sound, Ontario
N4K 4K4

Kincardine Public Library
727 Queen Street
Kincardine, ON
N2Z 1Z9

Southampton Public Library
215 High Street
P.O. Box 130
Southampton, ON
N0H 2L0

Copies of the draft scoping document may also be obtained from the Environmental Assessment Specialist, at the coordinates listed below. Interested parties should forward their written comments on the draft scoping document via mail or e-mail by July 17, 2006 to:

Michael Rinker
Environmental Assessment Specialist

Environmental Assessment and Protection 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

The CNSC maintains a public registry of documents related to its environmental assessments. Lists and copies of documents may be obtained upon request from:

Don Howard
Project Officer

Wastes and Decommissioning 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

CNSC staff will review comments prior to revising the draft Scoping Document. All comments received regarding the draft Scoping Document are public documents.

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.



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