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Information Bulletin

10-02
February 15, 2010

Subject: Publication of Information Document 0795: Objective and Definition of Licensing Basis

In December, 2009, the Commission Tribunal approved the CNSC’s new definition of Licensing Basis.

The Licensing Basis definition sets the boundary conditions of the licensing envelope and establishes a basis for a regulatory compliance program, for a given CNSC-licensed facility or activity. This includes all mandatory, legally enforceable elements of a licence, including all applicable sections of the Act, its Regulations, and regulatory documents, as well as other mandatory elements such as licence conditions, orders, etc.

The new definition was developed to ensure consistent use of the term across the CNSC. It will not require changes to current licences nor does it significantly change the documentary requirement to demonstrate licensee qualifications.

For more information about the CNSC, visit nuclearsafety.gc.ca. A paper copy of the document may be requested from:

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

Telephone: 613-995-5894 or 1-800-668-5284 (Canada only)
Fax: 613-992-2915

E-mail: mailto:info@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca