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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's online consultation platform.

Consultation with the public, licensees and interested organizations is an important part of the process the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) uses to develop many of the regulatory tools within its regulatory framework. The CNSC welcomes public input on discussion papers and draft documents, and on proposed new regulations or amendments to regulations. Each document is made available for public comment for a specified period of time.

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Current Consultations

REGDOC-2.3.4, Operations Programs for Reactor Facilities

This regulatory document clarifies the requirements for, and provides guidance on, developing and implementing operations programs for reactor facilities. Read the full document and provide your comments.

Discussion Paper DIS-24-02, Proposal to amend REGDOC-2.13.2, Import and Export

This discussion paper describes the changes the CNSC is planning to make to REGDOC-2.13.2, Import and Export . REGDOC-2.13.2 provides guidance to applicants and licensees who import or export nuclear substances, equipment and information that are listed in the Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations. Read the discussion paper and provide your comments.

Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (Imports, Exports and Safeguards)

Discussion Paper DIS-24-01 - Proposals to Amend the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015 and the Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations

In Canada, the possession and use, as well as the packaging and transport of nuclear substances and radiation devices are regulated by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) in accordance with the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA), its associated regulations and CNSC licences.

Discussion Paper DIS-24-03, Proposal to amend REGDOC-2.13.1, Safeguards and Nuclear Material Accountancy

REGDOC-2.13.1, Safeguards and Nuclear Material Accountancy (REGDOC-2.13.1) sets out the information, access and support that licensees are required to provide to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) related to safeguards and nuclear material accountancy.

Upcoming Consultations

REGDOC-1.1.4, Licence Application Guide: Licence to Decommission Reactor Facilities

REGDOC-1.1.4, Licence Application Guide: Licence to Decommission Reactor Facilities will be open for consultation soon.

Past Consultations

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Welcome to Let's Talk Nuclear Safety

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's online consultation platform.

Login or register to have your say →

Current Consultations

REGDOC-2.3.4, Operations Programs for Reactor Facilities

Discussion Paper DIS-24-02, Proposal to amend REGDOC-2.13.2, Import and Export

Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (Imports, Exports and Safeguards)

Discussion Paper DIS-24-01 - Proposals to Amend the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015 and the Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations

Discussion Paper DIS-24-03, Proposal to amend REGDOC-2.13.1, Safeguards and Nuclear Material Accountancy

Upcoming Consultations

REGDOC-1.1.4, Licence Application Guide: Licence to Decommission Reactor Facilities

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