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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is the federal regulator of nuclear power and materials in Canada. In addition to nuclear power plants and nuclear research facilities, the CNSC regulates numerous other uses of nuclear material such as radionuclides used in the treatment of cancer, the operation of uranium mines and refineries, and the use of radioactive sources for oil exploration, and in instruments such as precipitation measurement devices. The CNSC is an agency of the Government of Canada which reports to the Parliament of Canada through the Minister of Natural Resources. ==Mandate== The CNSC's official mandate under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act involves the four following major areas: * regulation of the development, production and use of nuclear energy in Canada to protect, health, safety and the environment * regulation of the production, possession, use and transport of nuclear substances, and the production, possession and use of prescribed equipment and prescribed information * implementation of measures respecting international control of the development, production, transport and use of nuclear weapons and nuclear explosive devices * dissemination of scientific, technical and regulatory information concerning the activities of the CNSC, and the effects on the environment, on the health and safety of persons, of the development, production, possession, transport and use of nuclear substances〔http://nucleaersafety.gc.ca/eng/about-us/our-mission.cfm〕 The regulatory system is intended to protect people and the environment from human-made radiation resulting from the use of nuclear energy and materials at licensed sites. This is attempted through licensing processes where licensees are expected to prove that their operations adhere to regulatory standards. At the basis of the regulatory system is the principle that no technology is fail proof, so licensees must incorporate multiple layers of protection whenever radioactive materials are used. The CNSC is responsible for implementing measures to ensure that Canada's international obligations are met with respect to activities related to nuclear and radioactive materials. This includes Canada's safeguards obligations pursuant to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. The CNSC also licences the import, export, and transportation of nuclear materials and other prescribed substances, equipment, technology, and dual-use f the Commission is designated by the Governor in Council to be the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's President and Chief Executive Officer. The President holds office as a Commission member on a full-time basis.The Commission Tribunal establishes legally-binding regulations governing the use of nuclear materials pursuant to the Nuclear Safety and Control Act. The Commission Tribunal is supported by a secretariat of more than 800 employees. The role of CNSC staff is to protect health, safety, security, and the environment by monitoring and inspecting licensed activities. CNSC staff evaluate the performance of nuclear power plants, and also contribute to the development of international nuclear regulatory standards and nuclear non-proliferation fora.〔http://nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/the-commission/index.cfm〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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