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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

10 CFR Parts 1, 20, 30, 40, 55, 70, and 73

RIN 3150-AE98

 

Consolidation of the NRC Region V Office With the Region IV 
Office

AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its 
regulations as a result of the consolidation of the Region V office in 
Walnut Creek, California, with the Region IV office in Arlington, 
Texas. These amendments are necessary to inform the public of the 
administrative changes to the NRC's regulations.

EFFECTIVE DATE: April 4, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John M. Montgomery, USNRC Region IV, 
611 Ryan Plaza Drive, suite 400, Arlington, TX 76011-8064; telephone 
(817) 860-8226.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April 4, 1994, the NRC will consolidate 
its Region V office in Walnut Creek, California, with the Region IV 
office in Arlington, Texas. An NRC field office will be established in 
Walnut Creek, California.
    Previously, the NRC published a general notice in the Federal 
Register (59 FR 8667; March 1, 1994) stating that effective March 1, 
1994, the emergency response functions and responsibilities of the 
current Region V office would be transferred to the Region IV office.
    Because this amendment deals with agency procedures, the notice and 
comment provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act do not apply 
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(A). Good cause exists to dispense with the 
usual 30-day delay in the effective date because the amendments are of 
a minor and administrative nature dealing with a change in address and 
telephone number. The amendment is effective April 4, 1994.

Environmental Impact: Categorical Exclusion

    The NRC has determined that this final rule is the type of action 
described in categorical exclusion 10 CFR 51.22(c)(2). Therefore, 
neither an environmental impact statement nor an environmental 
assessment has been prepared for this final rule.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement

    The final rule contains no information collection requirements and, 
therefore, is not subject to the requirements of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Regulatory Analysis

    A regulatory analysis has not been prepared for this final rule 
because it is an administrative action that changes the address and 
telephone number of an NRC region.

Backfit Analysis

    The NRC has determined that the backfit rule, 10 CFR 50.109, does 
not apply to this final rule because this rule does not involve any 
provisions that would impose a backfit as defined in Sec. 50.109(a)(1). 
Therefore, a backfit analysis is not required for this rule.

List of Subjects

10 CFR Part 1

    Organization and functions (Government Agencies).

10 CFR Part 20

    Byproduct material, Criminal penalties, Licensed material, Nuclear 
materials, Nuclear power plants and reactors, Occupational safety and 
health, Packaging and containers, Radiation protection, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Special nuclear material, Source material, 
Waste treatment and disposal.

10 CFR Part 30

    Byproduct material, Criminal penalties, Government contracts, 
Intergovernmental relations, Isotopes, Nuclear materials, Radiation 
protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

10 CFR Part 40

    Criminal penalties, Government contracts, Hazardous materials 
transportation, Nuclear materials, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Source material, Uranium.

10 CFR Part 55

    Criminal penalties, Manpower training programs, Nuclear power 
plants and reactors, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

10 CFR Part 70

    Criminal penalties, Hazardous materials transportation, Material 
control and accounting, Nuclear materials, Packaging and containers, 
Radiation protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Scientific equipment, Security measures, Special nuclear material.

10 CFR Part 73

    Criminal penalties, Hazardous materials transportation, Export, 
Incorporation by reference, Import, Nuclear materials, Nuclear power 
plants and reactors, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security 
measures.

    For the reasons set out in the preamble and under the authority of 
the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended; the Energy Reorganization 
Act of 1974, as amended; and 5 U.S.C. 552 and 553, the NRC is adopting 
the following amendments to 10 CFR parts 1, 20, 30, 40, 55, 70, and 73.

PART 1--STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

    1. The authority citation for part 1 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 23, 161, 68 Stat. 925, 948, as amended (42 
U.S.C. 2033, 2201); sec. 29, Pub. L. 85-256, 71 Stat. 579, Pub. L. 
95-209, 91 Stat. 1483 (42 U.S.C. 2039); sec. 191, Pub. L. 87-615, 76 
Stat. 409 (42 U.S.C. 2241); secs. 201, 203, 204, 205, 209, 88 Stat. 
1242, 1244, 1245, 1246, 1248, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841, 5843, 
5844, 5845, 5849); 5 U.S.C. 552, 553; Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 
1980, 45 FR 40561, June 16, 1980.


Sec. 1.5  [Amended]

    2. In Sec. 1.5, paragraph (b), in the NRC Region IV address ``Suite 
1000'' is revised to read ``Suite 400'' and the NRC Region V address is 
revised to read ``USNRC, Region IV Walnut Creek Field Office, 1450 
Maria Lane, Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.''

PART 20--STANDARDS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST RADIATION

    3. The authority citation for part 20 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 53, 63, 65, 81, 103, 104, 161, 182, 186, 68 
Stat. 930, 933, 935, 936, 937, 948, 953, 955, as amended (42 U.S.C. 
2073, 2093, 2095, 2111, 2133, 2134, 2201, 2232, 2236), secs. 201, as 
amended, 202, 206, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended, 1244, 1246 (42 U.S.C. 
5841, 5842, 5846).

