[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 107 (Thursday, June 4, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 30521]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-14771]



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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste; Renewal Notice

AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

ACTION: Notice of renewal of the Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste 
for a period of two years.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has 
determined that renewal of the Charter for the Advisory Committee on 
Nuclear Waste for the two year period commencing on May 29, 1998, is in 
the public interest in connection with duties imposed on the Commission 
by law. This action is being taken in accordance with the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act after consultation with the Committee Management 
Secretariat, General Services Administration.
    The purpose of the Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste is to 
provide advice to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on 
nuclear waste disposal facilities, as directed by the Commission. This 
includes 10 CFR parts 60 and 61 and other applicable regulations and 
legislative mandates. In performing its work, the Committee will 
examine and report on those areas of concern referred to it by the 
Commission and may undertake studies and activities on its own 
initiative, as appropriate. Emphasis will be on protecting the public 
health and safety in the disposal of nuclear waste. The Committee will 
interact with representatives of NRC, ACRS, other federal agencies, 
state and local agencies, Indian Tribes, and private, international and 
other organizations as appropriate to fulfill its responsibilities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: John T. Larkins, Executive 
Director of the Committee, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Washington, DC 20555, telephone (301) 415-7360.

    Dated: May 29, 1998.
Andrew L. Bates,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-14771 Filed 6-3-98; 8:45 am]
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