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SECTION II: ANALYSIS OF PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

Analysis by Program Activity

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has a single strategic outcome: to ensure that nuclear installations and processes are safe and secure, and that they are used solely for peaceful purposes; and to promote public confidence in the nuclear regulatory regime’s effectiveness. In support of this outcome, CNSC is exclusively focused on nuclear regulation.

Within its nuclear regulatory activity, CNSC has five program sub-activities, which represent key areas to achieving the priorities identified in Section I, along with the expected results of its program and strategic outcome.

The following tables illustrate actual performance against commitments (from CNSC’s 2007-2008 Report on Plans and Priorities.)

Program Sub-Activity:		Regulatory Framework
Expected Outcome:		A clear and pragmatic regulatory framework
*Description:* To develop a modern, evergreen, Canadian regulatory regime that considers all available science as well as operating experience and input of Canadian operators, other stakeholders and the international community, with the purpose to develop new and amend existing CNSC regulations, and create regulatory policies, standards and guides that set out the CNSC’s regulatory criteria and expectations.
2007-2008
Resources: ($ thousands) Full-Time Equivalents	Planned Spending 10,531 82			Total Authorities 11,422	Actual Spending 12,583
*Outcome Measures*	*Target*		2007-2008 Results Achieved	*Challenges and/or Lessons Learned*
Percentage of regulations under review / revision in each year (the target of 20% per year will ensure a complete rolling review over a 5-year period)	20%		30%	The number and the nature of comments on draft regulations have taken longer to address than planned. These delays meant missing scheduled meetings of the Commission and Treasury Board for approval. As a result, project timelines were extended, pushing the steps for final approval into April 2008. The number and nature of comments on high priority draft regulatory documents contributed to a shortage of resources, especially in the area of technical expertise, and made it a challenge to meet targets.
Number of regulations published in Canada Gazette	3		1⁴
Number of regulatory documents finalized and published	15		5⁵

*2007-2008 RPP Objective*	*2007-2008 RPP Plans*	*2007-2008 Results Achieved, Challenges and/or Lessons Learned*
A modern evergreen, Canadian regulatory regime	Complete current regulatory documents development program and necessary amendments to regulations for existing facilities as follows:
	Develop regulatory policies, standards and guides, and address gaps created by industry growth, on issues such as waste, new power reactors, expansion of mines and processing facilities, fire protection, aging of power reactors, and integrated safety management	The CNSC published the following key regulatory documents to provide guidelines to address gaps in regulatory requirements and guidance: RD-360, Life Extension of Nuclear Power Plants RD-204, Certification of Persons Working at Nuclear Power Plants RD-310, Safety Analysis for Nuclear Power Plants G-323, Ensuring the Presence of Sufficient Qualified Staff at Class I Nuclear Facilities – Minimum Staff Complement, and S-210, Maintenance Programs for Nuclear Power Plants
	Develop new Nuclear Safeguards Regulations based on the requirements of the Canada - IAEA Safeguards Agreement and Additional Protocol	CNSC staff continued to work on new Nuclear Safeguards Regulations to clarify and consolidate measures to be undertaken by licensees to meet the requirements of the NSCA and the Safeguards Agreement and Additional Protocol between Canada and the IAEA. Progress on this initiative is slower than expected, since priority is being given to the development and establishment of a State-level integrated safeguards approach; the effort to effectively implement new requirements arising from the Additional Protocol to the Canada/IAEA safeguards agreement remains higher than anticipated. Both activities are diverting technical staff from this regulatory initiative.
	Revise the following regulations: Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Rules of Procedure and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission By-laws	CNSC amended the Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations and the Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations, with related consequential amendments to the General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations and the Class I Nuclear Facilities Regulations. The amendments to these regulations address some deficiencies that came to light since the original implementation in May 2000, and correct some inconsistencies, in order to better protect workers, the public and the environment, and adopt the latest international standards for exemption values and clearance levels.⁶ CNSC sought initial comments from stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations, requiring the certification of Radiation Safety Officers for Class II nuclear facilities. ⁷ Amendments to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations were developed in 2007-2008, to ensure that CNSC import/export control requirements for nuclear and nuclear-related dual-use items continue to meet international standards. Comments from industry were sought prior to completing the draft regulations. Continued progress has been made on amendments to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Rules of Procedure and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission By-laws.
	Produce regulatory documents for new activities (new reactor construction, uranium mining and milling expansion, waste repositories, Class II facilities etc.)	The Commission Tribunal approved for consultation the following key documents that set out guidance related to the siting and design of new nuclear power plants: RD-346, Site Evaluation for New Nuclear Power Plants, and RD-337, Design of New Nuclear Power Plants CNSC developed RD-58, Thyroid Screening for Volatile Radioiodine, which provides guidance on screening programs for volatile radioiodines, which are used in medical and research facilities. Final approval from the Commission Tribunal was anticipated for April 2008.
	Improve and update the regulatory framework, in order to make it more strategic, internationally benchmarked and forward-looking, while maintaining its transparency	CNSC strengthened the roles and responsibilities of its Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC), as a way to ensure that the management of CNSC’s regulatory framework is better aligned with the organization’s overall strategic direction and with developments in the nuclear sector. In September 2007, the Commission Tribunal approved a revised regulatory framework, proposed by the RPC, for the development and approval of regulations and regulatory documents. CNSC is also responding to the renewed focus on regulation, as set out in the Cabinet Directive on Streamlining Regulation (CDSR). Amongst other policy objectives, the CDSR calls for expanded consultation with stakeholders on regulatory initiatives. In line with this requirement, CNSC took steps to enhance its existing stakeholder consultation efforts, by holding information sessions on key regulatory documents related to the siting and design of new nuclear power plants, and by posting the public comments related to these documents on its Web site, for further comment.
A modernized safeguards framework for Canada	Design and implement a new national safeguards system to complement international agreements	In 2007-2008, CNSC examined proposals for the establishment of a national verification framework aimed at controlling and reporting on the use of nuclear materials in Canada, and benchmarked the proposals against similar frameworks in other countries. As part of the move towards a new approach for the implementation of IAEA’s verification system in Canada, the latest accomplishments include the implementation of a new way to verify the transfer of spent fuel at multi-unit reactor stations, and significant progress in the revision of safeguards verification processes at uranium processing facilities and nuclear power reactors.

