Annex I Responsibilities of organizations

(Reference:Section 1.6)

Responsibilities of organizations for nuclear and radiological emergency response and for the purposes of implementing this plan are designated in the following appendixes:

• Provincial Responsibilities
  • Appendix 1 Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
  • Appendix 2 The Attorney General
  • Appendix 3 Minister of Community and Social Services
  • Appendix 4 Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services
  • Appendix 5 Minister of Energy
  • Appendix 6 Minister of the Environment and Climate Change
  • Appendix 7 Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
  • Appendix 8 Minister of Labour
  • Appendix 9 Minister of Municipal Affairs
  • Appendix 10 Minister of Natural Resource and Forestry
  • Appendix 11 Minister of Northern Development and Mines
  • Appendix 12 Minister of Transportation
• Reactor Facilities and Municipalities Responsibilities
  • Appendix 13 Reactor Facilities
  • Appendix 14 Nuclear Establishments
  • Appendix 15 Designated Municipalities
  • Appendix 16 Designated Host Municipalities
• Federal Responsibilities
  • Appendix 17 Health Canada
  • Appendix 18 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
  • Appendix 19 Public Safety Canada

Appendix 1 Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs

The Minister, having the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, has formulated an emergency plan pursuant to Section 6 of the EMCPA, R.S.O. 1990, c. E. 9, as amended, and it associated Order in Council, O.C. 1492/2005. To the extent that the circumstances in a nuclear emergency may permit, the Ministry shall endeavour to:

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Assist in the development and implementation of a public awareness and education program for farmers and food processors prior to a nuclear emergency.
3. Prepare plans together with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to provide information and advice to farmers and food processors in the Detailed Planning Zone of each reactor facility (Annex A) for the initial stages of an emergency prior to the same. This includes the preparation of advisories covering different situations.
4. Before a nuclear emergency, plan and prepare ingestion control measures in the Detailed Planning Zone of each reactor facility as a protective measure to minimize the radiation hazard (Annex A). This should include arrangements for clearing milk storages of dairy farms in the Detailed Planning Zone at the first practicable opportunity following a nuclear emergency.
5. Before a nuclear emergency, participate in the preparation of plans and procedures for Environmental Radiation and Assurance Monitoring for nuclear and radiological emergencies.
6. Before a nuclear emergency, prepare operating procedures for the Ministry Action Group, and making necessary organizational and administrative arrangements to enable it to execute its functions.
7. Before a nuclear emergency, maintain an information database relating to agricultural and food facilities, producers, marketing organizations, etc. for use in nuclear and radiological emergency planning and management. The nuclear data shall be organized to allow access to information for the Detailed Planning Zone and each sub zone of the Ingestion Planning Zone around each reactor facility (Annex A).

Provision of Personnel

8. Provide suitable Ministry personnel for staffing various positions in the province's emergency management organization, including the Environmental Radiation and Assurance Monitoring Group.
9. Provide a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

Response

10. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
11. Act as the main Ministry through which food (excluding water) ingestion control operations shall be conducted by the PEOC at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
12. Establish a Ministry Action Group to direct and co-ordinate Ministry actions under the direction of the PEOC at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
13. Execute a sampling program and other assigned actions required under the ERAMG plan at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
14. Liaise with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and CFIA at the first practicable occasion following a nuclear emergency to assist in securing agricultural commodities, such as animal feed to affected areas.
15. Channel emergency information for public release through the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

Training and Exercises

16. Execute the training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of Ministry staff.
17. Ministry staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

Appendix 2 The Attorney General Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG)

In the event of a provincial nuclear emergency, the Minister, together with the Ministry and its agencies, boards and commissions, shall execute its emergency response plan and shall have the following responsibilities consistent with the responsibilities under the Ministry of the Attorney General Act and its specifically assigned OIC responsibilities issued pursuant to the EMCPA.

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Ensure that the administration of Ontario's public affairs is in accordance with the law.
3. Superintend all Government legislative matters.
4. Ensure the administration of the courts in partnership with the constitutionally independent judiciary and superintend all matters connected with judicial offices.

Provision of Personnel

5. Support the Attorney General's mandate and role as Chief Law Officer of the Crown and member of the Cabinet Committee on Emergency Management.
6. Conduct all Provincial Crown prosecutions.
7. Conduct and regulate all litigation for and against the Crown or any provincial ministry or agency of Government in respect of any subject within the authority or jurisdiction of the Legislature.
8. Provide a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

Response

9. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
10. Advise Government upon all matters of law referred to it including the constitutionality and legality of emergency response emergency issues.
11. Represent the personal and property rights and obligations of children in the civil justice system.
12. Provide court-based assistance services to the most vulnerable victims and witnesses of crime.
13. Provide guardianship services to vulnerable and incapable adults.
14. Provide legislative drafting services to Ministers of the Crown, Members of the Legislature and applicants for private bills and drafting services for regulations.
15. Co-ordinate the response to legal issues that arise.
16. Channel emergency information for public release through the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

Training and Exercises

17. Execute the training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of Ministry staff.
18. Ministry staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

Appendix 3 Minister of Community and Social Services

The Minister, together with the agencies, boards and commissions operating to assist the Ministry, have the following responsibilities consistent with the planning responsibilities assigned by Order in Council under Section 6 of the EMCPA.

