CNSC 2025-2026 low energy particle accelerator fees schedule
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Effective April 1, 2026
The CNSC has a new policy concerning the regulation of low energy particle accelerators. Accelerators operating at a beam energy of 1 (one) megaelectron-volt (MeV) or greater will now fall under CNSC regulatory authority.
Class II nuclear facilities
Facilities where these accelerators are used must meet the requirements of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) and applicable regulations and must now operate under an appropriate Class II nuclear facility licence. There are specific licensing fees associated with these types of accelerators.
Hourly rate = $335
Compliance coefficient is 1.
Construct an industrial accelerator
Use type 100.
Fee = [base hours + (hours per bunker x number of bunkers)] x hourly rate x compliant coefficient
| Initial application fee | Annual licence fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Base hours | 40.00 | 6.60 |
| Hours per bunkers | 20.00 | 4.40 |
| Total minimum | $20,100.00 | $3,685.00 |
| Total maximum | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Operate and industrial accelerator
Use type 101.
Fee = [base hours + (hours per bunker x number of bunkers)] x hourly rate x compliant coefficient
| Initial application fee | Annual licence fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Base hours | 35.00 | 25.30 |
| Hours per bunkers | 15.00 | 7.70 |
| Total minimum | $16,750.00 | $11,055.00 |
| Total maximum | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Decommission an industrial accelerator
Use type 102.
Fee = [base hours + (hours per bunker × number of bunkers)] × hourly rate × compliance coefficient
| Initial application fee | |
|---|---|
| Base hours | 20.00 |
| Hours per bunkers | 10.00 |
| Total minimum | $10,050.00 |
| Total maximum | Unlimited |
Operate a portable accelerator
Use type 103.
Fee = [base hours + (hours per bunker × number of bunkers)] × hourly rate × compliance coefficient
| Initial application fee | Annual licence fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Base hours | 8.00 | 22.00 |
| Hours per bunkers | 4.00 | 8.80 |
| Total minimum | $4,020.00 | $10,318.00 |
| Total maximum | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Operate a mobile accelerator
Use type 104.
Fee = [base hours + (hours per bunker × number of bunkers)] × hourly rate × compliance coefficient
| Initial application fee | Annual licence fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Base hours | 8.00 | 22.00 |
| Hours per bunkers | 4.00 | 8.80 |
| Total minimum | $4,020.00 | $10,318.00 |
| Total maximum | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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