Discussion Papers

Discussion papers play an important role in the selection and development of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s (CNSC) requirements or guidance. They are used to solicit early public feedback on CNSC policies or approaches.

The use of discussion papers early in the regulatory process underlines the CNSC’s commitment to a transparent consultation process.  The CNSC analyses and considers this early feedback when determining the type and nature of requirements and guidance to issue. This process is intended to streamline document development and publishing.

Discussion papers are made available for public comment for a specified period of time. At the end of the first comment period, CNSC staff review all public input. Public comments are then posted for feedback on the CNSC Web site for a second round of consultation.

The CNSC takes all feedback received from this consultation process into consideration in determining its regulatory approach.

Current Discussion Paper consultations

Please note that comments submitted, including names and affiliations, are intended to be made public. You will not receive a formal reply.

Paper	Title	Comment Period	Format
DIS-12-03	Fitness for Duty: Proposals for Strengthening Alcohol and Drug Policy, Programs and Testing Reference document: INFO-0831 - Recent Alcohol and Drug Workplace Policies in Canada: Considerations for the Nuclear Industry (PDF)	Consultation is open until August 7, 2012
DIS-12-02	Process for Establishing Release Limits and Action Levels at Nuclear Facilities	Consultation is extended to June 22, 2012
DIS-12-01	Protection of Groundwater at Nuclear Facilities in Canada	Consultation is extended to June 15, 2012

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