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Pickering Waste Management hearing backgrounder
In October 2016, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) applied to renew its Waste Facility Operating Licence for its Pickering Waste Management Facility (PWMF). The previous licence expired March 31, 2018. Here’s what you need to know.
Waterkeeper's comments on the Environmental Risk Assessment for Pickering Waste Management Facility
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission recently released its Environmental Risk Assessments (ERA) for the Pickering Waste Management Facility. There are several issues still needing to be addressed. View our full comment on this assessment here.
Waterkeeper's submission for the Pickering Waste Management Facility relicensing hearing
Waterkeeper's written submissions discuss several identified concerns with the Pickering Waste Management Facility and provide recommendations for improving the facility’s planned expansion and routine operations.
Leadership from City of Toronto can ensure Pickering Nuclear Generating Station closes in 2018, as planned
The Pickering Nuclear Generating Station is over forty years old. It is fast approaching the end of its operational life, 2018. Ontario Power Generation wants to keep the station open longer, until 2024. Lake Ontario Waterkeeper supports the motion asking the City of Toronto to support the 2018 closure date. And here, Mark explains why.
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