The Public Policy Forum’s Federal Regulators Summit Ottawa, Ontario January 19, 2016 Excellence in Nuclear Regulation Dr. Michael Binder, President Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Dr. Michael Binder, President Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca

 Regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians and the environment  Implements Canada's international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy  Disseminates objective scientific, technical and regulatory information to the public Federal Regulators Summit The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 2 We will never compromise safety January 19, 2016Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca

 Uranium mines and mills  Uranium fuel fabricators and processing  Nuclear power plants  Waste management facilities  Nuclear substance processing  Industrial and medical applications  Nuclear research and educational  Import and export controls The CNSC Regulates All Nuclear-Related Facilities and Activities in Canada 3 …From cradle to grave Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca Federal Regulators Summit January 19, 2016

 Quasi-judicial administrative tribunal  Reports to Parliament through Minister of Natural Resources  Commission members are independent and part-time  Commission hearings are public and webcast  Staff presentations in public The Commission 4 Transparent, science-based decision making Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca Federal Regulators Summit January 19, 2016

5 Fiscal year 2015–16 Human Resources: 791 FTEs Financial Resources: $142 million (~70% cost recovery; ~30% appropriation) Licensees: 1,800 Licences: 2,200 HQ in Ottawa 4 site offices at power reactors 1 site office at Chalk River 4 regional offices Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca January 19, 2016 Federal Regulators Summit CNSC Staff Located Across Canada

 Fear of radiation  Proliferation and terrorism  An accident anywhere is an accident everywhere  Nuclear waste  Cradle-to-grave regulation o From environmental assessments to decommissioning and beyond Nuclear Regulation Has Its Unique Challenges 6 Challenges amplified by misinformation Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca Federal Regulators Summit January 19, 2016

Regulatory Excellence and Effectiveness… 7 …can mean different things to different regulators Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca Federal Regulators Summit January 19, 2016

The CNSC Has Identified Its Own… 8 …attributes of a World Class Regulator Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca Federal Regulators Summit January 19, 2016

Nuclear Safety and Control Act (2000)  Modern, clear mandate and framework for regulation of nuclear sector  Federal jurisdiction over all nuclear facilities and activities  Significant authorities/powers granted to Commission and inspectors 1. Clear Legislation and Regulations 9 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca Federal Regulators Summit January 19, 2016

2. Safety Focus 10  CNSC’s number one priority − no licence issued unless satisfied applicant can conduct activity safely  “Safety” is not a defined term − Commission has statutory authority to judge safety and consider unreasonable risk  Benchmark to international safety standards − International Atomic Energy Agency, International Commission on Radiological Protection, World Health Organization, Canadian Standards Association  Precautionary and ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca January 19, 2016 Federal Regulators Summit

 No promotional role  Challenge only through judicial review in Federal Court  Neutrality and integrity = credibility  Clear roles and responsibilities  Appointments for fixed terms on good behaviour 3. Independence 11 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca Federal Regulators Summit January 19, 2016 …but still part of Government

 Clear decision-making process − Commission proceedings are public and webcast − decisions, minutes and enforcement actions posted on website − public involvement / participant funding − informal process – science-based − staff provide expertise, advice to Commission in public  Challenge everything − internally, domestically, internationally 4. Openness and Transparency 12 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca Federal Regulators Summit January 19, 2016

 Flexible and highly skilled workforce − multi-disciplinary expertise − ability to respond to industry and technology changes − well-rounded management team  Focus on continuous development − supportive of staff self-improvement and learning opportunities, including post-graduate studies − Speaker Series, Individual Learning Plans 5. Technical Competence 13 Staff are our most important asset Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca Federal Regulators Summit January 19, 2016

 Adaptable to an evolving industry and changing regulatory expectations − input sought from all stakeholders  Modernizing our regulatory framework − from 150+ regulatory documents to 56 in 26 major areas  Framework and five-year plan − posted online 6. Modern, Flexible Regulatory Framework 14 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca Federal Regulators Summit January 19, 2016

Decisions are risk informed, technically sound and backed by credible scientific evidence  How safe is safe?  Ongoing compliance for the life of the project − licence conditions handbook and compliance verification criteria Decisions have a clear focus on safety  Social acceptability and economic concerns are not a consideration for licensing 7. Science-Based Decision Making 15 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca January 19, 2016 Federal Regulators Summit

 Key source of credible information − scientific, technical and regulatory − annual Regulatory Oversight Reports  Ensures all issues are covered − Commission proceedings − duty to consult − public consultations − outreach 8. Dissemination of Information 16 Part of our mandate Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca January 19, 2016 Federal Regulators Summit

9. Well-Managed… 17 …and Well-Resourced Organization  Strategic focus  Healthy safety culture  Flexible organization, able to respond to industry changes  Cost-recovered from industry  Management System to document all processes and procedures  Departmental audit and evaluation Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca January 19, 2016 Federal Regulators Summit

 Always looking for opportunities to continuously improve safety, knowledge and technology  Peer reviews and International fora − Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS), International Regulatory Review Service (IRRS), International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS), Operational Safety Review Team (OSART) Programme, etc. − Undergoing and participating  Research and publication − international experts  Ready for new technologies − new build, deep geological repositories, small modular reactors − Vendor Design Reviews 10. Continuous Improvement 18 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca January 19, 2016 Federal Regulators Summit

Challenges and Issues 19  Climate change  Environmental assessment and review  Indigenous consultation and engagement  Waste management  New technologies  Social acceptability Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca January 19, 2016 Federal Regulators Summit No easy answers

20 …it’s in our DNA! We will never compromise safety… nuclearsafety.gc.ca Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission nuclearsafety.gc.ca January 19, 2016 Federal Regulators Summit One thing is certain.

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