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Transport Canada Review of
Two Emergency Response Assistance Plans
Proposed by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
for the Importation of up to Six Shipments of
Test Samples of MOX Fuel
November 4, 1999
Annex B:Summary of public comments
relating directly to the proposed
emergency response assistance plans.
H.2[ Public comment, paraphrased by Transport Canada ]
H.6
This material is very carcinogenic. Only need to inhale 27 micrograms of plutonium dust to cause lung cancer in a human adult.[ Response to public comment by Transport Canada ]
Because it has the potential for damage if inhaled, the material will not be flown and will be contained in a Type B container to ensure there is no rupture, crushing and subsequent release of any dust.[ Public comment, paraphrased by Transport Canada ]
H.9
The population would be exposed if plutonium became
airborne. Public health and welfare of major concern.[ Response to public comment by Transport Canada ]
Because it has the potential for damage if inhaled,
the material will not be flown and will be contained
in a Type B container to ensure there is no rupture,
crushing and subsequent release of any dust.[ Public comment, paraphrased by Transport Canada ]
I. Mode of Transport
MOX fuel is not a regular dangerous good. Accident
consequences are far reaching.[ Response to public comment by Transport Canada ]
A very severe and highly unlikely accident could result
in the release of a heavy dust. Because it has the
potential for damage if inhaled, the material will not
be flown and will be contained in a Type B container to
ensure that there is no rupture, crushing and subsequent
release of any dust.
I.1
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