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12-14
March 28, 2012

Subject: Publication of guidance document GD-310, Guidance on Safety Analysis for Nuclear Power Plants

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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has published guidance document GD-310, Guidance on Safety Analysis for Nuclear Power Plants.

This document provides guidance on how to meet the requirements of RD-310, Safety Analysis for Nuclear Power Plants. GD-310 sets out the guidelines related to safety analysis, including the selection of events to be analyzed, acceptance criteria, safety analysis methods, and safety analysis documentation and review.

A paper copy of the document in either official language can be requested from:

  • Online: Publications catalogue
  • Mail:
    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: 613-995-5086
  • E-mail: info@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca