[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Nuclear Regulatory Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part LIX




 
Nuclear Regulatory Commission





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                                    
  
  
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

10 CFR Ch. I

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Semiannual publication of NRC regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing its 
semiannual regulatory agenda in accordance with Public Law 96-354 ``The 
Regulatory Flexibility Act'' and Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory 
Planning and Review.'' The agenda is a compilation of all rules on 
which the NRC has recently completed action or has proposed or is 
considering action. This issuance updates any action occurring on rules 
since publication of the last semiannual agenda on October 25, 1993 (58 
FR 56002).

ADDRESSES: Comments on any rule in the agenda may be sent to the 
Secretary of the Commission, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Washington, DC 20555, Attention: Docketing and Service Branch. Comments 
may also be hand delivered to the One White Flint North Building, 11555 
Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., 
Federal workdays. Comments received on rules for which the comment 
period has closed will be considered if it is practical to do so, but 
assurance of consideration cannot be given except as to comments 
received on or before the closure dates specified in the agenda.

    The agenda and any comments received on any rule listed in the 
agenda are available for public inspection and copying for a fee at 
the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Public Document Room, 2120 L 
Street NW. (Lower Level), Washington, DC 20555. Single copies of 
the NRC quarterly agenda can be purchased from the Superintendent 
of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Post Office Box 
37082, Washington, DC 20013-7082. Customers may call (202) 512-2303 
or (202) 512-2249.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information concerning NRC 
rulemaking procedures or the status of any rule listed in this agenda, 
contact Michael Lesar, Chief, Rules Review Section, Rules Review and 
Directives Branch, Division of Freedom of Information and Publications 
Services, Office of Administration, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Washington, DC 20555; telephone (301) 492-7758. Persons outside the 
Washington, DC, metropolitan area may call, toll-free: (800) 368-5642. 
For further information on the substantive content of any rule listed 
in the agenda, contact the individual listed under the heading ``Agency 
Contact'' for that rule.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Although publication of the agenda is only 
required semiannually, in April and October, the NRC has chosen to 
update and publish its agenda each quarter. However, the information 
contained in this semiannual publication is updated to reflect any 
action which has occurred on rules since publication of the last NRC 
semiannual agenda on October 25, 1993 (58 FR 56002). Within each group, 
the rules are ordered according to the Regulation Identifier Number 
(RIN).

    The information in this agenda has been updated through 
February 25, 1994. The date for the next scheduled action under the 
heading ``Timetable'' is the date the rule is scheduled to be 
published in the Federal Register. The date is considered tentative 
and is not binding on the Commission or its staff. The regulatory 
agenda is intended to provide the public early notice and 
opportunity to participate in the NRC rulemaking process. However, 
the NRC may consider or act on any rulemaking even though it is not 
included in the regulatory agenda.

Rulemakings Approved by the Executive Director for Operations (EDO)

    The EDO initiated a procedure for review of the regulations 
being prepared by staff offices that report to him to ensure that 
staff resources are allocated most effectively to achieve NRC's 
regulatory priorities. This procedure requires EDO approval before 
staff resources may be expended on the development of any new 
rulemaking. Furthermore, all existing rules must receive EDO 
approval prior to the commitment of additional resources.

    The NRC agenda lists rulemaking actions. Of these, one 
rulemaking item is considered to be significant as defined in 
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866.

    Seven rules potentially will have a ``significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities'' as defined in 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Dated at Bethesda, Maryland, this 23rd day of February 1994.

For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

David L. Meyer,

Chief, Rules Review and Directives Branch, Division of Freedom of 
Information and Publications Services, Office of Administration. 

