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Radiation Protection, Version 1.1
REGDOC-2.7.1 Version 1.1 is Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission guidance on radiation protection for licensed nuclear facilities. It establishes a public dose limit of 1 mSv per calendar year, requires radiation workers to be at least 18 years old, and provides direction on radiation protection programs, worker dose control, and radiological hazard management.
Certification of Gaseous Diffusion Plants
10 CFR Part 76 establishes operational and certification requirements for uranium enrichment gaseous diffusion plants at Portsmouth (Ohio) and Paducah (Kentucky) operated by USEC. The regulations protect public health and safety from radiological hazards and ensure common defense security through administrative controls, compliance plans, and NRC certification processes. The regulations expire January 8, 2027, unless extended by up to five years.
Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants
10 CFR Part 52 establishes the NRC regulatory framework for issuing licenses, certifications, and approvals for nuclear power plants, including early site permits, standard design certifications, combined licenses, and manufacturing licenses. The regulation defines key terms, outlines applicability to all persons involved in licensed nuclear facility activities, and specifies compliance requirements under 10 CFR Chapter I.
Advisory Committees
This regulation establishes NRC policies and procedures for establishing, utilizing, and terminating advisory committees. Committees must comply with the Federal Advisory Committee Act and serve only in an advisory capacity. The NRC establishes committees only when required by law, essential to NRC business, or when information is unavailable elsewhere. Committees must be balanced and kept to minimum necessary size, and must be terminated when objectives are met, subject matter becomes obsolete, functions transfer elsewhere, or costs become excessive. Non-statutory committees terminate within two years unless renewed. Meetings are open to the public unless justified closure occurs.
Requirements for Renewal of Operating Licenses for Nuclear Power Plants
This regulation establishes requirements for renewal of operating licenses for nuclear power plants under the Atomic Energy Act. It defines key terms including current licensing basis, integrated plant assessment, and time-limited aging analyses. The rule specifies that license renewal applies to both safety-related and nonsafety-related systems, structures, and components that must be assessed for aging management to maintain acceptable safety levels during extended operation beyond the initial 40-year license term.
Design of Rooms Where Unsealed Nuclear Substances Are Used
REGDOC-2.5.6 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission design requirements for rooms using unsealed nuclear substances. It provides guidance on room finishings, contamination control, ventilation systems, fume hoods, hot cells, and access control across intermediate-level, high-level, containment-level, and nuclear medicine facilities, implementing a risk-informed approach to minimize worker radiation doses per ALARA principles.
Licenses and Radiation Safety Requirements for Irradiators
10 CFR Part 36 establishes licensing and radiation safety requirements for panoramic and underwater irradiators using sealed radioactive sources for gamma irradiation, with dose rates exceeding 5 grays per hour at 1 meter. The regulations exempt self-contained dry-source-storage irradiators, medical, radiography, gauging, and agricultural applications. Licensees must comply with additional federal, state, and local regulations on facility siting, zoning, and building codes.
Personnel Certification: Radiation Safety Officers
REGDOC-2.2.3 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission guidance for certifying Radiation Safety Officers at Class II nuclear facilities. It outlines application requirements, qualification criteria, and certification examination procedures to ensure RSOs are competent to perform their safety duties. An exemption applies to persons already certified in equivalent positions at Class I facilities.
Personnel Training, Version 2
REGDOC-2.2.2 establishes mandatory training system requirements for Canadian nuclear facility licensees. Licensees must develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive training programs covering analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and documentation to ensure workers are competent and qualified to safely perform duties involving nuclear substances and equipment. A graded approach commensurate with risk may be applied.
Indigenous Engagement, Version 1.2
REGDOC-3.2.2 Version 1.2 establishes requirements for Canadian nuclear licensees to conduct meaningful engagement with Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) and provides procedural guidance supporting the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's duty-to-consult obligations under federal law. Version 1.2 includes administrative updates to references regarding the Commission Registry.
Information Dissemination: Licensing Process for Class I Nuclear Facilities and Uranium Mines and Mills, Version 2.1
REGDOC-3.5.1 outlines the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's licensing process for Class I nuclear facilities and uranium mines and mills. All persons and companies must obtain a CNSC licence before site preparation, construction, operation, decommissioning, or abandonment of nuclear facilities, or possession, use, transport, and storage of nuclear substances under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act. Version 2.1 is an administrative update reflecting January 2022 organizational changes to the Commission Secretariat and Secretary roles.
