Regulatory Action - Campo Verde
Under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and associated regulations, various levels of regulatory action can be taken by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians and the environment.
2010
April 28, 2010
Update to regulatory action issued on October 26, 2009 to Campo Verde Contracting Ltd.
On April 28, 2010, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) confirmed that Campo Verde Contracting Ltd. has complied with all the terms and conditions of the order issued to this company on October 26, 2009. The corrective measures implemented by the company were reviewed and found to be satisfactory by CNSC staff. Campo Verde Contracting Ltd. has since resumed normal operations.
2009
October 26, 2009
Order to Campo Verde Contracting Ltd.
On October 26, 2009, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission issued an order to Campo Verde Contracting Ltd. of Vanderhoof, British Columbia in accordance with section 35 of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act.
The order requires Campo Verde Contracting Ltd. to place in storage all their portable nuclear gauges that the Company is authorized to possess under CNSC licence 13223-1-11.0. Four specific actions that need to be taken to comply with the order have been cited by the Commission.
The current placement of the portable nuclear gauges in storage does not pose any immediate risk to the public or the environment.
Read the order (PDF)