Peace River Nuclear Power Project

There are 5 phases in an integrated impact assessment. This project is currently in Phase 1 – Planning.

• Phase 1 – Planning
• Phase 2 – Impact statement
• Phase 3 – Impact assessment
• Phase 4 – Decision
• Phase 5 – Post-decision

Learn how integrated impact assessments are conducted.

Learn how integrated impact assessments are conducted.

Formal engagement activities with the public and Indigenous Peoples begin in the planning phase. All documents associated with this phase are available on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry and available for comment.

The role of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) in the planning phase is conducted in collaboration with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, and includes:

• develop tailored impact statement guidelines that emerge through the review of the initial project description
• develop a cooperation plan, a permitting plan, an Indigenous engagement and partnership plan, and a public participation plan

The CNSC recognizes the importance of engaging and building relationships with the public living near existing or proposed nuclear facilities and with other interested parties.

• Draft public participation plan
• Draft Indigenous engagement and partnership plan

CNSC regulations ensure that licensees communicate information effectively about activities at licensed facilities that are of interest to the public.