[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 105 (Wednesday, May 31, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 34741]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-13514]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste; Renewal Notice

AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: This notice is to announce the renewal of the Advisory 
Committee on Nuclear Waste (ACNW) for a period of two years.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) 
has determined that the renewal of the charter for the Advisory 
Committee on Nuclear Waste for the two year period commencing on May 
24, 2000, 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 report 
to and advise the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on nuclear 
waste management and other related activities, 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 CONTACT: John T. Larkins, Executive Director of 
the Committee, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 
20555, telephone (301) 415-7360.

    Dated: May 24, 2000.
Andrew L. Bates,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-13514 Filed 5-30-00; 8:45 am]
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