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4915        Night Firing Qualifications for Security Guards at Nuclear Power Plants...............    3150-AC88 
4916        Acceptance of Products Purchased for Use in Nuclear Power Plant Structures, Systems,                
            and Components........................................................................    3150-AD10 
4917        Reinvestigation of Individuals Granted Unescorted Access to Nuclear Power Plants......    3150-AD49 
4918        Revision of Specific Exemptions.......................................................    3150-AD83 
4919        Clarification of Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance for Materials Facilities......    3150-AE18 
4920        Design and Performance Criteria for Sealed Sources Used in Well Logging...............    3150-AE24 
4921        Reporting Requirements for Transfer of Products to Persons Exempt From Licensing                    
            Requirements..........................................................................    3150-AE28 
4922        Licensing of Source Material..........................................................    3150-AE33 
4923        Consideration of the Possible Effects of Power Reactor Ownership Arrangements on                    
            Safety................................................................................    3150-AE48 
4924        Land Ownership Requirements for Low-Level Waste Sites.................................    3150-AE88 
4925        Disposal by Release into Sanitary Sewerage............................................    3150-AE90 
4926        Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Reactors.............................................   3150-AE96  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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 Number                                                                                                Number   
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4927        Addition of Radon-222 and Technetium-99 Values to Table S-3 and Revisions Resulting                 
            from Consideration of Higher-Burnup Fuel..............................................    3150-AA31 
4928        Primary Reactor Containment Leakage Testing for Water-Cooled Power Reactors...........    3150-AA86 
4929        Criteria for an Extraordinary Nuclear Occurrence......................................    3150-AB01 
4930        Revised Rules of Practice for Domestic Licensing Proceedings..........................    3150-AB66 
4931        Elimination of Inconsistencies Between NRC Regulations and EPA HLW Standards..........    3150-AC03 
4932        Availability of Official Records......................................................    3150-AC07 
4933        Comprehensive Quality Assurance in Medical Use and a Standard of Care.................    3150-AC42 
4934        Reasserting NRC's Sole Authority for Approving On-Site Low-Level Waste Disposal in                  
            Agreement States......................................................................    3150-AC57 
4935        Codes and Standards for Nuclear Power Plants (ASME Code, Section XI, Division 1,                    
            Subsection IWE and Subsection IWL)....................................................    3150-AC93 
4936        Low-Level Waste Manifest Information and Reporting....................................    3150-AD33 
4937        Import and Export of Radioactive Wastes...............................................    3150-AD36 
4938        Design Basis Events...................................................................    3150-AD51 
4939        Fracture Toughness Requirements for LWR Pressure Vessels..............................    3150-AD57 
4940        Radiological Criteria for Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities.......................    3150-AD65 
4941        Physical Protection of Special Nuclear Material in Transit............................    3150-AE02 
4942        Radiography and Radiation Safety Requirements for Radiography Operations..............    3150-AE07 
4943        Standardized Plant Designs, Early Review of Site Suitability Issues; Clarifying                     
            Amendments............................................................................    3150-AE25 
4944        Codes and Standards for Nuclear Power Plants (ASME B&PV Code), 1989/1990/1991/1992/                 
            1993 Addenda and 1992 Edition, Appendix VIII, Safety-Related Snubbers and the ASME OM               
            Code-1990.............................................................................    3150-AE26 
4945        Acceptability of Plant Performance for Severe Accidents; Scope of Consideration in                  
            Safety Regulations....................................................................    3150-AE38 
4946        Release Criteria for Patients Administered Radioactive Materials......................    3150-AE41 
4947        Removal of Criticality Alarm Requirements for Fresh Fuel..............................    3150-AE43 
4948        Administration of Byproduct Material or Radiation to Patients Who May Be Pregnant or                
            Breast-Feeding........................................................................    3150-AE44 
4949        Thermal Annealing of the Reactor Pressure Vessel......................................    3150-AE45 
4950        Safety Requirements for Reactor Coolant Pump Seals....................................    3150-AE53 
4951        NRC Fee Policy........................................................................    3150-AE54 
4952        Standards for Certification of DOE Uranium Enrichment Gaseous Diffusion Facilities....    3150-AE62 
4953        Financial Assurance for Low-Level Waste Disposal Site Surveillance, Monitoring, and                 
            Custodial Care........................................................................    3150-AE76 
4954        Radiation Protection Requirements; Amended Definitions and Criteria...................    3150-AE80 
4955        Summary Report on the Status of Petitions for Rulemaking; Frequency...................    3150-AE85 
4956        Rulemakings to Grant Standard Design Certification for Evolutionary Light Water                     
            Reactor Designs.......................................................................    3150-AE87 
4957        Withholding of Documents..............................................................    3150-AE89 
4958        Clarification of Decommissioning Funding Requirements.................................   3150-AE95  
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4959        Update of Transportation Regulations To Incorporate New Licensing Information.........    3150-AC41 
