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Nuclear Security Regulations — 56
Written authorization 56 (1) A person must not act as a nuclear security support person unless the licensee has granted the person written authorization to do so and, if the authorization is one referred to in subsection (3), they are escorted in accordance with subsection (4). Authorization — without escort (2) The licensee may grant an authorization to a person to act as a nuclear security support person without an escort if it has granted the person an enhanced security clearance for the high-security site. Authorization — with escort (3) The licensee may grant an authorization to a person to act as a nuclear security support person with an escort if it has obtained the following information and documents in respect of the person: (a) their name; (b) the address of their principal residence; (c) the name and business address of their employer; and (d) a copy of two pieces of valid government-issued identification, one of which must be photo identification. Conditions — escort required (4) An authorization granted under subsection (3) must be made subject to the following conditions: (a) that the person enters or remains in the protected area or inner area only for the purpose of carrying out duties required by the licensee; (b) that, when the person is in a protected area, they are escorted at all times by a person who is authorized under subsection (2); (c) that, when the person is in a vital area, they are escorted at all times by a person who is authorized under subsection (2); and (d) that, when the person is in an inner area, they are escorted at all times by a person who is authorized under subsection (2) and two other persons who are authorized to enter and remain in the inner area with an escort. Period (5) An authorization referred to in subsection (2) may be granted for a period of no more than five years. Conditions (6) An authorization granted under subsection (2) or (3) must be subject to any terms and conditions that are necessary to minimize the risk to the security of the high-security site. Copy of information and documents (7) If requested by the person referred to in subsection (2), the licensee must provide them with a copy of all information and documents relating to the authorization that are in the licensee’s possession and that were provided to the licensee by or on behalf of that person.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 57
Written authorization 57 (1) A person must not act as a central alarm station operator unless the licensee grants them written authorization to do so. Requirements for authorization (2) Before granting the authorization, the licensee must (a) ensure that it has granted the person an enhanced security clearance; (b) ensure that the person has received training on the following topics: (i) the operation of the central alarm station, (ii) their duties when responding to nuclear security events, (iii) security procedures and nuclear security measures at the high-security site, (iv) threats to nuclear security, including sabotage and the unauthorized removal of nuclear substances, and (v) the licensee’s obligations under the Act and its regulations that are relevant to their duties; and (c) obtain the following documents from the person: (i) documentary proof that the person is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act , (ii) a certificate, signed by a qualified medical practitioner, certifying that the person does not have a medical condition that would prevent them from performing the tasks that are likely to be assigned by the licensee, and (iii) a certificate, signed by a qualified psychologist, certifying that the person is psychologically able to perform the tasks that are likely to be assigned by the licensee. Period and conditions (3) The authorization may be granted for a period of no more than five years and must be subject to any terms and conditions that are necessary to minimize the risk to the security of the high-security site. Copy of information and documents (4) If requested by the person referred to in subsection (2), the licensee must provide them with a copy of all information and documents relating to the authorization that are in the licensee’s possession and that were provided to the licensee by or on behalf of that person.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 58
List of persons 58 (1) A licensee must keep an up-to-date list of each person to whom an authorization has been granted under section 55 , 56 or 57 and that identifies the authorization. List to be provided (2) The licensee must, on request, provide a copy of the list to the Commission or an inspector.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 59
Conditions 59 (1) A licensee must revoke an authorization granted to a person under this Part if (a) the licensee concludes, based on an investigation, that the person poses or could pose an unreasonable risk to the health or safety of persons or the security of the high-security site; (b) the person is no longer employed by or otherwise under contract to the licensee; (c) the duties or functions of the person have been completed, suspended or otherwise terminated; (d) the person no longer requires the authorization to carry out their duties; or (e) the person provided false or misleading information to obtain the authorization. Commission to be notified (2) The licensee must notify the Commission in writing of any revocation made under paragraph (1)(a) or (e) within five business days after the day on which the revocation is made.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 60