Supplemental Information for Small Modular Reactor Proponents, Version 1.1
REGDOC-1.1.5 provides supplemental guidance for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) licence applicants to Canada's Nuclear Safety Commission. It establishes a risk-informed, graded approach for water-cooled and advanced reactors ranging from megawatts to several hundred megawatts, supporting licence applications for site preparation, construction, operation, and decommissioning stages.
Management System
REGDOC-2.1.1 establishes management system requirements for Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission licensees operating Class 1A and 1B reactors, uranium mines and mills, and radioactive waste facilities. Licensees must develop and implement frameworks of processes, procedures, and practices aligned with CSA standard N286-12 to safely conduct licensed activities and ensure regulatory compliance.
Nuclear Fuel Safety
REGDOC-2.4.5 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for nuclear fuel design, operation, monitoring, qualification, and performance assessment in operating reactor facilities. The regulation defines three core fuel safety functions: retaining radionuclides, maintaining coolable geometry, and supporting safe shutdown. It applies primarily to CANDU reactors while remaining technology-neutral and aligns with CSA and IAEA standards.
Design of Reactor Facilities, Version 2.1
REGDOC-2.5.2 Version 2.1 establishes comprehensive design requirements for new water-cooled nuclear reactor facilities in Canada, aligning with IAEA safety standards and promoting defence-in-depth design principles. The document applies to new licence applications; existing facilities licensed before 2014 are exempt unless explicitly included in their licensing basis.
Dosimetry, Volume I: Ascertaining Occupational Dose
REGDOC-2.7.2 Volume I provides Canadian regulatory guidance for nuclear licensees on ascertaining and recording occupational radiation doses to workers. It mandates licensed dosimetry services for annual skin doses exceeding 50 mSv, requires measurement of eye lens equivalent dose, and outlines procedures for modifying dose records in Health Canada's National Dose Registry, covering both external and internal radiation dose assessment.
Conventional Health and Safety
REGDOC-2.8.1 establishes Canada's conventional health and safety framework for CNSC-licensed nuclear facilities. Licensees must implement proactive occupational health and safety programs to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards, ensuring compliance with the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and applicable federal, provincial, and territorial occupational health and safety legislation.
Pre-licensing Review of a Vendor’s Reactor Design
REGDOC-3.5.4 describes the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's optional pre-licensing review service for nuclear reactor vendor designs. The service assesses designs for safety, security, and safeguards compliance to identify regulatory or technical issues early and increase certainty, but does not certify designs, bind future licensing decisions, or constitute a required part of the licensing process.
Glossary of CNSC Terminology
REGDOC-3.6 is the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's official glossary providing standardized definitions for terms used in the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, CNSC regulations, and regulatory documents. Updated regularly as an evergreen reference since December 2016, it ensures consistency and serves as the authoritative standard for future CNSC regulatory guidance and communications.
General Design Considerations: Human Factors
REGDOC-2.5.1 provides guidance for Canadian nuclear licensees on integrating human factors engineering into Class I nuclear facilities and uranium mining/milling operations. Licensees must develop human factors engineering program plans and conduct verification and validation activities to ensure health, safety, and environmental protection through systematic consideration of human performance in facility design and licensed activities.
Medical Use of Byproduct Material
10 CFR Part 35 establishes regulatory requirements for the medical use of byproduct material, including radiation safety standards for workers, the general public, patients, and human research subjects. The regulation defines authorized roles (authorized users, radiation safety officers, authorized medical physicists, and authorized nuclear pharmacists) and licensing provisions issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Agreement States.
Implementation of the Equal Access to Justice Act in Agency Proceedings
10 CFR Part 12 implements the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) for Nuclear Regulatory Commission proceedings, establishing procedures for awarding attorney fees and expenses to prevailing parties in covered adversary adjudications. Eligible applicants include individuals (net worth ≤$2M), small business owners (≤$7M net worth, ≤500 employees), tax-exempt organizations, and cooperative associations. Awards are available unless the Commission's position was substantially justified or special circumstances apply.
Fitness for Duty Programs
10 CFR Part 26 establishes fitness-for-duty program requirements for nuclear power reactor licensees, special nuclear material handlers, construction permit holders, and contractors. FFD programs must ensure personnel reliability through implementation before receipt of fuel assemblies or start of construction, with scope varying by licensee category and authorization type.
Safety Culture
REGDOC-2.1.2 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for Class I nuclear facilities and uranium mines/mills to develop and maintain healthy safety cultures. Organizations must foster shared values and common understandings that reinforce worker perceptions of safety importance through a risk-proportionate graded approach. Safety and security cultures coexist to limit risks from nuclear substances and facilities.