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Ensure that any 24/7 institutions operated by the Ministry and lying within the Detailed Planning Zone of designated reactor facilities (Annex A) have plans for implementing the various protective measures.
3. Liaise with non-governmental emergency social service organizations, including the Canadian Red Cross Society, on their role in a nuclear and radiological emergency.
4. Prepare operating procedures for the Ministry Action Group, and make the necessary organizational and administrative arrangements for the establishment of the Ministry Action Group to enable it to execute its functions.

Provision of Personnel

5. Provide Ministry representatives, when requested, to assist in relevant operations in the PEOC.
6. Provide a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

Response

7. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
8. Activate the Ministry Emergency Operations Centre (MEOC) and its associated processes, including, activating the Ministry Action Group to direct and co-ordinate provincial ministry action, and engaging in the appropriate notification and communication protocols.
9. Liaise, as required, between the PEOC and non-governmental emergency social service organizations, including the Canadian Red Cross Society, in the delivery of emergency social services.
10. Assist affected municipalities in the delivery of emergency social services, including emergency shelter, food and clothing, registration and inquiry and personal services when their capacity is exceeded and a provincial response is required.
11. Channel emergency information for public release through the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

Training and Exercises

12. Execute the training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of Ministry staff.
13. Ministry staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

Appendix 4 Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services

The Minister, together with the agencies, boards and commissions operating to assist the Ministry, have the following responsibilities consistent with the planning responsibilities assigned by Order in Council under Section 6 of the EMCPA.

1.0 The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) shall:

1.1 Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Review the PNERP at least every 5 years.
3. Administer the PNERP and oversee its implementation.
4. Monitor, co-ordinate and assist in the development of the nuclear emergency response programs of provincial ministries (and agencies, boards and commissions), nuclear facilities and designated and host municipalities.
5. Issue, or arrange for the issuance of, procedures and other documents needed to ensure effective implementation of the PNERP.
6. Ensure the establishment of an adequate alerting, notification and response system for nuclear emergencies.
7. Liaise with MOHLTC to develop and maintain a strategy for the distribution of KI pills within the IPZ as necessary during an emergency.
8. Ensure that the infrastructure required to implement the PNERP is available and is kept in operational readiness.
9. Ensure that the planning database required to implement the PNERP is available and is kept up-to-date.
10. Monitor and assess the operational readiness and effectiveness of all elements of the Emergency Response Organization, including those of municipalities, provincial ministries and agencies, nuclear facilities and facility operators, and make recommendations for improvement, where necessary.
11. Co-ordinate the development and implementation of the public awareness and education program for populations likely to be affected by a nuclear emergency.
12. Ensure the continuity of government services through the Continuity of Operations Program (COOP) which requires ministries to develop Plans to ensure the delivery of time-critical and non-time-critical services to the public.
13. Review the ongoing maintenance and progress of ministries' COOP development including incorporating lessons learned from exercise participation.
14. Ensure the Divisions and Branches of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services co-ordinate and make plans, and preparations for implementing any protective measure ordered during a nuclear emergency in any of its facilities or operations situated inside the Detailed Planning Zone of a reactor facility (Annex A) and for those that may be affected by a radiological emergency.
15. Ensure suitable provincial ministry representatives are recommended to fill required positions in the emergency management organization.

1.2 Response

1. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
2. Ensure that the PEOC co-ordinates and supports the response to a nuclear or radiological emergency. Provide recommendations to the government regarding declaration and termination of an emergency.
3. Co-ordinate with Ministries through the PEOC to ensure continuity of provincial government services through the implementation of Ministry Continuity of Operations Plans.
4. Provide information to CCEM and Cabinet Office regarding the provincial activities related to emergency response and continuity of government services during an emergency.
5. Work with Ministry Emergency Operations Centres to assist in the emergency response and continuity of government services.
6. Activate the MCSCS Ministry Emergency Operations Centre to implement and monitor Ministry-level nuclear response activities.
7. Channel emergency information for public release through the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

1.3 Provision of Personnel

Provide administrative support and a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

1.4 Study and Research

1. Arrange, through the NEMCC structure, for studies and research to be carried out in the area of nuclear emergency effects, planning, management and response.
2. Remain abreast of the "state of the art and science" in this area.

1.5 Training and Exercises

1. Prepare and issue a training and exercise program for the emergency management organization.
2. Conduct the assigned training and exercises as required under the program (including for nuclear and radiological emergencies).
3. Monitor and assess the training of the emergency management organization.
4. Co-ordinate the participation of the MCSCS Ministry Action Group (MAG) primary and alternate members in all required nuclear and radiological emergency training and exercises.
5. Execute the training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of Ministry staff.
6. OFMEM staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

2.0 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) shall:

2.1 Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Ensure that it maintains appropriate plans and preparations to execute its operational role in a nuclear emergency, including participation in the development of Unified Transportation Management Plans.

2.2 Response

Ensure the provision of assistance and resources in support of the emergency response, and as required by Unified Transportation Management Plans made under this Plan.

2.3 Training & Exercises

1. Ensure participation by all required staff in nuclear and radiological emergency training and exercises.
2. OPP staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

3.0 On behalf of the Ministry or the Province, Communications Branch shall:

3.1 Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Develop and maintain a Provincial Emergency Information Plan.
3. Develop plans and procedures to ensure the co-ordination of emergency information from ministries and other stakeholders.
4. Assist Designated Municipalities in the co-ordination of emergency information in the event of a nuclear emergency.
5. Develop plans and procedures to assist any Municipality that may have to respond to a radiological emergency to co-ordinate emergency information.

