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Prohibition
Persons are prohibited from constructing or operating any section or part of an international power line without first obtaining a permit under section 248 or a certificate under section 262 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act.
Powers of liquidators, trustees, etc.
Section 5 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act expands the definition of 'company' for regulatory purposes to include liquidators, receivers, managers, and trustees authorized to operate businesses; persons operating pre-1953 pipelines or exempted pipelines; Quebec court-appointed administrators; and successors handling abandoned pipelines.
Authorized tolls
Section 229 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act prohibits pipeline companies from charging tolls unless authorized by filed and approved tariffs or Commission orders. When companies own the oil, gas, or commodities transported through their pipelines, they must file sales contracts and amendments with the Regulator upon request, which are treated as tariffs for regulatory purposes.
Existing terms and conditions
Section 222 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act deems all terms and conditions imposed on pipelines before July 3, 2013 under the National Energy Board Act to be conditions of CER certificates or orders. Pipeline companies must construct pipelines according to previously specified orders, regulations, plans, and specifications, or as directed by the Commission.
Interim tolls
The Canadian Energy Regulator may direct pipeline companies to refund tolls charged above just and reasonable amounts under interim orders, or recover shortfalls through subsequent tolls, with interest determined by the regulator.
Definitions
Section 113 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes legal privilege protection for voice and video recordings of operating personnel at regulated energy facilities. Recordings are privileged and non-disclosable except when requested by the Regulator for accident inquiries, by coroners for investigations, or when courts determine public interest in justice outweighs privilege. Recordings cannot be used in disciplinary proceedings against facility operators or employees.
Effect of appeal
An appeal of a Canadian Energy Regulator order does not automatically suspend enforcement, but the Commission may exercise discretion to grant a stay of the order pending the appeal's outcome.
Orders
The Canadian Energy Regulator Commission is authorized to issue orders regarding all matters related to traffic, tolls, and tariffs for energy infrastructure and transportation services under its regulatory jurisdiction.
Authority to enter
Section 103 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act authorizes inspection officers to enter non-dwelling facilities without warrant to verify compliance with energy regulations. Officers may examine equipment, access computer systems, conduct tests and sampling, take photographs, remove items for analysis, and direct operational changes. Property owners must provide reasonable assistance and access to documents and information.
Voluntary reporting
The Canadian Energy Regulator may establish voluntary reporting systems for alleged non-compliance with the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, subject to Governor in Council approval. Regulations may protect reporter identity, making identity-revealing information privileged and inadmissible in legal or disciplinary proceedings. Reports from protected systems cannot be used against the reporter.
Definition of document of authorization
Section 9 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act defines 'document of authorization' as regulatory instruments issued by the CER, including certificates, permits, authorizations, licenses, and orders that establish the legal framework for energy infrastructure regulation in Canada.
Confidentiality — Indigenous knowledge
Section 58 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act protects the confidentiality of Indigenous knowledge shared with the Regulator. Disclosure without written consent is prohibited, except when the knowledge is publicly available, necessary for procedural fairness in legal proceedings (with mandatory prior consultation), or authorized by regulation. The Regulator may impose conditions on disclosure and has immunity from liability for good-faith disclosures.
Appeal to Commission
Section 71 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes the right to appeal decisions or orders made by designated or inspection officers to the Commission, which may dismiss, allow, vary, or rescind the decision or order.
Reasons
The Canadian Energy Regulator and its designated officers must issue written reasons for all decisions and orders, which must be made publicly available except for decisions concerning only internal administrative matters.
Confidentiality
Section 60 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act authorizes the Commission and designated officers to issue confidentiality orders protecting information in regulatory proceedings. Confidentiality may be granted to prevent material financial loss or competitive prejudice, to protect confidential financial, commercial, scientific or technical information when the discloser's interest outweighs public interest, or when disclosure poses real and substantial risks to safety, well-being, property or the environment.
Decisions final
Section 70 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes that decisions and orders issued by the Commission, designated officers, and inspection officers are final and conclusive, with no further appeal unless explicitly provided elsewhere in the Act.
