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Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission)
SOR/2013-139
NUCLEAR SAFETY AND CONTROL ACT
Registration 2013-06-18
Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission)
P.C. 2013-826 2013-06-18
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, pursuant to subsection 44(1)Footnote a of the Nuclear Safety and Control ActFootnote b, makes the annexed Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission).
Ottawa, May 17, 2013
MICHAEL BINDER
President of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources, pursuant to subsection 44(1)Footnote a of the Nuclear Safety and Control ActFootnote b, approves the annexed Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission), made by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
Return to footnote aS.C. 2012, c. 19, s. 129(1)
Return to footnote bS.C. 1997, c. 9
Interpretation
Definition of Act
1 In these Regulations, Act means the Nuclear Safety and Control Act.
Designations
Marginal note:Violations
2 (1) The contravention of a provision of the Act or any of its regulations that is set out in column 1 of the schedule is designated as a violation that may be proceeded with in accordance with sections 65.01 to 65.21 of the Act.
Marginal note:Short-form descriptions
(2) In the event of a discrepancy between the short-form descriptions in the schedule and the provision to which it pertains, the provision prevails.
Classification
Marginal note:Classification
3 The classification of a violation of a provision that is set out in column 1 of the schedule as a Category A, Category B or Category C violation is as set out in column 3.
Penalties
Marginal note:Individual
4 (1) The amount payable as the penalty in respect of a violation that is committed by an individual is
(a) $300 to $3,000, for a Category A violation;
(b) $300 to $10,000, for a Category B violation; and
(c) $300 to $25,000, for a Category C violation.
Marginal note:Person other than an individual
(2) The amount payable as the penalty in respect of a violation that is committed by a person other than an individual is
(a) $1,000 to $12,000, for a Category A violation;
(b) $1,000 to $40,000, for a Category B violation; and
(c) $1,000 to $100,000, for a Category C violation.
Marginal note:Determination of amount
5 The amount of a penalty is determined by the Commission having regard to
(a) the compliance history of the person who committed the violation;
(b) the degree of intention or negligence on the part of the person;
(c) the harm that resulted or could have resulted from the violation;
(d) whether the person derived any competitive or economic benefit from the violation;
(e) whether the person made reasonable efforts to mitigate or reverse the violation’s effects;
(f) whether the person provided all reasonable assistance to the Commission; and
(g) whether the person brought the violation to the attention of the Commission.
Service of Documents
Marginal note:Manner of service
6 (1) A notice of violation referred to in section 65.05 of the Act and a determination referred to in section 65.13 of the Act shall be served by
(a) in the case of an individual,
(i) leaving a copy of it with the individual,
(ii) leaving a copy of it with someone who appears to be an adult member of the same household at the individual’s last known address or usual place of residence, or
(iii) sending a copy of it by registered mail, courier, fax or other electronic means to the individual’s last known address or usual place of residence; and
(b) in the case of any other person,
(i) sending a copy of it by registered mail, courier or fax to the person’s head office or place of business or to the person’s agent;
(ii) leaving a copy of it at the person’s head office or place of business with an individual who appears to manage or be in control of the head office or place of business or with the person’s agent; or
(iii) sending a copy of it by electronic means, other than by fax, to any person referred to in subparagraph (ii).
Marginal note:Deemed service
(2) The notice of violation or determination — other than when personally served — is considered to be served
(a) in the case of a copy that is left with an adult referred to in subparagraph (1)(a)(ii), on the day on which it is left with the adult;
(b) in the case of a copy that is sent by registered mail or courier, on the tenth day after the date indicated in the receipt issued by the postal or courier service; and
(c) in the case of a copy sent by fax or other electronic means, on the day on which it is transmitted.
Coming into Force
Marginal note:S.C. 2012, c. 19
Footnote *7 These Regulations come into force on the day on which section 129 of the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act comes into force, but if they are registered after that day, they come into force on the day on which they are registered.
Return to footnote *[Note: Regulations in force July 3, 2013, see SI/2013-69.]
SCHEDULE(sections 2 and 3)Violations
PART 1
Nuclear Safety and Control Act
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Provision | Short-form Description | Category |
| 1 | 26 | Carrying on a prescribed activity without or contrary to a licence | B |
| 2 | 27(a) | Failure to properly keep, retain or disclose prescribed records | A |
| 3 | 27(b) | Failure to make prescribed reports and file them in the prescribed manner | A |
| 4 | 36 | Failure to assist an inspector in carrying out their duties | B |
| 5 | 41 | Failure to comply with an order within the time specified | B |
| 6 | 45 | Failure to notify the Commission when a place or vehicle is contaminated or when an event has occurred that is likely to result in an exposure | B |
| 7 | 48(a) | Alteration or misuse of things, otherwise than pursuant to the regulations and licence | B |
| 8 | 48(b) | Disclosure of prescribed information, except pursuant to the regulations | A |
| 9 | 48(c) | Failure to comply with a condition of a licence | C |
| 10 | 48(d) | Making a false or misleading statement | B |
| 11 | 48(e) | Failure to comply with an order of the Commission, a designated officer or an inspector | C |
| 12 | 48(f) | Failure to assist or give information requested by an inspector, or interfering with the inspector’s duties | C |
| 13 | 48(g) | Taking disciplinary action against a person who assists or gives information to the Commission, designated officer or inspector | B |
| 14 | 48(h) | Terminating or varying the terms of employment of a nuclear energy worker who has exceeded their radiation dose limit, except in the prescribed manner and circumstances | B |
| 15 | 48(i) | Falsifying a record | B |
| 16 | 48(j) | Failure to comply with an order of a court | C |
| 17 | 49(a) | Failure to ensure required staff is present to maintain a nuclear facility in a safe condition | B |
| 18 | 49(b) | Failure to report for duty or withdrawal of services other than in accordance with procedures | B |
| 19 | 50 | Possession of nuclear substance, or prescribed information or equipment, capable of being used for nuclear weapons or explosive devices | C |
PART 2
General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Provision | Short-form Description | Category |
| 1 | 12(1)(a) | Failure to ensure the presence of a sufficient number of qualified workers to carry out the licensed activity | B |
| 2 | 12(1)(b) | Failure to train workers to carry on the licensed activity, as required | B |
| 3 | 12(1)(c) | Failure to take all reasonable precautions to protect the environment and the health and safety of persons and to maintain security | B |
| 4 | 12(1)(d) | Failure to provide and maintain required devices | B |
| 5 | 12(1)(e) | Failure to require use of equipment, devices, clothing or procedures, as required | B |
| 6 | 12(1)(f) | Failure to take reasonable precautions to control release of radioactive nuclear substances or hazardous substances | B |
| 7 | 12(1)(g) | Failure to implement measures to be alerted to the illegal use or removal of a nuclear substance or prescribed information or equipment, or the illegal use of a nuclear facility | B |
| 8 | 12(1)(h) | Failure to implement measures to be alerted of sabotage or attempted sabotage | B |
| 9 | 12(1)(i) | Failure to take measures to facilitate Canada’s compliance with any safeguards agreement | A |
| 10 | 12(1)(j) | Failure to instruct workers on physical security program and their obligations | B |
| 11 | 12(1)(k) | Failure to keep the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and regulations available to workers | A |
| 12 | 12(2) | Failure to file a report responding to a Commission request within the specified time and with the prescribed information | B |
| 13 | 13 | Transfer of a nuclear substance, prescribed information or prescribed equipment to a person who does not hold the required licence | B |
| 14 | 14(1)(a) | Failure to post copy of licence | A |
| 15 | 14(1)(b) | Failure to post notice | A |
| 16 | 14(2) | Failure to have copy of licence in field | A |
| 17 | 15(a) | Failure of applicant or licensee to notify the Commission of the persons acting for them | A |
