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Regulatory Requirements and Procedures for Transportation Security Plans in Canada

Mr. Michael Beaudette Director, Nuclear Security Division, Technical Support Branch Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Second International Regulators Conference on Nuclear Security Madrid, Spain May 13, 2016

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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

• Canada’s nuclear regulator

• CNSC mandate: • protect the health, safety and

security of persons and the environment

• implement Canada’s international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy

• disseminate scientific, technical and regulatory information to the public

A regulator with 70 years of experience

Licensees responsible for the protection of health, safety, security and the environment, and respecting Canada’s international commitments CNSC responsible for regulating licensees, assessing whether licensees are compliant with the NSCA, regulations, and international obligations

Regulatory philosophy

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…from cradle to grave

CNSC Regulates All Nuclear Facilities and Activities in Canada

• Uranium mines and mills

• Uranium fuel fabricators and processing

• Nuclear power plants

• Industrial and medical applications of nuclear substances

• Research labs and educational facilities

• Import and export

• Waste management facilities

• Transportation of nuclear substances

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Transportation of Nuclear Substances

• Approximately one million packages safely transported each year

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• Objective of the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015 is to protect the health and safety of persons and the environment – emphasis is on package safety

• Use graded approach in limiting radioactive contents based on types of package – the greater the radioactivity, the more robust the package

• CNSC certification is required for certain types of packages

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Transportation Regulations

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International Obligations

• Canada is a party to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material

• For international shipments, requirements of The Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities, INFCIRC/225 of the IAEA are to be met

• Canada supports the IAEA Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources

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Regulatory Requirements for the Transport of Nuclear Substances

At the federal level, the responsibility is jointly shared by:

• CNSC - Nuclear Safety and Control Act / Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015

• Transport Canada - Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act / TDG Regulations

• MoU in place since 1981 to coordinate and minimize overlap

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CSCNSC and Transport Canada staff at Vancouver

Port

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Security of Nuclear Materials — Nuclear Security Regulations

• The Nuclear Security Regulations apply for the transport of Category I, II and III nuclear materials

• The requirements for a transportation security plan are set out in section 5 of the Nuclear Security Regulations

• Transportation Security Plans for Category I, II or III Nuclear Material - G-208

• Regulations comply with INFCIRC/225/Rev.5

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• The primary purpose of a transportation security plan is to assure that the nuclear material to be transported will receive adequate physical protection against any threats during its transport

• The CNSC reviews and approves transportation security plans

Transportation Security Plan

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Transportation Security Plan Requirements

• Complete description of material being transported – name, quantity, radiation level

• Threat assessment – to identify any credible threats

• Description of the conveyance – type of vehicle

• Proposed security measures – escort, continuous tracking

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Transportation Security Plan Requirements (cont.)

• Communication arrangements – between the consignor, carrier and consignee along the route

• Response arrangements between the licensee and any police/response forces

• Primary and alternate routes

• Provisions for stopover during transport

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Security of Sealed Sources

• REGDOC-2.12.3 approved by the Commission in May 2013

• Sets out the minimum physical security measures in storage and transport

• Provides information and guidance on how to meet the minimum security measures, including those related to transport

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Security Measures for Sealed Sources During Transport

• Security measures during transport use a graded approach

• Transportation security plans for Category 1 radioactive sources require CNSC approval

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Challenges

• Responsibility functions (licensee vs. carriers) • Potential for duplication (multiple regulators) • Remote locations

limitation of security technologies security response on the road secure storage in transit

• Safety and security interface • Sustainability

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Development Process for Security Measures

• Benchmarking with other Canadian regulators

• International benchmarking • Review of IAEA recommendations and

guidance documents • Internal CNSC review • Outreach training for regional inspectors

and stakeholders • IAEA IPPAS mission – Transport Review

(Module 3)

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Effective Implementation of Security Measures: What Works

• Stakeholder engagement (public and industry) • Performance-based compliance activities • Cost-effective solutions • Security culture development through awareness

promotion, training and guidance • International coordination

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Additional Information

• Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015 http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2000-208/index.html

• REGDOC-2.14.1, Information Incorporated by Reference in Canada’s Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015

http://www.suretenucleaire.gc.ca/eng/acts-and-regulations/regulatory-documents/index.cfm#R22

• Nuclear Security Regulations http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2000-209/page-1.html

• CNSC Regulatory Guide G-208, Transportation Security Plans for Category I, II or III Nuclear Material

http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/pubs_catalogue/uploads/G208_e.pdf

• REGDOC 2.12.3, Security of Nuclear Substances: Sealed Sources http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/acts-and-regulations/regulatory-

documents/published/html/regdoc2-12-3/index.cfm

• 2015 IAEA IPPAS Mission Report: Canada http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=1048659

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Conclusion

• As Canada’s nuclear regulator, the CNSC reviews and approves transportation security plans

• Regulations use a graded approach in limiting radioactive contents based on types of package

• Historically, the overall safety record of the transport of nuclear substances in Canada has been excellent

• Protection of workers, the public and the environment is a top priority

• Transparency and public consultation are strongly valued

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