Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Acts and Regulations
Related Links
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.
- 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
- Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission By-laws
Proposed New Regulations or Amendments to Regulations
When required, the CNSC puts forward proposals for new regulations or proposed amendments to existing Regulations under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act.
- Amendments to Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations
- Amendment to Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations
- Regulations Amending Certain Regulations made under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (Miscellaneous Program)
- Amendments to the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations
Please note: Most of the links on this page are for documents found on the Department of Justice Web site. The Department of Justice is responsible for maintaining the Consolidated Statutes and Regulations for the Government of Canada. Please read the notices and disclaimers provided by the Department of Justice.