| 18 | 15(b) | Failure of applicant or licensee to notify the Commission of the persons responsible for the management and control of the activity, substance, facility, equipment or information encompassed by licence | A |
| 19 | 15(c) | Failure of applicant or licensee to notify the Commission on time about change in contact persons or responsible persons | A |
| 20 | 16 | Failure to make health and safety information available to workers, as required | B |
| 21 | 17(a) | Failure of worker to properly use equipment, devices, facilities and clothing | B |
| 22 | 17(b) | Failure of worker to comply with licensee’s measures to protect the environment and the health and safety of persons, maintain security, control radiation doses and levels and control releases of nuclear substances and hazardous substances | B |
| 23 | 17(c)(i) | Failure of worker to promptly inform licensee or supervisor of increase in risk to the environment or health and safety of persons | B |
| 24 | 17(c)(ii) | Failure of worker to promptly inform licensee or supervisor of threat to maintenance of nuclear facility or substances or an incident with respect to security | B |
| 25 | 17(c)(iii) | Failure of worker to promptly inform licensee or supervisor of non-compliance with the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, its regulations or licence | B |
| 26 | 17(c)(iv) | Failure of worker to promptly inform licensee or supervisor of sabotage, theft, loss or illegal use or possession of nuclear substance or prescribed information or equipment | B |
| 27 | 17(c)(v) | Failure of worker to promptly inform licensee or supervisor of release of radioactive nuclear substances or hazardous substances | B |
| 28 | 17(d) | Failure of worker to obey notices and warning signs | B |
| 29 | 17(e) | Failure of worker to take all reasonable precautions to ensure safety | B |
| 30 | 18 | Failure to present an import or export licence to customs officer | B |
| 31 | 23(1) | Transfer or disclosure of prescribed information without legal requirement or to an unauthorized person | B |
| 32 | 23(2) | Failure to take precautions to prevent unauthorized transfer or disclosure of prescribed information | B |
| 33 | 27 | Failure to keep record of licence information submitted to the Commission | A |
| 34 | 28(1) | Failure to retain record for the period specified | A |
| 35 | 28(2) | Improper disposal of a record | A |
| 36 | 28(3) | Failure to file a requested record with the Commission prior to disposal of that record | A |
| 37 | 29(1) | Failure to immediately make a preliminary report to the Commission of a specified situation and of actions taken by the licensee | B |
| 38 | 29(2) | Failure to file full report on time and with the prescribed information | A |
| 39 | 30(1)(a) | Failure to immediately make a preliminary report to the Commission on interference with or interruption in operation of safeguards equipment or alteration of safeguards seal | B |
| 40 | 30(1)(b) | Failure to immediately make a preliminary report to the Commission on theft, loss or sabotage of safeguards equipment or samples | B |
| 41 | 30(2) | Failure to file full report within the specified period and with the prescribed information | A |
| 42 | 31 | Failure to file a report with the Commission within the specified period of an inaccuracy or incompleteness in a record that the licensee is required to keep | A |
| 43 | 32(1) | Failure to include name and address of sender or date in report | A |
PART 3
Radiation Protection Regulations
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Provision | Short-form Description | Category |
| 1 | 3 | Failure to inform persons being administered therapy of methods for reducing the exposure of others to radiation | B |
| 2 | 4(a)(i) | Failure to keep the effective dose and equivalent dose as low as reasonably achievable, taking into account social and economic factors, through the implementation of management control over work practices | B |
| 3 | 4(a)(ii) | Failure to keep the effective dose and equivalent dose as low as reasonably achievable, taking into account social and economic factors, through the implementation of personnel qualification and training | B |
| 4 | 4(a)(iii) | Failure to keep the effective dose and equivalent dose as low as reasonably achievable, taking into account social and economic factors, through the implementation of control of occupational and public exposure to radiation | B |
| 5 | 4(a)(iv) | Failure to keep the effective dose and equivalent dose as low as reasonably achievable, taking into account social and economic factors, through the implementation of planning for unusual situations | B |
| 6 | 4(b) | Failure to ascertain the quantity and concentration of any nuclear substance released as a result of a licensed activity | B |
| 7 | 5 | Failure to ascertain and record as required | B |
| 8 | 6(2)(a) | Failure to conduct an investigation after becoming aware that an action level is reached | B |
| 9 | 6(2)(b) | Failure to identify and take action to restore the effectiveness of the radiation protection program after becoming aware that an action level is reached | B |
| 10 | 6(2)(c) | Failure to notify the Commission within the specified period after becoming aware that an action level is reached | B |
| 11 | 7(1)(a) | Failure to inform nuclear energy workers in writing of the fact that they are nuclear energy workers | A |
| 12 | 7(1)(b) | Failure to inform nuclear energy workers in writing of the risks associated with radiation | A |
| 13 | 7(1)(c) | Failure to inform nuclear energy workers in writing of the effective and equivalent dose limits | A |
| 14 | 7(1)(d) | Failure to inform nuclear energy workers in writing of their radiation dose levels on an annual basis | A |
| 15 | 7(1)(e) | Failure to inform nuclear energy workers in writing of their responsibilities during an emergency and the associated risks | A |
| 16 | 7(2)(a) | Failure to inform female nuclear energy workers in writing of the risks associated with the exposure of embryos and fetuses to radiation and the risks to breastfed infants from the intake of nuclear substances | B |
| 17 | 7(2)(b) | Failure to inform female nuclear energy workers in writing of the importance of informing the licensee in writing that they are pregnant or breastfeeding | B |
| 18 | 7(2)(c) | Failure to inform female nuclear energy workers in writing of the rights of pregnant nuclear energy workers and breastfeeding nuclear energy workers | B |
| 19 | 7(2)(d) | Failure to inform female nuclear energy workers in writing of the applicable effective dose limits for pregnant nuclear energy workers | B |
| 20 | 7(3) | Failure to obtain written acknowledgement from nuclear energy workers that the specified information was received | A |
| 21 | 8(1) | Failure to use a licensed dosimetry service to measure and monitor doses of radiation received by nuclear energy workers | B |
| 22 | 8(2) | Failure to provide the specified information to the licensed dosimetry service | B |
| 23 | 9 | Failure to inform a person of the purpose for collecting their personal information | A |
| 24 | 10 | Failure of a nuclear energy worker to provide the specified information on request of the licensee | A |
| 25 | 11(1) | Failure to accommodate a female nuclear energy worker who is pregnant | A |
| 26 | 11(2) | Failure to accommodate a female nuclear energy worker who is breastfeeding | B |
| 27 | 13 | Failure to ensure that the effective dose limit is not exceeded | C |
| 28 | 14 | Failure to ensure that the equivalent dose limit is not exceeded | C |
| 29 | 15(2) | Failure to ensure that the effective or equivalent dose limit received by a person participating in the control of an emergency is not exceeded | B |
| 30 | 15(3) | Failure to ensure that the effective or equivalent dose received by a person taking a specific action during the control of an emergency is not exceeded | B |
| 31 | 15(4) | Failure to ensure that the effective or equivalent dose received by a person taking more than one specific action during the control of an emergency is not exceeded | B |
| 32 | 15(5) | Failure to limit radiation doses received by a person participating in the control of an emergency to a level as low as reasonably achievable | B |
| 33 | 15(6) | Failure to notify the person who received the dose of radiation and the Commission as soon as feasible after a radiation dose limit is exceeded | B |
| 34 | 15(7) | Requesting a pregnant woman to participate in the control of an emergency | B |
| 35 | 16(a) | Failure to immediately notify a person and the Commission after a radiation dose limit may have been exceeded | B |
| 36 | 16(b) | Failure to require a person to leave any work that is likely to add to the dose if the person may have or has exceeded the dose limit for a nuclear energy worker | B |
| 37 | 16(c) | Failure to conduct an investigation to determine the magnitude of the dose and to establish the causes of the exposure | B |
| 38 | 16(d) | Failure to take action to prevent similar incidents after a dose limit may have been exceeded | B |
| 39 | 16(e) | Failure to report the results of the investigation on the exceeded dose limit to the Commission within the specified period | B |
| 40 | 19 | Failure of the licensee operating a dosimetry service to file information on nuclear energy workers with the National Dose Registry | A |
| 41 | 20(1) | Possession of a container or device containing a nuclear substance without proper labelling | B |
| 42 | 21 | Failure to post radiation warning signs | B |
| 43 | 22 | Use of an improper radiation warning symbol | A |
| 44 | 23 | Frivolous posting of radiation warning signs | A |
| 45 | 24(1) | Failure to keep a record of the name and job category of each nuclear energy worker | B |
| 46 | 24(2) | Failure to keep a record of doses of radiation for five years | B |
| 47 | 25 | Failure to ensure that instruments and equipment are selected, tested and calibrated for their intended use | B |
PART 4
Class I Nuclear Facilities Regulations
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Provision | Short-form Description | Category |
| 1 | 14(1) | Failure to keep record of the results of effluent and environmental monitoring programs | A |
| 2 | 14(2) | Failure to keep operation record | A |
| 3 | 14(3) | Failure to keep decommissioning record | A |
| 4 | 14(4) | Failure to retain record for the specified period | A |
| 5 | 14(5) | Failure to retain record relating to a nuclear energy worker for the specified period | A |
PART 5
Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Provision | Short-form Description | Category |
| 1 | 10(a) | Use of uncertified Class II prescribed equipment | B |
| 2 | 10(b) | Failure to use Class II prescribed equipment in accordance with a licence | B |
| 3 | 15(2)(a) | Failure to equip entrance door to Class II prescribed equipment room with device that stops the equipment when door is opened | B |
| 4 | 15(2)(b) | Failure to equip entrance door to Class II prescribed equipment room with device that prevents the equipment from being used | B |
| 5 | 15(2)(c) | Failure to design entrance door to Class II prescribed equipment room to prevent persons from being locked in | B |
| 6 | 15(3)(a) | Failure to equip entrance to Class II prescribed equipment room with device that stops the equipment when someone passes through the entrance | B |
| 7 | 15(3)(b) | Failure to equip entrance to Class II prescribed equipment room with device that prevents the equipment from being used | B |
| 8 | 15(4) | Failure to equip room where Class II prescribed equipment that is used on persons is located with a viewing system | B |
| 9 | 15(5) | Failure to equip entrance to Class II prescribed equipment room with an irradiation state display | B |
| 10 | 15(6) | Failure to equip room where Class II prescribed equipment is located with an area radiation monitoring system, as required | B |
| 11 | 15(7) | Failure to equip room where Class II prescribed equipment that is not used on persons is located with a pre-irradiation alarm | B |
| 12 | 15(8) | Failure to equip room where Class II prescribed equipment is located with emergency stop buttons or devices | B |
| 13 | 15(9) | Failure to provide emergency stop buttons or devices that are unobstructed and accessible | B |
| 14 | 15(10) | Failure to provide emergency stop buttons or devices in the specified places | B |
| 15 | 15(11) | Failure to post emergency contact information at every entrance to a Class II nuclear facility | A |
| 16 | 15(12) | Failure to equip Class II equipment with device to prevent unauthorized use | B |
| 17 | 15(13) | Failure to verify normal operation after servicing of device or system | B |
| 18 | 15.01 | Failure to appoint a radiation safety officer | B |
| 19 | 15.02 | Appointing an uncertified radiation safety officer | B |
| 20 | 15.06(2) | Failure to notify the Commission of name of radiation safety officer and Class II prescribed equipment subject to certificate | B |
| 21 | 15.1 | Failure to designate in writing radiation safety officer as replacement | B |
| 22 | 15.11 | Replacing a radiation safety officer for more than the specified period | B |
| 23 | 16(1) | Failure to ascertain that radiation field is safe upon entering a room | B |
| 24 | 16(2) | Failure to verify that radiation survey meter is working immediately before entering a room | B |
| 25 | 16.1(1) | Failure to ensure patients are surveyed and free of nuclear substances following treatment using brachytherapy remote afterloader | B |
| 26 | 16.1(2)(a) | Failure to equip brachytherapy remote afterloader treatment room with a remote alarm system to warn of treatment interruptions | B |
| 27 | 16.1(2)(b) | Failure to equip brachytherapy remote afterloader treatment room with a shielded storage container of sufficient size | B |
| 28 | 16.1(2)(c) | Failure to equip brachytherapy remote afterloader treatment room with the necessary remote handling tools | B |
| 29 | 17(1) | Failure to measure radiation dose rates after installing a sealed source in Class II prescribed equipment or to notify the Commission in writing if dose rate exceeds manufacturer’s specifications | B |
| 30 | 17(2) | Failure to measure dose rates at all accessible locations outside the room after the installation of a sealed source in a radioactive source teletherapy machine | B |
| 31 | 18(1)(a) | Failure to make available to each worker a calibrated radiation survey meter | B |
| 32 | 18(1)(b) | Failure to make available to each worker a radiation survey meter that can measure radiation from sealed source and Class II prescribed equipment | B |
| 33 | 18(1)(c) | Failure to make available to each worker a radiation survey meter that indicates the power level of batteries | B |
| 34 | 18(2) | Use of a radiation survey meter that has not been calibrated within the specified period | B |
| 35 | 19(1) | Failure to conduct leak test on sealed source or shielding as required | B |
| 36 | 19(2) | Failure to take required action when a leak on a sealed source or shielding is detected | B |
| 37 | 20 | Use of Class II prescribed equipment on a person without being directed by a qualified medical practitioner | B |
| 38 | 21(1) | Failure to keep record of measurements of radiation dose rates and retain record for the specified period | A |
| 39 | 21(2)(a) | Failure to keep record of daily outputs of radiation resulting from operation of Class II prescribed equipment | A |
| 40 | 21(2)(b) | Failure to keep record of training received by workers | A |
| 41 | 21(2)(c) | Failure to keep record of inspections, verifications, servicing, measurements or tests required | A |
| 42 | 21(3) | Failure to retain training record for the specified period | A |
| 43 | 21(4) | Failure to keep record of transfer of Class II prescribed equipment | A |
| 44 | 21(5) | Failure to keep record of leak tests conducted on sealed source or shielding and to retain it for the specified period | A |
| 45 | 21(6) | Failure to keep record of measurements of radiation dose rates, as required, and to retain them for the specified period | A |
| 46 | 21(7) | Failure to keep servicing record of Class II prescribed equipment | A |
| 47 | 21(8) | Failure to retain servicing record for the specified period | A |
PART 6
Uranium Mines and Mills Regulations
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Provision | Short-form Description | Category |
| 1 | 9 | Failure to post code of practice where it is accessible to all workers in uranium mine or mill | A |
| 2 | 10(a) | Failure to establish, implement and maintain written operating procedures | B |
| 3 | 10(b) | Failure to train workers to perform their work in accordance with operating procedures | B |
| 4 | 10(c) | Failure to audit workers to verify compliance with operating procedures | B |
| 5 | 11(a) | Failure to ensure each main fan is equipped with a fan malfunction warning signal device | B |
| 6 | 11(b) | Failure to ensure person is designated to receive and respond to main fan failure warning signal | B |
| 7 | 11(c) | Failure to implement measures to prevent interference by persons or activities with proper operation of ventilation systems | B |
| 8 | 12(1)(a) | Failure to implement alternative measures to protect worker health and safety when ventilation system malfunctions | B |
| 9 | 12(1)(b) | Failure to ensure that only work necessary to restore ventilation system is performed in work place when ventilation system malfunctions | B |
| 10 | 12(2) | Failure to inform worker of protective measures in connection with restoration of ventilation system | B |
| 11 | 13 | Improper reliance on respirator | B |
| 12 | 14(a) | Failure to post signs where gamma radiation dose rate exceeds the specified limit | A |
| 13 | 14(b) | Failure to provide direct-reading dosimeter to workers entering an area where gamma radiation dose rate exceeds the specified limit | B |
| 14 | 15(1) | Failure to provide radiation health and safety training certificate to worker | A |
| 15 | 15(2) | Failure to provide copy of radiation health and safety training program to worker’s representative | A |
| 16 | 16(1)(a) | Failure to keep record of operating and maintenance procedures | B |
| 17 | 16(1)(b) | Failure to keep record of mine plans | B |
