How did CNSC and its licensees respond on September 11, 2001?
Immediately after the attacks in the United States, CNSC security advisors instructed major licensees to implement enhanced security measures at their facilities. CNSC subsequently instructed licensees that enhanced security measures were to remain in place until further notice. On September 11, 2001, CNSC activated its emergency response centre to monitor the situation and coordinate communications with licensees, domestic security forces, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Enhanced security measures now form an integral component of licensees’ security program which is reviewed by CNSC on an ongoing basis.
