REGDOC-3.6, Glossary of CNSC Terminology - References and Additional Information

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
    1. 1.1 Purpose
    2. 1.2 Scope
    3. 1.3 Relevant legislation
    4. 1.4 Additions and revisions
  2. Terms and Definitions
  3. Appendix A: Acronyms and Abbreviations
  4. References
  5. Additional Information
  6. CNSC Regulatory Document Series

CNSC Regulatory Document Series

Facilities and activities within the nuclear sector in Canada are regulated by the CNSC. In addition to the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and associated regulations, these facilities and activities may also be required to comply with other regulatory instruments such as regulatory documents or standards.

CNSC regulatory documents are classified under the following categories and series:

1.0 Regulated facilities and activities

Series

  1. 1.1 Reactor facilities
  2. 1.2 Class IB facilities
  3. 1.3 Uranium mines and mills
  4. 1.4 Class II facilities
  5. 1.5 Certification of prescribed equipment
  6. 1.6 Nuclear substances and radiation devices

2.0 Safety and control areas

Series

  1. 2.1 Management system
  2. 2.2 Human performance management
  3. 2.3 Operating performance
  4. 2.4 Safety analysis
  5. 2.5 Physical design
  6. 2.6 Fitness for service
  7. 2.7 Radiation protection
  8. 2.8 Conventional health and safety
  9. 2.9 Environmental protection
  10. 2.10 Emergency management and fire protection
  11. 2.11 Waste management
  12. 2.12 Security
  13. 2.13 Safeguards and non‑proliferation
  14. 2.14 Packaging and transport

3.0 Other regulatory areas

Series

  1. 3.1 Reporting requirements
  2. 3.2 Public and Indigenous engagement
  3. 3.3 Financial guarantees
  4. 3.4 Commission proceedings
  5. 3.5 CNSC processes and practices
  6. 3.6 Glossary of CNSC terminology

Note: The regulatory document series may be adjusted periodically by the CNSC. Each regulatory document series listed above may contain multiple regulatory documents. Visit the CNSC’s website for the latest list of regulatory documents.

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