Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Cost Recovery Fees Regulations

6 (1) Each year, following the end of the fiscal year, the Commission shall, for each facility or activity,

• (a) calculate the actual full cost;

• (b) calculate the fee adjustment by subtracting the estimated annual fee as calculated under section 4 from the actual full cost; and

• (c) notify the applicant or licensee in writing of the amount of the actual full cost and the amount of the fee adjustment.

(2) If the fee adjustment calculated under paragraph (1)(b) is

• (a) less than the estimated annual fee, the Commission shall refund the difference to the applicant or licensee or apply it against any amount payable by the applicant or licensee to the Commission; or

• (b) greater than the estimated annual fee, the Commission shall invoice the applicant or licensee for an amount equal to the difference, and the applicant or licensee shall pay to the Commission that amount within 30 days after the date of the invoice.