CNSC Position On Novel Means of Containment-White Paper

This document sets out proposed changes to REGDOC-2.5.2, intended to provide proponents with clear guidance on CNSC’s position and the requirements for demonstrating the safe use and application of novel containment approaches.

This document remains guidance until REGDOC 2.5.2 is updated and endorsed by the Commission.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 19:28 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 19:28 (UTC)
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open_canada_keywords {"en": ["containment", "technology neutral", "REGDOC", "CNSC", "requirement", "guidance", "water-cooled"], "fr": ["confinement", "neutre", "tehcnlogie", "REGDOC", "CCSN", "exigence", "orientation", "refroidis à l’eau"]}
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title_fr Position de la CCSN sur les moyens novateurs de confinement – Livre blanc
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