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Ruling again postponed on plan to ship radioactive materials through the Great Lakes

municipal politicians, First Nations and nuclear safety advocates .. worried an accident in the Great Lakes would harm the fresh water supply to 40 million people. Critics also said it would set a precedent for shipping radioactive waste through the Great Lakes.

Great Lakes nuclear shipment ruling delayed, CBC News, 21 Jan 2011, The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission says it needs more time to decide whether Bruce Power can ship radioactive steam generators through the Great Lakes. Bruce applied to the CNSC in April 2010 to send the 16 school bus-sized generators to Sweden, where they will be recycled, from its plant in Tiverton, Ont., on the shores of Lake Huron via the St. Lawrence River.

The move sparked protests from municipal politicians, First Nations and nuclear safety advocates who worried an accident in the Great Lakes would harm the fresh water supply to 40 million people. Critics also said it would set a precedent for shipping radioactive waste through the Great Lakes.

In the wake of the outcry, the commission decided to hold public hearings in September. It was expected to give its ruling this month after postponing a decision several times……

CBC News – Windsor – Great Lakes nuclear shipment ruling delayed

January 22, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Canada, politics