4960        Physical Fitness Programs for Security Personnel at Category I Licensee Fuel Cycle                  
            Facilities............................................................................    3150-AD30 
4961        Requirements for Possession of Industrial Devices Containing Byproduct Material.......    3150-AD34 
4962        Discrimination on the Basis of Sex....................................................    3150-AD50 
4963        License Renewal for Nuclear Power Plants; Scope of Environmental Effects..............    3150-AD63 
4964        Preparation, Transfer for Commercial Distribution, and Use of Byproduct Material for                
            Medical Use...........................................................................    3150-AD69 
4965        Requirements Concerning the Accessible Air Gap for Generally Licensed Devices.........    3150-AD82 
4966        Timeliness in Decommissioning of Materials Facilities.................................    3150-AD85 
4967        Reactor Site Criteria; Including Seismic and Earthquake Engineering Criteria for                    
            Nuclear Power Plants..................................................................    3150-AD93 
4968        Emergency Planning for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Facilities (ISFSI) and Monitored              
            Retrievable Storage Facilities (MRS)..................................................    3150-AE17 
4969        Procedures and Criteria for On-Site Storage of Low-Level Radioactive Waste............    3150-AE22 
4970        Specific Licensing of Exports of Certain Alpha-Emitting Radionuclides and Byproduct                 
            Material..............................................................................    3150-AE31 
4971        Licensee Submittal of Data in Computer-Readable Form..................................    3150-AE35 
4972        Notification of Incidents.............................................................    3150-AE37 
4973        Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Wastes in Geologic Repositories; Investigation and               
            Evaluation of Potentially Adverse Conditions..........................................    3150-AE40 
4974        Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Nuclear Regulatory                   
            Commission............................................................................    3150-AE60 
4975        Equal Access to Justice Act: Implementation...........................................    3150-AE61 
4976        Interim Storage of Spent Fuel in an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation; Site-              
            Specific License to a Qualified Applicant.............................................    3150-AE64 
4977        Informal Hearing Procedures for Materials Licensing Adjudications.....................    3150-AE67 
4978        Uranium Tailings Regulations; Conforming NRC Requirements to EPA Standards............    3150-AE77 
4979        Protection Against Malevolent Use of Vehicles at Nuclear Power Plants.................    3150-AE81 
4980        Statement of Organization and General Information; Minor Amendments...................   3150-AE86  
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4981        Clarification of Emergency Preparedness Regulations; Exercise Requirements............    3150-AD40 
4982        List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Addition of Cask TN-24.....................    3150-AE15 
4983        Self-Guarantee as an Additional Financial Assurance Mechanism.........................    3150-AE16 
4984        Modifications to Fitness-For-Duty Program Requirements................................    3150-AE36 
4985        Operators' Licenses...................................................................    3150-AE39 
4986        Notification of Spent Fuel Management and Funding Plans by Licensees of Prematurely                 
            Shut Down Power Reactors..............................................................    3150-AE46 
4987        Whistleblower Protection for Nuclear Power Plant Employees............................    3150-AE50 
4988        Certification of Industrial Radiographers.............................................    3150-AE69 
4989        Changes to Quality Assurance Programs.................................................    3150-AE70 
4990        Changes to Security Plans.............................................................    3150-AE71 
4991        Changes to Emergency Plans............................................................    3150-AE72 
4992        Changes to Fire Protection Plans......................................................    3150-AE73 
4993        Definition of Commitment..............................................................    3150-AE74 
4994        Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material; Export of High-Enriched Uranium..    3150-AE82 
4995        Restoration of Generic Exemption from Annual Fees for Nonprofit Educational                         
            Institutions..........................................................................    3150-AE83 
4996        NRC Operations Center; Commercial Telephone Number Change.............................    3150-AE84 
4997        NRC Region III Telephone Number and Address Change....................................    3150-AE91 
4998        Minor Clarifying Amendments...........................................................    3150-AE92 
4999        Fingerprint Cards: Change in User Fee.................................................    3150-AE93 
5000        Standards for Protection Against Radiation; NRC Operations Center Telephone Number....   3150-AE94  
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4915. NIGHT FIRING QUALIFICATIONS FOR SECURITY GUARDS AT NUCLEAR POWER 
PLANTS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
ensure that security force effectiveness at nuclear power plants is not 
dependent on the time of day. Security guards currently are required to 
perform night firing for familiarization only. There is no requirement 
for standards to measure their effectiveness. The proposed rule would 
require that security guards at nuclear power plants qualify for night 
firing.
Part 73, Appendix B, Part IV, would be amended to require reactor 
security guards to qualify annually in an NRC-approved night firing 
course with their assigned weapons. The proposed amendment would 
standardize training and qualification in night firing and prepare 
power reactor guard forces to respond more effectively in the event of 
an incident occurring in limited lighting conditions.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Telford, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3796

RIN: 3150-AC88
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4916. ACCEPTANCE OF PRODUCTS PURCHASED FOR USE IN NUCLEAR POWER PLANT 
STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS, AND COMPONENTS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) was 
published to request public comment on the need for additional 
regulatory requirements and to obtain an improved understanding of 
alternatives to regulatory requirements. Based upon comment analysis, 
the staff recommended to the Commission that this rule be withdrawn. 
The Commission has approved withdrawal of this rulemaking.
Recent inspections and discussions with the industry and licensees 
indicate that there is still some disagreement between industry and the 
NRC staff regarding commercial grade procurement and dedication. The 
NRC staff has conducted meetings with the industry and individual 
licensees to resolve the areas of disagreement. Final issuance of the 
notice of action will follow resolution of the areas of disagreement.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           03/06/89                     54 FR 9229
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/05/89


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Leif J. Norrholm, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-0961

RIN: 3150-AD10
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4917. REINVESTIGATION OF INDIVIDUALS GRANTED UNESCORTED ACCESS TO NUCLEAR 
POWER PLANTS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 073

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
require periodic updates of FBI fingerprint checks for reinvestigation 
of individuals granted unescorted access to nuclear power plants or 
access to safeguards information. The proposed rule would require that 
licensees who operate a nuclear power plant submit fingerprint cards 
for applicable personnel to the NRC for criminal history checks every 5 
years. Authorization for unescorted access would be retained by an 
individual pending results of the criminal history check on that 
individual's fingerprints.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandra Frattali, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3773

RIN: 3150-AD49
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4918. REVISION OF SPECIFIC EXEMPTIONS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 009

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
pertaining to specific Privacy Act exemptions. This proposed rule would 
add exemption (j)(2) of the Privacy Act to the regulations that 
describe exempt systems of records. These amendments would make NRC's 
regulations consistent with the majority of statutorily appointed 
Inspectors General and would clearly link each system of records to the 
specific exemptions(s) of the Privacy Act under which each system is 
exempt.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah Wigginton, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Administration, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-7752

RIN: 3150-AD83
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4919. CLARIFICATION OF REPORTING OF DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE FOR 
MATERIALS FACILITIES

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5846

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 021

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
concerning the reporting of defects and noncompliance to clarify the 
applicability of these provisions to materials and fuel cycle 
licensees. Because of the wide diversity in the types of licensees 
covered under these regulations, the requirements have been 
misinterpreted by the licensees. The proposed rule would clearly define 
the applicability of these provisions to the different types of 
licensees and would take into account the differences between different 
classes of licensees. The proposed rule is being developed in response 
to an NRC internal audit and to a parallel review of these regulations 
as they apply to materials licensees.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Markley L. Au, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3749

RIN: 3150-AE18
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4920. DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR SEALED SOURCES USED IN WELL 
LOGGING

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 039

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
governing well logging operations. The proposed rule would allow the 
continued use of sealed sources that were approved by accepted 
prototype testing before July 14, 1989. The proposed rule would also 
permit the continued use of previously evaluated and approved sealed 
sources by NRC well logging licensees. The proposed rule is necessary 
because the current regulations unintentionally excluded the use of 
sealed sources previously approved by prototype testing.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald Nellis, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3628

RIN: 3150-AE24
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4921. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER OF PRODUCTS TO PERSONS EXEMPT 
FROM LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 032

