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Description:
The Atomic Energy Control Act makes provision for the control and supervision of the development, application and use of atomic energy and for Canada's effective participation in measures of international control of atomic energy. The Act establishes the Atomic Energy Control Board, which consists of the President of the National Research Council of Canada and four other members appointed by the Governor in Council. By virtue of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Environment Canada may be called upon to provide advice to the Atomic Energy Control Board as required.

Any license issued to operate a facility may contain such conditions as the Board deems necessary in the interests of health, safety and protection of the environment, as well prescribe measures to be taken regarding disposal of radioactive or other hazardous material, and the maximum quantity and concentration of radioactive or other hazardous material that may be discharged.

Regulations:

• Atomic Energy Control Regulations
• Transport Packaging of Radioactive Materials Regulations
• Uranium and Thorium Mining Regulations

Links:

• Department of Justice: Atomic Energy Control Act
  Complete text of the act