Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Cancelled
Possession and monitoring of contaminated soil at the Fort McMurray long-term management facility
Start date: November 25, 2002
Type: Screening
FEAI reference number: 35296
Proponent: AECL (Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Office)
Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta
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Project Description
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has received notice from the Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Office (LLRWMO) of its intent to apply for a licence to possess and monitor contaminated soil at its storage mound at Fort McMurray, Alberta. The storage mound was constructed in 1993-1995. Additional contaminated soil from the Waterways site near Fort McMurray was added to the storage mound in 2002.
Before CNSC makes its decision on the LLRWMO's application for a licence to possess and monitor the contaminated soil storage mound at Fort McMurray, an environmental assessment must be completed in compliance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The purpose of an environmental assessment is to identify the possible environmental effects of a proposed project, and to determine whether these effects can be mitigated before the project is allowed to proceed.
Further Information
CNSC 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:
Directorate of
Environmental and Radiation Protection and Assessment
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
P. O. Box 1046, Station B
Ottawa, ON K1P 5S9
Telephone: 1-800-668-5284
Fax: 613-995-5086
Email: ceaainfo@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
CNSC regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment and to respect Canada's international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
