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CONTAINMENT DYKE [1 record]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2004-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mining Engineering
  • Mining Operations
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

However, in anticipation of a need for increased capacity, CNSC staff has authorized Cameco to prepare an emergency containment dyke on the surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie minier
  • Exploitation minière
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Cependant, en prévision d'une augmentation de la capacité, le personnel de la CCSN a autorisé Cameco à préparer une digue de confinement en cas d'urgence à la surface.

Spanish

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