Uninterrupted power supply 60 A high-security site must be equipped with devices that, in the event of the loss of the power supply, maintain an uninterrupted power supply for a period of time that is sufficient to allow for an alternate continuous power supply to be implemented for all critical security measures that require a power supply and that are described in the nuclear security plan.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 61
Perimeter enclosed by physical barrier 61 (1) A protected area must be enclosed by a physical barrier that is located at its perimeter. Other nuclear security measures (2) The perimeter of the protected area must be (a) protected by the following nuclear security measures: (i) two or more independent nuclear security measures that detect intrusion or attempted intrusion and that are designed and installed such that the failure of one measure does not prevent the intrusion or attempted intrusion from being detected and an alarm from being triggered, (ii) a nuclear security measure that detects any tampering or attempted tampering that may cause any of the measures referred to in subparagraph (i) or (iv) to malfunction or cease to function, (iii) a nuclear security measure that, when an event referred to in subparagraph (i) or (ii) is detected, triggers a continuous alarm that is audible and visible in the central alarm station and that can only be shut off from inside the station by a central alarm station operator, and (iv) two or more independent nuclear security measures that facilitate an immediate assessment of the cause of the alarm by a central alarm station operator; or (b) kept under the direct visual surveillance of a nuclear security officer who is equipped with (i) a device that enables communication with the central alarm station, and (ii) a device that can trigger a continuous alarm that is audible and visible in the central alarm station and that can only be shut off from inside the station by a central alarm station operator. Design, construction and implementation (3) The physical barrier must be designed and constructed and the other nuclear security measures must be designed and implemented such that together they (a) provide sufficient time for the off-site response force or, if any, the on-site nuclear response force to respond to any intrusion into the protected area; and (b) reduce the risk of forced entry into the protected area by any vehicle. Security facilities (4) Permanent security facilities such as guard posts and vehicle portals may join with the physical barrier if a continuous barrier is maintained. Means of entry or exit (5) Each gate, door, window or other means of entry or exit in the physical barrier must be (a) constructed so that it can be closed and securely locked to resist unauthorized entry; and (b) kept closed and securely locked except when persons or land vehicles are entering or exiting the protected area under the direct visual surveillance of a nuclear security officer.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 62
Unobstructed areas 62 (1) Both sides of the physical barrier referred to in subsection 61 (1) must be bordered by an unobstructed area that is free from any structures, equipment or other obstructions and is large enough to allow for the unrestricted observation of the movement of any person or object within the area. Lighting (2) An unobstructed area must be continuously and uniformly illuminated at an intensity that allows the presence of any person or object within the area to be clearly observed and assessed.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 63
Vehicle and vessel barriers 63 The perimeter of a protected area must be protected by a nuclear security measure that is designed to protect against the forced entry of land vehicles — and, if the protected area is adjacent to a body of water, vessels — into the protected area.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 64
Identification process 64 A licensee must establish a process to identify vital areas and keep a record that sets out that process.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 65
Nuclear security measures 65 (1) A vital area must be protected by nuclear security measures that (a) are in addition to those used to protect the protected area; (b) control access to the vital area; (c) detect unauthorized access to the vital area; (d) delay adversaries who are described in the design basis threat or the threat and risk assessment long enough to ensure that an effective intervention can be made; (e) triggers a continuous alarm that is audible and visible in the central alarm station in the event that an unattended point of entry or exit is opened and that can only be shut off from inside the station by a central alarm station operator; and (f) are monitored to ensure that any tampering or attempted tampering with the measures is detected and assessed. Means of entry or exit (2) Each gate, door, window or other means of entry or exit in a vital area must be securely locked when it is unattended.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 66
List of persons 66 A licensee must keep an up-to-date list of all persons who have access to keys, keycards or any other system, including a computer system, that controls access to a vital area.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 67