3.2 Response

1. Direct and support emergency information activities in the PEOC during a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Ensure that all provincial ministry emergency information is co-ordinated during an emergency response.
3. Ensure, as far as possible, the coordination of emergency information being released by all jurisdictional levels involved in the emergency response.
4. Assist municipalities in their emergency information operations during an emergency response to help ensure that all emergency information is being handled in a timely, consistent and accurate manner.
5. Establish a Provincial Emergency Information Section to direct and co-ordinate Ministry actions under the direction of the PEOC at the first practicable occasion following a nuclear emergency.

3.3 Training & Exercises

1. Ensure participation by all required staff in nuclear and radiological emergency training and exercises.
2. Communications Branch staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP

Appendix 5 Minister of Energy

The Minister, together with the agencies, boards and commissions operating to assist the Ministry, have the following responsibilities consistent with the planning responsibilities assigned by Order in Council under Section 6 of the EMCPA.

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Assist the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services in ensuring that the corporate head offices of designated reactor facilities (Annex A) execute their responsibilities under this plan (Annex I, Appendix 13).
3. Ensure that the Ontario Electricity Emergency Plan is consistent with the PNERP. This shall be done through the Independent Electricity Systems Operator, which shall co-ordinate the preparation and implementation of electricity emergency plans, to mitigate the impact of a nuclear emergency on the reliability of the bulk electricity system.
4. Develop operating procedures for the Ministry Action Group aligned with the PEOC's notification protocol to ensure that the Minister of Energy is kept fully informed of all aspects of the provincial response to a nuclear emergency, including the actions being taken by the operator of the reactor facility, the CNSC, OFMEM, and others to ensure public health and safety.

Provision of Personnel

5. Provide suitable Ministry representatives to serve in the Operations Section of the PEOC. If requested, also provide suitable Ministry personnel for staffing positions in the province's emergency management organization.
6. Provide a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

Response

7. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
8. Establish a Ministry Action Group to direct and co-ordinate Ministry actions consistent with those of the PEOC, to provide advice to the PEOC, and to keep the Minister informed of emergency information on a regular and timely basis.
9. Maintain liaison with the Independent Electricity Systems Operator as required to address matters affecting electricity supply.
10. Respond to specific requests from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services in the course of meeting Ministry of Energy (ENERGY) Order in Council specified responsibility as a result of an emergency at a nuclear generating station.
11. Channelemergency information for public release through the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

Training and Exercises

12. Participate in nuclear and radiological emergency training and exercises that simulate impacts on electricity supply.
13. Ministry staff nominated to various elements of the emergency management organization shall participate in the associated training.
14. Execute the training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of Ministry staff.
15. Ministry staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

Appendix 6 Minister of the Environment and Climate Change

The Minister, together with the agencies, boards and commissions operating to assist the Ministry, have the following responsibilities consistent with the planning responsibilities assigned by Order in Council under Section 6 of the EMCPA.

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Prepare and maintain an Annex to the Ministry's Emergency Response Plan to guide Ministry actions under PNERP including the activation of a Ministry Action Group to direct Ministry response activities.
3. Develop Ministry procedures for carrying out the collection and delivery of samples, and other assigned actions, as required under the Environmental Radiation and Assurance Monitoring Group (ERAMG) Plan.
4. Assist the Ministry of Labour in maintaining an environmental radiation database.

Provision of Personnel

5. Provide suitable Ministry personnel for staffing various positions in the province's emergency management organization including the Operations Section, Scientific Section (including the ERAMG) and waste management planning working group (if requested by the PEOC Commander).
6. Provide a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

Response

7. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
8. Activate a Ministry Action Group (MAG) when the PNERP is activated. Under overall direction from the PEOC, the MAG shall direct and co-ordinate the Ministry's response to ensure the Ministry is able to:
   1. Provide meteorological and hydrological support to the PEOC,
   2. Identify municipal and non-municipal drinking water systems regulated under O. Reg. 170/03 (Drinking Water Systems), a regulation under the Safe Water Drinking Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, by sub-zones in any affected zone as required,
   3. Identify drinking water systems in First Nation communities by sub-zones in any affected zone as required,
   4. Provide support, either directly or through the PEOC, to local Medical Officers of Health regarding the implementation of drinking water precautionary and protective measures, and
   5. Support drinking water systems as needed during the recovery phase.
9. The MAG shall also keep the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change informed of actions taken.
10. Carry out the sampling program and other assigned activities required under the ERAM Plan and as directed by the ERAM Group.
11. Channel emergency information for public release through the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

Training and Exercises

7. Participate in nuclear and radiological emergency training and exercises.
8. Ensure Ministry staff who participate in various elements of the nuclear emergency management organization participate in relevant training sessions.
9. Execute the training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of Ministry staff.
10. Ministry staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

Study and Research

16. Assist in studies and research on meteorology and hydrology as applicable to nuclear and radiological emergencies, especially in the fields of meteorological and radionuclide dispersion forecasting.

Appendix 7 Minister of Health and Long Term Care

The Minister, together with the agencies, boards and commissions operating to assist the Ministry, have the following responsibilities consistent with the planning responsibilities assigned by Order in Council under Section 6 of the EMCPA.

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) is responsible for leading and coordinating the health response, and maintaining health services during nuclear and radiological emergencies. These activities are detailed in the Radiation Health Response Plan that the MOHLTC is responsible for developing and maintaining.

