Waterkeeper calls for panel review into Slightly Enriched Uranium in Ontario

On April 19, 2005, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper wrote to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) requesting permission to make an oral presentation on May 19, 2005, regarding the matter of Bruce A Refurbishment for Life Extension and Continued Operations Project.

Waterkeeper has requested that the CNSC rule that the scope of the Project is: "the use of SEU-based fuel throughout Ontario and all activities performed in connection to the use of SEU throughout Ontario, including, but not limited to, the manufacture, transportation, and disposal thereof".

Waterkeeper has also requested that the CNSC refer the Environmental Assessment to an independent review panel. Waterkeeper cites public concern about the use of Slightly Enriched Uranium across Ontario and filed affidavits from the following organizations as evidence of that concern:

• Lake Ontario Waterkeeper

• Georgian Baykeeper

• Citizens for Renewable Energy

• Families Against Radiation Exposure

• Port Hope Community Health Concerns Committee

• Port Hope Nuclear Environmental Watchdogs

Our complete argument is available in pdf format. Click here to download. Click on the organization names above to read their affidavits about public concern.