Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Saskatchewan
Receipt and Processing of McArthur River Ore at the McClean Lake Operation Project
Environmental assessment Start date: February 26, 2010
Type: Screening
CEAR reference number: 10-01-53814
Proponent: AREVA Resources Canada Inc.
Location: McClean Lake, Saskatchewan
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Project Description
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has received a project description from AREVA to transport, receive and process high grade ore from McArthur River Mine at the McClean Lake Operation located in northern Saskatchewan.
No construction activities are associated with this project.
CNSC authorization is required for AREVA to receive and process high grade ore from McArthur River at the McClean Lake site. This requires an amendment to AREVA’s Uranium Mine Construction Licence, pursuant to subsection 24(2) of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA).
Before the Commission may consider a decision on licensing under the NSCA regarding Cameco’s proposal, a screening level environmental assessment (EA) must be completed in compliance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The purpose of an EA 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 InformationCNSC maintains a public registry of documents related to its Environmental Assessments. Lists and copies of documents may be obtained upon request. For questions or information directly related to this environmental assessment, please contact:
Nicole Frigault
Environmental Assessment Officer
Environmental Assessment 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: EA@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians and the environment; and to respect Canada's international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
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