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Undertake, assist in and oversee the preparations necessary to ensure the effective implementation of the RHRP.
3. Promote awareness and understanding of the RHRP to health stakeholders and municipalities
4. Prepare operating procedures for the Ministry Emergency Operations Centre to enable it to execute its functions.
5. Advise and assist Medical Officer of Health, health stakeholders, and the Designated Municipalities (Annex A) in making emergency plans and arrangements for implementing precautionary and protective measures for the public.
6. Provide guidance and advice to health stakeholders and local organizations on matters related to Iodine Thyroid Blocking (ITB) with stable iodine (KI) (detailed in the RHRP's Potassium Iodide Guidelines Annex).
7. The MOHLTC shall procure, in advance, adequate quantities of Potassium Iodide (KI) pill, for use by local authorities of the Fermi 2 Detailed Planning Zone and Ingestion Planning Zone populations during a nuclear emergency.
8. The MOHLTC shall provide support to local authorities for the Fermi 2 Detailed Planning Zone and Ingestion Planning Zone populations to ensure that the ITB related requirements of the PNERP and municipal plans are completed.
9. Liaise with OFMEM to develop and maintain a strategy for the distribution of KI pills within the IPZ as necessary during an emergency.
10. Provide guidelines for handling contaminated persons as well as those exposed to high levels of radiation as outlined in the RNRP.

Provision of Personnel

11. Provide suitable MOHLTC representatives to serve in the Planning, Operations, Communications and Scientific Sections of the PEOC as available and as appropriate.
12. Provide a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

Response

11. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
12. Activate the Ministry's Emergency Operations Centre to direct and co-ordinate MOHLTC and health system actions, under the general direction of the PEOC.
13. Support the process and procedures as outlined in the Radiation Health Response Plan as appropriate during nuclear and radiological emergencies in conjunction with the PEOC.
14. Support the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) in deciding, in coordination with the PEOC and the local Medical Officer of Health, whether and when to direct ITB using KI.
15. Provide advice, either directly or through the PEOC, to local authorities and Medical Officers of Health regarding the implementation of the CMOH recommendations for ITB using KI and other precautionary and protective measures.
16. Channel emergency information for public release through the Provincial Emergency Information Section.
17. Provide support to health stakeholders providing medical care to potentially exposed and contaminated persons.
18. Provide support for the delivery of public health activities and health services at Reception and Evacuation Centres.
19. Identify small drinking water systems regulated under O. Reg. 319/08 (Small Drinking Water Systems), a regulation under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, by sub-zones in any affected zone as required.
20. Provide support, either directly or through the PEOC, to local Medical Officers of Health regarding the implementation of drinking water precautionary and protective measures.
21. During restoration operations oversee the required arrangements for follow-up medical monitoring, care and rehabilitation for those with significant irradiation exposure.

Training and Exercises

24. Participate in nuclear and radiological emergency training and exercises.
25. Provide guidance regarding training for health stakeholders and care settings as outlined in the RHRP
26. Execute the training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of Ministry staff.
27. Ministry staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.ANNEX I

Appendix 8 Minister of Labour

The Minister, has the following responsibilities consistent with the planning responsibilities assigned by Order in Council under Section 6 of the EMCPA.

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Prepare and maintain plans for completing the responsibilities of the Assurance Monitoring Group and General Province-Wide Monitoring Group in the PNERP.
3. Prepare and maintain the appropriate notification lists, operating procedures, and technical manuals for the groups indicated above.
4. Maintain an environmental radiation database.

Provision of Personnel

5. Provide suitable Ministry personnel for staffing various positions in the province's emergency management organization, including qualified personnel for the ERAMG of the PEOC.
6. Provide a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

Response

7. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
8. The Minister of Labour shall ensure that provincial employers meet their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act during a nuclear emergency.
9. Provide or arrange the required radio-analysis to support the PNERP.
10. Carry out the radiation monitoring activities required under this plan.
11. If requested, provide technical assistance to the Emergency Response Organization responding to a nuclear or radiological emergency not being mitigated under this Plan.
12. Monitor radioactivity in the environment around all reactor facilities in Ontario and notify the PEOC of any abnormal (above ambient background) results.
13. Establish a Ministry Action Group to direct and co-ordinate Ministry actions under the direction of the PEOC at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
14. Channel emergency information for public release through the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

Training and Exercises

15. Execute the training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of Ministry staff.
16. Participate in nuclear and radiological emergency training and exercises.
17. Arrange appropriate training of MOL staff involved in the scientific section of the PEOC.
18. Provide administrative support for radiation monitoring during planning, training or emergency operations.
19. Audit Emergency Worker Centres for compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
20. Audit radiation safety training programs (for compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) provided to first responders and emergency workers, as appropriate.
21. Audit designated nuclear response hospitals for compliance with the act and regulations for healthcare and residential facilities with attention to worker protection and training under the Radiation Health Response Plan (MOHLTC).
22. Ministry staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

Infrastructure

23. Provide or arrange laboratory facilities for radio analysis of samples of air, water, soil, herbage, milk, foodstuffs, etc.
24. Equip, maintain and operate an adequate network of fixed radiological monitoring sites in the Ontario portions of Ingestion Planning Zones.

Study and Research

25. Participate in studies and inter-comparisons in the area of radiation monitoring and analysis.

Appendix 9 Minister of Municipal Affairs

The Minister, together with the agencies, boards and commissions operating to assist the Ministry, have the following responsibilities consistent with the planning responsibilities assigned by Order in Council under Section 6 of the EMCPA.

