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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1FEB10 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PICKERING/ONTARIO HYDRO LIAISON COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 1998 AT 6:30 P.M. PICKERING NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION Present: Members: Presenters Guests: Media: Mayor Wayne Arthurs Gordon Reidt, Town of Pickering Debbie Kearns, Town of Pickering Evans Enyolu, Community Representative Karen Paul, Durham Nuclear Awareness Denise Wiese, Ajax/Pickering Board of Trade Mark Rohlehr, Durham Nuclear Health Committee Pat O’Brien, Ontario Hydro Don Howard, Atomic Energy Control Board Ken Nash, Ontario Hydro Andy Chen, Ontario Hydro Irene Koch, Durham Nuclear Awareness Pat Moran, Ontario Hydro Ron Stenson, Atomic Energy Control Board Craig Sellers, Ontario Hydro Ajax Pickering News Advertiser Shaws Cable Television 1. Adoption of Minutes of the Meeting of December 9th, 1998 Moved by Pat O’Brien that the minutes of the meeting of December 9th, 1998 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 2. Introduction Mayor Arthurs introduced Gordon Reidt in his new position as Project Co-ordinator. Gordon advised of the projects he is involved in with the Town and Hydro and Mayor Arthurs stated that Gordon is neither a building or fire inspector. - 2 - 3. Ministry of the Environment Correspondence The correspondence from the Ministry of the Environment concerning Phytotoxicology 1997 Investigation: Darlington and Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations was received for information. Moved by Mark Rohlehr. 4. Durham Nuclear Awareness The correspondence from Durham Nuclear Awareness concerning their submission to the Atomic Energy Control Board on the renewal of licences for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations was received for information. Moved by Karen Paul. 5. Actions Arising from Minutes: a) Licencing Update Don Howard, A.E.C.B., Project Officer responsible for Used Fuel Storage and Stage II of Used Fuel Dry Storage gave a report on fuel storage and relicencing. He outlined the various dry storage facilities and the number of fuel bundles in dry and wet storage. He advised of the Generic Performance Requirements of the Applicant and the Performance Criteria looked for in any applications received. The transferring of fuel has been reviewed to ensure safety. The containers at Pickering have dual performance, both storage and transport. Mr. Howard advised that the application for an extended licence was received in late 1998. A review is being undertaken under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. Pat O’Brien advised that a submission was forwarded to A.E.C.B. in September of 1998 and anyone wishing a copy may contact him. He also advised that the proposed date for the new facility is the summer of 2000. b) Long Term Waste Storage and the recent decision by the Federal Government Ken Nash, Vice-President of Nuclear Waste Management outlined the Life Cycle Plan for used fuel storage. (Copies of his presentation are attached) He advised that the meeting to be held in Toronto on February 12th, 1999 at the Sheraton Centre Hotel is open to the public. Mayor Arthurs commented on the lack of community support and questioned if this would affect the timing of the geological disposal. Mr. Nash advised that the year 2025 may be optomistic. - 3 - c) Overview of Station Status and Year-End Report Pat O’Brien advised that Units 1-4 are down and reviews are being undertaken. Unit 6 will return to service in early February. Unit 5 taken off line this past weekend - pump bearing failed - repair this weekend and back up next weekend. Unit 5 will be coming down for 90 days starting March 5 for maintenance. He distributed copies of and discussed the Executive Performance Summary - December 1998 - Pickering Nuclear Units 5-8 Report Card. The annual report will be ready for mailing with the minutes. (attached) Mr. O’Brien also advised that he and the Atomic Energy Control Board would be in attendance at the Town of Pickering Executive Meeting on February 22nd. Karen Paul questioned what is meant by commitments. Pat O’Brien explained that when the Atomic Energy Control Board directs Ontario Hydro to do a particular thing, Hydro commits to do it by a specific time. 100% commitments means they have accomplished all commitments. Mark Rohlehr questioned who sets targets as set out in the quarterly report card. Pat advised that Ontario Hydro sets their own targets. d) Seismology of Pickering This item has been carried over to the April meeting. Pat advised that he is available if anyone wishes to speak with him in the interim. e) Y2K Readiness Andy Chen, Manager of Y2K made a presentation outlining the status as of February 1, 1999. Y2K has top priority at Ontario Hydro. A strong focus has been placed on Risk Identification and Contingency Planning. Pickering ‘A’ is a shut-down system, to be tested first. Pickering ‘B’ - A test will be undertaken in the spring. Expect to have the plant ready by June 30th, 1999. He advised that there are six levels checking what they have done. Pat O’Brien advised that he has replied to the letter sent to Ontario Hydro by the Town of Pickering’s Chief Administrative Officer concerning Y2K readiness and offered any assistance to the Town. - 4 - 6. Other Business a) Pat O’Brien advised that the last meeting of the Community Consultation Program was held on December 10th. They are prepared to come back to discuss Stage II. The first meeting of the new advisory group will be held on March 3rd. He is looking forward to discussing this with Mayor Arthurs, Councillors and Mayor Parish. b) Denise Wiese questioned the status of the drinking water testing that was undertaken at Waterloo University. Mark Rohlehr advised that a meeting was held last week and Dr. Kyle gave a brief report. Three groups reported and no significant measurable difference was found in the statistics. (copy attached of the correspondence forwarded to Dr. Kyle from Tony Wong, Manager, Environmental Health, Durham Region Health Department) c) Karen Paul requested a report on the Motion brought forward by Councillor Brenner concerning Fire Safety at the Pickering Nuclear Generation Station; the Economic Study and Status on Relicensing. d) Evans Enylou asked for the next agenda to include an update on Municipal areas of jurisdiction. e) Mayor Arthurs advised that Mr. Jack Gartley has been hired to monitor the economic review being undertaken by Ontario Hydro of the effects of the Pickering Nuclear Station on Pickering. f) Mayor Arthurs advised that the second hearing for the relicensing will be held on March 25th in Ottawa. 4. Schedule of Next Meetings The next meeting has been scheduled for April 14th at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, Information Centre at 6:30 p.m. 5. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.