Durham Nuclear Health Committee (DNHC)

Friday, September 13, 2024

1:00 P.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Virtual

 

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1.

Adoption of Agenda

2.

Adoption of Minutes

2.1

Durham Nuclear Health Committee meeting - June 21, 2024

3.

Correspondence

3.1

June 23, 2024 - Letter received from Durham resident AJ Kehoe, regarding opposition to nuclear power by Indigenous groups

3.2

July 24, 2024, - Update on the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) received from Ontario Power Generation (OPG)

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced hearing dates to consider OPG’s application for a Licence to Construct. A two-part public hearing will take place virtually in October 2024 and in-person (with a virtual option) in January 2025 at the Ajax Convention Centre. More details on the hearing and the process for participation can be found at Notice of Public Hearing - OPG - Application for a licence to construct one BWRX-300 reactor for its Darlington New Nuclear Project (cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca)

3.3

August 13, 2024 - Update on the DNNP received from OPG

DNNP License to Construct Hearing Interventions are due November 4, 2024. For more information, visit Notice of Public Hearing - OPG - Application for a licence to construct one BWRX-300 reactor for its Darlington New Nuclear Project (cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca).

3.4

August 15, 2024 - Notice received from CNSC advising of direct mail to residents regarding public hearing for a proposed nuclear facility

The CNSC advised they are mailing a flyer to communities in Durham Region in early September, 2024. The purpose is to inform residents of the CNSC’s upcoming public hearings to consider OPG's application for a licence to construct one BWRX-300 reactor at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. 

4.

Presentations

4.1

Progress report by OPG concerning the results of the 2023 Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) for Darlington and Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations (NGSs)

Presented by Lindsay Parks, Environmental Advisor, OPG 

4.2

Progress report by OPG concerning the results of the 2023 Groundwater Monitoring Program (GWMP) at Darlington and Pickering NGSs

Presented by Ali Esmaeily, Senior Manager Environment, OPG 

4.3

Cancer in Durham Region - Data Tracker Update

Presented by Anjali Pandya, Epidemiologist, Health Analytics and Research, Durham Region Health Department

4.4

Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) Environmental Monitoring

Presented by Shernette Muccuth Henry, Manager, Public Communications, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) and Susan Bailie, Manager, Project Transition, CNL

5.

Community Updates from Pickering and Darlington NGSs

Presented by Analiese St.Aubin, Senior Manager, Corporate Relations & Projects, OPG

6.

Other Business

7.

Next Meeting

November 29, 2024

1:00 pm

VIRTUAL

8.

Adjournment