Packaging and Transport

CNSC issues licences and certificates for the packaging and transport of nuclear substances as stipulated in the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations. The licences and certifications issued under the regulations include:

• Licence to Transport Category I, II or III Material
• Licence to Transport while in transit
• Licence to Package or Transport under Special Arrangement
• Certification of Packages and Special Form Radioactive Material

Effective December 21, 2011, the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations have been amended.  For more information, please consult the Amendments to the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations.

A CNSC Licence To Transport Category I, II or III Material is required to transport material, as defined in section I of the Nuclear Security Regulations, such as plutonium, various grades of unirradiated Uranium 235 and irradiated fuels consisting of depleted or natural uranium, thorium or low-enriched fuel.

The regulatory guide Transportation Security Plans for Category I, II or III Nuclear Material (G-208) (PDF), offers assistance in preparing a written transportation security plan as required under section 5 of the Nuclear Security Regulations when applying for these licences.

See the list of CNSC Certified Transport Packages and Special Form Radioactive Material (PDF)

Read the CNSC fact sheet on Regulating the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances in Canada.