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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 therapy patients of methods for reducing the exposure of others to radiation | B |
| 2 | 4(a)(i) | Failure to keep exposure to radiation to persons as low as reasonably achievable through the implementation of management control over work practices | B |
| 3 | 4(a)(ii) | Failure to keep exposure to radiation to persons as low as reasonably achievable through the implementation of personnel qualification and training | B |
| 4 | 4(a)(iii) | Failure to keep exposure to radiation to persons as low as reasonably achievable through the implementation of control of occupational and public exposure to radiation | B |
| 5 | 4(a)(iv) | Failure to keep exposure to radiation to persons as low as reasonably achievable through the implementation of planning for unusual situations | B |
| 6 | 4(b) | Failure to ascertain the quantity and concentration of 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 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 action level is reached | B |
| 10 | 6(2)(c) | Failure to notify the Commission within the specified period after becoming aware that action level is reached | B |
| 11 | 7(1)(a) | Failure to inform nuclear energy workers in writing that they are nuclear energy workers | A |
| 12 | 7(1)(b) | Failure to inform nuclear energy workers in writing of the risks associated with exposure to 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 | A |
| 15 | 7(2) | Failure to inform female nuclear energy workers in writing of the rights and obligations of pregnant nuclear energy workers | B |
| 16 | 7(3) | Failure to obtain written acknowledgement from nuclear energy workers that the specified information was received | A |
| 17 | 8 | Failure to use licensed dosimetry service to measure doses of radiation received by nuclear energy workers | B |
| 18 | 9 | Failure to inform person of purpose for collecting their personal information | A |
| 19 | 10 | Failure of a nuclear energy worker to provide the specified information at request of the licensee | A |
| 20 | 11(1) | Failure of female nuclear energy worker to immediately notify the licensee in writing upon becoming aware of pregnancy | A |
| 21 | 11(2) | Failure to accommodate pregnant nuclear energy worker | B |
| 22 | 13 | Failure to ensure that the effective dose limit is not exceeded | C |
| 23 | 14 | Failure to ensure that the equivalent dose limit is not exceeded | C |
| 24 | 15(2) | Failure to limit radiation doses to a person participating in the control of an emergency | B |
| 24.1 | 15(3) | Failure to limit radiation doses to a person taking a specific action during the control of an emergency | B |
| 24.2 | 15(4) | Failure to limit radiation doses to a person taking more than one specific action during the control of an emergency | B |
| 24.3 | 15(5) | Failure to limit radiation doses to persons participating in the control of an emergency to a level as low as is reasonably achievable | B |
| 24.4 | 15(6) | Failure to notify as soon as feasible the Commission after a radiation dose limit is exceeded | B |
| 24.5 | 15(7) | Requesting a pregnant woman participate in the control of an emergency | B |
| 25 | 16(a) | Failure to immediately notify person and the Commission after a dose limit is exceeded | B |
| 26 | 16(b) | Failure to require the person to leave any work that is likely to add to the dose after a dose limit is exceeded | B |
| 27 | 16(c) | Failure to conduct an investigation after a dose limit is exceeded | B |
| 28 | 16(d) | Failure to take action to prevent similar incidents after a dose limit is exceeded | B |
| 29 | 16(e) | Failure to report the results of the investigation on the exceeded dose limit to the Commission within the specified period | B |
| 30 | 19 | Failure of licensee operating a dosimetry service to file information on nuclear energy workers with the National Dose Registry | A |
| 31 | 20(1) | Possession of container or device containing a radioactive nuclear substance without proper labelling | B |
| 32 | 21 | Failure to post radiation warning signs | B |
| 33 | 22 | Use of improper radiation warning symbol | A |
| 34 | 23 | Frivolous posting of radiation warning signs | A |
| 35 | 24 | Failure to keep record of the name and job category of each nuclear energy worker | 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 | 7(1) | Failure to process, use or store Category I nuclear material in an inner area | B |
| 2 | 7(2) | Failure to process, use or store Category II nuclear material in a protected area | B |
| 3 | 7(3)(a) | Failure to process, use or store Category III nuclear material in a protected area | B |
| 4 | 7(3)(b) | Failure to process, use or store Category III nuclear material in an area under direct visual surveillance | B |
| 5 | 7(3)(c) | Failure to process, use or store Category III nuclear material in an area controlled by the licensee and designed and constructed to prevent unauthorized access | B |
| 6 | 7.1(1)(a) to (d) | Failure to equip controlled access area for Category III nuclear material with specified devices | B |
| 7 | 7.2(1) | Failure to make written arrangements with off-site response force capable of making effective intervention at area where Category III nuclear material is processed, used or stored | B |
| 8 | 7.2(2)(a) and (b) | Failure to include the specified provisions in arrangements with off-site response force | B |
| 9 | 7.2(3) | Failure of alarm monitoring service under contract to notify the licensee and off-site response force on receipt of an alarm signal | B |
| 10 | 7.5(1) | Failure to conduct threat and risk assessment at the specified interval | B |
