Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Amendment to Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations
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The Regulations Amending the Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations and accompanying Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement were published in the May 26, 2010 edition of the Canada Gazette, Part II.
Description
The amendment to the Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations ensures that a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) appointed by a licensee has completed the certification process and has obtained the necessary knowledge and experience to be fully qualified for the role. This gives added assurance to the workers and the public that acceptable radiation safety practices are followed.
The amendment requires:
- every licensee who operates a Class II nuclear facility or who services Class II prescribed equipment to appoint a RSO;
- the licensee to inform the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) of their intent to appoint a new RSO;
- the prospective RSO to successfully complete an examination recognized by the CNSC;
- the RSO to be certified by the CNSC; and
- the licensee to designate in writing a person qualified to replace the certified RSO during the RSO’s absence.
Results of pre-publication
Disposition Report: Comments received during pre-publication in Canada Gazette, Part I.
Pre-publication in Canada Gazette, Part I: June 6, 2009
- Regulations Amending the Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations, Canada Gazette, Vol. 143, No. 23 (source: Canada Gazette Web site)
Reference Documents:
- Information Bulletin - July 2009
- Information Bulletin - June 2009
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Table of Significant Changes – Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations (PDF)
Regulatory References:
- Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations
(source: Justice Canada Web site) - Nuclear Safety and Control Act and all other associated regulations
For more information, please contact:
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
280 Slater Street
P.O. Box1046, Station B
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5S9
Fax: 613-995-5086
Email:info@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