Enclosed structure 67 (1) An inner area must be within an enclosed structure that is (a) located at least 5 m away from every point in the physical barrier that encloses the protected area; and (b) designed and constructed to prevent a person who has gained unauthorized access to Category I nuclear material from removing the material from the inner area before an effective intervention can be made. Means of entry or exit (2) Each gate, door, window or other means of entry or exit in the enclosed structure must be kept closed and securely locked with a device that can only be unlocked from outside the structure by two persons who are authorized under subsection 52 (1), with each of them simultaneously using a means of access control.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 68
Nuclear security measures 68 (1) An inner area must be (a) protected by the following nuclear security measures that are in addition to those used to protect the protected area: (i) two or more independent nuclear security measures that detect intrusion into, and unauthorized movement within and out of, the inner area, (ii) a nuclear security measure that detects any tampering or attempted tampering that may cause any of the measures referred to in subparagraph (i) or (v) to malfunction or cease to function, (iii) a nuclear security measure that, when an event referred to in subparagraph (i) or (ii) is detected, triggers the following continuous and independent alarms: (A) an alarm that is audible and visible in the central alarm station and that can only be shut off from inside the station by a central alarm station operator, and (B) an alarm that is audible and visible in at least one other attended place outside the inner area and that can only be shut off from that place by a person who is authorized under subsection 52 (1), (iv) two or more independent nuclear security measures that facilitate an immediate assessment of the cause of an alarm, and (v) a nuclear security measure that detects the unauthorized removal of Category I nuclear material, Category II nuclear material or Category III nuclear material from the inner area; or (b) kept under the direct visual surveillance of a nuclear security officer who is equipped with (i) a device that enables communication with the central alarm station, and (ii) a device that can trigger a continuous alarm that is audible and visible in the central alarm station and in at least one other attended place outside of the inner area and that can only be shut off from inside the station by a central alarm station operator or from that other place by a person who is authorized under subsection 52 (1). Access control (2) An inner area must be protected by nuclear security measures that (a) control access to the area; (b) record each attempt to access the area and verify the identity of each authorized person who enters the area; and (c) are monitored to ensure that any tampering or attempted tampering with the measures is detected and assessed.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 69
Unauthorized persons 69 (1) A licensee must not permit an unauthorized person to enter or remain in (a) a protected area; (b) a vital area; or (c) an inner area. Access without required escort (2) The licensee must not permit a person who has been granted an authorization to enter or remain in a protected area, vital area or inner area with escort to enter or remain in that area unless they are escorted in accordance with that authorization.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 70
Reporting unauthorized person 70 If a person observes anyone in a protected area, vital area or inner area whom they believe on reasonable grounds is not authorized to be in that area, they must immediately report that fact to a nuclear security officer.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 71
Weapons, explosive substances and threat items 71 A licensee must ensure that (a) weapons are not taken into a protected area or inner area unless they are under the control of a peace officer, nuclear security officer or a member of an on-site nuclear response force or off-site response force who requires access to the area for the purpose of carrying out their duties; (b) explosive substances are not taken into a protected area or inner area unless (i) they are under the control of a peace officer, nuclear security officer or a member of an on-site nuclear response force or off-site response force who requires access to the area for the purpose of carrying out their duties; or (ii) they are necessary for an operational requirement and are under the control of a person who is authorized by the licensee and escorted at all times by a nuclear security officer; and (c) threat items are not taken into a protected area or inner area unless they are necessary for an operational requirement.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 72
Removal of nuclear material 72 (1) A licensee must ensure that Category I nuclear material, Category II nuclear material or Category III nuclear material is not removed from a protected area or inner area except in accordance with a licence. Vital area (2) A licensee must ensure that Category I nuclear material, Category II nuclear material or Category III nuclear material is not removed from a vital area without its authorization.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 73