| 18 | 16(1)(c) | Failure to keep record of schedules for planned mining operations | A |
| 19 | 16(1)(d) | Failure to keep record of plans of waste management systems | A |
| 20 | 16(1)(e) | Failure to keep record of design of uranium mine or mill, or of design of components and systems installed at the mine or mill | A |
| 21 | 16(1)(f) | Failure to keep record of method and data used to ascertain radiation dose and intake of radioactive nuclear substances by workers | A |
| 22 | 16(1)(g) | Failure to keep record of measurements | A |
| 23 | 16(1)(h) | Failure to keep record of inspections and maintenance | A |
| 24 | 16(1)(i) | Failure to keep record of quantity of air delivered by each main fan | A |
| 25 | 16(1)(j) | Failure to keep record of performance of each dust control system | A |
| 26 | 16(1)(k) | Failure to keep record of training received by each worker | A |
| 27 | 16(2) | Failure to make required records available to worker or to worker’s representative | A |
| 28 | 16(3) | Failure to retain training record for the specified period | A |
| 29 | 16(4) | Failure to post record of work place measurements at an accessible location in the uranium mine or mill | B |
PART 7
Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Provision | Short-form Description | Category |
| 1 | 11(1)(a) | Use of uncertified radiation device | B |
| 2 | 11(1)(b) | Use of radiation device contrary to development licence | A |
| 3 | 11(2) | Transfer of uncertified radiation device for use within Canada | B |
| 4 | 16 | Use of radioactive nuclear substance or radiation device on a person otherwise than as directed by a qualified medical practitioner | B |
| 5 | 17 | Failure to make instructions concerning radiation safety and accidents available to workers | B |
| 6 | 18(1) and 18(2) | Failure to conduct leak tests on sealed source or shielding | B |
| 7 | 18(3)(a) | Failure to discontinue use of sealed source or shielding when leakage detected | B |
| 8 | 18(3)(b) | Failure to discontinue use of radiation device when leakage detected | B |
| 9 | 18(3)(c) | Failure to take measures to limit the spread of radioactive contamination when leakage detected | B |
| 10 | 18(3)(d) | Failure to immediately notify the Commission that leakage was detected | B |
| 11 | 19(1) | Failure to provide required instructions for dealing with accidents upon transfer of a radiation device | A |
| 12 | 19(2) | Failure to provide most recent leak test record upon transfer of sealed source or shielding | A |
| 13 | 20 | Use of a radiation survey meter that has not been calibrated within the specified period | B |
| 14 | 21 | Use of a radiation device that was not tested or inspected after accident | B |
| 15 | 22 | Use of radiation device in field operation that does not have attached label with contact information | A |
| 16 | 23(a) | Failure to post emergency contact information where the radioactive nuclear substance is used or stored | B |
| 17 | 23(b) | Failure to post warning sign and personnel entry procedures to be followed at every personnel access opening to any equipment fitted with a radiation device | B |
| 18 | 24 | Operation of an exposure device by an uncertified operator or by an unsupervised trainee | B |
| 19 | 29 | Failure of exposure device operator to immediately surrender certificate to the Commission upon decertification | A |
| 20 | 30(1)(a) | Failure of licensee to ensure exposure device is equipped with source tag | A |
| 21 | 30(1)(b) | Failure of licensee to lock exposure device when not in use | B |
| 22 | 30(1)(c) | Failure of licensee to return dosimeter within the specified period | B |
| 23 | 30(2) | Failure of licensee to immediately notify the Commission about loss, theft, damage or malfunction of exposure device | A |
| 24 | 30(3)(a) | Failure of licensee to provide the specified radiation survey meter | B |
| 25 | 30(3)(b) | Failure of licensee to provide the specified emergency equipment and material when a guide tube is used | B |
| 26 | 30(3)(c) to (e) | Failure of licensee to provide dosimeter that meets the specified requirements | B |
| 27 | 30(3)(f) | Failure of licensee to provide sufficient number of radiation warning signs for posting | B |
| 28 | 30(3)(g) | Failure of licensee to provide sufficient number of forms to keep records | A |
| 29 | 30(4) | Authorizing operation of exposure device that does not appear to be functioning normally or of exposure device with radiation dose rate on its surface greater than the specified limit | B |
| 30 | 30(5) | Failure of licensee to provide written authorization for sealed source change | A |
| 31 | 30(6) | Failure of licensee to limit dose of radiation to persons other than nuclear energy workers | C |
| 32 | 30(7) | Authorizing a person to respond to exposure device or sealed source assembly malfunctions without proper training | B |
| 33 | 31(1)(a) | Failure of exposure device operator to use the specified radiation survey meter | B |
| 34 | 31(1)(b) | Failure of exposure device operator to have the specified emergency equipment and material immediately available when using a guide tube | B |
| 35 | 31(1)(c), (d) and (f) | Failure of exposure device operator to properly wear the required dosimeter | B |
| 36 | 31(1)(e) | Failure of exposure device operator to keep daily radiation dose records | A |
| 37 | 31(1)(g) | Failure of exposure device operator to ensure exposure device functions within manufacturer’s specifications | B |
| 38 | 31(1)(h) | Failure of exposure device operator to use radiation survey meter to confirm sealed source assembly returned to shielded position | B |
| 39 | 31(1)(i) | Failure of exposure device operator to limit radiation dose to persons other than nuclear energy workers | C |
| 40 | 31(1)(j) | Failure of exposure device operator to place persons or erect barriers to prevent entry into radiation area | B |
| 41 | 31(1)(k) | Failure of exposure device operator to post radiation warning signs to prevent entry into radiation area | B |
| 42 | 31(1)(l) | Failure of exposure device operator to lock exposure device when not in use | B |
| 43 | 31(1)(m) | Failure of exposure device operator to immediately report to licensee a specified situation and actions taken | B |
| 44 | 31(2) | Failure of exposure device operator to return dosimeter to licensee at the specified time | A |
| 45 | 31(3) | Failure of exposure device operator to submit dose record to licensee at the specified time | A |
| 46 | 31(4) | Operating malfunctioning exposure device or exposure device with radiation dose rate on its surface greater than the specified limit | B |
| 47 | 31(5) | (a) Failure of exposure device operator to ensure that dose limit of radiation is not exceeded during shift | B |
| (b) Failure of exposure device operator to stop work and notify licensee when dose limit is exceeded during shift | B | ||
| 48 | 31(6) | Responding to exposure device or sealed source assembly malfunctions without proper training | B |
| 49 | 32 | Improper appointment of exposure device operator to supervise trainees | A |
| 50 | 33(1) | Authorizing a trainee lacking sufficient knowledge to operate an exposure device | B |
| 51 | 33(2) | Failure of exposure device operator to directly supervise and continuously observe trainee operating an exposure device | B |
| 52 | 34(1) | Removal or insertion of sealed source without written authorization of the licensee | A |
| 53 | 34(2) and 34(3) | Failure to measure, record and report to the licensee radiation dose rates and doses of radiation when removing or inserting sealed sources | A |
| 54 | 35(1) | Failure to notify the Commission before conducting tracer or subsurface tracer studies | A |
| 55 | 35(2) | Failure to file a tracer study report with the specified information within the specified time | A |
| 56 | 36(1)(a) | Failure to keep record of specified information in respect of any nuclear substance in licensee’s possession | A |
| 57 | 36(1)(b) | Failure to keep record of name of workers who use or handle nuclear substances | A |
| 58 | 36(1)(c) | Failure to keep record of any transfer, receipt, disposal or abandonment of a nuclear substance | A |
| 59 | 36(1)(d) | Failure to keep record of training received by each worker | A |
| 60 | 36(1)(e) | Failure to keep record of every inspection, measurement, test or servicing of radiation device | A |
| 61 | 36(1.1) | Failure to keep record of servicing another licensee’s radiation device | A |
| 62 | 36(2) | Failure to retain worker training record for the specified period | A |
| 63 | 36(3) | Failure to retain record of every inspection, measurement, test or servicing of radiation device for the specified period | A |
| 64 | 36(4) | Failure to keep record of leak tests conducted on a sealed source or shielding and retain it for the specified period | A |
| 65 | 37 | Failure to keep record of specified information in respect of exposure devices in licensee’s possession | A |
| 66 | 38(1) | Failure to immediately notify the Commission regarding a loss or theft, as required | B |
| 67 | 38(2) | Failure to file full report regarding a loss or theft within the specified time and including the specified information | A |
