Public comment sought on additional information for OPG's DGR project

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is seeking public comments on the additional information submitted by the proponent, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), for the proposed Deep Geologic Repository (DGR) project for the long-term management of low- and intermediate-level nuclear waste at the Bruce Nuclear site in the Municipality of Kincardine.

The agency invites the public, Indigenous groups and governments, to review and comment on the additional information. Comments received will be taken into consideration by the agency in its analysis and technical review of the additional information.

All comments received will be considered public. Written comments, in either official language, should be sent by Feb. 17 by mail or E-mail to:
 

• Deep Geologic Repository Project, Project Manager, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, 160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0H3

 

• CEAA.DGR.Project-Projet.DGR.ACEE@ceaa-acee.gc.ca

The agency will prepare a draft report containing its analysis of the additional information and the comments received. The public and Indigenous groups will be invited to review and comment on the agency's report at a future date.

To be kept informed of the progress of the review, provide an E-mail address to the project manager above.

For more information, visit the agency's website, reference number 17520.

OPG proposes to prepare a site, and construct and operate a DGR facility for the long-term management of low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste at the Bruce Nuclear site, within the Municipality of Kincardine.