[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 177 (Tuesday, September 12, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 54948-54950]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-23356]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

10 CFR Parts 1, 2, 19, 30, 40, 50, 51, and 70

RIN 3150-AG53


Revision of References to Section 202 of the Energy 
Reorganization Act

AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This final rule makes a number of minor conforming changes to 
the regulations that reference Section 202 of the Energy Reorganization 
Act. The final rule is necessary to remove the footnotes that describe 
the provisions of Section 202 in order for all such references in the 
regulations to be consistent and complete. This final rule also 
corrects a typographical error in Part 19, makes other minor changes to 
conform Part 51 to other parts of this chapter, and reflects the 
abolishment of the Office for Analysis and Evaluation of Operational 
Data.

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 12, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alzonia W. Shepard, Rules and 
Directives Branch, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 
20555-0001. Telephone: (301) 415-6864.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    There are multiple references to Section 202 of the Energy 
Reorganization Act of 1974, in NRC regulations at 10 CFR 2.4, 30.4, 
40.4, 50.2, 50.11, 70.4, and 70.11. These references are inconsistent 
in that some cite Section 202, while others describe provisions of 
Section 202 in a footnote. Those references that describe Section 202 
are also incomplete because they do not reflect amendments to Section 
202. Because of the inconsistency and incompleteness of the references 
to Section 202, and to avoid repeated changes to the regulations to 
reflect any amendments of Section 202, the NRC is amending the 
regulations to cite Section 202, rather than include text of Section 
202 in a footnote.
    The NRC is also making other minor conforming changes to its 
regulations:

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deletion of 10 CFR 1.35, ``Office for Analysis and Evaluation of 
Operational Data'' because that office has been abolished; correction 
of a typographical error in 10 CFR 19.32 by substituting ``Title VII'' 
for ``Title VI;'' and deletion in 10 CFR 51.22(c)(1) of the reference 
to Part 0 because of the repeal of that part.
    Because these amendments involve either matters of agency 
organization or minor conforming changes to existing regulations, the 
NRC has determined that notice and comment under the Administrative 
Procedure Act 5 U.S.C. 553(b) (A) and (B) is unnecessary and that good 
cause exists to dispense with such notice and comment. For these 
reasons, good cause also exists to dispense with the usual 30-day delay 
in the effective date. Therefore, the amendments are effective upon 
their publication in the Federal Register.

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) (1) and (2). 
Therefore, neither an environmental impact statement nor an 
environmental assessment has been prepared for this final rule.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement

    This final rule does not contain a new or amended information 
collection requirement subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Existing requirements were approved by the 
Office of Management and Budget, approval numbers 3150-0044, -0017, -
0020, -0011, -0021, and -0009.

Public Protection Notification

    If a means used to impose an information collection does not 
display a currently valid OMB control number, the NRC may not conduct 
or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, the information 
collection.

Regulatory Analysis

    A regulatory analysis has not been prepared for this final rule 
because the final rule makes minor conforming changes to the 
regulations that reference Section 202 of the Energy Reorganization 
Act, and makes other minor changes to the regulations.

Backfit Analysis

    The NRC has determined that these amendments do not involve any 
provisions which would impose backfits as defined in 10 CFR 
50.109(a)(1); therefore, a backfit analysis need not be prepared.
    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, 2, 19, 30, 40, 50, 51, and 
70.

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. 1.35  [Removed]

    2. Section 1.35 is removed.

PART 2--RULES OF PRACTICE FOR DOMESTIC LICENSING PROCEEDINGS AND 
ISSUANCE OF ORDERS

    3. The authority citation for Part 2 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs.161, 181, 68 Stat. 948, 953, as amended (42 
U.S.C. 2201, 2231); sec. 191, as amended, Pub. L. 87-615, 76 Stat. 
409 (42 U.S.C. 2241); sec. 201, 88 Stat.1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 
5841); 5 U.S.C. 552.

