Laws and Regulations

CNSC  Regulatory Framework

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) regulates the entire Canadian nuclear sector.

The CNSC’s regulatory framework consists of laws passed by Parliament that govern the regulation of Canada's nuclear industry, and regulations, licences and documents that the CNSC uses to regulate the industry.

Acts

The Nuclear Safety and Control Act came into force on May 31, 2000, when it replaced the Atomic Energy Control Act. It provides the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) with its regulatory authority.

The CNSC also:

• administers the Nuclear Liability Act
• conducts environmental assessments under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
• implements Canada's bilateral agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on nuclear safeguards verification
• has a duty to consult with Aboriginal peoples

By-laws and Regulations

Under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act , the Commission has put in place by-laws and regulations.

• Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission By-laws
• General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations
• Radiation Protection Regulations
• Class I Nuclear Facilities Regulations
• Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations
• Uranium Mines and Mills Regulations
• Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations
• Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations
• Nuclear Security Regulations
• Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations
• CNSC Cost Recovery Fees Regulations
• Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Rules of Procedure

Proposed Amendments to Regulations

• CNSC Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations Amendments
• CNSC Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations Amendment for Radiation Safety Officers

CNSC Regulatory Documents

Regulatory Documents provide instruction, assistance and information about regulations.

CNSC also has agreements and conventions with other parties.

Regulatory Instrument Index

Consult the Regulatory Instrument Index by Regulation or by area of application and safety area.

For more information, please contact:

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

Telephone : 613-995-5894 or 1-800-668-5284
Fax : 613-995-5086
E-mail : info@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

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