ABSTRACT
Dams at Canada’s uranium mines and mills are regulated by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), Canada’s nuclear regulatory body, through its licensing and compliance activities. This CNSC oversight is based on a risk-informed approach and conducted to obtain assurance that the dams are designed appropriately and maintained with adequate provision for dam safety and for protection of the health and safety of persons and the environment. A licence will be issued only if the CNSC has determined that the applicant is qualified to carry out the licensed activities and will make adequate provision for the protection of the environment, the health and safety of persons, the maintenance of national security, and measures required to implement international obligations to which Canada has agreed. During the licence term, CNSC compliance verification activities, enforcement and reporting on events and changes are in place to ensure that CNSC licensees comply with their requirements. The poster presents CNSC regulatory framework, CNSC licensing process, and CNSC expectations for dam safety. Examples are provided in the presentation to show how the dams are regulated, including maintaining dam safety and environmental protection in Canada’s nuclear industry.