    Section 2.101 also issued under secs. 53, 62, 63, 81, 103, 104, 
105, 68 Stat. 930, 932, 933, 935, 936, 937, 938, as amended (42 
U.S.C. 2073, 2092, 2093, 2111, 2133, 2134, 2135); sec. 114(f), Pub. 
L. 97-425, 96 Stat. 2213, as amended (42 U.S.C. 10134(f)); sec. 102, 
Pub. L. 91-190, 83 Stat. 853, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4332); sec. 301, 
88 Stat. 1248 (42 U.S.C. 5871). Sections 2.102, 2.103, 2.104, 2.105, 
2.721 also issued under secs. 102, 103, 104, 105, 183, 189, 68 Stat. 
936, 937, 938, 954, 955, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2132, 2133, 2134, 
2135, 2233, 2239). Section 2.105 also issued under Pub. L. 97-415, 
96 Stat. 2073 (42 U.S.C. 2239). Sections 2.200-2.206 also issued 
under secs. 161 b, i, o, 182, 186, 234, 68 Stat. 948-951, 955, 83 
Stat. 444, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201 (b), (i), (o), 2236, 2282); 
sec. 206, 88 Stat 1246 (42 U.S.C. 5846). Sections 2.205(j) also 
issued under Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended by section 
31001(s), Pub. L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321-373 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note). 
Sections 2.600-2.606 also issued under sec. 102, Pub. L. 91-190, 83 
Stat. 853, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4332). Sections 2.700a, 2.719 also 
issued under 5 U.S.C. 554. Sections 2.754, 2.760, 2.770, 2.780 also 
issued under 5 U.S.C. 557. Section 2.764 also issued under secs. 
135, 141, Pub. L. 97-425, 96 Stat. 2232, 2241 (42 U.S.C. 10155, 
10161). Section 2.790 also issued under sec. 103, 68 Stat. 936, as 
amended (42 U.S.C. 2133) and 5 U.S.C. 552. Sections 2.800 and 2.808 
also issued under 5 U.S.C. 553. Section 2.809 also issued under 5 
U.S.C. 553 and sec. 29, Pub. L. 85-256, 71 Stat. 579, as amended (42 
U.S.C. 2039). Subpart K also issued under sec. 189, 68 Stat. 955 (42 
U.S.C. 2239); sec. 134, Pub. L. 97-425, 96 Stat. 2230 (42 U.S.C. 
10154). Subpart L also issued under sec. 189, 68 Stat. 955 (42 
U.S.C. 2239). Appendix A also issued under sec. 6, Pub. L. 91-560, 
84 Stat. 1473 (42 U.S.C. 2135).

Sec. 2.4  [Amended]

    4. In Sec. 2.4, in the definition of the term ``person,'' footnote 
4 is removed.

PART 19--NOTICES, INSTRUCTIONS, AND REPORTS TO WORKERS; INSPECTION 
AND INVESTIGATIONS

    5. The authority citation for Part 19 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 53, 63, 81, 103, 104, 161, 186, 68 Stat. 930, 
933, 935, 936, 937, 948, 955, as amended, sec. 234, 83 Stat. 444, as 
amended, sec. 1701, 106 Stat. 2951, 2952, 2953 (42 U.S.C. 2073, 
2093, 2111, 2133, 2134, 2201, 2236, 2282 2297f); sec. 201, 88 Stat. 
1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841); Pub. L. 95-601, sec. 10, 92 Stat. 
2951 (42 U.S.C. 5851).

    6. Section 19.32 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 19.32  Discrimination prohibited.

    No person shall on the ground of sex be excluded from participation 
in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under 
any program or activity licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 
This provision will be enforced through agency provisions and rules 
similar to those already established, with respect to racial and other 
discrimination, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This 
remedy is not exclusive, however, and will not prejudice or cut off any 
other legal remedies available to a discriminatee.

PART 30--RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY TO DOMESTIC LICENSING OF 
BYPRODUCT MATERIAL

    7. 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 as amended by Pub. L. 102-486, sec. 2902, 106 Stat. 3123, (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).


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Sec. 30.4  [Amended]

    8. In Sec. 30.4, in the definition of the term ``person,'' footnote 
1 is removed.

PART 40--DOMESTIC LICENSING OF SOURCE MATERIAL

    9. 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); sec. 193, 104 Stat. 2835, as 
amended by Pub. L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1321-349 (42 U.S.C. 
2243).

    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).

Sec. 40.4  [Amended]

    10. In Sec. 40.4, in the definition ``person,'' footnote 1 is 
removed.

PART 50--DOMESTIC LICENSING OF PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION 
FACILITIES

    11. The authority citation for Part 50 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Secs. 102, 103, 104, 105, 161, 182, 183, 186, 189, 68 
Stat. 936, 937, 938, 948, 953, 954, 955, 956, as amended, sec. 234, 
83 Stat. 1244, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2132, 2133, 2134, 2135, 2201, 
2232, 2233, 2236, 2239, 2282); secs. 201, as amended, 202, 206, 88 
Stat. 1242, as amended, 1244, 1246 (42 U.S.C. 5841, 5842, 5846).

