Discussion Paper DIS-24-01 - Proposals to Amend the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015 and the Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations

In Canada, the possession and use, as well as the packaging and transport of nuclear substances and radiation devices are regulated by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) in accordance with the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA), its associated regulations and CNSC licences.

The CNSC regulates the packaging and transport of nuclear substances in accordance with the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015 (PTNSR 2015). The PTNSR 2015 came into force on June 12, 2015 and have not been revised since this date.

The Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations (NSRDR) came into force on May 31, 2000, and establish the requirements for the licensing and certification of nuclear substances and radiation devices, use of radiation devices and record-keeping. The last revision of the NSRDR was completed in 2008. 

 

Key Dates

  • Consultation period: April 2, 2024 to June 2, 2024
  • Feedback on comments period: June 3, 2024 to June 17, 2024

 

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