ENER 831

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 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 the oversight of reactor facilities is shared between several provincial and federal authorities. *Note: This course is cross listed with ENGG 831.*