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
reinstate the annual reporting requirement for transfer of products 
containing small quantities of radioactive material to persons exempt 
from licensing requirements. Submittal of transfer reports on a 5-year 
reporting basis has made it difficult for the NRC staff to identify 
trends in distribution of materials to persons exempt from licensing 
requirements. Reinstating the annual reporting requirement would 
provide the NRC with more complete and accurate information on 
exemptions granted under 10 CFR Part 30 and improve the Commission's 
capability to assess potential effects of aggregated exposures to the 
public from a number of exempted practices. (cont)
A variation on the use of a threshold which may be considered in this 
rulemaking would be to exempt those licensees having no transfers 
during the reporting period from reporting requirements.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Cardile, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3774

RIN: 3150-AE28
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4922. LICENSING OF SOURCE MATERIAL

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 040

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) was 
published to request public comment on contemplated amendments to the 
Commission's regulations governing the licensing of source material and 
mill tailings. The contemplated rulemaking would consider revisions to 
improve the control of source material through more specific 
regulations and to incorporate the revised standards for protection 
against radiation.
Fifteen comment letters were received on the ANPRM. The comments are 
being reviewed by the Commission in developing a proposed rulemaking. 
Based on the comments received and on the status of related activities 
and priority for addressing the various issues being considered, a 
tentative approach to rulemaking has been developed. Depending on the 
nature and extent of comments received, a two step rulemaking may be 
initiated starting with a simple rule pertaining to the licensing and 
reporting requirements of distributors of products and materials used 
by exempt persons and general licensees (phase I) (cont)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           10/28/92                    57 FR 48749
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/26/93


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT:
The ANPRM stated that the Commission would consider whether to address 
the issues related to mills and mill tailings in a separate rulemaking. 
The options are being considered in place of a single comprehensive 
rulemaking. In addition, the separate rule entitled, ``Reporting 
Requirements for Transfer of Products to Persons Exempt from Licensing 
Requirements'' (RIN 3150-AE28), is being considered for incorporation 
into the phase I rule. This rule was intended to revise existing 
reporting requirements pertaining to the distribution of exempt 
byproduct material. This phase I rule would provide for consistent 
reporting requirements for the distribution to exempt persons of both 
byproduct material and source material.

Agency Contact: Catherine R. Mattsen, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-
3638

RIN: 3150-AE33
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4923. CONSIDERATION OF THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF POWER REACTOR OWNERSHIP 
ARRANGEMENTS ON SAFETY

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NRC is considering amending its regulations to increase 
assurance that nuclear power reactor licensees will have adequate funds 
for decommissioning and other safety-related activities. This 
rulemaking will consider the need for amending the NRC's regulations to 
require power reactor licensees to either: (1) guarantee any unfunded 
decommissioning liability with a surety bond letter of credit, or other 
guarantee method currently allowed in 10 CFR 50.75(e)(1)(iii); (2) 
provide for a financial test guarantee mechanism similar to the one 
contained in 10 CFR Part 30, Appendix A; or (3) provide a certification 
to the NRC from the licensee's rate-making authority that it will allow 
unfunded decommissioning obligations to be collected in rates, 
notwithstanding the operating status of the facility.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert S. Wood, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1255

RIN: 3150-AE48
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4924.  LAND OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW-LEVEL WASTE SITES

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 061

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) would 
request public comment on allowing a licensee to own land that is used 
for a low-level waste disposal site. Current regulations require 
Federal or State ownership of land used for a low-level waste disposal 
site. The State of Utah (an agreement State) used an exemption 
provision to allow Envirocare (the licensee) to own the site.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Haisfield, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3877

RIN: 3150-AE88
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4925.  DISPOSAL BY RELEASE INTO SANITARY SEWERAGE

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 020

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The advance notice of proposed rulemaking requests public 
comment, information, and recommendations on contemplated amendments to 
the Commission's regulations governing the release of radionuclides 
from licensed nuclear facilities into sanitary sewer systems. The 
Commission believes that by incorporating current sewer treatment 
technologies the contemplated rulemaking would improve the control of 
radioactive materials released to sanitary sewer systems by licensed 
nuclear facilities. This rulemaking would also address a petition for 
rulemaking (PRM-20-22) submitted by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer 
District (October 20, 1993; 58 FR 54071).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           02/25/94                     59 FR 9146
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/26/94
NPRM                            03/00/95
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Powers, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3747