Program Sub-Activity:	Licensing and Certification
Expected Outcome:	Individuals and organizations that operate safely and conform to safeguards and non-proliferation requirements
Description: Issuance of licences and/or certifying persons and prescribed equipment to conduct nuclear-related activities in Canada. In order to issue a licence or a certificate, the CNSC must obtain evidence of the licensee’s ability to operate safely and conform to safeguards and non-proliferation obligations.
2007-2008
Resources: ($ thousands) Full-Time Equivalents	Planned Spending 22,752 195		Total Authorities 24,677	Actual Spending 22,670
*Outcome Measures*	*Target*	2007-2008 Results Achieved	*Challenges and/or Lessons Learned*
Number of Significant Development Reports (SDRs) subsequent to licence approval	n/a	19 SDRs	CNSC staff members assess the significance of all events or situations that are outside the normal operations described in the licensing documents. Significance is determined by using operational procedures or formalized expert judgement. Situations deemed to be of high significance with respect to the protection of health, safety and the environment, the maintenance of security, and compliance with international obligations shall be reported to the Commission in an SDR Commission Member Document (CMD).

*2007-2008 RPP Objective*	*2007-2008 RPP Plans*	*2007-2008 Results Achieved, Challenges and Lessons Learned*
Develop and implement risk- informed, consistent and predictable licensing and certification processes	Document internal licensing policies, processes and procedures, and implement the tools required for a consistent and effective licensing and certification process.	CNSC created high-level process maps for its licensing activities. These documents will serve as a blueprint for consistent, well-founded regulatory decisions. The licensing system database continues to be improved for licence administration, and is integrated with compliance activities, regulatory activity planning and monitoring. Prepared Review Guides for the site preparation of licensing process for new nuclear power plants. This process increases the potential for high quality submissions from proponents.
	Complete documentation on and improvements to CNSC’s environmental assessment and oversight programs	CNSC has been working with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) to develop the Guidelines and Joint Panel Agreement for environmental assessments related to new reactors. An agreement between the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) and CNSC was finalized with respect to the establishment of two Joint Review Panels: one for the siting and construction of new nuclear power reactors by Bruce Power within the municipality of Kincardine, ON, and the other for the construction of a Deep Geologic Repository project by Ontario Power Generation, also in Kincardine, ON. Early referral of the environmental assessment should speed up the process and has given stakeholders a shorter time period to apply for a licence before the Commission. Implemented an Integrated Document Review process to achieve consistent, high quality and predictable documentation. This process has a built-in peer review step, which increases confidence in reviews and provides consistency. Prepared Review Guides for the environmental components of licensing process for new nuclear power plants. This process increases the potential for high quality submission from proponents.
	Implement processes for licensing new nuclear facilities including, but not limited to, new nuclear power plants and new waste management facilities	Implementation of the licensing process for Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Darlington & Bruce Power new nuclear power plants. Study for the OPG Deep Geological Repository continued.
	Implement the provisions of the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Substances, including initiatives to strengthen export/import licensing and control risk-significant sources	CNSC has implemented inventory tracking controls using a Sealed Source Tracking System (SSTS), within an upgraded National Sealed Source Registry (NSSR). Using a secure Web-based system, licensees report possession and transactions involving sealed sources within strict reporting timeframes. The SSTS and NSSR allow CNSC to track high-risk radioactive sealed sources from their manufacture to their final disposition. To implement the system, CNSC amended licences to legally require the reporting of radioactive source transactions. As of April 1, 2007, those wishing to export Category 1 or Category 2 sealed sources need to obtain transaction-specific export licences from CNSC. During 2007-2008, CNSC issued more than 300 licences for sealed-source exports to more than 40 countries. With this step, CNSC is now fully compliant with the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources and its supplementary Guidance on the Import and Export of Radioactive Sources. Together with the NSSR, the strengthened controls will assure Canadians and the global community of secure international transfers. As the first country with such robust inventory tracking, Canada has set an international example for ensuring the safety and security of high-risk radioactive sealed sources. CNSC is working to establish clear and harmonized working arrangements and understandings with its counterparts in importing countries. CNSC regulates the largest volume of export transactions of risk-significant radioactive sources (RSRS) globally, and strongly advocates the sharing of best practices and experiences internationally, as additional key to reviewing experiences in implementing export/import controls. In 2007, the registry had information on 13,556 radioactive sealed sources in Canada, an increase of 6,406 over the previous year. The SSTS registered more than 39,000 transactions of all types throughout the year, which represents a 31-percent increase over 2006. This dramatic increase is partly attributed to increased outreach, which resulted in better awareness in the licensed community, and partly to the inclusion of new information in the database submitted by manufacturers of sealed sources.
Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Commission Tribunal licensing process	Evaluate the tribunal process and implement recommendations	During 2007-2008, the Commission Tribunal held a greater number (29) of abridged hearings, which allow certain types of licence amendments to be addressed more efficiently. Abridged hearings, which deal with decisions that are administrative in nature – or when the licence amendments requested are less significant or are for licence replacements – provide greater efficiency and speed of process.
Review and make recommendations to the Tribunal with respect to applications for renewal of current licenses across the regulatory program	Manage the licensing of existing licensees	The Commission Tribunal made 43 decisions related to nuclear facilities. A complete listing of hearings can be found on CNSC’s Web site www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca. Also, the CNSC met two of its three performance standard targets related to licensing. CNSC renewed operating licenses for the following waste management facilities: Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) Darlington waste management facility OPG’s Pickering waste management facility OPG’s Western waste management facility located at their Bruce Nuclear Generating Station Hydro Quebec’s operating licence for their waste facility located in Gentilly, Quebec was amended to permit the construction of a new waste area. OPG was granted an operating licence for their newly completed used dry fuel storage facility located at their Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. New Brunswick Power received approval from the CNSC to operate the newly completed Phase 1 expansion of their Point Lepreau, New Brunswick waste management facility.
	Manage the certification of personnel, packages and prescribed equipment	As part of ongoing staff training initiatives, CNSC continued to designate inspectors and train staff in the conduct of verification activities. CNSC will no longer directly examine shift personnel whose positions are referred to in nuclear power plant operating licences. The candidate’s competence for CNSC certification will be verified through increased regulatory oversight of the licensees’ training and examination programs. RD-204, Certification of Persons Working at Nuclear Power Plants, which outlines the regulatory requirements, was approved by the Commission Tribunal on September 13, 2007, and published on February 15, 2008. CNSC issued 48 certificates related to transport (18 Canadian package design certificates, 20 endorsements of foreign package design certificates, eight special form certificates and 2 special arrangements certificates) and 52 certificates related to certification of radiation devices and Class II prescribed equipment.
	Conduct environmental assessments to respond to licence applications for new mines, new reactor construction, refineries, waste repositories and Chalk River Laboratories legacy projects	During 2007-2008, 27 environmental assessments remained active and two were completed. Eleven major environmental assessments underwent extensive public consultation. Three comprehensive studies were also underway. These included drafting the environmental assessment track report for AREVA Resources Canada Inc.’s proposed uranium mining operations in northern Saskatchewan for the Commission Tribunal’s consideration. Some of the key challenges are to ensure the proper level of public consultation, including Aboriginal consultation, and meeting government reporting requirements for the Major Projects Management Office (MPMO).