    4. Appendix D to Secs. 20.1001-20.2402 is amended by removing the 
Region V entry and by revising the Region IV entry to read as follows:

              Appendix D to 20.1001-20.2402.--U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regional Offices               
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                                                                     Address                 Telephone (24 hour)
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Region IV: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California,       USNRC, Region IV, 611 Ryan Plaza          (817) 860-8100
 Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana,    Drive, Suite 400, Arlington, TX          (FTS) 728-8100
 Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma,   76011.                                                 
 Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington,                                                                 
 Wyoming, and the U.S. territories and possessions in                                                           
 the Pacific.                                                                                                   
Region IV: Field Office...............................  USNRC, Region IV, Uranium Recovery        (303) 231-2805
                                                         Field Office, 730 Simms Street,          (FTS) 554-2805
                                                         Suite 100a, Golden, CO 80401;                          
                                                         Mail: P.O. Box 25325, Denver, CO                       
                                                         80225.                                                 
Region IV: Field Office...............................  USNRC, Region IV, Walnut Creek            (510) 975-0200
                                                         Field Office, 1450 Maria Lane,                         
                                                         Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.                     
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PART 30--RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY TO DOMESTIC LICENSING OF 
BYPRODUCT MATERIAL

    5. The authority citation for part 30 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 81, 82, 161, 182, 183, 186, 68 Stat. 935, 948, 
953, 954, 955, as amended, sec. 234, 83 Stat. 444, as amended (42 
U.S.C. 2111, 2112, 2201, 2232, 2233, 2236, 2282); secs. 201, as 
amended, 202, 206, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended, 1244, 1246 (42 U.S.C. 
5841, 5842, 5846).
    Section 30.7 also issued under Pub. L. 95-601, sec. 10, 92 Stat. 
2951 (42 U.S.C. 5851). Section 30.34(b) also issued under sec. 184, 
68 Stat. 954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2234). Section 30.61 also issued 
under sec. 187, 68 Stat. 955 (42 U.S.C. 2237).

    6. In Sec. 30.6, paragraph (b)(2)(v) is removed and paragraph 
(b)(2)(iv) is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 30.6  Communications.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (iv) Region IV. The regional licensing program involves all Federal 
facilities in the region and non-Federal licensees in the following 
Region IV non-Agreement States and a territory: Alaska, Hawaii, 
Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Guam. All inquiries, 
communications, and applications for a new license or an amendment or 
renewal of an existing license specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this 
section must be sent to: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region IV, 
Material Radiation Protection Section, 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400, 
Arlington, Texas 76011.

PART 40--DOMESTIC LICENSING OF SOURCE MATERIAL

    7. The authority citation for part 40 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 62, 63, 64, 65, 81, 161, 182, 183, 186, 68 
Stat. 932, 933, 935, 948, 953, 954, 955, as amended, secs. 11e(2), 
83, 84, Pub. L. 95-604, 92 Stat. 3033, as amended, 3039, sec. 234, 
83 Stat. 444, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2014(e)(2), 2092, 2093, 2094, 
2095, 2111, 2113, 2114, 2201, 2232, 2233, 2236, 2282); sec. 274, 
Pub. L. 86-373, 73 Stat. 688 (42 U.S.C. 2021); secs. 201, as 
amended, 202, 206, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended, 1244, 1246 (42 U.S.C. 
5841, 5842, 5846); sec. 275, 92 Stat. 3021, as amended by Pub. L. 
97-415, 96 Stat. 2067 (42 U.S.C. 2022).
    Section 40.7 also issued under Pub. L. 95-601, sec. 10, 92 Stat. 
2951 (42 U.S.C. 5851). Section 40.31(g) also issued under sec. 122, 
68 Stat. 939 (42 U.S.C. 2152). Section 40.46 also issued under sec. 
184, 68 Stat. 954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2234). Section 40.71 also 
issued under sec. 187, 68 Stat. 955 (42 U.S.C. 2237).

    8. In Sec. 40.5, paragraph (b)(2)(v) is removed and paragraph 
(b)(2)(iv) is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 40.5  Communications.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (iv) Region IV. The regional licensing program involves all Federal 
facilities in the region and non-Federal licensees in the following 
Region IV non-Agreement States and a territory: Alaska, Hawaii, 
Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Guam. All inquiries, 
communications, and applications for a new license or an amendment or 
renewal of an existing license specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this 
section must be sent to: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region IV, 
Material Radiation Protection Section, 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, suite 400, 
Arlington, Texas 76011.

PART 55--OPERATORS' LICENSES

    9. The authority citation for part 55 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 107, 161, 182, 68 Stat. 939, 948, 953, as 
amended, sec. 234, 83 Stat. 444, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2137, 2201, 
2232, 2282); secs. 201, as amended, 202, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended, 
1244 (42 U.S.C. 5841, 5842).
    Sections 55.41, 55.43, 55.45, and 55.59 also issued under sec. 
306, Pub. L. 97-425, 96 Stat. 2262 (42 U.S.C. 10226). Section 55.61 
also issued under secs. 186, 187, 68 Stat. 955 (42 U.S.C. 2236, 
2237).

