Completed

Proposed Pickering B refurbishment and continued operation

Start date: July 28, 2006
Type: Screening
CEAR reference number: 06-01-21226
Proponent: Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
Location: Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, Pickering, Ontario

• January 26, 2009 - CNSC Announces the Decision on the Screening EA for OPG’s Proposed Project for the Refurbishment and Continued Operations of Pickering B NGS
• November 18, 2008 – Notice of Public Hearing – December 10, 2008
• July 24, 2008 – Request for Public Comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment Screening Report – Comment Period Closes September 4, 2008
• Open House - Pickering B Refurbishment Environmental Assessment - Tuesday, July 29, 2008 and Tuesday, August 12, 2008.
• April 8, 2008 – Public Registry Document List
• April 3, 2007 - CNSC Announces Decision on Environmental Assessment Guidelines for the Proposed Refurbishment and Continued Operation of the Pickering B Nuclear Generating Station
• December 5, 2006 - Revised Notice of Public Hearing
• November 20, 2006 - Notice of Public Hearing
• October 13, 2006 - Request for Public Comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment Guidelines - Comment Period Closed
• Request for public comment on the draft Environmental Assessment Guidelines

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has received notice of intent and a project description from Ontario Power Generation (OPG), for the refurbishment and continued operation of the Pickering B Nuclear Generating Station Units 5, 6, 7 and 8 until about 2060.

CNSC approval to refurbish and extend the operating life of these units requires an amendment pursuant to subsection 24(2) of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) to OPG’s current operating licence. The EA to be completed under the CEAA will provide part of the information that CNSC will use in considering OPG’s proposal.

Before the Commission makes its decision on licensing under the NSCA regarding OPG’s proposal, an environmental assessment must be completed in compliance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The purpose of an environmental assessment is to identify the possible environmental effects of a proposed project, and determine whether these effects can be mitigated before the project is allowed to proceed.

Further Information

For questions or information related to this environmental assessment please contact:

John Clarke
Environmental Assessment Specialist
Environmental Assessment and Protection Division
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
P.O. Box 1046, Station B
Ottawa, ON
K1P 5S9
Telephone: 1-800-668-5284
Fax : 613-995-5086
Email : ceaainfo@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

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

T.E. Schaubel
Directorate of Power Reactor Regulation
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
280 Slater Street
P.O. Box 1046
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5S9
Phone: 1-800-668-5284
Fax: 613-995-5086
Internet: ceaainfo@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

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.