(March 6, 2008, Port Hope) Cameco is pleased to announce that the environmental assessment (EA) process for the Vision 2010 project is now underway. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), the federal authority responsible for the regulation of nuclear facilities in Canada, issued draft EA guidelines on March 5, 2008. The draft guidelines document describes the basis for the conduct of the EA, and focuses the assessment on relevant issues and concerns.
An introductory open house will be held on Wednesday, March 19, from 4 to 9 p.m., in the Sculthorpe Studio Theatre at the Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, Port Hope. A presentation and question-and-answer session will be held between 7 and 8 p.m. The open house will provide interested parties with a chance to comment on the CNSC draft EA guidelines, as well as learn about and help shape the Vision 2010 project.
"These are exciting times," says Andy Oliver, Cameco's vice-president, fuel services division. "Vision 2010 is a culmination of many years of hard work in planning and consultation to bring about transformational change on the Port Hope waterfront. Cameco is committed to Port Hope's future and that's why we're making the long-term investment to modernize our facilities through sustainable design, architecture and landscaping."
"We have a very talented and dedicated team moving this project forward, as well as commitment and leadership from the corporate level, which is key to ensuring that Vision 2010 is a success," says Aldo D'Agostino, Cameco's project manager for Vision 2010. "Just as importantly, we have been working with the community since 2005 to ensure that Vision 2010 reflects its priorities and values for Port Hope's future. We look forward to speaking with residents at the March 19 open house, as community input is a key part of the EA process."
Vision 2010 Environmental Assessment Introductory Open House
Project Background
Vision 2010 is a major cleanup and renewal initiative at Cameco's Port Hope conversion facility (PHCF). The project involves the removal of contaminated soils, a number of buildings, and stored historic wastes and scrap, along with the construction of replacement buildings with necessary landscaping. The project is being carried out in conjunction with the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) project, a joint federal-municipal government undertaking for the cleanup and long-term management of low-level radioactive and industrial waste in the Municipality of Port Hope, Ontario.
For more information contact:
Doug Prendergast
Senior communications specialist
Cameco Corporation
Tel: (905) 885-1129 ext. 4019
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