Design of Industrial Radiography Installations
REGDOC-2.5.5 provides design guidance for industrial radiography installations using sealed nuclear sources (cobalt-60, iridium-192, selenium-75) for non-destructive testing of materials in welds, castings, and structures. Installations must incorporate adequate shielding and safety features to limit radiation exposure to certified operators, workers, and the public within regulatory limits while maintaining doses as low as reasonably achievable, and comply with applicable building, fire protection, and safety codes.
Debt Collection Procedures
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board adopts federal debt collection procedures from 31 CFR parts 900-904 to govern administrative collection, offset, compromise, and suspension or termination of collection activities for debts or civil claims owed to the U.S. government.
Federal Employee Salary Offset Procedures for the Collection of a Debt Owed to the Federal Government
This regulation establishes procedures for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board to collect debts owed by federal employees through administrative salary offset without employee consent. It defines key terms, specifies exemptions for tax and tariff debts, and allows employees to request waivers or challenge debt validity.
Privacy Act
This regulation implements the Privacy Act of 1974 for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, establishing procedures for individuals to request and access their own records. It specifies written and in-person request methods with identification requirements, sets response timelines of 5 working days for acknowledgment and 15 for information provision, and exempts litigation-related materials from disclosure.
Public Information and Requests
10 CFR Part 1303 establishes Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) procedures for the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, including policies for public access to Board records, document inspection and copying procedures, designation of a FOIA Officer, and a public reading area in Arlington, Virginia. Records available for disclosure include Board rules, reports, meeting transcripts, and correspondence with Congress and DOE.
Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information
10 CFR Part 1017 implements the Atomic Energy Act's section 148 to identify and protect Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI)—unclassified information concerning nuclear facilities, materials, and weapons. It establishes minimum physical protection standards for UCNI documents, defines who may access such information, specifies review procedures for designation, and creates enforcement mechanisms for unauthorized dissemination penalties. The regulation applies to all persons authorized or seeking access to UCNI.
Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interests
10 CFR Part 1706 establishes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's procedures for identifying, avoiding, and mitigating organizational and consultant conflicts of interest (OCI) in contractor and offeror relationships. The Board will generally not award contracts to parties with OCIs and may terminate existing contracts if conflicts are discovered, though waivers are possible in exceptional circumstances with appropriate mitigation measures.
Procedures for Safety Investigations
10 CFR Part 1708 establishes procedures for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board to conduct safety investigations at Department of Energy defense nuclear facilities. The Board may initiate preliminary inquiries or formal investigations into events or practices affecting public health and safety, determine compliance with safety standards, and recommend changes to standards and implementation requirements.
Rules Implementing the Government in the Sunshine Act
This regulation implements the Government in the Sunshine Act for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, requiring meetings of three or more members to be open to public observation unless closed under specific statutory exemptions. It defines what constitutes a meeting, establishes procedures for open and closed sessions, and assigns the General Counsel responsibility to monitor briefings and discussions to ensure compliance with transparency requirements.
Privacy Act of 1974
10 CFR Part 1304 establishes Privacy Act procedures for the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, enabling individuals to request access to, review, and seek correction of personal records. The regulation defines key terms, designates a Privacy Act Officer, and sets forth procedures for submitting privacy requests in person, by mail, internet, or telephone, along with identification requirements and copying fees.
Testimony by DNFSB Employees and Production of Official Records in Legal Proceedings
10 CFR Part 1707 establishes procedures governing testimony by Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) employees and production of official records in legal proceedings where the US or DNFSB is not a named party. The regulation aims to promote operational efficiency, maintain DNFSB impartiality, protect sensitive information and deliberative processes, and preserve sovereign immunity. It excludes testimony on matters unrelated to official duties, former employee testimony on non-involved matters, FOIA/Privacy Act requests, and Congressional demands.
Nuclear Classification and Declassification
10 CFR Part 1045 establishes procedures for classification and declassification of nuclear security information under the Atomic Energy Act, including Restricted Data, Formerly Restricted Data, and Transclassified Foreign Nuclear Information. It defines DOE and agency responsibilities for identifying and classifying nuclear information, outlines criteria for declassification, and describes government-wide procedures for handling FOIA and mandatory declassification review requests involving nuclear security materials.
Public Information and Requests
10 CFR Part 1703 implements the Freedom of Information Act for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB). It defines agency records, establishes FOIA request procedures, requires maintenance of an electronic reading room with regulations, policies, recommendations, hearing transcripts, Board orders and correspondence, and designates a FOIA Officer to administer record access and disclosure.