Application of certain provisions
Section 290 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act applies compliance provisions (sections 315–318 and 341) to international and interprovincial power lines subject to regulatory orders. Permit and certificate holders must comply, except for activities authorized by leave, facilities with existing certificate conditions, navigable water crossings, and authorizations issued before July 3, 2013.
Appeal to Federal Court of Appeal
Section 72 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes the procedure for appealing Commission decisions to the Federal Court of Appeal on questions of law or jurisdiction. Applications for leave to appeal must be filed within 30 days of the decision, extendable only in exceptional circumstances, and appeals must be brought within 60 days of leave approval. Impact assessment reports are excluded from appealable decisions, and commissioners cannot be awarded costs in appeals.
Delay of issuance
The Canadian Energy Regulator may recommend to the Minister that an electricity export application be designated by Governor in Council order and may delay permit issuance during this process. The Commission must avoid duplicating provincial measures, consider effects on other provinces, verify the applicant offered domestic buyers fair access to available electricity at comparable terms, and account for regulatory factors.
Application for correction of errors
Under Canadian Energy Regulator Act section 208, pipeline companies must apply to the Regulator for a permit to correct any omissions, misstatements, or errors in registered plans, profiles, or books of reference. Once the Regulator issues a permit and certified copies are deposited with the appropriate land registry office, the documents are deemed corrected and pipeline construction may proceed in accordance with the correction.
Costs of making representations
The Canadian Energy Regulator Commission may order pipeline companies to reimburse reasonable costs incurred by persons making representations at public hearings concerning pipeline routes, payable on an interim or final basis without delay.
Jurisdiction
The Canadian Energy Regulator has exclusive jurisdiction to investigate non-compliance with the Act and authorization conditions, inquire into accidents involving pipelines, abandoned pipelines, international power lines, and offshore renewable energy projects, and issue findings, recommendations, and orders in the public interest.
Immediate right of entry
The Canadian Energy Regulator may issue orders granting companies immediate right of entry to lands following written application, provided landowners receive 30–60 days' advance notice detailing the entry purpose, application and access dates, regulator contact information for objections, and compensation advance details.
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.
Recommendation not to vary or transfer
Under Canadian Energy Regulator Act section 192, if the Commission recommends against varying or transferring an energy certificate, the Governor in Council may issue an order directing the Commission to decline the variation or transfer or to reconsider the matter.
Mandate
The Canadian Energy Regulator's mandate encompasses making transparent decisions and orders on pipelines, power lines, and offshore renewable energy projects; overseeing their construction, operation, and abandonment; setting traffic, tolls, and tariffs; managing oil and gas interests; providing advisory services and dispute resolution; and exercising authority while respecting Indigenous peoples' rights.
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.
Coming into force and cessation of effect — Commission
Section 67 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act empowers the Commission, designated officers, and inspection officers to specify effective and cessation dates for authorization documents and orders, or impose conditions controlling their timing. Interim orders may be issued with decisions reserved, except for Part 3 certificates.
Suspension of certificates
The Canadian Energy Regulator may suspend certificates under the Act if the certificate holder applies for suspension, consents to it, or violates certificate conditions. Suspension for non-compliance requires the regulator to provide written notice and allow the holder an opportunity to respond.
Revocation of certificates — application or consent
The Canadian Energy Regulator may revoke certificates issued under Part 2 of the Act by order, either upon application by the certificate holder or with their written consent.
Standard Specifications for the Granting of Patent Licenses
This regulation establishes standard specifications for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to grant patent licenses on inventions vested in or controlled by the Commission under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. It defines NRC inventions and foreign inventions, sets procedures for license applications and electronic communications, and specifies that only written interpretations by the General Counsel are binding on the Commission.
Licence Application Guide: Licence to prepare Site for a Deep Geological Repository
REGDOC-1.2.3 is the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's licence application guide for entities seeking to obtain a licence to prepare sites for deep geological repositories (DGR) of radioactive waste. It establishes comprehensive requirements across management systems, radiation protection, safety analysis, environmental protection, waste management, security, and public engagement, applying a risk-proportionate graded approach throughout the DGR lifecycle and site preparation stages.
