Approved for Issue - VERIFY STATUS PRIOR TO USE Master Created: 17Apr2020 9:59 Approved for Issue - VERIFY STATUS PRIOR TO USE Master Created: 17Apr2020 9:59 Approved for Issue - VERIFY STATUS PRIOR TO USE PUBLIC 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REPORT B-REP-07000-00012 Rev 000 May 1, 2020 Prepared by: J. Moffat Senior Technical Officer, Environment Programs Verified by: C.L. Fietsch L. Reid Environment Section Manager, Regulatory & Research Environment Programs Manager (Acting), Environment & Sustainability Reviewed by: D. Lacroix Director, Environment & Sustainability Maury Burton Bruce Power 2020.04.20 16:51:59 -04'00' Approved by: M. Burton Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs Master Created: 17Apr2020 9:59 Approved for Issue - VERIFY STATUS PRIOR TO USE PUBLIC B-REP-07000-00012 Rev 000 May 1, 2020 Page 4 of 297 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REPORT ABSTRACT OF PRESENT REVISION: Initial Issue Master Created: 17Apr2020 9:59 Approved for Issue - VERIFY STATUS PRIOR TO USE PUBLIC B-REP-07000-00012 Rev 000 May 1, 2020 Page 5 of 297 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REPORT Executive Summary Bruce Power’s mission is to provide clean, affordable and reliable energy for the province of Ontario, as well as to provide life-saving medical isotopes, while protecting the environment and supporting our communities. Bruce Power has focused on innovation, returning the site to its full operating potential, which contributes to the efforts of the Province to combat the impacts of climate change, by providing clean energy. Bruce Power recognizes the business has direct and indirect interactions with the environment, and we consistently make efforts (i.e. influencing our Supply Chain) to ensure these interactions take place with no significant adverse environmental effects. Ensuring environmental protection has been a focus of the business since Bruce Power was formed in 2001. The purpose of this report is to fulfill regulatory requirements environmental on protection in accordance with Power Reactor Operating Licence (PROL) for Bruce Nuclear Generating Stations A and B Licence number 18:00/2028 Condition 3.3, and CNSC Regulatory Document REGDOC 3.1.1 Reporting Requirements for Nuclear Power Plants,Section 3.5. This report describes the effluent and environmental monitoring programs related to Bruce Power’s operations, as well as an overview of waste management. These programs are within Bruce Power’s environmental management framework. They are developed, implemented, periodically reviewed and enhanced where possible to ensure environmental protection. Monitoring of radiological, non-radiological (conventional and hazardous) substances and assessing the effect on human and non-human biota forms the basis for demonstrating environmental protection at a nuclear facility. The effluent and environmental monitoring programs are important to our facility because at they ensure, through sampling and analysis, that there are no negative effects from our plant operations on the environment and the public. Bruce Power strives to maintain a positive working relationship with those who have an interest in our business. We are committed to open communications with community members, Indigenous communities and all stakeholders. This includes local residents, government representatives, charities, service clubs, schools and students. This report includes a summary of Bruce Power’s key environmental protection and stewardship activities beyond compliance obligations that occur within the local communities. Site Location The Site is located on the eastern shore of Lake Huron near Tiverton, Ontario within the traditional lands and treaty territory of the people of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), which includes the Chippewas of Nawash and Saugeen First Nations. Bruce Power is dedicated to honouring Indigenous history and culture and is committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), Georgian Bay Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and the Historic Saugeen Métis, and to leading by example in this community and industry. Nuclear power has been safely generated from the Site for the past 52 years, initially through the Douglas Point Nuclear Generating Station (1968-1982) and subsequently through the Master Created: 17Apr2020 9:59 Approved for Issue - VERIFY STATUS PRIOR TO USE PUBLIC B-REP-07000-00012 Rev 000 May 1, 2020 Page 6 of 297 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REPORT Bruce A and B Nuclear Generating Stations which were put into service from 1977 to 1979 and from 1984 to 1987, respectively. Regulatory Requirements Bruce Power complies with relevant Federal and Provincial environmental legislation, regulations, and other requirements; specifically with regulations