Regulatory Action - Issued to Multiple Licensees: Class I nuclear facilities and uranium mines and mills

Under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and associated regulations, various levels of regulatory action can be taken by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians and the environment.

2011

April 19, 2011

Update to regulatory action issued to Class I facilities and uranium mines and mills in Canada

In accordance with the regulatory action issued on March 22, 2011, the CNSC has confirmed that all Class I nuclear facilities and uranium mines and mills have fulfilled their requirements and submitted responses pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations.

The CNSC is currently evaluating responses.

March 22, 2011

CNSC request to all Class I nuclear facilities and uranium mines and mills in Canada pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations

Further to the situation in Japan, the CNSC has issued a request for action pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations requiring specific actions to be taken by all Class I nuclear facilities and uranium mines and mills in Canada.

For more information, see Safety of Nuclear Power Plants in Canada

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