| 11 | 7.5(2) | Failure to modify physical protection system to counter identified credible threat | B |
| 12 | 7.5(3) | Failure to keep written record of each threat and risk assessment conducted | A |
| 13 | 7.5(4) | Failure to provide the Commission with record of threat and risk assessment and statement of actions within prescribed period | A |
| 14 | 9(1) | Failure to enclose protected area by a barrier at its perimeter | B |
| 15 | 9(2) and (3) | Failure to construct protected area barrier that meets requirements | B |
| 16 | 9(6) | Failure to construct means of entry or exit that can be closed and locked | B |
| 17 | 9(7) | Failure to keep means of entry or exit closed and locked unless under direct visual surveillance of nuclear security officer | B |
| 18 | 9.1(1) | Failure to confine entry and exit of land vehicles to vehicle portals | B |
| 19 | 9.1(2) | Failure to ensure that gates of vehicle portal are not both open at the same time | B |
| 20 | 9.1(3) | Permitting a land vehicle to enter protected area without operational requirement | B |
| 21 | 9.1(4) | Failure to implement physical protection measures to reduce risk of forced land vehicle penetration | B |
| 22 | 10(1), 10(2)(a) and (b) | Failure to maintain specified unobstructed area around protected area | B |
| 23 | 11(a)(i) to (iv) and 11(b) | Failure to equip protected area with required devices or keep protected area under the direct visual surveillance of a nuclear security officer with a device that sets off a continuous alarm signal | B |
| 24 | 13(1) and (2) | Failure to enclose inner area with a structure or barrier that meets requirements | B |
| 25 | 13(3) | Failure to keep means of entry or exit closed and locked with device that can only be unlocked by two authorized persons | B |
| 26 | 13(4) | Entering and remaining in an inner area without another authorized person | B |
| 27 | 13(5) | Permitting a land vehicle to enter an inner area without operational requirements | B |
| 28 | 14(a)(i) to (iv) and 14(b) | Failure to equip inner area with required devices or keep inner area under the direct visual surveillance of a nuclear security officer with a device that sets off a continuous alarm signal | B |
| 29 | 14.1 | Failure to identify vital areas and implement physical protection measures | B |
| 30 | 15(1)(a) to (c) | Failure to monitor the protected area devices, inner area devices and physical protection measures from a security monitoring room | B |
| 31 | 15(2) | Failure to meet security monitoring room requirements | B |
| 32 | 15(3) | Failure to monitor the alarm devices as required | B |
| 33 | 15.1(a) and (b) | Failure to provide uninterrupted power supply for required devices and equipment | B |
| 34 | 15.2(1) and (2) | Failure to maintain records of access control devices with the specified information | A |
| 35 | 15.2(3) | Failure to restore integrity of defective, lost, stolen or unlawfully transferred access control device | B |
| 36 | 15.2(4) | Issuing an access control device or combination to unauthorized person | B |
| 37 | 16 | Failure to maintain site plan | B |
| 38 | 17(1) | Entering protected area without authorization | B |
| 39 | 17(2) | Failure to prepare identification report as required | A |
| 40 | 17(3) | Issuing an authorization to enter protected area without proof of name and address and without condition that person be escorted | B |
| 41 | 17(4) | Permitting unescorted person to enter or remain in protected area | B |
| 42 | 17(6) | Failure to give person copy of requested information or documents | A |
| 43 | 17.1 | Failure to verify person’s identity by two separate personnel identity verification systems when person enters protected area | B |
| 44 | 18(1) | Entering inner area without recorded authorization | B |
| 45 | 18(2) | Acting as a nuclear security officer without recorded authorization | A |
| 46 | 18(3) | Acting as a physical protection system support person without recorded authorization | A |
| 47 | 18.1 | Failure to conduct required checks before granting authorization to enter protected area or act as physical protection system support person | A |
| 48 | 18.2 | Failure to conduct required checks, obtain proof of status in Canada or obtain required certificates prior to issuing an authorization to a nuclear security officer | A |
| 49 | 18.5 | Failure to give person copy of requested information or documents | A |
| 50 | 19(1) | Failure to establish or maintain a list of persons authorized to enter an inner area or to act as a nuclear security officer or physical protection system support person | A |
| 51 | 19(2) | Failure to provide list of persons authorized to enter inner area, or to act as a nuclear security officer or physical protection system support person, to the Commission or the inspector requesting it | A |
| 52 | 20(1) | Entering inner area without required authorization | B |
| 53 | 20(2) | Acting as physical protection system support person without required authorization | B |
| 54 | 20.1 | Failure to obtain required information prior to issuing an authorization to enter inner area or act as physical protection system support person | A |
| 55 | 20.2(1) and (2) | Failure to include condition that the person must be escorted for authorization to enter inner area, or to act as physical protection system support person | B |
| 56 | 20.2(3) | Permitting person with authorization to enter or remain in inner area or to act as a physical protection system support person without being escorted | B |
| 57 | 21(2) | Failure to notify the Commission in writing of revocation of authorization | A |
