[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 112 (Tuesday, June 11, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 40018]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-14621]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste; Notice of Amendment of 
Charter

AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: This notice is to announce the amendment of the Charter of 
Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste (ACNW).

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) 
is planning to amend the Charter for the Advisory Committee on Nuclear 
Waste. The changes in the Charter wording are intended to more 
accurately reflect the Committee's current efforts, as well as 
prospective activities noted in its Action Plan. The changes recognize 
the wide range of activities undertaken by the Committee in materials-
related issues of interest to the Commission. This action is being 
taken in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, after 
consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General 
Services Administration.
    Under the amended charter the Committee's objectives, scope of 
activities and duties are as follows: (underlined material added, 
strikeout deleted.)
    The Committee shall report to and advise the Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission (NRC) on nuclear materials and waste management. The bases 
of ACNW reviews include 10 CFR parts 20, 40, 50, 60, 61, 63, 70, 71 and 
72, and other closely related 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 and the handling and processing of nuclear materials. The 
Committee will undertake studies and activities related to nuclear 
materials and waste management such as transportation, storage and 
disposal facilities, the effects of low levels of ionizing radiation, 
decommissioning, materials safety, application of risk-informed, 
performance-based regulations, and evaluation of licensing documents, 
rules and regulatory guidance. The Committee will interact with 
representatives of the public, 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: June 5, 2002.
Andrew L. Bates,
Federal Advisory Committee, Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 02-14621 Filed 6-10-02; 8:45 am]
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