RIN: 3150-AE90
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4926.  DECOMMISSIONING OF NUCLEAR POWER REACTORS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations on 
the decommissioning procedures that lead to the termination of an 
operating license for a nuclear power plant and release of the property 
for unrestricted use. The proposed amendments would clarify ambiguities 
that have arisen in the past and codify practices which have been 
utilized for other licensees on a case-by-case basis.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Anthony W. Markley, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-
1169

RIN: 3150-AE96
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4927. ADDITION OF RADON-222 AND TECHNETIUM-99 VALUES TO TABLE S-3 AND 
REVISIONS RESULTING FROM CONSIDERATION OF HIGHER-BURNUP FUEL

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2011; 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 4321; 42 USC 5841; 
42 USC 5842

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Table of Uranium Fuel Cycle 
Environmental Data (Table S-3) by adding new estimates for potential 
releases of technetium-99 and radon-222 and by updating other 
estimates. The proposed rule's narrative explanation (NUREG-1481) also 
describes the basis for the values contained in Table S-3, explains the 
environmental effects of these potential releases from the LWR Fuel 
Cycle, and postulates the potential radiation doses, health effects, 
and environmental impacts of these potential releases. The proposed 
rule would also amend 10 CFR 51.52 to modify the enrichment value of U-
235 and the maximum level of average fuel irradiation (burnup in 
megawatt-days of thermal power per metric ton of uranium). The 
narrative explanation also addresses important fuel cycle impacts and 
the cumulative impacts of the nuclear fuel cycle for the whole nuclear 
power industry so that it may be possible to consider these impacts 
generically rather than repeatedly in individual licensing proceedings, 
thus reducing potential litigation time and costs for both NRC and 
applicants. (cont)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/04/81                    46 FR 15154
NPRM Comment Period End         05/04/81


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: The proposed revision of 10 CFR 
51.51 and the narrative explanation was published for public review and 
comment on March 4, 1981 (46 FR 15154). The final rulemaking was 
deferred pending the outcome of a suit (Natural Resources Defense 
Council, et al. v. NRC, No. 74-1486) in the U.S. Circuit Court of 
Appeals. The U.S. Court of Appeals (D.C. Circuit) decision on April 27, 
1982, invalidated the entire Table S-3 rule. The Supreme Court reversed 
this decision on June 6, 1983.
The proposed rule and the explanatory narrative for Table S-3, NUREG-
1481, have been revised to reflect new modeling developments during the 
time the rulemaking was deferred. Final action on the Table S-3 rule 
was held in abeyance until new values for radon-222 and technetium-99 
could be added to the table and covered in the narrative explanation. 
The rule is being reissued as a proposed rule because the scope has 
been expanded to include radiation values for radon-222 and technetium-
99 and the narrative explanation has been extensively revised from that 
published on March 4, 1981 (46 FR 15154).

Agency Contact: Stanley Turel, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3739

RIN: 3150-AA31
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4928. PRIMARY REACTOR CONTAINMENT LEAKAGE TESTING FOR WATER-COOLED POWER 
REACTORS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2133; 42 USC 2134; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would update and revise the 1973 criteria 
for preoperational and periodic pressure testing for leakage of primary 
containment boundaries of water-cooled power reactors. The Commission 
has decided to proceed with a new approach to the rulemaking and 
withdraw this proposed rule. A notice of withdrawal will be included in 
the proposed rule that presents the new approach for public comment.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/29/86                    51 FR 39538
NPRM Comment Period End         04/24/87                     52 FR 2416


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Moni Dey, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3912

RIN: 3150-AA86
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4929. CRITERIA FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY NUCLEAR OCCURRENCE

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2210; 42 USC 5841; 42 USC 5842

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 140

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would revise the criteria for an 
extraordinary nuclear occurrence (ENO) to eliminate the problems 
encountered in the Three Mile Island ENO determination. The revised 
criteria should be established in the event they are needed.
There are no alternatives to this rulemaking. The current ENO criteria 
are already codified in Subpart E of 10 CFR Part 140. The only way to 
modify these criteria, as this rule seeks to do, is through rulemaking.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/09/85                    50 FR 13978
NPRM Comment Period End         09/06/85


