Presentation to the Municipality of Kincardine Bruce Power - Licence Renewal Kevin Lee, CSC Senior Regulatory Policy Officer Jeff Stevenson, CSC Senior Power Reactor Site Inspector February, 7, 2018
The CSC 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
The CSC s Mandate (2) CSC Mandate Responsible for rigorous review of an application Licence only issued if facility is safe On-going engagement and relationship building Duty to Consult and Engagement Participation in environmental monitoring Impacts on the environment Beyond CSC Mandate Energy policy Socio-economic Employment Revenue-sharing Shared decision-making Aboriginal rights determination Legacy issues Siting of facilities 3
Regulatory Responsibilities CSC 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
Independent Commission Quasi-judicial administrative tribunal Reports to Parliament through Minister of atural 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 CSC staff 5
CSC approach to relicensing CSC staff develops recommendations to the Commission Commitment to meet requirements Past performance record Commission decides whether to give licence, based on CSC staff recommendations Licensee information Public and Indigenous peoples involvement 6
What the CCS Regulates 7
Licence Renewal Request Bruce Power uclear Generating Station 8
Licence application Bruce Power June 30, 2017: Bruce Power submitted licence application requesting: 10-year licence Scope of Major Component Replacement work Consolidate other CSC licences Supported by Periodic Safety Review Two-part public hearing Part 1: March 14, 2018 (Ottawa) Part 2: May 30-31, 2018 (Kincardine) 9
Standardized Wording of Licence Conditions Standardized wording to allow consistent use of licence conditions across all Class I nuclear facility licences Requires licensees to operate within the licensing basis set by the Commission Requires licensees to notify CSC of changes which may impact operation within the licensing basis Requires licensees to implement and maintain programs as approved by the Commission and referenced in the License Condition Handbook (LCH) 10
Link Between Licence Conditions and the LCH CSC Draft Proposed Licence; (Part V) EXPLAATORY OTES (c) The Bruce Power Licence Conditions Handbook provides compliance verification criteria used to verify compliance with the conditions set out in this licence, including information regarding delegation of authority and applicable versions of documents and a process for version control of codes, standards or other documents that are used as compliance verification criteria. 11
Bruce - Safety Performance Highlights Safety and Control Area (SCA) Ratings 2014 2015 2016 Bruce A Bruce B Bruce A Bruce B Bruce A Bruce B Management system SA SA SA SA SA SA Human performance management SA SA SA SA SA SA Operating performance SA FS FS FS FS FS Safety Analysis SA SA SA SA FS FS Physical Design SA SA SA SA SA SA Fitness for Service SA SA SA SA SA SA Radiation Protection SA SA SA SA FS FS Conventional Health and Safety FS FS FS FS FS SA Environmental Protection SA SA SA SA SA SA Emergency Management and Fire Protection SA SA SA SA SA SA Waste Management FS FS FS FS FS FS Security FS FS FS FS SA SA Safeguards and on-proliferation SA SA SA SA SA SA Packaging and Transport SA SA SA SA SA SA Integrated Plant Rating SA FS FS FS FS SA 12
Anticipated Topics of Interest Periodic Safety Review Environmental Assessment under SCA Major component Replacement project Asset management Pressure tubes Emergency preparedness Environmental monitoring 13
CSC Licensing Process Regulatory oversight Licence conditions Inspections Compliance Decisions Risk-informed Technically sound Based on credible, scientific evidence Licence (project) application I V O L V E M E T O G O I G A D M E T I S C O M M U I T I E S P U B L I C F I R S T A T I O Prepare site Construction Operate Environmental assessment Decommission Abandon Others Public hearing Commission Decision Technical assessment 14 E V I R O M E T A L M O I T O R I G
Technical Assessment Framework Safety and control areas management system human performance management operating performance safety analysis physical design fitness for service radiation protection conventional health and safety Other areas Bruce A Environmental Assessment Follow-up Monitoring Program Previous Commitments Raised by the Commission Consolidation of other types of Bruce Licences Operational Safety Review Team (OSART) Fukushima Action Items Cost Recovery Fisheries Act Authorization Financial Guarantees Public Information Program uclear Liability Insurance Aboriginal Consultation Delegation of Authority 15 environmental protection emergency management and fire protection waste management security safeguards and non-proliferation packaging and transport
THE CSC - GET IVOLVED 16
Aboriginal Consultation and Engagement Approach The CSC 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 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 CSC staff 18
How to Participate Watch for public hearing and meeting notices Subscribe to our mailing list Read local newspapers Review applicant and CSC staff documentation Prepare intervention Written submission Oral presentation (max 10 minutes) PowerPoint presentation is optional Submit your intervention online or by email http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/the-commission/intervention/index.cfm interventions@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca Participate In person or by telephone CSC Rules of Procedure (SOR/2000-211) Watch the webcast 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 20
Licence Renewal Milestones June 30, 2017: Bruce Power application submitted February 12, 2018: Part 1 CSC and Bruce Power Commission Member Documents avalable March 14, 2018: Hearing Part 1 and Commission meeting (Ottawa) April 3, 2018: Part 2 Commission Member Document available April 16: Intervention application deadline for Hearing Part 2 May 30 31: Hearing Part 2 and Commission meeting ( Towne Place Suites Marriott, Highland Conference Room, 19 Millennium Way, Kincardine, O) 21
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