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.

Provision of Extraordinary Financial Assistance

2. Throughout the emergency and recovery period, the Ministry shall co-ordinate extraordinary provincial expenditures associated with the province's response to the emergency.
3. If so directed, by the LGIC, the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs shall:
   1. Lead development and implementation of disaster financial assistance programs, in consultation with other ministries as required.
   2. Liaise with the federal government and the Nuclear Insurance Association of Canada to ensure that any financial assistance provided by Ontario does not duplicate assistance provided under the federal legislation.

Provision of Personnel

4. Provide suitable Ministry representatives to serve in the Operations Section of the PEOC. If requested, also provide suitable Ministry personnel for staffing positions in the province's emergency management organization.
5. Provide a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

Response

6. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
7. If called upon to do so, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs shall support the PEOC by providing:
   1. a)Advice and assistance regarding the provision of long-term emergency shelter.
   2. b)Financial assistance to Designated Municipalities, host municipalities and supporting municipalities for their eligible response, emergency shelter and long-term emergency shelter costs, as directed by the government.
   3. c)Financial assistance to impacted residents for eligible costs not covered by the Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act, as directed by the government.
8. Establish a Ministry Action Group to direct and co-ordinate Ministry actions under the direction of the PEOC at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
9. Channel emergency information for public release through the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

Training and Exercises

10. Execute the training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of Ministry staff.
11. Participate in nuclear and radiological emergency training and exercises.
12. Ministry staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

Appendix 10 Minister of Natural Resource and Forestry

The Minister, together with the agencies, boards and commissions operating to assist the Ministry, have the following responsibilities consistent with the planning responsibilities assigned by Order in Council under Section 6 of the EMCPA.

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Establish procedures to notify and evacuate Provincial Parks that lie within the Detailed Planning Zones of the designated reactor facilities (Annex A). Establish procedures to notify Conservation Authorities that lie within the Detailed Planning Zones of the designated reactor facilities (Annex A).
3. Accord priority to mapping and air photography requirements for nuclear emergency planning and management.
4. Provide maps and topographical data as required.

Provision of Personnel

5. Provide suitable Ministry personnel for staffing various positions in the province's emergency management organization.
6. Provide a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

Response

7. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
8. Carry out the notification, evacuation and closing of any of the parks etc. mentioned in Paragraph 2 above when so ordered by the PEOC Commander, or if required by this Plan.
9. Provide aircraft, telecommunications, and other resources, if required by the PEOC Commander.
10. Activate a Ministry Action Group to direct and co-ordinate Ministry actions under the direction of the PEOC at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
11. Channel emergency information for public release through the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

Training and Exercises

12. Execute the training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of Ministry staff.
13. Participate in nuclear and radiological emergency training and exercises.
14. Ministry staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

Appendix 11 Minister of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM)

The Minister, together with the agencies, boards and commissions operating to assist the Ministry, have the following responsibilities consistent with the planning responsibilities assigned by Order in Council under Section 6 of the EMCPA.

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.

Provision of Personnel

2. Establish a Ministry Action Group to direct and co-ordinate Ministry actions under the direction of the PEOC at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
3. Provide a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

Response

4. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
5. Execute the provincial ministry emergency response plan, which could include among other things the actions outlined below.
6. Provide emergency inorganic material analysis, conduct quality assessment of 3rd party laboratory tests of inorganic materials, and other laboratory support services to local authorities or the PEOC.
7. Support emergency response operations in Northern Ontario, whether co-ordinated by the PEOC or another provincial ministry that has been assigned lead responsibility.
8. Provide intelligence, including geo-science information and data, to the PEOC and other ministries, as appropriate.
9. Channel emergency information for public release through the Provincial Emergency Information Section.
10. Assist in communicating information and government messages to northern communities.
11. Assist with communications between local emergency response units, the PEOC and other ministries, as appropriate.
12. Provide personnel, equipment and material to support emergency response operations in Northern Ontario, as required and available.
13. Provide expert geo-scientific information on the nature of surficial materials to help determine impact on groundwater, anthropogenic or natural sources of possible inorganic elements concentrations, or transport and migration of groundwater and inorganic elements through the near surface and subsurface geological environment.

Training and Exercises

14. Execute the training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of Ministry staff.
15. Ministry staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

Appendix 12 Minister of Transportation

The Minister, together with the agencies, boards and commissions operating to assist the Ministry, have the following responsibilities consistent with the planning responsibilities assigned by Order in Council under Section 6 of the EMCPA.

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Ministry of Transportation shall coordinate the development of the transportation management function of evacuation plans for nuclear emergencies with participation of the Nuclear Emergency Management Coordinating Committee (NEMCC), the NEMCC Transportation Management Sub-Committee, OPP, Metrolinx, Designated Municipalities and Designated Host Municipalities (including local police, road and transit authorities), applicable provincial ministries and others, as required.
3. Ministry of Transportation shall lead the development of a Unified Transportation Coordination Centre (UTCC) to manage transportation aspects of evacuation planning and to ensure the operationalization of Unified Transportation Management Plans (UTMPs). Site-specific UTMPs shall be developed for each area covered by a site-specific nuclear PNERP Implementing Plan and shall be developed in accordance with Section 7.5.2.
4. Operating procedures related to the transportation management function shall be established and provided to the Ministry Action Group (MAG) to ensure their operational readiness.

