The UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency released the results of a report assessing Canada’s framework for nuclear safety, following an Integrated Regulatory Review Service mission. The mission took place from Sept. 3-13, 2019, and included a review of existing policies and procedures related to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s regulatory system and its framework for safety. The IRRS Report … Read more
Following a public hearing held on Oct. 2-3, 2019, in Lac du Bonnet, Man., the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced its decision to renew the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited nuclear research and test establishment decommissioning licence for the Whiteshell Laboratories located in Pinawa, Man.. The licence will be valid from January 1, 2020, until December 31, 2024. The full … Read more
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced its decision to amend Saskatchewan Research Council’s (SRC) non-power reactor operating licence for its SLOWPOKE-2 reactor facility located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The amended licence authorizes SRC to decommission its SLOWPOKE-2 facility to achieve an end-state of unrestricted use and is valid until June 30, 2023. In making its decision, the Commission considered submissions … Read more
Today marks the first day of the Integrated Regulatory Review Service mission to Canada, hosted by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. Coordinated through the International Atomic Energy Agency, an IRRS mission offers a unique opportunity for the commission to assess its regulatory activities and infrastructure against international standards and best practices. The mission will run … Read more
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced its decision to renew the Uranium Mine Licence issued to Orano Canada Inc. for its Cluff Lake Project, located in northwestern Saskatchewan. The licence allows Orano to decommission the Cluff Lake Project site, possess, manage and store nuclear substances. The decision follows a public hearing held on May 15, 2019, in Ottawa, … Read more
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced its decision to renew the Class IB nuclear substance processing facility licence issued to Best Theratronics Limited, for its facility located in Ottawa, Ont. The decision follows a public hearing held on May 16, 2019, in Ottawa, and the licence will be valid from July 1, 2019 to June 30, … Read more
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is inviting comments from the public on the proposed Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (Radiation Protection). The commission is updating these Regulations to align with the latest international standards for radiation protection and to provide additional regulatory clarity. Draft regulations have been published in the … Read more
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is opening the comment period on draft REGDOC-3.1.3, Reporting Requirements for Waste Nuclear Substance Licensees, Class II Nuclear Facilities and Users of Prescribed Equipment, Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices. The deadline to submit comments is February 15, 2019. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-6860.
On December 21, 2018, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission issued the detailed Record of Decision, including the Commission’s reasons for decision for the renewal of Ontario Power Generation Inc.’s Nuclear Power Reactor Operating Licence for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. This decision was issued following a two-part public hearing held on April 4, 2018, in Ottawa, Ontario, … Read more
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is offering participant funding to assist Indigenous peoples and members of the public in participating in the review of the licence renewal application and the Commission hearing process for Orano Canada Inc. The CNSC will hold a public hearing on May 15, 2019 to consider the application from Orano Canada … Read more