PART 8
Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Provision | Short-form Description | Category |
| 1 | 3(1) | Failure to characterize nuclear substance at earliest possible time | A |
| 2 | 3(3)(a) | Failure to keep record documenting the detection of the radiation and the disposal of the nuclear substance for specified period | A |
| 3 | 3(3)(b) | Failure to file annual report containing required information by specified time | A |
| 4 | 3(3)(c) | Failure to immediately notify if source of radioactivity in load is licensable quantity of nuclear substance | B |
| 5 | 3(4)(a) | Failure to immediately make preliminary report containing required information | B |
| 6 | 3(4)(b) | Failure to characterize source of radiation within specified period and make follow-up report | B |
| 7 | 3(5)(a) | Failure to immediately make preliminary report containing required information | B |
| 8 | 3(5)(b) | Failure to prevent dispersal of nuclear substance | B |
| 9 | 3(5)(b) | Failure to isolate load and control access | C |
| 10 | 3(5)(c) | Failure to have situation assessed | B |
| 11 | 3(5)(d) | Failure to report results | B |
| 12 | 4 | Failure to classify packages and radioactive material | B |
| 13 | 5 | Failure to correctly classify LSA material | B |
| 14 | 10 | Failure to have design or calculation of value for prescribed equipment certified | B |
| 15 | 18(a) | Production of package of certified design not in accordance with requirements | B |
| 16 | 18(b) | Failure to mark package with required information | A |
| 17 | 19(3) | Use of package of certified design without confirmation that use is registered | A |
| 18 | 20(1)(a) | Production of special form radioactive material not in accordance with certificate | B |
| 19 | 20(1)(b) | Failure to mark special form radioactive material | A |
| 20 | 20(2) | Transport of special form radioactive material that has not been produced in accordance with certified design or design approved by foreign competent authority | A |
| 21 | 21(1)(a) | Production of low dispersible radioactive material not in accordance with certificate | B |
| 22 | 21(1)(b) | Failure to mark low dispersible radioactive material | A |
| 23 | 21(2) | Transport of low dispersible radioactive material that has not been produced in accordance with certified design | A |
| 24 | 22(1) | Production of instrument or article that has alternative activity limit for exempt consignment that has not been produced using certified calculation | B |
| 25 | 22(2) | Transport of instrument or article that has alternative activity limit for exempt consignment that has not been produced using certified calculation | B |
| 26 | 23(2) | Transport of fissile-excepted radioactive material that has not been produced in accordance with requirements | B |
| 27 | 24(a) | Failure to implement and maintain management system | B |
| 28 | 24(b) and (c) | Failure to keep and retain record documenting management system | A |
| 29 | 25(1) | Failure to comply with Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations | C |
| 30 | 25(2) | Failure of consignor to comply with IAEA Regulations | B |
| 31 | 25(3) | Failure of consignor to advise consignee of transport of material | A |
| 32 | 25(4)(a) | Failure of carrier to comply with IAEA Regulations | B |
| 33 | 25(4)(b) | Failure of carrier to transport in accordance with consignor’s instructions | B |
| 34 | 25(4)(c) | Failure of carrier to implement, maintain and keep record documenting work procedures | A |
| 35 | 26(1)(a) | Presentation for transport or transport of radioactive material in package not meeting requirements | B |
| 36 | 26(1)(b) | Presentation for transport or transport of radioactive material requiring licence if no licence issued | B |
| 37 | 26(1)(c) | Failure to present for transport or to transport unpackaged LSA-I material or unpackaged SCO-I in accordance with IAEA Regulations | B |
| 38 | 26(1)(d) | Presentation for transport or transport of package containing 0.1 kg or more of uranium hexafluoride in unapproved package | B |
| 39 | 27(1) | Failure to transport in required package | C |
| 40 | 28(1) | Failure of consignor or carrier to comply with IAEA Regulations | B |
| 41 | 29(1) | Failure of consignor to include required information in transport documents | A |
| 42 | 29(3) | Transportation of consignment of radioactive material without required documents | B |
| 43 | 31(1)(a) | Failure to keep exposure and effective dose and equivalent dose as low as reasonably achievable | B |
| 44 | 31(1)(b) | Failure to prevent persons from receiving high radiation doses | C |
| 45 | 31(1)(c) | Failure to assess radiation at workplace and conduct monitoring | B |
| 46 | 31(1)(d) | Failure to train specified persons on application of radiation protection program | B |
| 47 | 31(2) | Failure to keep and retain record documenting radiation protection program | A |
| 48 | 32(a) | Failure to immediately notify if person may have received dose that exceeded prescribed limit | B |
| 49 | 32(b) | Failure to conduct investigation | B |
| 50 | 32(c) | Failure to take action to prevent recurrence | B |
| 51 | 32(d) | Failure to report results of investigation within specified time | A |
| 52 | 33(1) | Failure to inform every nuclear energy worker in writing | A |
| 53 | 33(2) | Failure to inform pregnant nuclear energy workers of their rights and obligations | B |
| 54 | 36(1) | Failure to immediately take required actions after dangerous occurrence | B |
| 55 | 36(2) | Failure to take required actions as soon as feasible after dangerous occurrence | B |
| 56 | 37(1) | Failure to immediately make required preliminary report | B |
| 57 | 37(3) | Failure to immediately notify consignor in specified circumstances | B |
| 58 | 38 | Failure to file full report of failure to comply or of dangerous occurrence within specified period | B |
| 59 | 40(1) | Opening package without taking required measures | B |
| 60 | 40(2) | Failure to restore package to required condition before forwarding | B |
| 61 | 40(3) | Failure to verify package integrity on receipt or on opening | B |
| 62 | 40(4) | Failure to immediately make preliminary report if package shows evidence of problem conditions | A |
| 63 | 40(5) | Failure to include specified information in preliminary report | A |
| 64 | 40(6) | Failure to file full report within specified period | A |
| 65 | 41(a) | Failure to notify consignor, consignee and Commission of undeliverable consignment | B |
| 66 | 41(b) | Failure to keep undeliverable consignment in access-controlled area | B |
| 67 | 42 | Failure to keep and retain records documenting specified information concerning certain packages | A |
PART 9
Nuclear Security Regulations
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Provision | Short-form Description | Category |
| 1 | 5(1) | Failure to review and update nuclear security plan at the specified interval | B |
| 2 | 5(2) | Failure to provide copy of updated nuclear security plan to Commission before implementation | B |
| 3 | 6(1) | Failure to conduct threat and risk assessment at the specified interval | B |
| 4 | 6(2)(a) | Failure to review threat and risk assessment as required | B |
| 5 | 6(2)(b) | Failure to update threat and risk assessment as required | B |
| 6 | 6(2)(c) | Failure to update nuclear security plan as required | B |
| 7 | 6(3) | Failure to make necessary modifications to the nuclear security system | B |
| 8 | 6(4) | Failure to keep record of results and updates of each threat and risk assessment | A |
| 9 | 6(5)(a) | Failure to provide records to Commission on request | B |
| 10 | 6(5)(b) | Failure to provide record of results of threat and risk assessment or an update to Commission within prescribed time | B |
| 11 | 7 | Failure to implement nuclear security measures that ensure effective intervention can be made | B |
| 12 | 8 | Failure to develop and implement training program | B |
| 13 | 9(1) | Failure to implement measures to promote and support security culture | B |
| 14 | 9(2) | Failure to keep record of measures implemented to promote and support security culture | A |
| 15 | 10(1) | Failure to ensure that measures and activities are designed and implemented as required and ensure that measures do not compromise the environment, the health or safety of persons or the security of the nuclear facility | B |
| 16 | 10(2) | Failure to establish, implement and maintain required process regarding conflict and coordination of nuclear security measures | B |
| 17 | 10(3) | Failure to keep record setting out the process regarding conflict and coordination of nuclear security measures | A |
| 18 | 11(1) | Failure to immediately implement required compensatory measures when critical security measure is degraded, inoperative or compromised | B |
| 19 | 11(2) | Failure to keep record setting out process for implementing compensatory measures and record indicating implementation of compensatory measures | A |
| 20 | 12(a) | Failure to replace or restore functioning of degraded, inoperative or compromised device as soon as feasible | A |
