Regulatory review process. Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal. nuclearsafety.gc.ca. Kevin Lee, CNSC Senior Regulatory Policy Officer

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1 Regulatory review process Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal Kevin Lee, CNSC Senior Regulatory Policy Officer Heather Overton, CNSC Senior Regulatory Program Officer nuclearsafety.gc.ca

2 The CNSC s Mandate Regulate the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect the health, safety and security and the environment Implement Canada's international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy Disseminate objective scientific, technical and regulatory information to the public 2

3 Our Mandate (2) CNSC Mandate Responsible for rigorous review of an application Licence only issued if facility is safe Crown Consultation Coordinator Duty to Consult and Engagement Participation in environmental monitoring Impacts on the environment On-going engagement and relationship building Beyond CNSC Mandate Energy policy Socio-economic Employment Revenue-sharing Shared decision-making Aboriginal rights determination Legacy issues Siting of facilities 3

4 Regulatory Responsibilities CNSC Responsibilities Set requirements and verify compliance Make independent, objective and risk-informed decisions Licensee Responsibilities Manage regulated activities in a manner that protects the health, safety, security and the environment, while respecting Canada s international obligations 4

5 Independent Commission Quasi-judicial administrative tribunal Reports to Parliament through Minister of Natural Resources Canada Commission hearings are open to the public and webcast The Commission makes decisions after considering all evidence presented Documents and presentations from all intervenors, and from applicants Documents, presentations, recommendations from CNSC staff 5

6 CNSC approach to relicensing CNSC staff develops recommendations to the Commission Commitment to meet requirements Past performance record Commission decides whether to give licence, based on CNSC staff recommendations Licensee information Public and Indigenous peoples involvement 6

7 What the CNCS Regulates 7

8 Nuclear Power Plants Darlington Bruce Pickering Point Lepreau 8

9 Licence Renewal Request Pickering Nuclear Generating Station 9

10 Licence application August 28, 2017: Ontario Power Generation (OPG) submitted licence application requesting a 10-year licence (Sept 1, 2018 Aug 31, 2028) shut down units by December 31, 2024 followed by stabilization activities station in safe storage by 2028 Supported by Periodic Safety Review Two-part public hearing Part 1: April 4, 2018 (Ottawa) Part 2: June 26-28, 2018 (Pickering area) 10

11 Commission Meeting, August 16, 2017 CMD 17 M15 Safety Performance Highlights Pickering Safety Performance Ratings in 2016 FS = Fully Satisfactory SA = Satisfactory BE = Below Expectations UA = Unacceptable Safety and Control Area Pickering Industry Average Management System SA SA Human Performance Management SA SA Operating Performance FS FS Safety Analysis FS FS Physical Design SA SA Fitness for Service SA SA Radiation Protection SA SA Conventional Health and Safety FS FS Environmental Protection SA SA Emergency Management and Fire Protection SA SA Waste Management FS FS Security SA SA Safeguards and Non Proliferation SA SA Packaging and Transport SA SA Integrated Plant Rating FS SA 11

12 Anticipated Topics of Interest Periodic Safety Review OPG is conducting a PSR to assess safety significant plant systems and components to ensure safe operation beyond 2020 helps identify practicable safety improvements to be implemented to maintain plant and system health CNSC staff review the PSR including the identified improvements documented in the Integrated Implementation Plan (IIP) Fitness for Service fuel channels OPG will provide assurance of fuel channel fitness to December 2024 fitness for service will be continuously demonstrated 12

13 Anticipated Topics of Interest Emergency Preparedness Pickering full-scale Emergency Exercise planned for Dec 6-7, 2017 will test on-site and off-site response CNSC will participate and evaluate OPG response Environmental aspects CNSC staff conducting an Environmental Assessment under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act will include summary of results of Independent Monitoring Program 13

14 THE CNSC GET INVOLVED 14

15 Aboriginal Consultation and Engagement Approach The CNSC upholds the Honour of the Crown by: inviting Indigenous communities to participate in regulatory reviews and to share relevant traditional use practices, traditional knowledge and any project-specific issues and/or concerns leading a flexible and coordinated whole-ofgovernment approach to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the engagement and consultation process requiring licensees to engage with potentially affected Indigenous groups early in the development and throughout the life of their project Building long-term positive relationships with Indigenous communities 15

16 Participant Funding Program Established to give the public, Indigenous groups and not forprofit organizations the opportunity to request funding from the CNSC to participate in its regulatory processes Objectives Enhance participation in the CNSC s processes (EA, licensing, regulatory) Help eligible applicants bring valuable information to the Commission, through informed and topic specific interventions What the PFP funds: Professional fees (consultant, engineer, biologist, translator, etc.) Travel (costs of travel and accommodations) Other costs (photocopying, room rental, etc.) 16

17 Why participate? Be heard before the Commission Provide Commission members with relevant, topical information The Commission considers all of the evidence filed when making its decision Documents and presentations from intervenors and from applicants Recommendations, documents and presentations from CNSC staff 17

18 How to Participate Watch for public hearing and meeting notices Subscribe to our mailing list Read local newspapers Review applicant and CNSC staff documentation Prepare intervention Written submission Oral presentation (max 10 minutes) PowerPoint presentation is optional Submit your intervention online or by Participate In person or by telephone CNSC Rules of Procedure (SOR/ ) Watch the webcast 18

19 What to Expect on Hearing Day Public hearing room in Ottawa or in your community 10 minutes to present the key elements of your written submission Members can discuss your points and ask questions after your presentation 19

20 Licence Renewal Milestones December 1: Deadline for PFP applications March 5: CNSC and OPG file commission member documents for hearing part 1. March 28: CNSC and OPG file presentations for hearing part 1 April 4: Hearing part 1 and Commission meeting (Ottawa) April 23: CNSC and OPG file supplemental information May 7: Intervention application deadline for hearing part 2 June 12: CNSC Staff, OPG and intervenors to file presentations for hearing part 2 June 26-28: Hearing part 2 and Commission meeting (Pickering Area) 20

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