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2007-08
Departmental Performance Report

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Supplementary Information (Tables)

Table 3: Sources of Non-Respendable Revenue

Non-Respendable Revenue

			2007–2008
($ millions)	Actual 2005–2006	Actual 2006–2007	Main Estimates	Planned Revenue	Total Authorities	Actual
Nuclear Regulation

Cost Recovery Revenue	52.6	60.0	0.0	61.4	0.0	72.6

Total Non-Respendable Revenue	52.6	60.0	0.0	61.4	0.0	72.6

Table 4: User Fees/External Fees

Table 4–A: User Fees Act

				2007–2008					Planning Years
A. User Fee	Fee Type	Fee-setting Authority	Date Last Modified	Forecast Revenue ($000)	Actual Revenue ($000)	Full Cost ($000)**	Performance Standard	Performance Results	Fiscal Year	Forecast Revenue ($000)	Estimated Full Cost ($000)***
CNSC Cost Recovery Fees Regulations* - regulate the use of nuclear energy and substances in Canada	Regulatory (R)	Nuclear Safety and Control Act CNSC Cost Recovery Fees Regulations	01-Jul-03	61,415	72,572	113,434	See Section IV – External Performance Standards	See Section IV – External Performance Standards	2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011	73,712 81,234 82,399	115,176 126,454 127,289
Fees charged for the processing of access requests filled under the Access to Information Act (ATIA)	Other products and services (O)	Access to Information Act	1992	0	4	4	Response provided within 30 days following receipt of request; the response time may be extended pursuant to section 9 of the ATIA. Notice of extension to be sent within 30 days after receipt of request. The ATIA provides fuller details: http://laws.justice.gc.ca./en/A-1/218072.html	61% of ATIA requests closed during the reporting period were closed within the legislated timelines. 100% of Privacy Act requests closed during the reporting period were closed within the legislated timeline.	2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011	0 0 0	0 0 0
				Subtotal (R) 61,415 Subtotal (O) 0 Total 61,415	Subtotal (R) 72,572 Subtotal (O) 4 Total 72,576	Subtotal (R) 113,434 Subtotal (O) 4 Total 113,438			Subtotal Subtotal Subtotal	2008-2009 73,712 2009-2010 81,234 2010-2011 82,399 Total 237,345	2008-2009 115,176 2009-2010 126,454 2010-2011 127,289 Total 368,919
B. Date Last Modified Extensive consultations with licensees and other key stakeholders took place prior to publication of the new CNSC Cost Recovery Fees Regulations in the Canada Gazette. On July 1, 2003, new CNSC Cost Recovery Fees Regulations were implemented, which replaced the former AECB Cost Recovery Fees Regulations (1996). The Cost Recovery Advisory Group (CRAG) met in October 2003 to discuss the CNSC’s Cost Recovery Program. CRAG members viewed the forum as a positive mechanism for information sharing. The agenda and minutes of the meeting are available on the CNSC’s Web site at www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca.
C. Other Information * Additional information may be found at www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca Calculation of full cost is based on CNSC audited financial statements * Includes services provided without charge from other government departments Please refer to the CNSC audited financial statements for additional detailed information as follows: 1. Auditors report: This report states that the CNSC has complied with the CNSC Cost Recovery Fees Regulations for 2007-2008. 2. Details on revenue charged and the associated cost of operations by fee category. The CNSC has established two internal dispute resolution mechanisms. The first addresses disputes over the administration of fees and the other over regulatory activity assignments. Details regarding the process and contact information are available on the CNSC Web site. During the 2007-2008 fiscal year, two disputes over the administration of fees were brought forward by licensees. All complaints were resolved at the first level of grievance through the dispute resolution mechanism for fee administration

Table 4–B: Policy on Service Standards for External Fees

A. External Fee	Service Standard	Performance Results	Stakeholder Consultation
CNSC Cost Recovery Fees Regulations	See Section IV – External Performance Standards	See Section IV – External Performance Standards	See Table 4-A (Sect. B)
Access to Information Act (ATIA)	See Table 4-A	See Table 4-A	Established under the Access to Information Act
B. Other Information Response provided within 30 days following receipt of request; the response time may be extended pursuant to section 9 of the ATIA. Notice of extension to be sent within 30 days after receipt of request.

As established pursuant to the Policy on Service Standards for External Fees:
- service standards may not have received parliamentary review; and
- service standards may not respect all performance standard establishment requirements under the UFA (e.g. international comparison; independent complaint address).
Performance results are not legally subject to section 5.1 of the UFA regarding fee reductions for unachieved performance.

Table 5: Response to Parliamentary Committees and External Audits

Response to Parliamentary Committees

No responses, audits or evaluations for 2007-08 were provided to Parliamentary Committees by the Office of Audit, Evaluation and Ethics.

Response to the Auditor General (including the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development)

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) performed its annual audit of CNSC's financial statements. The OAG concluded that the financial statements were properly presented with respect to the financial position of the Commission on March 31, 2008, and that the results of its operations and cash flows for the year ended in accordance with generally accepted Canadian accounting principles. Furthermore, in the opinion of the OAG, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission complied, in all significant respects, with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Cost Recovery Fees Regulations pursuant to the Nuclear Safety and Control Act.

External Audits (Note: These refer to other external audits conducted by the Public Service Commission of Canada or the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages)

No external audits were conducted during 2007-08.