| 21 | 12(b) | Failure to determine how device became degraded, inoperative or compromised | A |
| 22 | 13(1) | Failure to ensure security guards are trained and qualified | B |
| 23 | 13(2) | Failure to keep record of security guard training and proof of their qualifications | A |
| 24 | 14(1) | Failure to make written arrangements with off-site response force that, alone on in conjunction with on-site nuclear response force, is capable of making an effective intervention | B |
| 25 | 14(2) | Failure to provide for specified matters in written arrangements with off-site response force | B |
| 26 | 14(3) | Failure to have written arrangements signed as required | A |
| 27 | 15(1) | Failure to have alarm-monitoring capability or make arrangements with an alarm-monitoring service | B |
| 28 | 15(2) | Failure to provide for notification procedure in arrangements with alarm-monitoring service | B |
| 29 | 16(1) | Failure to implement and maintain cyber security program | C |
| 30 | 16(2) | Failure to protect computer systems and electronic components against cyber security threats as required | B |
| 31 | 17(1) | Failure to protect specified sensitive information as required | B |
| 32 | 17(2) | Failure to implement nuclear security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of specified sensitive information as required | B |
| 33 | 17(3) | Permitting person to access sensitive information who does not require access to carry out their duties | B |
| 34 | 18 | Failure to implement measures to protect, as required, information for identity verification or in relation to a clearance or authorization | B |
| 35 | 19 | Producing, processing, using or storing Category I nuclear material in place other than inner area | C |
| 36 | 20 | Producing, processing, using or storing Category II nuclear material in place other than protected area | C |
| 37 | 21 | Producing, processing, using or storing Category III nuclear material in place other than protected area or any other area that meets prescribed requirements | B |
| 38 | 22(1) | Producing, processing, using or storing specified nuclear substance in place other than area that meets prescribed requirements | B |
| 39 | 22(2)(a) | Failure to maintain list of persons who are authorized to access the area | B |
| 40 | 22(2)(b) | Permitting unauthorized persons to access the area | B |
| 41 | 22(2)(c) | Failure to implement required measures | B |
| 42 | 23 | Failure to ensure nuclear substance is not removed from nuclear facility except in accordance with licence | B |
| 43 | 24(1)(a) | Failure to determine reason for unauthorized removal of nuclear substance from nuclear facility | A |
| 44 | 24(1)(b) | Failure to assess and immediately respond to unauthorized removal of nuclear substance | B |
| 45 | 24(2) | Failure to keep record setting out process respecting unauthorized removal of nuclear substances | A |
| 46 | 29(1) | Failure to design nuclear security system taking into account the specified threats, evaluate that system or modify the system as necessary | B |
| 47 | 29(2) | Failure to implement nuclear security measures that ensure effective intervention can be made, taking into account the specified threats | B |
| 48 | 29(3) | Failure to keep record that sets out required processes | A |
| 49 | 30(1) | Failure to provide sufficient number of nuclear security officers to carry out the specified duties | C |
| 50 | 30(2) | Failure to keep record of nuclear security officers’ duties and to give copy of it to nuclear security officer | A |
| 51 | 31 | Failure to provide each nuclear security officer with necessary equipment, devices and apparel | B |
| 52 | 32(1) | Failure to ensure nuclear security officer only carries out duties for which they have the necessary training, knowledge and skill and for which they are qualified | B |
| 53 | 32(2) | Failure to ensure each nuclear security officer participates in continuing training program that includes the specified training | B |
| 54 | 32(3) | Failure to keep record of training received by each nuclear security officer | B |
| 55 | 33 | Failure to keep records containing required information regarding nuclear security officers who are required to carry a firearm | A |
| 56 | 34(1) | Failure to maintain on-site nuclear response force with required capability | C |
| 57 | 34(3) | Failure to ensure that nuclear security officers who are members of on-site nuclear response force are authorized to carry firearms in Canada and trained and qualified to use them | C |
| 58 | 34(4) | Failure to provide nuclear security officers who are members of on-site nuclear response force with necessary equipment, devices and apparel | C |
| 59 | 35 | Failure to provide for specified matters in the written in arrangements with off-site response force | B |
| 60 | 36 | Failure to develop and maintain contingency plan to ensure effective intervention can be made, taking into account the specified threats | B |
| 61 | 37(1) | Failure to implement required security drill and security exercise program | B |
| 62 | 37(2) | Failure to update the security drill and security exercise program as required | B |
| 63 | 38(1) | Failure to conduct security drill at the specified interval | B |
| 64 | 38(2) | Failure to ensure that specified nuclear security officers participate in a security drill at the specified interval | B |
| 65 | 39(1) | Failure to conduct security exercise as required at the specified interval | B |
| 66 | 39(2) | Failure to notify Commission in writing within prescribed time of intent to conduct security exercise | B |
| 67 | 40(1) | Failure to keep record containing the required information regarding each security drill and security exercise | B |
| 68 | 40(2) | Failure to provide copy of required record to Commission within prescribed time | B |
| 69 | 41(1) | Failure to create required corrective action plan setting out the required information | B |
| 70 | 41(2) | Failure to implement corrective actions as required | B |
| 71 | 41(3) | Failure to provide copy of corrective action plan to Commission within the prescribed period | A |
| 72 | 42(1) | Failure to ensure that specified nuclear security measures are monitored from a central alarm station | B |
| 73 | 42(2)(a) | Central alarm station not located outside of a vital area or inner area | B |
| 74 | 42(2)(b) | Central alarm station not designed, constructed and located as required | B |
| 75 | 42(2)(c) | Central alarm station not attended at all times by at least one central alarm station operator | B |
| 76 | 42(2)(d) | Central alarm station not designed to prevent solitary central alarm station operator from tampering with or, compromising nuclear security measure or disabling it without authorization | B |
| 77 | 42(2)(e) | Central alarm station not equipped as required with respect to alarms received in the station | B |
| 78 | 42(2)(f) | Central alarm station not equipped with required devices | B |
| 79 | 42(3) | Permitting person to enter central alarm station who does not need to enter to perform their duties | B |
| 80 | 42(4) | Failure to implement specified processes | B |
| 81 | 43(1)(a) | Failure to establish backup alarm station that is independent from the central alarm station | B |
| 82 | 43(1)(b) | Failure to establish backup alarm station that is designed and equipped as required | B |
| 83 | 43(2) | Failure to ensure backup alarm station operated only by security personnel with required training | B |
| 84 | 43(3) | Permitting person to enter backup alarm station who does not need to enter to perform their duties | B |
| 85 | 43(4) | Failure to implement required processes | B |
| 86 | 43(5) | Failure to test backup alarm station at specified interval | B |
| 87 | 44(1) | Granting high-security site access clearance without meeting prescribed conditions | C |
| 88 | 44(4) | Granting high-security site access clearance for term exceeding 10 years or not subject to necessary terms and conditions | B |
| 89 | 44(5) | Failure to keep record indicating how clearance was verified | A |
| 90 | 45(1) | Granting enhanced security clearance without meeting prescribed conditions | C |
| 91 | 45(3) | Granting enhanced security clearance for term exceeding five years or not subject to necessary terms and conditions | B |
| 92 | 46(1) | Failure to keep up-to-date list of each person granted a clearance and that identifies their clearance | B |
| 93 | 46(2) | Failure to provide copy of list to Commission or inspector on request | B |
| 94 | 47(1)(a) | Failure to revoke high-security site access clearance or enhanced security clearance of person who poses or could pose unreasonable risk to health or safety of persons or security of the site | B |
| 95 | 47(1)(b) | Failure to revoke high-security site access clearance or enhanced security clearance of person who is no longer employed by or under contract to the licensee | B |
| 96 | 47(1)(c) | Failure to revoke high-security site access clearance or enhanced security clearance of person whose duties or functions have been completed, suspended or otherwise terminated | B |