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alan K. Roecklein, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-
3740

RIN: 3150-AB01
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4930. REVISED RULES OF PRACTICE FOR DOMESTIC LICENSING PROCEEDINGS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2231; 42 USC 2241; 42 USC 5841; 
05 USC 552

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 0; 10 CFR 1; 10 CFR 2; 10 CFR 9; 10 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would shorten and simplify existing 
Commission procedural rules applicable to domestic licensing 
proceedings by comprehensively restating, revising and reorganizing the 
statement of those rules to reflect current practice. The changes in 
this proposed rule would enable the Commission, directly and through 
its adjudicatory offices, to render decisions in a more timely fashion, 
eliminate the stylistic complexity of the existing rules, and reduce 
the burden and expense to the parties participating in agency 
proceedings. In 1987, the Commission deferred consideration of this 
proposal which would have revised the Commission's procedural rules 
governing the conduct of all adjudicatory proceedings other than export 
licensing proceedings under 10 CFR part 110, pending consideration of 
other, more limited revisions to the rules of practice. In 1989, former 
Chairman Zech requested that this proposed rule be updated for 
reconsideration by the Commission, and more recently, the 
Administrative Conference of the United States has drafted Model Rules.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/95
Final Action                    09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lee S. Dewey, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Atomic 
Safety and Licensing Board Panel, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-7787

RIN: 3150-AB66
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4931. ELIMINATION OF INCONSISTENCIES BETWEEN NRC REGULATIONS AND EPA HLW 
STANDARDS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 10101

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would eliminate several inconsistencies 
with the EPA standards to be developed for the disposal of HLW in deep 
geologic repositories. The Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (NWPA) 
directs NRC to promulgate criteria for the licensing of HLW geologic 
repositories. Section 121(c) of this Act states that the criteria for 
the licensing of HLW geologic repositories must be consistent with 
these standards. The proposed rule is needed in order to eliminate 
several inconsistencies with the EPA standards, thus fulfilling the 
statutory requirement.
Because the Federal Court invalidated the EPA standards, action on this 
rule is undetermined. Congress has authorized the National Academy of 
Sciences to recommend HLW standards to EPA for specific application to 
Yucca Mountain. The EPA must propose a new standard by 1995.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/19/86                    51 FR 22288
NPRM Comment Period End         08/18/86


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sher Bahadur, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3775

RIN: 3150-AC03
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4932. AVAILABILITY OF OFFICIAL RECORDS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed amendment would conform the NRC's regulations 
pertaining to the availability of official records to existing case law 
and agency practice. The amendment would reaffirm that 10 CFR 2.790(c) 
provides submitters of information a qualified right to have their 
information returned upon request. This amendment informs the public of 
three additional circumstances where information will not be returned 
to the applicant, i.e., information which has been made available to an 
advisory committee or was received at an advisory committee meeting, 
information discussed at an open Commission meeting under the 
Government in Sunshine Act and information that is subject to a pending 
Freedom of Information Act request.
The proposed amendment would also address the NRC's procedures for 
handling copyrighted information, including reproduction and 
distribution according to normal agency practice. The NRC, in receiving 
submittals and making its normal distributions, routinely photocopies 
submittals, makes microfiche of the submittals, and ensures that these 
fiche are distributed to the Public Document Room, Local Public 
Document Rooms, (cont)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/23/92                    57 FR 61013
NPRM Comment Period End         03/08/93


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: all appropriate internal 
offices, and made available to the National Technical Information 
Service. This broad distribution and reproduction is made to increase 
public understanding of the peaceful uses of atomic energy. The 
proposed rule would not prevent submitters from applying 10 CFR 
2.790(b)(1) procedures to information that contains trade secrets or 
privileged or confidential commercial or financial information 
(proprietary information) and it is recognized that some information in 
those categories may be copyrighted. Proprietary information status 
exempts this material from public disclosure and is not to be confused 
with handling pursuant to copyright designation.