Declaration of Party State Eligibility for Northeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact
This regulation establishes procedural requirements and eligibility conditions for states seeking to become party states to the Northeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact. States must submit petitions addressing specified conditions, which are evaluated through an adjudicatory proceeding with public comment opportunity. The Commission may accept, reject, or conditionally accept petitions, with approved states becoming party states upon legislative enactment, removal of statutory impediments, and payment of required fees.
WA3 6GR, Sellafield Limited environmental permit variation advertisement – EPR/KP3690SX/V015
View the application submitted by Sellafield Limited for Sellafield Site, Cumbria.
UKAEA prompt payment return data from 2025 to 2026
Prompt payment return data for the UK Atomic Energy Authority, showing invoices paid within 5 and 30 days of receipt from 2025 to 2026.
UKAEA prompt payment return data from 2026 to 2027
Prompt payment return data for the UK Atomic Energy Authority, showing invoices paid within 5 and 30 days of receipt from 2026 to 2027.
New nuclear power stations: assessing reactor designs
The Environment Agency conducts Generic Design Assessments (GDA) to evaluate new nuclear reactor designs for regulatory compliance. This guidance outlines the GDA process and the Agency's engagement with stakeholders throughout the assessment of new nuclear power station designs.
Radioactive substances regulation (RSR): objective and principles
UK guidance document outlining the fundamental objective of radioactive substances regulation and the 10 regulatory principles applied by the regulator in managing radioactive materials and associated activities.
Government backing helps UK’s Rolls-Royce SMR win multibillion-pound Sweden nuclear export contract
Rolls-Royce SMR has secured a multibillion-pound contract with Swedish developer Videberg Kraft to construct small modular reactors (SMRs) in Sweden, representing a significant UK nuclear export success and advancement in British nuclear technology deployment.
Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites
10 CFR Part 707 establishes workplace substance abuse testing programs for DOE contractors and subcontractors at sites operated under the Atomic Energy Act. The rule requires drug testing for employees in designated positions with access to classified information, special nuclear materials, or hazardous materials, or those working in high-risk environments. Testing procedures include pre-employment screening, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, and post-incident testing, with confirmed positive results determined by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry.
Exemptions and Continued Regulatory Authority in Agreement States and in Offshore Waters Under Section 274
This regulation defines exemptions and regulatory authority under Section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act for Agreement States and offshore waters. It establishes the scope of NRC oversight for byproduct material, source material, and special nuclear material in quantities insufficient to form critical mass, and clarifies that Agreement States have limited authority while the NRC retains jurisdiction over specified activities.
Annual Fees for Reactor Licenses and Fuel Cycle Licenses and Materials Licenses, Including Holders of Certificates of Compliance, Registrations, and Quality Assurance Program Approvals and Government Agencies Licensed by the NRC
This regulation establishes annual fee requirements for persons holding nuclear reactor licenses, fuel cycle licenses, materials licenses, Certificates of Compliance, sealed source and device registrations, and quality assurance program approvals issued by the NRC. Fees apply to operating test reactors, research reactors, power reactors, and combined license holders after power ascension testing completion, as well as materials licensees and government agencies. The regulation defines key terms including budget authority and bundled units for small modular reactors, with bundled units up to 4,500 MWt assessed as single units.
Fees for Facilities, Materials, Import and Export Licenses, and Other Regulatory Services Under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as Amended
10 CFR Part 170 establishes fees charged by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for licensing services, inspection services, and special projects under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. The regulation applies to applicants and holders of various nuclear licenses and approvals, including byproduct material licenses, source material licenses, special nuclear material licenses, power reactor operating licenses, spent fuel storage facilities, and import/export licenses, as well as fees for reactor operator examinations, inspections, and preapplication reviews.
Recapture of Civil Nuclear Credits
This regulation establishes procedures for the Department of Energy to recapture civil nuclear credits awarded to nuclear reactor owners/operators under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Credits are subject to recapture if a reactor terminates operations during the award period, or if the reactor would not have operated at an annual loss without the credits at the conclusion of the four-year award period. The Department must provide written notice before recapture and allow owners/operators to request reconsideration within 30 days.
Security Policies and Practices Relating to Labor-Management Relations
This DOE regulation establishes security policies and practices governing labor-management relations at Department of Energy installations. It sets forth procedures for National Labor Relations Board proceedings at DOE facilities, emphasizing balance between security requirements and traditional labor rights. Key provisions include encouragement of consent elections, maintenance of cleared administrative law judges, counsel clearance procedures, and DOE oversight of contested proceedings to protect classified information while ensuring material evidence is included in unclassified records.