Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Rules of Procedure

34 (1) As soon as practicable and, in any event, not later than 10 days after an inspector or a designated officer, as the case may be, gives an order under subrule 33(2), the inspector or designated officer shall refer it to the Commission for confirmation, amendment, revocation or replacement in accordance with subsection 35(3) or 37(6) of the Act, as the case may be.

(2) Where the Commission acts under subsection 35(3) of the Act or a designated officer is authorized by the Commission to act under paragraph 37(2)(g) of the Act, the Commission or designated officer, as the case may be, shall notify the persons named in or subject to the order of

• (a) their opportunity to be heard under paragraph 39(1)(c) or 40(1)(c) or (d) of the Act, as the case may be; and

• (b) the requirement that those persons who intend to present information and submissions in respect of the order so notify the Commission or designated officer within 10 days after receipt of the notice.

(3) As soon as practicable after receiving a notice referred to in paragraph (2)(b), the Commission or designated officer shall notify the person giving the notice

• (a) of the manner in which and time when the person may be heard; and

• (b) of the format in which the information and submissions are required to be filed with the Commission or designated officer and sent to other parties and the time limits for filing and sending the information and submissions, as well as the names and addresses of the other parties.

(4) A decision by the Commission or designated officer, as the case may be, to confirm, amend, revoke or replace an order shall be in writing and must be sent, within 10 days after being made, to the persons who are named in or subject to the decision, and to any other persons who intervened in the proceeding.