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Waterkeeper submission on Pickering Nuclear relicensing hearing
The Pickering Nuclear Generating Station (PNGS) relicensing hearing takes place June 25 - 29, 2018. For consideration during this hearing, Waterkeeper provided this submission to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).
Pickering Waste Management hearing backgrounder
In October 2016, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) applied to renew its Waste Facility Operating Licence for its Pickering Waste Management Facility (PWMF). The previous licence expired March 31, 2018. Here’s what you need to know.
Not enough information being shared, Waterkeeper says in Pickering Nuclear Generating Station preliminary submission
Here is Swim Drink Fish’s preliminary submission to the CNSC Tribunal as it reviews the PNGS licence conditions. OPG withholds vital information about the PNGS’ environmental impacts needed for Swim Drink Fish’s complete submission.
Waterkeeper's comments on the Environmental Risk Assessment for Pickering Waste Management Facility
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission recently released its Environmental Risk Assessments (ERA) for the Pickering Waste Management Facility. There are several issues still needing to be addressed. View our full comment on this assessment here.
Waterkeeper's submission for the Pickering Waste Management Facility relicensing hearing
Waterkeeper's written submissions discuss several identified concerns with the Pickering Waste Management Facility and provide recommendations for improving the facility’s planned expansion and routine operations.