Canada’s nuclear regulator invites media to attend Part 2 of the public hearing on New Brunswick Power’s licence renewal application for the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station    

Ottawa, Ontario, May 3, 2022 – The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) invites the media to attend Part 2 of the public hearing for the licence renewal application from New Brunswick Power (NB Power) for the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station. 

Part 2 follows the first part of the hearing, which took place on January 26, 2022. This hearing will be held in person in Saint John, New Brunswick, and will also be available virtually via webcast. All documents related to Parts 1 and 2 of the public Commission hearing are posted online.

The agenda for Part 2 of this public hearing will include presentations from:

• NB Power regarding the application
• CNSC staff regarding recommendations
• Indigenous Nations and communities, members of the public, and stakeholders who will deliver information to the Commission through interventions

Dates

May 10 to 12, 2022

Time (ADT) 

• 9:30 am on May 10
• 9 am on May 11 and 12

Location    

Delta Hotels Saint John
Ballrooms A, B and C
39 King Street
Saint John, New Brunswick

Registration

Media must pre-register due to limited space and COVID-19 restrictions. Please notify the CNSC via email of your intent to attend the hearing, no later than May 9, 9 am (ADT).

Join the webcast

Pre-registration is not required for joining the webcast.
(Simultaneous translation will be provided.)