| 58 | 23(1) | Permitting means of entry or exit into inner area to be unlocked, opened or kept open longer than required and without direct visual surveillance of a nuclear security officer | B |
| 59 | 23(2) | Permitting the means of entry or exit in structure or barrier to inner area to be unlocked by unauthorized persons | B |
| 60 | 24(1) | Permitting an unauthorized person to enter or remain in protected area or inner area | B |
| 61 | 24(2) | Failure to immediately report unauthorized person in protected area or inner area to nuclear security officer | B |
| 62 | 25 | Failure to ensure that weapons and explosives only enter protected or inner area under the control of an authorized person | B |
| 63 | 26 | Failure to ensure Category I, II and III nuclear material is only removed from a protected area or inner area in accordance with a licence | B |
| 64 | 27(1) | Failure to post required advisory notices at entrance of protected and inner areas | A |
| 65 | 27(2) | Failure to search a person and their possessions on entering and leaving protected area or inner area | B |
| 66 | 27(4) | Permitting a person to remain in protected area or inner area without the person and their possessions being searched | B |
| 67 | 27(5) | Failure to conduct search in accordance with the requirements | B |
| 68 | 28(1) | Entering or leaving a protected area or inner area after refusing to submit to a search | C |
| 69 | 28(2)(a) | Taking weapons or explosive substances, unless under the control of an authorized person, into protected area or inner area | C |
| 70 | 28(2)(b) | Unauthorized removal of Category I, II and III nuclear material from protected or inner area | C |
| 71 | 30 | Failure to provide sufficient number of nuclear security officers required to carry on the specified activities | B |
| 72 | 31 | Failure to provide nuclear security officer with required equipment to perform the specified duties | B |
| 73 | 32 | Failure to maintain on-site nuclear response force capable of making effective intervention | B |
| 74 | 34(1) | Failure to train nuclear security officers regarding their security duties and responsibilities | B |
| 75 | 34(2) | Failure to examine nuclear security officer candidate’s familiarity with security duties and responsibilities within the specified period | B |
| 76 | 35(1) | Failure to make written arrangements with off-site response force to provide for protection of facility | B |
| 77 | 35(2) | Failure to include specified provisions in arrangements with off-site response force | B |
| 78 | 36(1) | Failure to develop and maintain contingency plan with off-site response force to ensure effective intervention | B |
| 79 | 36(2) | Failure to conduct security exercise at the specified interval | B |
| 80 | 36(3) | Failure to notify the Commission about security exercise within the specified period | A |
| 81 | 36(4) | Failure to conduct security drill at the specified interval | B |
| 82 | 37(1)(a) | Failure to keep record of persons authorized to enter protected or inner area | A |
| 83 | 37(1)(b) | Failure to retain record of persons authorized to enter protected or inner area for the specified period | A |
| 84 | 37(1)(c) | Failure to make copy of record of persons authorized to enter protected or inner area available to nuclear security officers | A |
| 85 | 37(2) | Failure to keep record of duties and responsibilities of nuclear security officers and to give a copy of record to nuclear security officer | A |
| 86 | 37(3) | Failure to keep record of training received by each nuclear security officer | A |
| 87 | 38 | Failure to develop and implement supervisory awareness program | B |
| 88 | 42(1) | Permitting a person without a facility-access security clearance to enter or remain in a nuclear facility | B |
| 89 | 42(1) | Permitting an unescorted or unauthorized person to enter or remain in a nuclear facility | B |
| 90 | 42(2) | Failure to verify criminal record, personal history or information relating to trustworthiness before granting facility-access security clearance | B |
| 91 | 43(1) | Failure to establish and maintain list of persons granted facility-access security clearance | A |
| 92 | 43(2) | Failure to provide list of persons granted facility-access security clearance to the Commission or the inspector requesting it | A |
| 93 | 44(2) | Failure to notify the Commission in writing about revocation of facility-access security clearance | A |
| 94 | 45(a) | Permitting a land vehicle to enter a nuclear facility without operational requirement and without searching it for explosive substances, weapons or unauthorized persons | B |
| 95 | 45(b) | Permitting entry of an unauthorized land vehicle at a nuclear facility | B |
| 96 | 46(1) | Processing, using or storing nuclear substances or radioactive material in an area that is not under the visual surveillance of the licensee or an area that is not designed and constructed to prevent unauthorized access | B |
| 97 | 46(2) | Failure to equip area with specified devices where nuclear substances or radioactive material is processed, used or stored | B |
| 98 | 47(1) | Failure to make written arrangements with an off-site response force capable of making an effective intervention at nuclear facility | B |
| 99 | 47(2) | Failure to include specified provisions in arrangements with off-site response force | B |
| 100 | 47(3) | Failure of alarm monitoring service under contract to notify the licensee and off-site response force on receipt of an alarm signal | B |
| 101 | 48 | Failure to develop and implement supervisory awareness program | B |
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
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