Provision of Personnel

5. Ministry of Transportation shall ensure suitable personnel for staffing various positions in the province's emergency management organization.
6. Provide a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

Response

7. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
8. Convene the Ministry Action Group (MAG) to direct and co-ordinate Ministry actions under the direction of the PEOC at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
9. The Ministry of Transportation shall provide assistance and resources for response as directed by the PEOC Commander, and as required by the Unified Transportation Management Plans (UTMPs).
10. The Ministry of Transportation shall inform the PEOC immediately upon the closing of any provincial roads which might be earmarked as evacuation routes, and suggest alternatives as per the transportation management function methodologies and plans.
11. If required, the Ministry of Transportation will correspond with the PEOC and other transportation organizations as needed to employ an "all routes out" strategy by arranging for route clearance, road maintenance, diversions, etc. on provincial roads.
12. The Ministry of Transportation shall manage the transportation function during recovery, if required.
13. Channel emergency information for public release through the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

Training and Exercises

14. Execute the training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of Ministry staff.
15. Ministry of Transportation shall co-ordinate and participate in nuclear evacuation transportation management training and exercises, with transportation stakeholders across the province, to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the UTCC and UTMPs.
16. Ministry of Transportation staff working within the PEOC should have knowledge of their Ministry's overall emergency plans, the PNERP and UTCC plans and procedures.

Infrastructure

17. Accord priority to maintaining and keeping open provincial highways (if possible), earmarked as evacuation routes and diversions in the Unified Transportation Management Plans (UTMPs).

Study and Research

18. Ministry of Transportation shall lead the development and maintenance of site- specific Unified Transportation Management Plans (UTMPs) for reactor facilities in Ontario under the advisement of the NEMCC Transportation Management Sub-Committee.

Appendix 13 Reactor facilities

Pursuant to the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and Section 6 of the Regulations for Class 1 Nuclear Facilities, and based upon agreements made with the province, reactor facilities have the following responsibilities:

Notes:

1. Reactor facilities are listed in Annex A.
2. Because of its special circumstances, the method of completing Fermi 2 responsibilities, shall be subject to negotiation and agreement between the province (Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services) and the facility.

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Set up and maintain the organization, equipment and procedures necessary to fulfil their functions and responsibilities under this plan.
3. Assist the province and the Designated Municipalities in their planning and preparedness for a nuclear emergency.
4. Assist in the development and implementation of the public awareness and education program (Annex C).
5. On an annual basis, provide the province with the most current data from their Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program.

Provision of Personnel

6. Provide suitable personnel for staffing various positions in the province's emergency management organization, as identified in Chapter 4 and in implementing plans and procedures.
7. Provide a corporate liaison representative to join the PEOC Operations Group.
8. Provide a technical support staff to support the PEOC NIG if requested and resources are available.
9. Provide a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

Response

10. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
11. Provide personnel and resources for off-site personal monitoring as well as field monitoring services as specified in this PNERP and in the Implementing Plans and procedures.
12. Provide a radiation monitoring service to the Environmental Radiation and Assurance Monitoring Group.
13. Pickering, Bruce and Darlington: Carry out post-accident venting of containment according to the guidance contained in Annex G.
14. Assist the province and the Designated Municipalities mitigating the emergency.
15. Coordinate the release and content of emergency information for public release with the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

Training and Exercises

16. Execute the training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of reactor facility staff.
17. Ensure that its personnel required to perform any of the tasks within its responsibilities are suitably trained.
18. Assist the province and Designated Municipalities in the development and acquisition of training aids, as appropriate.
19. Implement and participate in nuclear emergency training and exercises.
20. Where appropriate, arrange or participate in emergency response exercises with the local public safety authorities or municipal response organization.
21. Reactor facility staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

Infrastructure

22. Provide and maintain reliable telecommunication links for the facility and specified off-site centres.
23. Provide resources for and assist the Designated Municipalities to set up and maintain a public alertingsystem pursuant to this PNERP.
24. Provide and maintain the equipment and facilities required to execute their responsibilities under this Plan and its implementing documents.

Study and Research

25. Carry out and sponsor studies on risk abatement, risk assessment, and the enhancement of on-site and off-site safety, as agreed.
26. Assist the province in carrying out studies to enhance public safety during nuclear emergencies.

Appendix 14 Nuclear establishments

Nuclear establishments have the following responsibilities pursuant to the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and its regulations and based upon agreements made with the province:

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Consult with the province as necessary to ensure emergency plans and procedures are established for executing their responsibilities under this plan and meeting license requirements.

Provision of Personnel

3. Establish liaison and make arrangements with the local public safety authorities for notifying them, when necessary.

Response

4. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
5. 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 radioactive material originating from or belonging to the facility.
6. Carry out all necessary measures on-site to contain and nullify the hazard.
7. Assist the public safety authorities in containing and neutralizing the hazard off-site.
8. Coordinate the release and content of emergency information for public release with the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

Training and Exercises

9. Execute the applicable training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of facility staff.
10. Staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

Appendix 15 Designated municipalities

Municipalities designated pursuant to Section 3(4) of the EMCPA as municipalities in nuclear Detailed Planning Zones have the following responsibilities:

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Prepare a municipal plan for mitigating nuclear emergencies, based on and in conformity with the PNERP. This municipal plan shall include:
   1. Establishment of a municipal contact point to receive and act upon an initial notification from the reactor facility on a 7-day, 24-hour basis (Chapter 5).
   2. Establishment of detailed arrangements and procedures for implementing precautionary or protective measures (Chapter 5).
   3. Planning data concerning the Municipality to include demographic data, institutional data, resource inventory, etc.
   4. Details regarding a public alerting system meeting the requirements of Section 5.7.
   5. Details regarding a nuclear public awareness and education program (Annex C).
   6. Details regarding the provision of emergency information (Chapters 4 and 5).
   7. Arrangements to receive and accommodate evacuees, including liaison arrangements with other host municipalities, as appropriate.

