WASHINGTON – U.S. Congresswoman Candice Miller (MI-10) received a status update from the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on their review of Bruce Power Ltd.’s, the Canadian energy company, plan to ship the 16 decommissioned steam generators with radioactive contents to Sweden by way of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.

“PHMSA has informed my office that Bruce Power has withdrawn their request and application to ship the 16 decommissioned nuclear steam generators through the Great Lakes. PHMSA is the agency within the U.S. which Bruce Power would have to receive approval of if they transport their shipment through U.S. territory, and must comply with PHMSA’s entire review to ensure that all safety and environmental concerns are addressed before making a decision regarding this shipment,” Miller said. “I will stay in contact with PHMSA in the event Bruce Power resubmits their application and ensure that there is a thorough and factual investigation in concert with the U.S. Coast Guard and their Canadian counterparts.”

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