    10. In Sec. 55.5, paragraph (b)(2)(v) is removed and paragraphs 
(b)(1) and (b)(3)(ii) are revised to read as follows:


Sec. 55.5  Communications.

* * * * *
    (b)(1) Except for test and research reactor facilities, the 
Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation has delegated to the Regional 
Administrators of Regions I, II, III, and IV authority and 
responsibility pursuant to the regulations in this part for the 
issuance and renewal of licenses for operators and senior operators of 
nuclear power reactors licensed under 10 CFR part 50 and located in 
these regions.
* * * * *
    (3) * * *
    (ii) For all test and research reactor facilities located in 
Regions I, II, III, and IV, submissions must be made to the Director, 
Division of Licensee Performance and Quality Evaluation, U.S. Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555. Attention: Operator 
Licensing Branch.

PART 70--DOMESTIC LICENSING OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL

    11. The authority citation for part 70 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Secs. 51, 53, 161, 182, 183, 68 Stat. 929, 930, 948, 
953, 954, as amended, sec. 234, 83 Stat. 444, as amended (42 U.S.C. 
2071, 2073, 2201, 2232, 2233, 2282); secs. 201, as amended, 202, 
204, 206, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended, 1244, 1245, 1246 (42 U.S.C. 
5841, 5842, 5845, 5846).
    Sections 70.1(c) and 70.20a(b) also issued under secs. 135, 141, 
Pub. L. 97-425, 96 Stat. 2232, 2241 (42 U.S.C. 10155, 10161). 
Section 70.7 also issued under Pub. L. 95-601, sec. 10, 92 Stat. 
2951 (42 U.S.C. 5851). Section 70.21(g) also issued under sec. 122, 
68 Stat. 939 (42 U.S.C. 2152). Section 70.31 also issued under sec. 
57d, Pub. L. 93-3772, 88 Stat. 475 (42 U.S.C. 2077). Sections 70.36 
and 70.44 also issued under sec. 184, 68 Stat. 954, as amended (42 
U.S.C. 2234). Section 70.61 also issued under secs. 186, 187, 68 
Stat. 955 (42 U.S.C. 2236, 2237). Section 70.62 also issued under 
sec. 108, 68 Stat. 939, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2138).

    12. In Sec. 70.5, paragraph (b)(2)(v) is removed and paragraph 
(b)(2)(iv) is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 70.5  Communications.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (iv) Region IV. The regional licensing program involves all Federal 
facilities in the region and non-Federal licensees in the following 
Region IV non-Agreement States and a territory: Alaska, Hawaii, 
Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Guam. All inquiries, 
communications, and applications for a new license or an amendment or 
renewal of an existing license specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this 
section must be sent to: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region IV, 
Material Radiation Protection Section, 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, suite 400, 
Arlington, Texas 76011.

PART 73--PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF PLANTS AND MATERIALS

    13. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Secs. 53, 161, 68 Stat. 930, 948, as amended, sec. 
147, 94 Stat. 780 (42 U.S.C. 2073, 2167, 2201); sec. 201, as 
amended, 204, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended, 1245 (42 U.S.C. 5841, 
5844).
    Section 73.1 also issued under secs. 135, 141, Pub. L. 97-425, 
96 Stat. 2232, 2241 (42 U.S.C. 10155, 10161). Section 73.37(f) also 
issued under sec. 301, Pub. L. 96-295, 94 Stat. 789 (42 U.S.C. 5841 
note). Section 73.57 is issued under sec. 606, Pub. L. 99-399, 100 
Stat. 876 (42 U.S.C. 2169).

    14. Appendix A to part 73 is amended by removing the Region V entry 
and revising the Region IV entry to read as follows:

                  Appendix A to Part 73.--U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regional Offices                   
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                                                                     Address                 Telephone (24 hour)
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Region IV: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California,       USNRC, 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite        (817) 860-8100
 Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana,    400, Arlington, TX 76011.                (FTS) 728-8100
 Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma,                                                          
 Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington,                                                                 
 Wyoming, and the U.S. territories and possessions in                                                           
 the Pacific.                                                                                                   
Region IV: Field Office...............................  USNRC, Region IV Uranium Recovery         (303) 231-2805
                                                         Field Office, 730 Simms Street,          (FTS) 554-2805
                                                         Suite 100a, Golden, CO 80401;                          
                                                         Mail: P.O. Box 25325, Denver, CO                       
                                                         80225.                                                 
Region IV: Field Office...............................  USNRC, Region IV, Walnut Creek            (510) 975-0200
                                                         Field Office, 1450 Maria Lane,                         
                                                         Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.                     
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    Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 31st day of March, 1994.

    For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
James M. Taylor,
Executive Director for Operations.
[FR Doc. 94-8845 Filed 4-12-94; 8:45 am]
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