ENER831 - Nuclear Energy Licensing and Regulation
2861059
Delivery Options
Hybrid
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This course will describe the fundamentals of licensing and regulatory affairs in the nuclear industry. The course will describe the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, the current regulatory and framework, the role of licensees, the role of the regulator, and the licensing process for reactor facilities. This course will review how the IAEA influences global nuclear safety as well as Canada’s international obligations in the field of nuclear energy. The course will also cover how oversight of reactor facilities is shared between several provincial and federal authorities. Special attention will be paid to CSA N286 and N299, while selected REGDOCS, codes and standards (CSA and ASME) will be considered where applicable.
List of Topics:
- Overview of acts in Canada governing nuclear power (Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA), Nuclear Energy Act (NEA), Nuclear Liabilities and Compensation Act (NLCA), and the Nuclear Fuel Waste Act (NFWA))
- Overview of the CNSC and its functions, as well as an overview of the IAEA and its involvement in Canada
- Licensing process and hearings, including an overview of the impact assessments
- Regulatory Affairs and preparation of licensing applications
- The role of Management System (N286) in Regulatory Affairs and Licensing
- Overview of quality assurance programs within the nuclear supply chain (ISO 9001, N299, and NQA1)
- Facilities and Equipment and the role of safety authorities in providing certificates of authorization (COAs)
- Health, safety and environment, including radiation protection programs (RPP)
- Emergency Preparedness and Security, including provincial and federal coordination
- Stakeholder relations approaches and case-studies
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