Program Sub-Activity:	Compliance
Expected Outcome:	High levels of compliance with the regulatory framework
*Description:* Effective oversight of compliance with regulatory requirements, which is critical to assuring Parliament and the Canadian public that nuclear energy and materials are being used safely and securely, as well as in a manner that respects Canada’s international commitments concerning their peaceful use.
2007-2008
Resources: ($ thousands) Full-Time Equivalents		Planned Spending 35,811 284		Total Authorities 39,781	Actual Spending 36,176
*Outcome Measures*		*Target*	*2007-2008 Results Achieved*	*Challenges and/or Lessons Learned*
Levels of performance of licensees as measured by the CNSC through inspections, events, assessments, and evaluations of compliance with regulatory requirements		B rating	Most of the ratings in the 2007 Industry Report were “B” grades (B = meets requirements)	Nuclear power plants ratings are assigned for both the quality of the safety program and its implementation. CNSC publishes the ratings annually in the CNSC Staff Report on the Safety Performance of the Canadian Nuclear Power Industry. The report for 2007, along with those of previous years, is available on CNSC’s Web site at www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca.
100% provision by CNSC of nuclear transfer notifications and reports pursuant to bilateral administrative arrangements		100%	Achieved	This result contributed to the effectiveness of bilateral Nuclear Cooperation Agreements (NCAs) and corresponding Administrative Arrangements (AAs) provisions and measures. The initiative provides greater assurance that exports and imports of nuclear items subject to bilateral NCAs were tracked and accounted for, both in Canada and in partner NCA countries, and that such nuclear items would therefore be used solely for peaceful purposes and would not contribute to a nuclear proliferation threat.
Annual IAEA statement indicating Canada’s compliance with international requirements with respect to safeguards and non-proliferation		Positive conclu-sion from the IAEA	Achieved	For 2007, IAEA once again concluded that all nuclear material in Canada was being used for peaceful activities. Based upon the results of its verification activities throughout the year and all available safeguards-related information, the IAEA declared that it found no indication of the diversion of nuclear material, pursuant to the Canada/IAEA safeguards agreement, and no indication of undeclared nuclear material or activities in Canada. Canada is one of 47 Member States for whom the IAEA has drawn this comprehensive safeguards conclusion.