| 97 | 47(1)(d) | Failure to revoke high-security site access clearance or enhanced security clearance of person who no longer requires it to perform their duties | B |
| 98 | 47(1)(e) | Failure to revoke high-security site access clearance or enhanced security clearance of person who provided false or misleading information | B |
| 99 | 47(2) | Failure to notify Commission in writing of revocation of high-security site access clearance or enhanced security clearance as required within prescribed time | B |
| 100 | 49(1) | Entering or remaining in protected area without required clearance and authorization and any required escort | B |
| 101 | 49(2) | Granting authorization to enter and remain in protected area without escort without meeting prescribed conditions | B |
| 102 | 49(3) | Granting authorization to enter and remain in protected area with escort without meeting prescribed conditions | B |
| 103 | 49(4) | Granting authorization to enter and remain in protected area without escort for term exceeding 10 years | B |
| 104 | 49(5) | Granting authorization to enter and remain in protected area not subject to necessary terms and conditions | B |
| 105 | 49(6) | Failure to provide copy of requested information or documents | B |
| 106 | 50 | Entering or remaining in vital area without required authorization and any required escort | B |
| 107 | 51 | Entering or remaining in inner area without required authorization and being accompanied or escorted as required | B |
| 108 | 52(1) | Granting authorization to enter and remain in vital area or inner area without escort without meeting prescribed conditions | B |
| 109 | 52(2) | Granting authorization to enter and remain in vital area or inner area with escort without meeting prescribed conditions | C |
| 110 | 52(3) | Granting authorization to enter and remain in vital area or inner area without escort for term exceeding five years | B |
| 111 | 52(4) | Granting authorization to enter and remain in vital area or inner area not subject to necessary terms and conditions | B |
| 112 | 52(5) | Failure to provide copy of requested information or documents | B |
| 113 | 53(1) | Failure to keep record that sets out required information for each person who is authorized to enter protected area, vital area or inner area | B |
| 114 | 53(2) | Failure to retain record for specified period | B |
| 115 | 53(3) | Failure to provide copy of record to Commission or inspector on request | B |
| 116 | 53(4) | Failure to make copy of record available to nuclear security officers | B |
| 117 | 54 | Permitting person who does not have enhanced security clearance to carry out duties or responsibilities of security personnel or related to nuclear security intelligence | B |
| 118 | 55(1) | Acting as nuclear security officer without written authorization of licensee | B |
| 119 | 55(2) | Granting authorization to act as nuclear security officer without meeting prescribed conditions | B |
| 120 | 55(3) | Granting authorization to act as nuclear security officer without assessing person’s knowledge as required | B |
| 121 | 55(4) | Granting authorization to act as nuclear security officer for term exceeding five years or not subject to necessary terms and conditions | B |
| 122 | 55(5) | Failure to provide copy of requested information or documents | A |
| 123 | 56(1) | Acting as nuclear security support person without required authorization and any required escort | B |
| 124 | 56(2) | Granting authorization to act as nuclear security support person without escort without meeting prescribed condition | B |
| 125 | 56(3) | Granting authorization to act as nuclear security support person with escort without obtaining specified information and documents | B |
| 126 | 56(4) | Failure to include required conditions in authorization to act as nuclear security support person | B |
| 127 | 56(5) | Granting authorization to act as nuclear security support person without escort for term exceeding five years | B |
| 128 | 56(6) | Granting authorization to as nuclear security support person not subject to necessary terms and conditions | B |
| 129 | 56(7) | Failure to provide copy of requested information or documents | A |
| 130 | 57(1) | Acting as central alarm station operator without written authorization of the licensee | B |
| 131 | 57(2) | Granting authorization to act as central alarm station operator without meeting prescribed requirements | B |
| 132 | 57(3) | Granting authorization to act as central alarm station operator for term exceeding five years or not subject to necessary terms and conditions | B |
| 133 | 57(4) | Failure to provide copy of requested information or documents | A |
| 134 | 58(1) | Failure to keep up-to-date list of each person granted a specified authorization and that identifies that authorization | B |
| 135 | 58(2) | Failure to provide copy of record to Commission or inspector on request | B |
| 136 | 59(1)(a) | Failure to revoke authorization of person who poses or could pose an unreasonable risk to health or safety of persons or security of the high-security site | B |
| 137 | 59(1)(b) | Failure to revoke authorization of person who is no longer employed by or under contract to the licensee | B |
| 138 | 59(1)(c) | Failure to revoke authorization of person whose duties or functions have been completed, suspended or otherwise terminated | B |
| 139 | 59(1)(d) | Failure to revoke authorization of person who no longer requires it to perform their duties | B |
| 140 | 59(1)(e) | Failure to revoke authorization of person who provided false or misleading information | B |
| 141 | 59(2) | Failure to notify Commission in writing of revocation of authorization as required within prescribed time | B |
| 142 | 60 | Failure to equip high-security site with devices that provide uninterrupted power supply for critical security measures | B |
| 143 | 61(1) | Failure to enclose protected area with physical barrier at perimeter | B |
| 144 | 61(2) | Failure to protect perimeter of protected area with required nuclear security measures or by keeping it under direct visual surveillance of nuclear security officer | B |
| 145 | 61(3) | Failure to design and construct physical barrier and design and implement nuclear security measures such that they together provide sufficient time and reduce risk as required | B |
| 146 | 61(5)(a) | Failure to construct means of entry or exit so that it can be closed and securely locked | B |
| 147 | 61(5)(b) | Failure to keep means of entry or exit closed and securely locked except in specified circumstances | B |
| 148 | 62(1) | Failure to have unobstructed area on both sides of physical barrier as required | B |
| 149 | 62(2) | Failure to illuminate unobstructed area as required | B |
| 150 | 63 | Failure to protect perimeter of protected area with required nuclear security measure | B |
| 151 | 64 | Failure to establish process to identify vital areas and keep required record | B |
| 152 | 65(1)(a) | Failure to protect vital area with nuclear security measures that are in addition to those used to protect the protected area | B |
| 153 | 65(1)(b) | Failure to protect vital area with nuclear security measures that provide access control for the area | B |
| 154 | 65(1)(c) | Failure to protect vital area with nuclear security measures that provide for detection of unauthorized access to the area | B |
| 155 | 65(1)(d) | Failure to protect vital area with nuclear security measures that delay adversaries as required | B |
| 156 | 65(1)(e) | Failure to protect vital area with nuclear security measures that triggers the specified alarm | B |
| 157 | 65(1)(f) | Failure to protect vital area with nuclear security measures that are monitored as required | B |
| 158 | 65(2) | Failure to securely lock means of entry or exit in vital area | B |
| 159 | 66 | Failure to keep up-to-date list of persons as specified | B |
| 160 | 67(1) | Failure to enclose inner area with structure as required | B |
| 161 | 67(2) | Failure to keep means of entry or exit closed and securely locked with required device | B |
| 162 | 68(1) | Failure to protect inner area with required nuclear security measures or by keeping it under direct visual surveillance of nuclear security officer | B |
| 163 | 68(2) | Failure to protect inner area with required nuclear security measures | B |
| 164 | 69(1)(a) | Permitting unauthorized person to enter or remain in protected area | B |
| 165 | 69(1)(b) | Permitting unauthorized person to enter or remain in vital area | C |
| 166 | 69(1)(c) | Permitting unauthorized person to enter or remain in inner area | B |
| 167 | 69(2) | Permit person who requires escort to enter and remain in protected area or inner area without escort | B |
| 168 | 70 | Failure to immediately report unauthorized person to nuclear security officer | B |
| 169 | 71(a) | Failure to ensure that weapons are only taken into protected area or inner area in specified circumstances | B |
| 170 | 71(b) | Failure to ensure that explosive substances are only taken into protected area or inner area in specified circumstances | B |
| 171 | 71(c) | Failure to ensure that threat items are only taken into protected area or inner if they are necessary for an operational requirement | B |
