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Meet the Nuclear Regulator Ottawa June 12, 2018 The CNSCs Mandate Regulate the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety and security and the environment Implement Canada's international commitments on the peaceful use
June 12, 2018
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Regulate the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety and security and the environment Implement Canada's international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy Disseminate objective scientific, technical and regulatory information to the public
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CNSC Mandate
an application
is safe
and relationship building
monitoring
Beyond CNSC Mandate
Government energy policies
Government waste policies
determination
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Set requirements and verify compliance Make independent, objective and risk-informed decisions
CNSC Responsibilities Licensee Responsibilities
Manage regulated activities in a manner that protects the health, safety, security and the environment, while respecting Canada’s international obligations
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government and no ties to nuclear industry
their qualifications and expertise
presented in writing and/or orally
proceedings, include detailed reasons available on CNSC website
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Uranium Mining Transportation Dosimetry Nuclear Research Uranium Fuel Processing Nuclear Medicine Nuclear Power Generation Radioactive Waste Management Nuclear Substance Processing
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(NSCA) – enabling legislation
– high-level and generally applicable requirements
Handbooks, Certificates – facility and/or activity specific requirements
– include requirements and guidance
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Licence
Sets out the authorized activities, licence period and all conditions deemed necessary Licence issued by Commission or Designated Officer (DO) Proponent must be qualified to carry on the activity, make adequate provisions for protection of environment, health and safety of people, national security and international obligations Regulatory requirements and guidance documents used to assess submissions, including proposed programs and safety and control measures Proponent must also comply with other federal, provincial or territorial, and municipal legislation that apply
Licence Condition Handbook
Describes requirements, expectations and guidance for compliance with each licence condition Read in conjunction with the licence Provide compliance verification criteria for each licence condition Includes criteria applied by CNSC to evaluate licensee’s compliance
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The licensing basis is a set of requirements and documents for a regulated activity comprising
– the regulatory requirements set out in the applicable laws and regulations – the conditions and safety and control measures described in the facility’s or activity’s licence, and the documents directly referenced in that licence – the safety and control measures described in the licence application and the documents needed to support that licence application
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Regulatory oversight
Decisions
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licence conditions
Verify Enforce Report
control areas
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Building long-term positive relationships with Indigenous peoples in Canada
CNSC is committed to building positive, long-term relationships with Indigenous peoples in Canada CNSC leads a whole-of-government approach to improve the efficiency/effectiveness of engagement and consultation processes As an agent of the Crown, CNSC consults with potentially impacted Indigenous peoples to understand and address potential impacts to Aboriginal or treaty rights from a project CNSC requires licensees to engage with potentially affected Indigenous peoples early in the development and throughout the life of their project CNSC invites Indigenous peoples to participate in regulatory reviews and share relevant traditional land use practices / knowledge and project-specific concerns
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Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017 (Chalk River Laboratories) August 22–23, 2018 2017 Regulatory Oversight Report on The Use of Nuclear Substances (Ottawa/Gatineau regional hospitals) October 3-4, 2018 2017 Regulatory Oversight Report on Uranium Processing and Nuclear Processing Facilities (SRB Technologies, Nordion, Best Theratronics) December 12- 13, 2018
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Regulatory Framework Radiation Protection Independent Environmental Monitoring Program Nuclear facilities near the Ottawa/Gatineau region How the CNSC licenses nuclear activities The Commission Vendor Design Review process Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Participant Funding Program
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