*2007-2008 RPP Objective*	*2007-2008 RPP Plans*	*2007-2008 Results Achieved, Challenges and Lessons Learned*
Complete the implementation of risk-informed and consistent compliance process in all regulated sectors	Document internal policies, processes and procedures, and implement the tools that support the compliance process	CNSC created high-level process maps for its compliance activities. These documents will serve as a blueprint for compliance procedures, leading to consistent, well-founded regulatory decisions and licensing recommendations. CNSC staff completed several checklists to document radiation protection expectations to be verified during routine Type II inspections of nuclear power facilities.
Assure Canadians of the continuing compliance and safety performance of licensees	Execute baseline compliance program requirements	As stated in the 2007 Staff Report on the Safety Performance of the Canadian Nuclear Power Industry (Industry Report), CNSC concluded that overall, the Canadian nuclear power plant industry operated safely. The report for 2007, along with those of previous years, is available on CNSC’s Web site at www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca. In 2007-2008, all nuclear cycle and research facilities were inspected at least once by CNSC inspectors. In total, 123 inspections were carried out, resulting in a variety of follow-up activities to ensure compliance with site-specific licences, the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and its regulations. Of the 123 inspections conducted, nine were Type I inspections and the remaining 114 were Type II inspections.⁸ For nuclear substance regulation, CNSC implemented a new standard regarding inspections whereby an inspector will produce a report for issue to the licensee within 60 business days of an inspection. This condition was met in 90% of type II inspections of high-risk licensees during 2007-2008. Type I inspections have presented a challenge because of rapid expansion at nuclear medicine facilities at Canadian hospitals and an associated increase in regulatory work. Mitigating strategies have been put in place, enabling the CNSC to identify potential risks early in the process and to ensure the safety of the Canadian public despite limited resources. CNSC staff also collaborated with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials to address issues of export detentions at the border resulting from non-compliance with the NSCA or export licence conditions. CNSC continued to monitor existing uranium mines, to verify compliance with regulatory and licence requirements, and ensured that its findings were accurately reported to stakeholders and the Commission Tribunal.
	Develop strategies to promote/enforce compliance where licensee deficiencies have been identified, and responding to risk-significant licensee reports and findings	CNSC’s security specialists conducted five Type I security inspections at Canadian nuclear power plants and at Atomic Energy of Canada Limited’s Chalk River Laboratories. CNSC performed 15 Type II security inspections at nuclear power plants, waste management facilities, Chalk River Laboratories and at Atomic Energy of Canada Limited’s Whiteshell Laboratories. CNSC personnel also performed 150 Type II security inspections at those licensed facilities that use sealed radioactive sources. CNSC personnel reviewed 10 site security reports submitted by licensees who store Category I and II nuclear material to ensure they met CNSC’s requirements. CNSC personnel also assessed 18 transportation security plans, 118 transportation licence applications, 30 import licence applications and 71 export licence applications from the security requirements perspective. CNSC worked actively with approximately 130 industrial radiography licensees and convened regional meetings to explain regulatory requirements, responding to licensee concerns and describing new regulatory initiatives.
Assure international agencies that nuclear material, substances and technologies in Canada are used in compliance with the Government of Canada’s international commitments.	Apply the requirements of multilateral conventions and arrangements	All imports of nuclear material (such as uranium) into Canada were licensed and controlled through CNSC import licences, issued under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations. In accordance with Canada’s international commitments, CNSC also applied additional accounting, tracking and administrative controls, to assure Canada and the supplying country that material would be used solely for peaceful purposes. A key challenge is to assure that the Canadian nuclear material tracking and accounting systems remain responsive to the dynamic complexity of global marketing and transfer processes involving nuclear material (uranium), and therefore that transfers of imported foreign-obligated material within and from Canada can be adequately accounted for and reported on pursuant to treaty obligations with bilateral NCA partner countries.
	Implement the requirements of the Canada-IAEA Safeguards Agreement and Additional Protocol for verification of the peaceful use of nuclear energy in Canada	In implementing the Canada/IAEA safeguards agreement, CNSC reviewed and submitted an unprecedented number (13) of new or updated facility design information questions, which form the basis for effective safeguards approaches. CNSC personnel also worked extensively on new safeguards approaches and procedures for the de-fuelling of two reactors at the Pickering A Nuclear Generating Station.

Assuring Canadians of the Continuing Compliance and Safety Performance of Licensees

CNSC’s role in enforcing compliance with nuclear substance-related licences was illustrated in June 2007, when the Commission Tribunal concluded that 588972 Alberta Ltd. (operating as Enviropac) in Edmonton, Alberta, was no longer qualified to carry on the activities authorized by its licences. The Tribunal then suspended the storage, processing of unsealed nuclear substances, and calibration licences that it had previously issued to Enviropac. In July 2007, CNSC seized all nuclear substances and prescribed equipment at the Edmonton site, removed all the high-risk sealed sources and transferred them to a licensed facility for further examination, pending a federal court order for disposal. In February 2008, an independent contractor carried out the necessary work to remove all remaining nuclear substances and prescribed equipment from the Enviropac site, and the nuclear substances were stored at a licensed facility, also pending a federal court order for disposal. Further investigation of the Enviropac building, in March 2008, revealed that the radioactive contamination was greater than initially expected, and that it was present in additional areas of the facility. The decontamination of these areas will continue in 2008.

On July 13, 2007, during a scheduled maintenance shutdown at the Cameco Port Hope conversion facility, contamination in the soil beneath Building 50 was discovered in an excavation made to install a new cooling water tank. Following this discovery, all production operations inside the building were shut down, and an independent investigation to determine the sources and extent of the contamination was initiated by Cameco Corporation. With the discovery of this incident, CNSC and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment enhanced the regulatory oversight of the situation to prevent unreasonable risk to human health and the environment.

In October 2007, Cameco submitted a root cause investigation report to the Commission, along with a remedial action plan (RAP) to collect and treat the effected groundwater, as well as a plan to rehabilitate Building 50, in order to address any potential adverse environmental impacts from the incident. In mid-October 2007, CNSC personnel issued a request under subsection 12(2) of the General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations, directing Cameco Corporation to install a groundwater treatment system to assist in mitigating potential impacts of the contamination. Cameco Corporation was also requested to submit a revised RAP, to address the subsurface contamination.