| 172 | 72(1) | Failure to ensure Category I, II or III nuclear material is only removed from protected area or inner area in accordance with licence | B |
| 173 | 72(2) | Failure to ensure Category I, II or III nuclear material is only removed from vital area with authorization of licensee | B |
| 174 | 73(a) | Taking weapon into protected area or inner area except in specified circumstances | B |
| 175 | 73(b) | Taking explosive substance into protected area or inner area except in specified circumstances | B |
| 176 | 73(c) | Taking threat items into protected area or inner area that are not necessary for an operational requirement | B |
| 177 | 73(d) | Removing Category I, II or III nuclear material from protected area, vital area or inner area without authorization of licensee | B |
| 178 | 74 | Failure to verify identity of person entering protected area as required | C |
| 179 | 75 | Failure to verify and record identity of person entering vital area | B |
| 180 | 76 | Permitting land vehicle to enter protected area, vital area or inner area without operational requirement | B |
| 181 | 77(1) | Failure to ensure that land vehicles only enter or exit protected area through vehicle portal or opening as required | C |
| 182 | 77(2) | Failure to ensure that both moveable barriers of vehicle portal or opening are not open at same time except in specified circumstances | B |
| 183 | 77(3) | Failure to ensure that vehicle portal or opening is attended or protected as required when both moveable barriers are open at the same time | B |
| 184 | 78(1) | Permitting means of entry or exit in structure enclosing inner area to be unlocked, opened or kept open longer than required | B |
| 185 | 78(2) | Permitting means of entry or exit in structure enclosing inner area to be unlocked, opened or kept open without direct visual surveillance of nuclear security officer | B |
| 186 | 78(3) | Permitting means of entry or exit in structure or barrier enclosing inner area to be unlocked by unauthorized persons | B |
| 187 | 79 | Entering and remaining in inner area without being accompanied as required | B |
| 188 | 80(1) | Failure to post required signage for high-security site | B |
| 189 | 80(2) | Failure to post required signage for protected area or inner area | A |
| 190 | 81(1) | Permitting person to enter protected area or inner area without having them and their possessions searched as required | B |
| 191 | 81(2) | Failure to ensure that all persons and their possessions are searched as required when exiting protected area or inner area | B |
| 192 | 81(4) | Permitting person to remain in protected area or inner area without having them and their possessions searched as required | B |
| 193 | 81(5) | Failure to conduct search in accordance with requirements | B |
| 194 | 81(6) | Failure to conduct search of land vehicle in vehicle portal as required | B |
| 195 | 82 | Entering protected area or inner area after refusing search | B |
| 196 | 85(1) | Granting facility-access security clearance without meeting prescribed conditions | B |
| 197 | 85(3) | Granting facility-access security clearance for term exceeding 10 years or not subject to necessary terms and conditions | B |
| 198 | 85(4) | Failure to keep record indicating how the status or clearance was verified | A |
| 199 | 86(1) | Failure to keep an up-to-date list of persons granted facility-access security clearance | A |
| 200 | 86(2) | Failure to provide copy of list of persons to Commission or inspector on request | A |
| 201 | 87(1)(a) | Failure to revoke facility-access security clearance of person who poses or could pose an unreasonable risk to health or safety of persons or security of nuclear facility | B |
| 202 | 87(1)(b) | Failure to revoke facility-access security clearance of person who is no longer employed by or under contract to licensee | B |
| 203 | 87(1)(c) | Failure to revoke facility-access security clearance of person whose duties or functions have been completed, suspended or otherwise terminated | B |
| 204 | 87(1)(d) | Failure to revoke facility-access security clearance of person who no longer requires it to carry out their duties | B |
| 205 | 87(1)(e) | Failure to revoke facility-access security clearance of person who provided false or misleading information | B |
| 206 | 87(2) | Failure to notify Commission in writing of revocation of facility-access security clearance as required within prescribed time | A |
| 207 | 88(1) | Entering or remaining in nuclear facility without facility-access security clearance or required escort | B |
| 208 | 89(1) | Failure to ensure that every person who enters or remains in nuclear facility is permitted to do so | B |
| 209 | 89(2) | Failure to establish and implement process that controls access to the nuclear facility and ensures verification of the identity of persons entering it | B |
| 210 | 90(a) | Failure to ensure that weapons are only taken into nuclear facility in specified circumstances | B |
| 211 | 90(b) | Failure to ensure that explosive substances are only taken into nuclear facility in specified circumstances | B |
| 212 | 90(c) | Failure to ensure that threat items are only taken into nuclear facility if they are necessary for an operational requirement | B |
| 213 | 91(a) | Taking weapon into nuclear facility except in specified circumstances | B |
| 214 | 91(b) | Taking explosive substance into nuclear facility except in specified circumstances | B |
| 215 | 91(c) | Taking threat items into nuclear facility that are not necessary for an operational requirement | B |
| 216 | 91(d) | Removing nuclear substance from nuclear facility without authorization of licensee | B |
| 217 | 92(1) | Permitting a land vehicle to enter a nuclear facility without meeting prescribed conditions | B |
| 218 | 93 | Failure to post required signage | B |
| 219 | 94(1) | Failure to implement processes that provide for manner of selecting persons to be searched or screened | B |
| 220 | 94(2) | Permitting person selected for search or screening to enter nuclear facility without required search or screening | B |
| 221 | 95 | Failure to conduct search or screening as required | B |
| 222 | 96(1) | Failure to conduct a security exercise testing the required elements at the specified interval | B |
| 223 | 96(2) | Failure to notify Commission in writing of intent to conduct security exercise within prescribed time | A |
| 224 | 96(3) | Failure to create record containing required information each time security exercise is conducted | A |
| 225 | 96(4) | Failure to create corrective action plan setting out required information | B |
| 226 | 96(5) | Failure to implement corrective actions as required | B |
| 227 | 96(6) | Failure to provide copy of record and any corrective action plan to Commission within prescribed time | A |
| 228 | 101(1) | Failure to conduct security exercise as required at the specified interval | B |
| 229 | 101(2) | Failure to keep record containing the required information each time a security exercise is conducted | B |
| 230 | 101(3) | Failure to create corrective action plan setting out required information | B |
| 231 | 101(4) | Failure to implement corrective actions as required | B |
| 232 | 101(5) | Failure to provide a copy of record and any corrective action plan to Commission within prescribed period | A |
PART 10
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Provision | Short-form Description | Category |
| 1 | 4(3) | Failure to submit a written report to the Commission concerning the export of a controlled nuclear substance within the specified period and with the specified information | B |
- SOR/2015-145, s. 50
- SOR/2017-199, s. 7
- SOR/2020-237, s. 24
- SOR/2025-219, s. 104
RELATED PROVISIONS
AMENDMENTS NOT IN FORCE
— SOR/2025-196, s. 74
74 Items 41 and 42 of Part 2 of the schedule to the Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission)Footnote 3 are replaced by the following:
Return to footnote 3SOR/2013-139
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Provision Short-form Description Category 42 30(3) Failure to file a report with the Commission on the possession of uranium, plutonium-239 or thorium within the specified time B 43 30(4) Failure to file a report with the Commission on any inventory change within the specified time B 44 30(6) Failure to file a report with the Commission on specified activities within the specified time B 45 30(7) Failure to retain relevant record A 46 30(8) Failure to continue to retain record for the specified period A 47 30(10) Failure to consent and submit to verification activities B
— SOR/2025-196, s. 75
75 Item 1 of Part 10 of the schedule to the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Provision Short-form Description Category 1 3.1 Failure to retain a record relevant to any import or export under a licence for the specified period A 2 4(3) Failure to submit a written report to the Commission concerning the export of a controlled nuclear substance within the specified period and with the specified information B
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