Provision of Personnel

3. Provide a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

Response

4. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
5. Implement the municipal emergency plan for nuclear emergencies (prepared pursuant to this PNERP and the EMCPA).
6. Carry out the required emergency response under the guidance and support of the province prior to a declaration of a provincial emergency.
7. Implement the directions of the province following an emergency declaration, and pursuant to any orders which may be made by the province (Section 7.0.2 of the EMCPA).
8. Coordinate the release and content of emergency information for public release with the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

Training and Exercises

9. Execute the training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of municipal staff.
10. Ensure that all municipal personnel assigned any functions under emergency plans for nuclear emergencies are suitably trained for their tasks.
11. Implement and participate in nuclear emergency training and exercises.
12. Municipal staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

Infrastructure

13. Ensure availability of the essential facilities, emergency centres, resources and equipment required by municipal agencies to mitigate a nuclear emergency.
14. OFMEM shall co-ordinate with appropriate stakeholders to establish arrangements for resources and equipment for the Town of Amherstburg for a nuclear emergency at the Fermi 2 nuclear station.

Appendix 16
DESIGNATED HOST MUNICIPALITIES

Municipalities designated pursuant to Section 3(4) of the EMCPA as municipalities acting as host municipalities, have the following responsibilities:

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Prepare a municipal plan for mitigating nuclear emergencies in conjunction with the lead Designated Municipalities, which includes:
   1. Arrangements to receive and accommodate evacuees from the Designated Municipalities.
   2. Coordination of reception plans and procedures with the reactor facility's monitoring & decontamination arrangements.
   3. Establishment of a municipal contact point, which can receive and act upon an initial notification from the provincial contact point on a 7-day, 24-hour basis.
   4. Liaison arrangements with the Designated Municipality (in reactor facility Detailed Planning Zones) officials and with the PEOC to ensure appropriate communication during an emergency.
   5. Detailed arrangements with various municipal departments, including social services, public health, police, fire, paramedic services and volunteer agencies which would be involved in staffing and security arrangements for the Reception and Evacuation Centres.
   6. Arrangements for the provision of emergency information on Reception and Evacuation Centre issues.
   7. This municipal emergency plan shall be based upon the PNERP, and shall conform to it.

Provision of Personnel

3. Provide a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

Response

4. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
5. Implement the municipal emergency plan for nuclear emergencies (prepared pursuant to this PNERP and the EMCPA).
6. Carry out the required emergency response under the guidance and support of the province prior to a declaration of a provincial emergency.
7. Implement the directions of the province following an emergency declaration, and pursuant to any orders which may be made by the province (Section 7.0.2 of the EMCPA).
8. Coordinate the release and content of emergency information for public release with the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

Training & Exercises

9. Execute the training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of municipal staff.
10. Ensure that all municipal personnel assigned any functions under emergency plans for nuclear emergencies are suitably trained for their tasks.
11. Implement and participate in nuclear emergency training and exercises.
12. Municipal staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

Infrastructure

13. Ensure availability of the essential facilities, emergency centres, resources and equipment required by municipal agencies to mitigate a nuclear emergency.

Appendix 17 Health Canada (HC)

Health Canada has agreed to the following responsibilities:

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Provide the province with technical advice and assistance in formulating its off-site safety plans and preparations.
3. Ensure that federal and provincial nuclear emergency management activities are supported and co-ordinated in conjunction with the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan (PNERP) and Federal Nuclear Emergency Plan (FNEP) and its Ontario Annex.
4. Work with the province and other supporting organizations to put in place appropriate safety measures to protect the public and emergency workers from immediate and delayed health effects that may result from a nuclear or radiological event, and to mitigate the impacts of such an event on property and the environment.
5. On an annual basis, provide the province with the most current data from their Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program.

Provision of Personnel

6. Provide Health Canada personnel for staffing other identified positions in the PEOC.
7. Provide a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

Response

8. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
9. In the event of a nuclear emergency requiring a coordinating Government of Canada response, the Minister of Public Safety Canada shall be responsible for overall federal coordination unless otherwise specified. The federal technical support and coordination would be led by Health Canada as per the FNEP and the Ontario Annex.
10. During the course of a nuclear or radiological emergency, ensure coordination and communication between the Scientific Section and the FNEP TAG, including the provision of off-site assessments to support situational awareness.
11. The FNEP TAG members of the PEOC shall provide technical information (e.g., health physics) and advice to the Scientific Section to assist in performing its functions.
12. Coordinate the release and content of emergency information for public release with the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

Training and Exercises

13. Execute the training and exercise responsibilities described in Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency to ensure appropriate training of HC staff.
14. Participate in training and exercises held by the province according to a mutually agreed schedule.
15. HC staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

Study and Research

16. Make available to the province the results of studies and research, which affect off-site safety. Within available resources, participate in such studies and research undertaken by the province.
17. Provide the province with, or assist the province in obtaining information, studies and research, having a bearing on off-site safety, from international agencies, other countries, and other provinces of Canada.