By the first quarter of 2008, a groundwater collection and treatment system had been installed, and rehabilitation work within the building had been initiated. Approximately 660 tons of concrete floors and 3,530 tons of soil located beneath Building 50 and adjacent to the south side of the building were removed. The design and installation of the liquid effluent handling system being installed by Cameco Corporation have been inspected extensively, as part of the enhanced regulatory oversight undertaken throughout the event.

Most recent groundwater and surface water monitoring data indicated that, although trace amounts of contaminants from the sub-surface of Building 50 had reached the Port Hope harbour’s turning basin, there were no indications that water quality in the harbour had changed. Based on the review of the information available to date, CNSC personnel concludes there is no immediate risk to the environment or the general public.

It is anticipated that the production operations at Building 50 of Cameco Corporation’s Port Hope conversion facility will resume by the fourth quarter of 2008. CNSC staff will continue its enhanced regulatory oversight of the situation.

Program Sub-Activity:	Cooperative Undertakings
Expected Outcome:	CNSC cooperates and integrates its activities in national/international nuclear fora
*Description:* Involvement in international nuclear organizations, promoting Canadian interests, and evaluating international recommendations, standards and guides for a possible integration in CNSC’s regulatory framework.
2007-2008
Resources: ($ thousands) Full-Time Equivalents		Planned Spending 18,155 112		Total Authorities 19,691	Actual Spending 18,664
*Outcome Measures*		*Target*	*2007-2008 Results Achieved*	*Challenges and/or Lessons Learned*
100 % annual reconciliation by the CNSC of bilateral nuclear material inventory reports		100%	Achieved	Reconciliation of nuclear material accounts of bilateral transfers of nuclear material provides greater assurance that the exports and imports of such nuclear material are solely for peaceful purposes All Annual Inventory Reports received by the CNSC during 2007-2008 were reviewed, issues requiring consultation for the purposes of reconciliation were identified and a process/schedule for resolution agreed with the CNSC’s foreign counterpart.

