| CNSC Release CNSC ANNOUNCES DECISION CONCERNING RESTART OF BRUCE POWER INC.'S BRUCE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION A 2003-09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2003 Following a public hearing on January 16, and February 26, 2003, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) today announced its decision to amend the operating licence held by Bruce Power Inc., Tiverton, Ontario, to permit the restart of power reactor Units 3 and 4 at Bruce ‘A’ Nuclear Generating Station (NGS) located in the Municipality of Kincardine, Ontario, once specific requirements have been met. The Commission included, in the conditions of the amended licence, a requirement that Bruce Power Inc. satisfactorily complete the restart prerequisites set out in the appendices to the amended licence. The Commission also authorized the Director General, Directorate of Power Reactor Regulation (CNSC) to remove the guaranteed shutdown state and permit the restart of each of Units 3 and 4 at Bruce ‘A’ NSG after all of the restart prerequisites for each unit have been completed. The Commission requested CNSC staff to keep the Commission informed of the progress being made in the completion of the restart prerequisites as part of the CNSC staff Report on the Status of Power Reactors, presented at regularly scheduled public meetings of the Commission. During the public hearing, the Commission considered written submissions and oral presentations from Bruce Power Inc., CNSC staff and intervenors. The Commission concluded that Bruce Power Inc. is qualified to operate this facility and, will make adequate provision for the protection of the environment, the health and safety of persons, and the maintenance of national security and measures required to implement international obligations to which Canada has agreed. A Record of Proceedings, including the Reasons for Decision, and transcripts of the hearing are available on the CNSC web-site at www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca, or by contacting the CNSC. The 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. |