Regulator Approves OPG to Operate New Waste Facility
Canada's nuclear regulator has authorized Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to begin operating a new building at its Western Waste Management Facility.
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) confirmed that the new Multi-Purpose Storage Building meets design specifications and is fit for purpose, according to the commissioning report.
The Western Waste Management Facility, licensed to OPG, handles low- and intermediate-level waste from the Darlington, Pickering, and Bruce Power nuclear stations, and stores all used fuel from Bruce Power's operations.
The commissioning report confirms that the building meets design specifications and is fit for purpose.
Author's summary: OPG gets approval for new waste facility operation.