Supplementary Information. Renseignements supplémentaires. Exposé oral. Oral Presentation

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1 CMD 18-H6.22A File / dossier: Date: Edocs: Supplementary Information Oral Presentation Presentation from the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Renseignements supplémentaires Exposé oral Présentation du Pickering Nuclear Generating Station In the Matter of À l égard de Ontario Power Generation Inc., Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Ontario Power Generation Inc., centrale nucléaire de Pickering Request for a ten-year renewal of its Nuclear Power Reactor Operating Licence for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Demande de renouvellement, pour une période de dix ans, de son permis d exploitation d un réacteur nucléaire de puissance à la centrale nucléaire de Pickering Commission Public Hearing Part 2 Audience publique de la Commission Partie 2 June 2018 Juin 2018

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3 CANADIAN NUCLEAR SAFETY COMMISSION Renewal of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station operating licence Ontario Power Generation (Part 2) Hearing Pickering, Ontario June 25 29,

4 WHY ARE WE CONFIDENT THAT PICKERING NUCLEAR WILL MAINTAIN BEST PERFORMANCE TO 2024? 2

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8 OPERATING EXPERIENCE 6

9 OPERATING EXPERIENCE CO-ORDINATION & TEAMWORK 7

10 Renewal Design Materials OPERATING EXPERIENCE CO-ORDINATION & TEAMWORK 8

11 Renewal Analysis Augmented Knowledge Base Design Materials Enhanced Review Processes OPERATING EXPERIENCE CO-ORDINATION & TEAMWORK 9

12 Renewal Analysis Augmented Knowledge Base International Information Sharing Design Industry Information Sharing Materials Enhanced Review Processes OPERATING EXPERIENCE CO-ORDINATION & TEAMWORK 10

13 Renewal Analysis Refined Technical Systems Augmented Knowledge Base International Information Sharing Design Industry Information Sharing Upgraded Maintenance Effectiveness Materials Enriched Management Systems Enhanced Review Processes OPERATING EXPERIENCE CO-ORDINATION & TEAMWORK 11

14 Renewal Analysis Refined Technical Systems Augmented Knowledge Base International Information Sharing Design Industry Information Sharing Upgraded Maintenance Effectiveness Materials Enriched Management Systems Enhanced Review Processes IMPROVED EFFECTIVENESS OF REGULATORY PROCESS clarity, precision, transparency OPERATING EXPERIENCE CO-ORDINATION & TEAMWORK 12

15 and contaminated material from reactor decommissioning) High Level (used nuclear fuel) Low and intermediate level wastes are shipped to OPG s Western Waste Management Facility (WWMF) near the Bruce Power site, where they are carefully handled by qualified staff. Low level wastes are processed for volume reduction (through incineration and other measures) and stored in above ground concrete warehouse-like structures. Intermediate level wastes are stored in steel-lined concrete containers set into the ground. This is safe, temporary storage for low and intermediate level waste. In 2013, a number of CAC members visited the site in Kincardine for OPG s proposed Deep Geologic Repository (DGR) for the long-term storage of low and intermediate level nuclear waste. They talked to OPG scientists about the type of rock layers deep underground in which the waste will be stored. Because low and intermediate level waste from the Pickering site COUNCIL Q&A WHAT IS THE CAC? A core vehicle for OPG dialogue with the community, the Community Advisory Council assists Pickering Nuclear Generating Station in identifying and responding effectively to the concerns of the community. The group is made up of citizens, representatives of commuity organizations and members of local government staff and agencies, all of whom examine a wide range of issues associated with the station. REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY Dry Storage Container transport vehicle at Pickering Waste Management Facility Pickering Nuclear 2018 of the most thorough in Ontario s will continue to be transported to the facility in Kincardine, the CAC decided history and, as of this writing, is still being finalized. to intervene in a federal review panel public hearing on the proposed project. HIGH LEVEL NUCLEAR WASTE They wrote a letter in support of the High level nuclear waste (used project, citing their own experience in fuel bundles) accounts been for just working with OPG andduring its openness constantly improving. These tools 2015, to the Community 3% of the 95%methodologies of the public input; and noting that the Council waste (CAC) for assessing the Advisory had volume but and radioactivity of waste from have been able to reassure materials in question arefrequently already stored equipment discussedtotal the repurposing nuclear handled on the site at Kincardine to the site, us isthat the plant is sufficiently robust to of adjacent the Pickering wherepower nuclearplants. It accordingly to ensure safe storage. proposed project. continue operations to 2024, she said. commercial operations were scheduled When removed from a reactor, to close within three years.first In January the usedcompletely fuel bundles are stored in Ken Gilbert put the life The federal review process Plant manager 2016,for thethe picture changed pools of water for seven to 10 years DGR proposal turned with out to one extension project in a larger context: thebegovernment of Ontario s operating the Pickering plant to 2024 announcement of plans to extend the will fill the gap in the province s operating life of Pickering Nuclear electricity supply while parts of the to Like most people who live Darlington and Bruce Power nuclear and work in the Pickering area and management of Pickering Meetings are open to the public and region,the power Nuclear stations are shut down during surrounding Council members alsoasneeds understand community local media, and minutes posted their refurbishment over the next few sawarethis turn of events goodtonews. and attitudes, and incorporate on the OPG website ( years. It was noted that the province had But they had to askconcerns OPG: What has advice decision-making com/communities-and-partners/hostthat this approach to ensuring changed to lead youcommunity to, seemingly all into concluded at the site. At no time does the Council baseload capacity to communities/pickering-ajax-whitby/ an emission-free of a sudden, conclude that continued seek to displace direct communications Pages/Pickering-Community-Advisory2024 was the best one for Ontario. operations to 2024 is feasible? And Council.aspx). how are you going between to ensureopg thatand thislocal municipal can be done safely? governments or other organizations. HOW ARE CAC MEMBERS ABLE WHERE DOESand THE CAC MEET TO UNDERSTAND OPG TECHNICAL took these questions seriously WHEN?to NUCLEAR ISSUES?organized a series ofand presentations Meetings take place on the third The process of nuclear demonstrate power generation the safety of the proposed Tuesday of the month, eight to 10 times is complex, as is the operation plant lifeofextension activities. a year (the Council does not meet any large industrial facility. The CAC duringbarbato the summer) at the Pickering approach is to encourage OPGspokesperson to OPG Josie communicate issues and progressthat OPG snuclear indicated ability Information to gauge Centre Auditorium. Pickering Nuclear Control Room The in non-technical language, so thatcapacity of the future themeetings plant hasrun from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm and are open to the public. The CAC Council members can provide advice is managed by an external facilitator and from an informed perspective. There the process is funded by OPG. is a two-way flow of information, as PICKERING PLANT AIMS FOR NEW LEASE ON LIFE The CAC was reassured to hear that Pickering Nuclear continued operations from 2018 to 2024 will avoid the need to call upon natural gas plant-generated power during that timeframe, which will: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 17 million tonnes Save Ontario electricity consumers up to $600 million Maintain 4,500 jobs across Durham Region CAC members emphasized the importance of OPG keeping the community informed about the extended operation plans for the Pickering site and the continued commitment to safety. n 13