Table 6: Internal Audits and Evaluations

Internal Audits

*Name of Internal Audit*	*Audit / Type*	*Actual Completion Date*	*Status*	*2007-2008 Results Achieved*	*Electronic Link to Report*
Audit of the CNSC’s regulatory program for uranium mines and mills	Organiza-tional unit	2007-2008	Completed	The audit revealed that UMMD’s management control framework is generally adequate and effective in providing reasonable assurance, and the division’s mandate will be achieved. The audit covered the management activities and key operational processes and controls of UMMD. Some opportunities for improvement in those areas were noted. An action plan to address those opportunities was prepared. The audit function monitors the implementation of the action plan.	http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/readingroom/reports/internalaudit/index.cfm
Audit of operational planning (including integrated risk management)	Corporate-wide initiative	2007-2008	Rescheduled 2010-2011 (See note below)
Audit of time accounting	Corporate service	2007-2008	Rescheduled 2010-2011
Audit of nuclear substances regulation and medical institutions	Organiza-tional unit	2008-2009	See note below
Audit of information management	Corporate service	2008-2009	Rescheduled 2010-2011
Audit of the Contaminated Lands Evaluation and Assessment Network	Program	2008-2009	See note below
Audit of power reactor regulation	Organiza-tional unit	2009-10	See note below
Audit of international activities - monitoring and coordination	CNSC program	2009-10	See note below

Note: The audit plan is an evergreen document and is updated annually. The 2008-2009 audit plan is a continuation of the 2007-2008 plan, and it includes the continuation of audits that are underway or delayed.

Evaluations

*Name of Evaluation*	*Program Activity*	*Evaluation Type*	*Actual Completion Date*	*Status*	*2007-2008 Results Achieved*	*Electronic Link to Report*
Formative evaluation of the Values and Ethics Strategy	Nuclear Regulation	CNSC program	2007-2008	Completed	Values and ethics are always present in the Commission’s day-to-day operations, but a formal strategy provides the framework for this already established culture. Recommendations for improvement were made, and the management developed an action plan to implement them.	http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/readingroom/reports/internalaudit/index.cfm
Evaluation of the CNSC Outreach Program	Nuclear Regulation	CNSC program	2007-2008	See note below
Evaluation of Research and Support Program grants and contributions	Nuclear Regulation	Transfer payment	2008-2009	In progress
Nuclear Regulation	Nuclear Regulation	Transfer payment	2009-10	See note below
Electronic Link to Evaluation Plan: http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/readingroom/reports/internalaudit/

Note: The audit plan is an evergreen document and is updated annually. The 2008-2009 audit plan is a continuation of the 2007-2008 plan, in that it includes the continuation of audits that are underway or delayed.

Table 7: Travel Policies

Comparison to the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Special Travel Authorities

Travel Directives

Comparison to the TBS Special Travel Authorities

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Travel Policy (Chapter 12)

Authority: Nuclear Safety & Control Act

Coverage: Applies to staff at the Executive level

Principal difference(s) in directive provisions:

1. Daily incidental allowance is $18.00 (TBS is $17.30)

2. Private vehicle mileage - TBS low rate is applied more frequently

3. Travel service provider is Global Travel, which is not TBS service provider

Principal financial implications of the difference(s):

1. Cost increase of $0.70 per travel day for daily incidental allowance

2. Cost reduction of approximately $0.36 per kilometre for distances traveled and reimbursed at low rate⁹

3. Cost neutral in respect of travel service provider

Comparison to the TBS Travel Directive, Rates and Allowances

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Travel Directive

Authority: Nuclear Safety & Control Act

Coverage: Applies to the general employee population

Principal difference(s) in policy provisions:

1. Class of air travel – business class only permitted if travel time to destination is 18 hours or more. This is more stringent than TBS Directive¹⁰

2. Daily incidental allowance is $18.00 (TBS is $17.30)

3. Private vehicle mileage – low rate is applied more frequently

4. Travel service provider is Global Travel, which is not TBS service provider

5. Child care assistance - CNSC age is 16 and under (TBS is age 18 and under.)
CNSC - conditions are separated and amounts are done base on situation – maximum amount $55. (TBS - 2 conditions - up to $35 based on declaration and up to $75 with receipt.)

6. Extended Travel Status - CNSC entitlements for meals only at 75% from day 1 (TBS will reimburse 75% for meals and incidentals starting on the 31st consecutive calendar day of travel status - from day 1 to 30 - 100% of entitlements (meals and incidentals) are reimbursed.)
Weekend travel home allowances are slightly different
two-day weekend CNSC=$261.50 TBS=$260.10
Three-day weekend CNSC = $395.25 TBS=$390.15
Four-day weekend CNSC= $523.00 TBS=$520.20

7. Home communication - International Travel outside Canada or the continental USA
CNSC - over contiguous 2-day period away from home - one 5 minute call home (TBS over a contiguous 3-day period, one 10 minute call home and satellite call - 5 minutes)
CNSC - one 3 minute call - to announce safe arrival (TBS - not specified in Directive)
CNSC - one 3 minute call - if destination altered (TSB - not specified in Directive)

Principal financial implications of the difference(s):

1. Significant cost reduction for business class travel as this class is not permitted for majority of trips to Europe. (CNSC has a substantial requirement to travel overseas)

2. Cost increase of $0.70 per travel day for daily incidental allowance

3. Cost reduction of approximately $0.36 per kilometre for distances traveled and reimbursed at low rate¹¹

4. Cost neutral in respect of travel service provider

5. Extended Travel Status -
CSNC - 75% meals only = $47.10 per day
TBS - 75% meals and incidentals (31st day) = $60.10 per day
Significant cost reduction as we do not pay 100% for the first 30 consecutive days and incidentals are not included while on extended travel status.

First 30 days
CNSC - $47.10 (TBS - $80.05) difference=$32.95
From the 31st consecutive travel day
CNSC - $47.10 (TBS - $60.10) difference=$13.00

As for the travel home allowances - cost implications (differences) are:
two-day weekend $1.40
Three-day weekend $5.10
Four-day weekend $2.80