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Darlington new nuclear power plant panel releases recommendations

August 25th, 2011

Today, the Joint Review Panel released its report on OPG’s application to build and operate a new nuclear power plant at Darlington. The 143 page report includes 67 specific planning and scientific recommendations for OPG and other government agencies.

Read the full document here.

The 67 recommendations contained in the panel’s report range from conducting more studies to reviewing Canada’s nuclear liability program. They reveal major holes in OPG’s plan and require that much more environmental study is needed in order to identify impacts on air, water, fish, soil, and species at risk.

The report will now go to the federal Governor in Council for a decision on the environmental assessment. If the Governor in Council approves the EA, the Responsible Authorities (Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, and Transport Canada) will be able to proceed with approvals for the project.

For a full timeline of key events related to the Darlington New Nuclear Project Environmental Assessment, check out Waterkeeper’s timeline and background pages.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns about this development, please feel free to email us or phone our office at 416-861-1237.

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August 25th, 2011 at 4:00 pm

[...] The Panel’s report is online here. [...]

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August 25th, 2011 at 4:28 pm

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September 29th, 2011 at 2:59 pm

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