ENGG 495AB

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. ***