OPG wants to refurbish four Pickering reactors
Oct 28, 2008 - 11:21 AM
DURHAM -- A one-day hearing is being held in Ajax this December on the proposed refurbishment of four reactors at the Pickering nuclear station.
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is holding the hearing on Dec. 10 at the Ajax Convention Centre on Beck Crescent.
The Ontario Power Generation wants to refurbish the four 'B' side reactors. If approved by the regulator and the Province, the work would begin in 2014 and take about 10 years. The refurbished units would operate until 2060.
OPG conducted an environmental assessment for the project, which found there would be no significant environmental effects from the refurbishment or the continued operation of the reactors.
The CNSC has reviewed the EA and also found there would be no significant environmental impacts. The CNSC report is available through the commission's secretariat, by calling 1-800-668-5284, faxing 613-995-5086 or by e-mail at
interventions@cnsc-ccsn,gc.ca.
The public can comment on the CNSC report by filing a request to intervene, or speak, at the hearing. Those interested have to file a request by Nov. 10, and the request must include a written submission of comments to be made to the commission; a statement on whether the request to intervene is to be by a written statement or to also include an oral presentation; name, address and telephone number.
For more information, visit
www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca.
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