Document History of RD-353 Testing the Implementation of Emergency Measures

View [HTML version of RD-353] [PDF version of RD-353]

Current status: Published November 2008

Document history

• November 2008: RD-353 published. View Information Bulletin 08-11 for more information.
• May 2008: RD-353 presented to the Commission Tribunal for final approval. Read the meeting transcript and meeting minutes for additional details.
• April 2007: Public consultation. Invitation to comment on the draft document was posted on the CNSC Web site for a 60-day period. View Information Bulletin 07-06 for more information.

Document description

RD-353 provides guidance with respect to the adequacy of emergency exercises at Class I nuclear facilities and uranium mines and mills. This document addresses suggested emergency exercise objectives that licensees should consider when testing the implementation of emergency measures to prevent, mitigate, or control the adverse effects of an accidental release.

Relevant regulations

• Class I Nuclear Safety Facilities Regulations
• Uranium Mines and Mills Regulations

Contact information

For questions or information directly related to RD-353, please contact:

Directorate of Security and Safeguards
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
P.O. Box 1046, Station B
Ottawa, ON
K1P 5S9

Telephone: 1-800-668-5284
Fax: 613-995-5086
Email: info@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca