Joint Review Panel for Proposed Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project
- Transcripts, audio recordings and Webcasts
- Full public hearing schedule (as of March 16, 2011)
- Undertakings
- JRP related information
- JRP key dates
- Technical information sessions
- Open house information sessions
Government Accepts Recommendations of Joint Review Panel for Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project
On May 2, 2012, the Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, announced the Government of Canada’s response to the recommendations made in the Environmental Assessment Report of the Joint Review Panel (JRP) for the Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project. Taking into consideration the JRP’s recommendations and the implementation of proposed mitigation measures, the Government has determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.
Read the press release (source: Natural Resources Canada)
Joint Review Panel submits Environmental Assessment Report to Minister of the Environment
On August 25, 2011, the Joint Review Panel (JRP) for the Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project submitted its Environmental Assessment Report to the federal Minister of the Environment.
The report follows a review of the environmental impact statement prepared by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and a 17-day public hearing held in March and April 2011.
During the review, the JRP received submissions and heard presentations from OPG, Aboriginal groups, federal and provincial governments, local governments, environmental groups, individuals and organizations interested in the potential effects of the Project.
- Read the press release
- Read the summary report (PDF)
The Panel report is available upon request through the panel secretariat at JRP-OPG-Darlington@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca or Darlington.Review@ceaa.gc.ca
The Joint Review Panel for the Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project is an independent body, mandated by the Minister of the Environment and the President of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to assess the environmental effects of the proposed project and review the Application for a Licence to Prepare a Site.
Joint Review Panel public hearing: March 21 – April 8, 2011
On October 30, 2009, a three-member joint review panel was established for the proposed Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project located at the existing Darlington Nuclear site in the municipality of Clarington, Ontario.
The public hearing began on March 21, 2011 in the Municipality of Clarington and was adjourned April 8, 2011. The hearing was held at Hope Fellowship Church at 1685 Bloor Street in Courtice, Ontario.
Transcripts, Audio Recordings and Webcasts
| Transcript (.pdf) | Audio Recording (.mp3) | Webcast (.wmv) | |
| April 8 | Transcript | Audio Recording: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Streaming Download |
| April 7 | Transcript | Audio Recording: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Streaming Download |
| April 6 | Transcript | Audio Recording: 1 | 2 | 3 | Streaming Download |
| April 5 | Transcript | Audio Recording: 1 | 2 | 3 | Streaming Download |
| April 4 | Transcript | Audio Recording: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Streaming Download |
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| April 2 | Transcript | Audio Recording: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Streaming Download |
| April 1 | Transcript | Audio Recording: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Streaming Download |
| March 31 | Transcript | Audio recording: 1 | 2 | 3| 4 | Streaming Download |
| March 30 | Transcript | Audio recording: 1 | 2 | 3 | Streaming Download |
| March 29 | Transcript | Audio recording: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Streaming Download |
| March 28 | Transcript | Audio recording: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Streaming Download |
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| March 26 | Transcript | Audio recording: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Streaming Download |
| March 25 | Transcript | Audio recording: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Streaming Download |
| March 24 | Transcript | Audio recording: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Streaming Download |
| March 23 | Transcript | Audio recording: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Streaming Download |
| March 22 | Transcript | Audio recording: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Streaming Download |
| March 21 | Transcript | Audio recording: 1 | 2 | Streaming Download |
Undertakings
The Joint Review Panel has the option of asking for clarification or additional information on any given subject discussed at the hearing. These requests are assigned as "undertakings" to the proponent, the CNSC, other government departments or intervenors who must then submit the information as per an agreed upon deadline. Undertakings are posted on the CEAA Registry.
Related Joint Review Panel public hearing information
- Notice to Interested Parties: April 27, 2011: Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project Joint Review Panel announces final written comment period (PDF) (source: CEAR)
- April 8, 2011: Procedure for Written Final Comments (PDF) (source: CEAR)
- Revised Scheduled List of Presenters for April 8, 2011 (PDF)
- Revised Scheduled List of Presenters, as of March 16, 2011
- Notice to Interested Parties: March 10, 2011: Scheduled List of Presenters for the Public Hearing
- Public Notice: February 23, 2011: Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project Joint Review Panel Announces Public Hearing Schedule (source: CEAA)
- News Release: January 25, 2011: Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project: Joint Review Panel Announces Public Hearing Details (source: CEAA Web site)
- News Release: December 14, 2010: The Joint Review Panel announces the scheduling of the Public Hearing (source: Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry (CEAR))
- Public Hearing Procedures (PDF) (source: CEAR)
- Participation Instructions: How to Participate at the Public Hearing (PDF)
- Application Form: Deadline to register to participate – January 13, 2011 (See form for submissions’ deadlines)
Joint Review Panel public hearing: Key Dates
- Joint Review Panel submits Environmental Assessment Report to Minister of the Environment: August 25, 2011
- Close of Record: June 3, 2011
- Deadline for written final comments (participants): May 17, 2011
- Deadline for written final comments (OPG): May 22, 2011
- Deadline for registering to participate: January 13, 2011
- Deadline for government participants filing written submissions: January 31, 2011
- Deadline for all other written submissions: February 21, 2011
- Deadline for submission of presentation materials: March 9, 2011
- Deadline for providing request for consideration of a procedural matter: March 14, 2011
- The public hearing for the Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project will begin on March 21, 2011
Technical information sessions
Open House Information Sessions