and programs which protect human health and the environment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and the Nuclear Safety and Control Act. As well, Bruce Power complies with the Environmental Compliance Approvals and Permits issued by the Ontario Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks. REGDOC 2.9.1 The CNSC Regulatory Document, REGDOC 2.9.1 Environmental Protection Environmental Principles, Assessments and Protection Measures describe CNSC’s principles for environmental protection for new and existing nuclear facilities. Bruce Power implements this standard to demonstrate that environmental protection measures are or will be in place. The CNSC has accepted the request from Bruce Power to move to the most recent version of this standard, REGDOC-2.9.1, version 1.1 (2017). Bruce Power implements this standard to demonstrate that environmental protection measures are or will be in place. ISO 14001 Registration to ISO 14001 Environment Management System is a requirement of REGDOC 2.9.1, version 1.1 (2017). Bruce Power implements ISO 14001:2015 as our environmental framework, and incorporates industry best standards (CSA N288 Series) to conduct our effluent/environmental monitoring programs, achieve performance targets, and drive continual improvement, to ensure continued environmental protection. ISO 14001:2015 was released by the International Organization for Standardization on September 15, 2015. ISO 14001:2015 focuses on the Environment Management System (EMS) being integrated throughout business processes to aid in the organization’s knowledge and understanding of external and internal issues, identification of stakeholders needs and expectations, and identification of risks and opportunities impacting the organization and interested parties. The standard also focuses on leadership’s commitment to environmental performance, protection of the environment beyond prevention of pollution, and adoption of a lifecycle approach when considering and evaluating its environmental aspects. Bruce Power had a successful re-registration audit in 2017 to acquire certification to this enhanced version of the ISO 14001 standard. Bruce Power’s ISO 14001:2015 surveillance audits were conducted by the external registrar, SAI Global, in the spring and fall of 2019. The auditor determined that the management system is effectively implemented and meets the requirements of the standard. As such, Bruce Power continues to maintain certification to ISO 14001. There were zero non-conformances, several strengths and a few opportunities for improvement (OFIs) identified which have been implemented. Master Created: 17Apr2020 9:59 Approved for Issue - VERIFY STATUS PRIOR TO USE PUBLIC B-REP-07000-00012 Rev 000 May 1, 2020 Page 7 of 297 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REPORT CSA N288 Series Implementation The CSA N Series of standards provide an interlinked set of requirements for the management of nuclear facilities and activities. The CSA N288 series of Standards and Guidelines provide overall direction on environmental management for nuclear facilities and several are a requirement of the operating licence for the facility. Bruce Power has fully implemented the following N288 series of standards; N288.1-2008 Update No. 1 (2011), Guidelines for Calculating Derived Release Limits for Radioactive Material in Airborne and Liquid Effluents for Normal Operation Nuclear of Facilities, N288.4- 10, Environmental Monitoring Programs at Nuclear Facilities and Uranium Mines and Mills, N288.5-11, Effluent Monitoring Programs at Nuclear Facilities and Uranium Mines and Mills and N288.6-12, Environmental Risk Assessments at Class I Nuclear Facilities and Uranium Mines and Mills. Bruce Power continues to progress through its implementation plans for additional standards in the N288 series for environmental management. N288.7-15, Groundwater Protection Programs at Class I Nuclear Facilities and Uranium mines and Mills is progressing to be fully implemented by December 31, 2020 and will enhance and improve the already existing groundwater monitoring program. N288.1-14 Updates No. 1 (May 2017), No. 2 (Nov. 2017), and No.3 (June 2018) Guidelines for Calculating Derived Release Limits for Radioactive Material in Airborne and Liquid Effluents for Normal Operation Nuclear of Facilities is progressing to be fully implemented by June 30, 2021. The updates in the new N288.1-14 version of the standard were the result of significant scientific advances in dosimetry and in the understanding of radionuclide behavior in the environment resulting in the Canadian Nuclear industry consensus that the models and data in N288.1-2008 needed to be updated. Bruce Power is working toward a voluntary implementation of another N288 standard, N288.8- 17, Establishing and Implementing Action Levels for