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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Conservation Council Appealing The Renewal Of Point Lepreau's Operating License

The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is appealing the Canadian Safety Commission's decision to renew Point Lepreau's operating license.

CCNB Spokesperson Sharon Murphy tells CHSJ News a seismic risk assessment by NB Power was not properly calculated.

She says according to CCNB's own study, Point Lepreau is not close to being seismically safe.

She says the CCNB even consulted with the scientist who developed the risk assessment methodology used by NB Power.

They want external review of NB Power's seismic risk assessment and is hoping for a response from the safety commission by next week.