Revocation of certificates — contravention
The Canadian Energy Regulator may revoke a certificate if the holder violates any condition, subject to Governor in Council approval. The regulator must provide written notice of the alleged violation and grant the certificate holder an opportunity to be heard before revocation.
Alternative dispute resolution
The Canadian Energy Regulator must provide alternative dispute resolution processes for disputes under the Act when all parties consent. Results are non-binding but may be considered by the Commission or designated officers in their decisions and may be made public with party consent.
Vesting
Under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, orders granting immediate land entry rights automatically vest specified title, interests, and rights in the applicant company. The company must register the order with the land registrar and notify the Regulator and landowner within 30 business days.
Conduct of Licensed Activities: Construction and Commissioning Programs
REGDOC-2.3.1 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for construction and commissioning of nuclear reactor facilities, including power plants and small reactors for power generation, industrial heat, isotope production, and research applications. The document applies risk-informed, graded approaches to safety-critical structures, systems, and components and forms the licensing basis for regulated facilities.
Regulations respecting accounts, etc.
The Canadian Energy Regulator may establish regulations governing accounting practices and record-keeping for pipeline operators, oil/gas/electricity exporters, and licensed entities. Requirements cover account maintenance methods, depreciation accounting, uniform account systems, and submission of records on capital, revenues, expenses and operational matters. Violations are summary offences unless due diligence is demonstrated.
Establishment of Tribunal
Section 143 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act authorizes the Governor in Council to establish a pipeline claims tribunal to examine and adjudicate compensation claims arising from pipeline releases. The tribunal may only be established if deemed in the public interest based on extent of damage, estimated costs, and administrative advantages. The tribunal must operate equitably without discrimination based on nationality or residence.
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.
Confidentiality
The Canadian Energy Regulator or a designated officer may take enforcement measures and issue orders to ensure compliance with confidentiality and information disclosure obligations under section 58 and related regulations.
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.
Exemption orders
The Canadian Energy Regulator Commission may issue conditional exemption orders relieving regulated facility holders from specific regulatory provisions when necessary to ensure safety and security of persons and facilities, protect property, or safeguard the environment.
Orders
The Canadian Energy Regulator may issue orders requiring facility holders to repair, reconstruct, or alter regulated facilities to ensure safety, security, and environmental protection. Orders can be directed at Indigenous bodies, governments, third parties, and others. Non-compliance authorizes the Regulator to take direct action or engage third parties, with liability protection for good-faith interventions.
Reporting Requirements, Volume I: Non-Power Reactor Class I Facilities and Uranium Mines and Mills, Version 1.1
REGDOC-3.1.2 establishes reporting requirements for Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission licensees operating Class I non-power reactor facilities, uranium mines, and mills. Licensees must submit operational compliance reports, significant event notifications, and business activity notifications using a risk-graded approach. This document consolidates and replaces four prior regulatory documents governing uranium refining, fuel fabrication, and processing facility reporting.
Approval
Pipeline companies must obtain a Canadian Energy Regulator certificate before constructing any pipeline section, comply with all certificate conditions, secure Regulator approval of construction plans and specifications, and deposit certified copies in relevant land registries.
Conditions
Under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act section 65, the Commission, designated officers, and inspection officers have broad authority to impose any conditions they deem appropriate in decisions or orders issued under the Act.
Radiation Protection Programs for Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Licences
REGDOC-1.6.2 provides Canadian CNSC licensees with guidance on developing, implementing, managing and assessing radiation protection programs for nuclear substances and radiation devices. The document establishes roles and responsibilities of radiation safety officers, defines core program elements including people and procedures, and requires programs proportionate to licensed activities' scope, risk level and complexity.
Duty to consider — Commission
The Canadian Energy Regulator and its designated officers must consider potential adverse effects on Indigenous rights recognized under section 35 of the Canadian Constitution when making decisions, orders, or recommendations under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act.
Order to reconsider
Section 193 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act grants the Governor in Council authority to order the Commission to reconsider its decisions, with discretion to specify factors for consideration and completion timelines. The Commission must report any resulting changes to its recommendations back to the Governor in Council.