Meet the Nuclear Regulator Ottawa June 12, 2018
The CNSC’s 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 of nuclear energy Disseminate objective scientific, technical and regulatory information to the public 2 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
The CNSC’s Mandate (2) CNSC Beyond CNSC Mandate Mandate Responsible for rigorous review of Provincial and Federal an application Government energy policies Licence only issued if facility Provincial and Federal is safe Government waste policies On-going stakeholder engagement Siting proposals for facilities and relationship building Aboriginal rights and treaty Duty to Consult and Engagement determination Participation in environmental monitoring Impacts on the environment 3 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Regulatory Responsibilities CNSC Responsibilities Set requirements and verify compliance Make independent, objective and risk-informed decisions Licensee Responsibilities Manage regulated activities in a manner that protects the health, safety, security and the environment, while respecting Canada ’ s international obligations 4 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Independent Commission • Independent quasi- judicial administrative tribunal, arm’s length from government and no ties to nuclear industry • Up to 7 Commission members appointed by Governor in Council based on their qualifications and expertise • Proceedings are open to everyone and webcast live • Input from Indigenous peoples, the public and stakeholders regularly presented in writing and/or orally • Transparent decisions, based on the information received for the proceedings, include detailed reasons available on CNSC website 5 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
The CNSC Regulates All Nuclear- Related Facilities and Activities Nuclear Research Uranium Mining Transportation Dosimetry Uranium Fuel Processing Nuclear Medicine Nuclear Power Generation Radioactive Waste Nuclear Substance Processing Management 6 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Nuclear Facilities of interest to the National Capital Region • Best Theratronics • Nordion • SRB Technologies • Chalk River Laboratories • Ottawa/Gatineau regional hospitals 7 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CNSC’s Regulatory Framework • Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) – enabling legislation • Regulations – high-level and generally applicable requirements • Licences, Licence Conditions Handbooks, Certificates – facility and/or activity specific requirements • Regulatory Documents – include requirements and guidance 8 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Licence and Licence Condition Handbook Licence Condition Licence Handbook Sets out the authorized activities, licence period and all conditions deemed necessary Describes requirements, expectations and guidance for Licence issued by Commission or compliance with each licence Designated Officer (DO) condition Proponent must be qualified to carry on Read in conjunction with the the activity, make adequate provisions licence for protection of environment, health and safety of people, national security Provide compliance verification and international obligations criteria for each licence condition Regulatory requirements and guidance Includes criteria applied by CNSC to evaluate licensee’s compliance 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 9 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Licensing Basis 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 10 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CNSC Licensing Process Regulatory oversight Decisions • Licence conditions • Risk-informed • Inspections • Technically sound • Compliance • Based on credible, scientific evidence Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Compliance Compliance activities are: • focused on the licence and licence conditions • risk-informed • aligned with the 14 safety and control areas Report Verify • drawn from a suite of tools Enforce 12 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Indigenous Engagement and Consultation 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 Building long-term positive relationships with Indigenous peoples in Canada 13 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Upcoming Regulatory Oversight Reports - Ottawa/Gatineau region facilities 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 14 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Information Stations 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 15 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
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