*2007-2008 RPP Objective*	*2007-2008 RPP Plans*	*2007-2008 Results Achieved, Challenges and/or Lessons Learned*
Effective, efficient and cooperative CNSC emergency preparedness framework and infrastructure	Negotiate new agreements with other government departments and certain provinces	The amendment to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Emergency Management Ontario negotiated and pending approval.
Strengthen and improve the IAEA safeguards system	Provide technical support and other resources necessary to the IAEA’s safeguards program	CNSC continued to provide technical advice to Canada's Permanent Representative to the IAEA during meetings of the IAEA Board of Governors. CNSC provides Canada's representative to the IAEA Director General's Standing Advisory Group on Safeguards Implementation (SAGSI). The Canadian representative is also the current chair of SAGSI, a group of experts that provides advice on the technical objectives and implementation of IAEA safeguards and on the effectiveness and efficiency of specific implementation practices. Participation in this forum enables CNSC to influence the international verification system and to provide input based upon Canada’s experience. CNSC also provides Canadian representation to the IAEA Commission on Safety Standards (CSS) and its subcommittees on standards for nuclear facilities, radiation protection, transport and waste. CNSC's regulatory expertise received international recognition when the IAEA called upon CNSC staff to participate in multilateral peer review missions to Australia, Japan and Romania, to evaluate these countries' regulatory frameworks and practices. In 2007-2008, CNSC delivered a comprehensive Canadian Safeguards Support Program (CSSP) which provides technical support and other resources to enhance the implementation of safeguards by CNSC and the IAEA.
Effective cooperation with international, federal and provincial organizations, departments and agencies	Establish and review cooperative arrangements with foreign nuclear regulators, and federal and provincial organizations, departments and agencies on an ongoing basis	CNSC has also been working with other government departments to ensure the safety and security of radioactive materials. In December 2007, CNSC and Transport Canada updated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) first signed in 1981. The new MOU clarifies responsibilities for the transport of radioactive materials in Canada and promotes enhanced collaboration and communication between the two parties.
	Effective, efficient and cooperative CNSC emergency preparedness framework and infrastructure	CNSC adopted a formal business continuity planning program, which will enable the organization to protect its resources and deliver critical services during emergencies.
	Conduct annual reviews of cooperative arrangements with foreign regulatory counterparts and international organizations	CNSC conducted a review of its involvement in activities of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Nuclear Energy Agency. CNSC continued to participate in and contribute to the Multinational Design Evaluation Programme coordinated by the NEA. This initiative allows regulators who are evaluating new reactor designs to pool their knowledge and experience, thereby providing CNSC with an opportunity to exchange information with its foreign counterparts. In 2007-2008, the cooperative arrangement between France's Nuclear Safety Authority (NSA) and CNSC led to an enhanced cooperation agenda on various issues, such as power reactor regulation, or the regulation of tritium and of radiation therapy activities.
	Renew existing regulatory information cooperation arrangements, where appropriate.	CNSC renewed its MOU on nuclear regulatory cooperation with the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of the Republic of Korea, which benefits the CNSC by providing enhanced access to MOST’s scientific and technical expertise. The CNSC maintains MOUs with regulatory counterparts around the world, in order to strengthen safety standards with respect to nuclear facilities, through technical cooperation and information exchanges in nuclear regulatory matters. CNSC’s MOU with regulators in China and Romania were due for renewal at the end of 2007-2008, but unexpected high turnaround times caused these to lapse. CNSC aims to renew these agreements without further delay, and to incorporate automatic renewal clauses in all MOUs.
	Initiate new arrangements for regulatory cooperation where appropriate.	CNSC expanded its network of bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) on regulatory cooperation, signing arrangements with the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Science and Technology and South Africa's National Nuclear Regulator. These arrangements provide CNSC with improved opportunities to share expertise on various issues, including CANDU reactor regulation, research reactor safety and uranium mining. Following the June 11, 2007, signing of a cooperative arrangement between South Korea's Ministry of Science and Technology and CNSC, meetings with South Korean regulatory representatives were held throughout the year. These meetings focused on technical discussions about CANDU reactors (used in South Korea) and CNSC's experience in integrating international standards into domestic regulation.
	Collaborate with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada with respect to the international nuclear non-proliferation regime and associated nuclear cooperation with India, Romania and others.	CNSC collaborated with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to develop and deliver the International First Responder Training Program, funded by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada's Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program. The program helps beneficiary countries (currently Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand) improve their capacity to respond to acts of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive terrorism. A CNSC team traveling throughout Southeast Asia conducted three training missions during 2007-2008, and nearly 2,000 first responders have received on-site training to date. Canadian Embassies and High Commissions in beneficiary countries have applauded this program, which is recognized as a flagship Canadian initiative. CNSC worked with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, along with other government departments, to help develop and implement Canadian domestic and international policy, programs, initiatives and measures in the areas of nuclear non-proliferation, safeguards, import/export control and security. This included participating in a number of major non-proliferation and safeguards-related initiatives and events: the 2007 Preparatory Committee meeting under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons the Consultative Group and the Plenary of the Nuclear Suppliers Group International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference and Board of Governors the IAEA Committee on Safeguards and Verification the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism the G8 Non-Proliferation Directors Group the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership CNSC provided technical and policy advice to Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, in negotiating and establishing new bilateral nuclear cooperation agreements with potential nuclear trading partner countries, and in amending existing agreements. In addition, CNSC assisted with ongoing implementation of provisions of existing nuclear cooperation agreements by managing and implementing bilateral administrative arrangements with its foreign counterparts.
	Determine, evaluate, track and report the CNSC’s participation in international activities on nuclear matters	The CNSC has a number of tools at its disposal, enabling it to centrally track its participation in international activities, including a comprehensive database which allows for efficient reporting. Staff attending meetings abroad are required to prepare trip reports – these allow management to evaluate outcomes, promote efficient communication between staff working on similar files and build corporate memory.

Program Sub-Activity:	Stakeholder Relations
Expected Outcome:	Stakeholders’ understanding of the regulatory program
*Description:* Regular meetings with industry groups and non-government organizations on matters related to the administration of the regulatory regime; outreach to communities hosting nuclear facilities; presentations and speeches at conferences and other fora; media relations; and provision of information to the public on regulatory matters.
2007-2008
Resources: ($ thousands) Full-Time Equivalents		Planned Spending 7,306 57		Total Authorities 7,924	Actual Spending 9,772
*Outcome Measures*		*Target*	*2007-2008 Results Achieved*	*Lessons Learned and/or Challenges*
Level of stakeholder confidence in CNSC’s ability to regulate the use of nuclear energy and materials		TBD	N/A	To maintain a high level of stakeholder confidence, CNSC visited, communicated and consulted with communities throughout Canada, engaged licensees, took steps to strengthen Aboriginal consultation, continued to improve public communications and the transparency of its process, and consulted with stakeholders from industry, government and non-governmental organizations.
Level of stakeholder participation in the CNSC’s decision-making process		TBD	N/A	CNSC consults regularly with stakeholders and community members, sharing information about its activities and gathering public input in order to develop and maintain trust in its ability to regulate effectively.