    Section 50.7 also issued under Pub. L. 95-601, sec. 10, 92 Stat. 
2951 (42 U.S.C. 5851). Section 50.10 also issued under secs. 101, 
185, 68 Stat. 955 as amended (42 U.S.C. 2131, 2235), sec. 102, Pub. 
L. 91-190, 83 Stat. 853 (42 U.S.C. 4332). Sections 50.13, 50.54(dd), 
and 50.103 also issued under sec. 108, 68 Stat. 939, as amended (42 
U.S.C. 2138). Sections 50.23, 50.35, 50.55, and 50.56 also issued 
under sec. 185, 68 Stat. 955 (42 U.S.C. 2235). Sections 50.33a, 
50.55a, and Appendix Q also issued under sec. 102, Pub. L. 91-190, 
83 Stat. 853 (42 U.S.C. 4332). Sections 50.34 and 50.54 also issued 
under sec. 204, 88 Stat. 1245 (42 U.S.C. 5844). Section 50.37 also 
issued under E.O. 12829, 3 CFR 1993 Comp., p. 570; E.O. 12958, as 
amended, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 333; E.O. 12968, 3 CFR 1995 Comp., p. 
391. Sections 50.58, 50.91, and 50.92 also issued under Pub. L. 97-
415, 96 Stat. 2073 (42 U.S.C. 2239). Section 50.78 also issued under 
sec. 122, 68 Stat. 939 (42 U.S.C. 2152). Sections 50.80-50.81 also 
issued under sec. 184, 68 Stat. 954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2234). 
Appendix F also issued under sec. 187, 68 Stat. 955 (42 U.S.C 2237).

Sec. 50.2  [Amended]

    12. In Sec. 50.2, in the definition ``person,'' footnote 1 is 
removed.


Sec. 50.11  [Amended]

    13. In Sec. 50.11, paragraph (b), introductory text, footnote 2 is 
removed.

PART 51--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REGULATIONS FOR DOMESTIC 
LICENSING AND RELATED REGULATORY FUNCTIONS

    14. The authority citation for Part 51 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended, sec. 1701, 106 
Stat. 2951, 2952, 2953, (42 U.S.C. 2201, 2297f); secs. 201, as 
amended, 202, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended, 1244 (42 U.S.C. 5841, 
5842). Subpart A also issued under National Environmental Policy Act 
of 1969, secs. 102, 104, 105, 83 Stat. 853-854, as amended (42 
U.S.C. 4332, 4334, 4335); and Pub. L. 95-604, Title II, 92 Stat. 
3033-3041; and sec. 193, Pub. L. 101-575, 104 Stat. 2835 (42 U.S.C. 
2243). Sections 51.20, 51.30, 51.60, 51.80. and 51.97 also issued 
under secs. 135, 141, Pub. L. 97-425, 96 Stat. 2232, 2241, and sec. 
148, Pub. L. 100-203, 101 Stat. 1330-223 (42 U.S.C. 10155, 10161, 
10168). Section 51.22 also issued under sec. 274, 73 Stat. 688, as 
amended by 92 Stat. 3036-3038 (42 U.S.C. 2021) and under Nuclear 
Waste Policy Act of 1982, sec 121, 96 Stat. 2228 (42 U.S.C. 10141). 
Sections 51.43, 51.67, and 51.109 also under Nuclear Waste Policy 
Act of 1982, sec 114(f), 96 Stat. 2216, as amended (42 U.S.C. 
10134(f)).

    15. In Sec. 51.22, paragraph (c)(1) is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 51.22  Criterion for categorical exclusion; identification of 
licensing and regulatory actions eligible for categorical exclusion or 
otherwise not requiring environmental review.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) Amendments to Parts 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 19, 21, 25, 55, 
75, 95, 110, 140, 150, 170, or 171 of this chapter, and actions on 
petitions for rulemaking relating to Parts 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 
19, 21, 25, 55, 75, 95, 110, 140, 150, 170, or 171.
* * * * *

PART 70--DOMESTIC LICENSING OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL

    16. The authority citation for Part 70 is revised 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, 2297f); secs. 201, as amended, 
202, 204, 206, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended, 1244, 1245, 1246 (42 
U.S.C. 5841, 5842, 5845, 5846). Sec. 193, 104 Stat. 2835 as amended 
by Pub.L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1321-349 (42 U.S.C. 2243).

    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. 93-377, 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).


Sec. 70.4  [Amended]

    17. In Sec. 70.4, in the definition ``person,'' footnote 9 is 
removed.


Sec. 70.11  [Amended]

    18. In Sec. 70.11, in the introductory text, footnote 10 is 
removed.

    Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 28th day of August, 2000.

    For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
William D. Travers,
Executive Director for Operations.
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