Amendments to Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations

Latest Update

Current Status:

The Regulations Amending the Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations and accompanying Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement were published in the May 26, 2010 edition of the Canada Gazette, Part II.

Description

Amendments to the Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations (NNIECR) reflect regulatory developments and evolving international obligations since the regulations came into effect in June 2000.

The amendments to the NNIECR:

• reflect revisions to the Nuclear Supplier’s Group (NSG) Guidelines on nuclear and nuclear-related dual-use exports since 2000, ensuring that Canada remains in compliance with its international commitments as a participating government of the NSG;
• reduce regulatory burden with regard to items of very low proliferation concern; and
• ensure the CNSC maintains strong regulatory oversight in an efficient and effective manner.

Results of pre-publication

Disposition Report: Comments received during pre-publication in Canada Gazette, Part I.

CNSC public consultation on comments received during Canada Gazette, Part 1: May 2009

The CNSC held a 30-day consultation period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the comments received about the proposed amendments to the Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations. No feedback was received on the comments submitted during the Canada Gazette, Part I consultation. For more information, consult the Information Bulletin.

Canada Gazette, Part IPublication: February 2009

• Regulations Amending the Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations, Canada Gazette, Vol. 143, No. 6

Consultation Prior to Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I: July-October 2007

• Pre-Consultation Disposition Report
• Proposed Amended Regulations – Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations (PDF)
• Table of Significant Changes – Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations (PDF)
• External notice: August 20, 2007 (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Pre-Consultation Backgrounder: August 2007

Regulatory References:

• Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations (external link to legal text)
• Nuclear Safety and Control Act and all other associated regulations

Requests for additional information related to the proposed amendments may be directed to:

Regulatory Framework Division
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
280 Slater Street
P.O. Box 1046, Station B
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5S9

Fax: 613-995-5086
Email:consultation@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca