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Nuclear exemptions

Expanding the recommendation to remove the requirement for SMRs and large licenced technology to also include demonstrated international nuclear technologies both commercial and research reactors. This would also for Gen 4 nuclear reactors to be built in Canada if they have been demonstrated elsewhere. Of course all these technologies would still abide by the CNSC and other regulations.
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Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Facilities

The current inclusion of "hydroelectric generating facilities with a production capacity of 200 MW or more" in the Project List is too broad, in terms of encompassing pumped storage hydroelectric (PSH) projects that may have a production capacity of greater than 200 MW, but not have potential to cause adverse environmental effects in areas of federal jurisdiction. For example, closed-loop PSH projects that involve the development of new "dryland" reservoirs (constructed on lands where no existing watercourse is present) do not have the potential for non-negligible adverse changes to fish and fish habitat, or aquatic species as defined in the…

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