Prohibited activities 73 A person must not (a) take any weapons into a protected area or inner area unless they are under the control of a peace officer, nuclear security officer or a member of an on-site nuclear response force or an off-site response force who requires access to the area for the purpose of carrying out their duties; (b) take any explosive substance into a protected area or an inner area unless (i) they are a peace officer, nuclear security officer or a member of an on-site nuclear response force or off-site response force who requires access to the area for the purpose of carrying out their duties, or (ii) they are authorized to do so by the licensee and escorted at all times by a nuclear security officer and the explosive substance is necessary for an operational requirement; (c) take threat items into a protected area or inner area unless they are necessary for an operational requirement; or (d) remove any Category I nuclear material, Category II nuclear material or Category III nuclear material from a protected area, vital area or inner area without the authorization of the licensee.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 74
Protected area 74 Before a person who has been granted an authorization under section 49 enters a protected area, the licensee must verify their identity by two separate personnel identity verification systems, one of which must use biometric information.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 75
Vital area 75 The licensee must verify and record the identity of every person who enters a vital area.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 76
Land vehicles 76 A licensee must not permit a land vehicle to enter a protected area, vital area or inner area unless there is an operational requirement for it to be in that area.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 77
Vehicle access 77 (1) A licensee must ensure that land vehicles only enter into or exit from a protected area through a vehicle portal or, if necessary for an operational requirement, through an opening with two moveable barriers. Both barriers not to be open (2) Both moveable barriers of a vehicle portal or opening must not be open at the same time except in the event of an emergency or if it is necessary to do so for an operational requirement. When both barriers are open (3) When both moveable barriers of a vehicle portal or opening are open at the same time, the vehicle portal or opening, as the case may be, must be (a) attended by at least one nuclear security officer who is equipped with a land vehicle; or (b) protected by other nuclear security measures that prevent unauthorized access to the protected area.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 78
Means of entry or exit 78 (1) A licensee must not permit a gate, door, window or other means of entry or exit in the structure that encloses an inner area to be unlocked, opened or kept open except for the period of time necessary to allow for the passage of persons or items into or out of the area or for the completion of an operational requirement. Direct visual surveillance (2) While the means of entry or exit is unlocked, opened or kept open, the licensee must ensure that it is under the direct visual surveillance of a nuclear security officer who is dedicated exclusively to that task. Unlocked from outside (3) A licensee must not permit a gate, door, window or other means of entry or exit in the structure that encloses an inner area to be unlocked from the outside unless it is unlocked by two persons who are authorized to enter the inner area, at least one of whom is a nuclear security officer.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 79
Person must be accompanied 79 A person who is authorized under subsection 52 (1) to enter and remain in an inner area must not enter the area unless they are accompanied by another person who is authorized to do so under that subsection and they remain in visual contact with that other person.
Nuclear Security Regulations — 80
Signage for high-security site 80 (1) A licensee must post, in close proximity to the location at which the search of persons is conducted, signage that is visible to any person who is about to enter a high-security site that states, in English and French, that all persons entering and exiting the site and everything in their possession, including any land vehicle, are (a) on entering the site, subject to search by a nuclear security officer — using any necessary screening and detection devices — for weapons, explosive substances, threat items and, in the case of a land vehicle, unauthorized persons; and (b) on exiting the site, subject to search by a nuclear security officer for Category I nuclear material, Category II nuclear material and Category III nuclear material using devices capable of detecting that material. Signage for protected area and inner area (2) A licensee must post, in close proximity to the location at which the search of persons is conducted, signage that is visible to any person who is about to enter a protected area or inner area that states, in English and French, that all persons entering and exiting the area and everything in their possession, including any land vehicle, are (a) on entering the area, subject to search by a nuclear security officer — using any necessary screening and detection devices — for weapons, explosive substances, threat items and, in the case of a land vehicle, unauthorized persons; and (b) on exiting the area, subject to search by a nuclear security officer for Category I nuclear material, Category II nuclear material and Category III nuclear material using devices capable of detecting that material.