CNSC licensed facilities (nuclear establishments) have the following responsibilities pursuant to the NSCA and its regulations and based upon agreements made with the province.

H.1 Planning and preparedness

In support of the PNERP, nuclear establishments will:

  1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Framework prior to a nuclear emergency
  2. Consult with the province as necessary, to ensure emergency plans and procedures are established for executing their responsibilities under the PNERP and this program, and meeting license requirements
  3. Carry out all necessary measures onsite to contain and nullify the hazard.

H.2 Provision of personnel

In support of the PNERP, nuclear establishments will:

  1. Establish liaison and make arrangements with the local public safety authorities for notifying them, when necessary
  2. Liaise with the Scientific Section of the PEOC at the first practicable opportunity to discuss and exchange scientific/technical information related to an onsite incident
  3. For all other incidents (radiological or nuclear), and at the request of the PEOC Scientific Section, provide scientific/technical advice and guidance related to nuclear reactor accident prognosis or progression, offsite health impacts and health physics assessments.

H.3 Response

In support of the PNERP, nuclear establishments will:

  1. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in the PNERP at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency
  2. Notify the province, affected municipalities, and CNSC whenever there is an actual or potential hazard to public health, property or the environment from radiation or a radioactive material originating from or belonging to the establishment
  3. Assist the public safety authorities in containing and neutralizing the hazard offsite
  4. Coordinate the release and content of emergency information for public release with the PEOC Public Information Management Section.

H.4 Training and exercises

In support of the PNERP, nuclear establishments will execute the applicable training and exercise responsibilities described in the Nuclear Training Program and the Nuclear Exercise Program prior to a nuclear emergency to ensure appropriate training of facility staff.