2007-2008 RPP Objective

2007-2008 RPP Plans

2007-2008 Results Achieved, Challenges and Lessons Learned

To foster increased awareness and a high level of confidence in the CNSC as an effective, efficient and transparent regulator

Develop and implement a structured and sustainable outreach program

CNSC has established a working group to improve Aboriginal consultations.

CNSC is working to reach communities that are directly affected by licensing decisions for nuclear facilities, and seeks their opinions as part of the public hearing process. The Commission Tribunal demonstrated its commitment to community engagement when it visited Oshawa in January 2008, to hold a public hearing regarding the renewal of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station’s power reactor operating licence. While in Oshawa, the Commission also held a public hearing to consider the Environmental Assessment screening report for Zircatec Precision Industries Inc.’s proposed project to produce slightly enriched uranium fuel bundles, among other agenda items.

In 2007, CNSC launched a series of public information sessions on the industry report, as a means of sharing and discussing it with Canadians. These sessions offered an opportunity to engage the public, by providing information about nuclear safety while responding to the general concerns expressed by some host communities.

CNSC held meetings with the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists and conducted outreach activities with WesCan to discuss proposed amendments to the Class II Nuclear Facilities Regulations.

Increase communication efforts: update and continue to implement the CNSC strategic communications and outreach plan.

As of January 2008, Commission Tribunal hearings and meetings are broadcast live on the Internet, allowing people across the country and around the world to view the proceedings. Meetings and hearings are also archived on CNSC’s Web site, with a three month retention period, for subsequent retrieval.

In September 2007, CNSC received approval from the Commission Tribunal to hold public consultations about two key regulatory documents regarding new nuclear power plants (RD-337, Design of New Nuclear Power Plants, and RD-346, Site Evaluation of New Nuclear Power Plants). After reviewing all comments received via consultations and the information session, CNSC posted them on its public Web site and modified RD-337 and RD-346 to reflect input where appropriate.

CNSC meets periodically with representatives from the Canadian Nuclear Association through the Canadian Nuclear Association Regulatory Affairs Committee, which enables industry representatives to provide input and advice to CNSC on broader issues relating to nuclear regulation in Canada. The committee provides a forum for the industry association and CNSC to indicate priorities, directions being taken, or factors that are influencing their respective operations.

CNSC has a non-governmental organization (NGO) Regulatory Affairs Committee, which communicates and consults with NGOs on nuclear regulatory and policy matters within its mandate. Co-chaired by a member of the NGO community, the committee is a forum for exchanging and clarifying information to promote common understanding of issues, allowing CNSC to better respond to the information needs of the NGO community. It also enables NGO members to provide input and advice to CNSC on broader issues relating to nuclear regulation in Canada.

⁴ A total of three regulatory proposals were made by the Commission in 2007-2008. However, amendments to the Class II Nuclear Facilities Regulations and the Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations and miscellaneous amendments to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Cost Recovery Fees Regulations were not registered and published in the Canada Gazette Part II until April 2008.

⁵ Development work was completed for RD-58, Thyroid Screening for Volatile Radioiodine, and final approval was received from the Commission Tribunal in April 2008. An additional five document projects were completed and are scheduled for presentation for final approval in early 2008-2009.

⁶ The changes were registered and published in Part II of the Canada Gazette after fiscal year end.

⁷ The majority of Class II nuclear facilities are cancer clinics that use a wide variety of radioactive nuclear substances, together with particle accelerators, to treat cancer.

⁸ Type I inspections are thorough, resource-intensive, complex on-site reviews that assess and verify key areas of licensee compliance. Type II inspections are point-in-time, snapshot verifications of licensee activities, which focus on outputs or performance of licensee programs, processes and practices. Findings from Type II inspections play a key role in identifying where a Type I inspection may be required to determine systemic problems in licensee programs, processes or practices.