Appendix 18 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)

In 2015, the CNSC and OFMEM entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate in carrying out their respective mandates under the federal Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) and the provincial EMCPA with respect to nuclear safety regulation, public safety and protection of the environment in the province of Ontario. Many of the articles impacting preparedness, provision of personnel, response, training and exercises are reflected below.

Additionally, the CNSC adheres to the following principles regarding nuclear emergency management:

1. The top priorities in managing a nuclear emergency are health, safety, security and the environment;
2. Nuclear emergencies are managed in accordance with Section 9 of the NSCA, which outlines the mandate of the Commission;
3. A risk-informed approach is used; and
4. Activities are co-ordinated with relevant stakeholders.

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. The CNSC maintains a Nuclear Emergency Response Plan, along with supporting procedures and guidelines, to address the CNSC's response to a nuclear emergency.
3. Pursuant to MOU article 3, the CNSC and OFMEM:
   1. Consult on the development and implementation of Commission regulations as they affect nuclear safety, regulation, public safety and the protection of the environment within Ontario as well as nuclear events and issues occurring outside, particularly as they affect Class I nuclear facilities.
   2. Consult on the evolution and implementation of this PNERP as well as the Commission's Nuclear Emergency Plan.
   3. Facilitate contact with other federal, provincial, municipal or non-governmental organizations.
   4. Facilitate contact with foreign governments and international organizations recognizing that OFMEM maintains contact with contiguous U.S. states regarding nuclear emergency preparedness and response.
4. Pursuant to MOU article 4, provide OFMEM with annual reports of radiological environmental monitoring.

Provision of Personnel

5. Pursuant to MOU article 7:
   1. Provide staff for the PEOC Operations Section to liaise with the CNSC EOC and technical personnel to work in the PEOC scientific section during an emergency.
   2. Exchange current contact numbers for duty personnel and operations centres.
6. Provide a suitable representative to participate on inter-organizational Emergency Management Coordinating Committees set up under this Plan (Chapter 3) to ensure alignment and address inter-organizational issues.

Response

7. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
8. The CNSC maintains the capability to receive notice of actual or potential nuclear emergencies, and ensures that its Nuclear Emergency Response Plan can be activated at any time.
9. Pursuant to MOU article 7, provide OFMEM with timely notification of actual or potential nuclear and other related emergencies.
10. The CNSC's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is activated in the event of a nuclear emergency.
11. The CNSC activates its EOC and assembles staff who have a role to play in order to provide assurance that appropriate actions are taken by the licensee and response organizations, to limit the risk to health, safety, security of the public and the environment.
12. For nuclear emergencies involving licensed facilities and substances, the CNSC:
    1. Performs regulatory oversight of the licensee's activities (monitoring the response actions, evaluation of protective action recommendations, and, when appropriate, direction in the form of directives and orders).
    2. Performs an independent assessment of the onsite conditions and potential offsite consequences, to provide or confirm the licensee's recommendations concerning any protective measures that may be needed.

13. In addition, the CNSC plays a supporting role to the response under the FNEP. This includes (but is not limited to) providing technical assistance and support to the lead organization, in accordance with CNSC's authorities and responsibilities.
14. The CNSC also provides support to the whole-of-government response for nuclear emergencies involving non-licensees, such as foreign emergencies and malevolent acts.
15. During a nuclear emergency, the CNSC co-ordinates its activities with stakeholders and, as appropriate, shares information to enable informed, efficient decision-making. Where necessary, the NEO advises the CNSC in making timely regulatory decisions related to the emergency.
16. Coordinate the release and content of emergency information for public release with the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

Training and Exercises

17. The CNSC may participate in training and exercises held by the province.
18. CNSC staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.
19. Pursuant to MOU article 6, the CNSC and OFMEM:
    1. Exchange information on training, drill and exercise schedules at least once per year.
    2. Identify mutual training opportunities.
    3. Support each other during drills and exercises.

Appendix 19 Public Safety Canada

Public Safety Canada has agreed to the following:

Preparedness

1. Execute the applicable preparedness responsibilities described in Chapter 3 prior to a nuclear or radiological emergency.
2. Confirm that federal and provincial nuclear emergency management activities are supported and co-ordinated in conjunction with Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan (PNERP) and Federal Nuclear Emergency Plan (FNEP).
3. Confirm threats, alerts and advisories are issued to the PEOC to communicate information about potential, imminent or actual threats that endanger public health and safety.

Provision of Personnel

4. Provide Public Safety Canada representatives for staffing in the PEOC.

Response

5. Execute the applicable responsibilities described in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 at the first practicable occasion during a nuclear emergency.
6. Confirm that the Government Operations Centre is notified, to facilitate the coordination of federal activities relating to areas of federal jurisdiction. This may include liaising with any other potentially affected province, with United States, any other country and, international agencies.
7. Notify the province, as soon as possible, of any report received of an occurrence, which has resulted, or has the potential to result, in the receipt by any person off-site (in Ontario) of a dose of ionizing radiation in excess of prescribed regulatory limits.
8. Coordinate the release and content of emergency information for public release with the Provincial Emergency Information Section.

Training and Exercises

9. Participate in training and exercises held by the province.
10. Ministry staff working in the PEOC should have an overall knowledge of their emergency plans and PNERP.

Study and Research

11. Provide the province with, or assist the province in obtaining information, studies and research, having a bearing on off-site safety, from international agencies, other countries, and other provinces of Canada.