Agency Contact: Catherine M. Holzle, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1560

RIN: 3150-AC07
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4933. COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY ASSURANCE IN MEDICAL USE AND A STANDARD OF 
CARE

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2111; 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) was 
published to request public comment on the extent to which, in addition 
to the basic quality assurance procedures (being addressed by another 
rulemaking action, entitled ``Preparation, Transfer for Commercial 
Distribution, and Use of Byproduct Material for Medical Use'' (RIN 
3150-AD69), a more comprehensive quality assurance requirement is 
needed and invites advice and recommendations on about 20 questions 
that will have to be addressed in the rulemaking process. The purpose 
of this rulemaking action is to address each source of error that can 
lead to a misadministration.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           10/02/87                    52 FR 36949
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/31/87


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anthony Tse, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3797

RIN: 3150-AC42
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4934. REASSERTING NRC'S SOLE AUTHORITY FOR APPROVING ON-SITE LOW-LEVEL 
WASTE DISPOSAL IN AGREEMENT STATES

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2021; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 150

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would establish NRC as the sole authority 
for approving onsite disposal of very low-level waste at all NRC 
licensed reactors and at Part 70 facilities. The NRC staff has 
recommended that this proposed rulemaking be withdrawn.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/22/88                    53 FR 31880
NPRM Comment Period End         10/21/88


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph J. Mate, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3795

RIN: 3150-AC57
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4935. CODES AND STANDARDS FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS (ASME CODE, SECTION 
XI, DIVISION 1, SUBSECTION IWE AND SUBSECTION IWL)

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would incorporate by reference Subsection 
IWE, ``Requirements for Class MC Components of Light-Water Cooled Power 
Plants,'' and Subsection IWL, ``Requirements for Class CC Concrete 
Components of Light-Water Cooled Power Plants,'' of Section XI 
(Division 1) of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and 
Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code). Subsection IWE provides the rules and 
requirements for inservice inspection, repair, and replacement of Class 
MC pressure retaining components and their integral attachments in 
light-water cooled power plants. Subsection IWL provides the rules and 
requirements for inservice inspection and repair of the reinforced 
concrete and post tensioning systems of Class CC components.
Incorporation by reference of Subsection IWE and Subsection IWL will 
provide systematic examination rules for containment structure for 
meeting Criterion 53 of the General Design Criteria (Appendix A of 10 
CFR part 50) and Appendix J of 10 CFR part 50. (cont)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/07/94                      59 FR 979
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/94                    59 FR 14373

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: Age-related degradation of 
containments has occurred, and additional and potentially more serious 
degradation mechanisms can be anticipated as nuclear power plants age.
If the NRC did not take action to endorse the Subsection IWE and 
Subsection IWL rules, the NRC position on examination practices for 
containment structure would have to be established on a case-by-case 
basis and improved examination practices for steel containment 
structures might not be implemented. The other alternatives of 
incorporating these detailed examination requirements into the American 
National Standard ANSI/ANS 56.8-1981 or into Appendix J are not 
feasible.
Incorporating by reference the latest edition and addenda of Subsection 
IWE and Subsection IWL will save applicants/licensees and the NRC staff 
both time and effort by providing uniform detailed criteria against 
which the staff can review any single submission. Adoption of the 
proposed amendment would permit the use of improved methods for 
containment inservice inspection.

Agency Contact: Wallace E. Norris, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-
3805

RIN: 3150-AC93
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4936. LOW-LEVEL WASTE MANIFEST INFORMATION AND REPORTING

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 020; 10 CFR 061

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
to: (1) improve information contained in manifests accompanying 
shipments of waste to low-level waste (LLW) disposal facilities 
licensed under Part 61; (2) develop a uniform manifest for national 
use; (3) require that operators of these disposal facilities store 
manifest information in electronic recordkeeping systems; and (4) 
require that operators submit, on a machine-readable medium, reports of 
shipment manifest information.
To ensure safe disposal of LLW, the NRC must understand the mechanisms 
and rates by which radioactivity can be released from LLW and into the 
environment. To do this, the NRC must understand the chemical, 
physical, and radiological characteristics of LLW. This task is greatly 
complicated by the heterogeneous nature of LLW; it exists in a variety 
of chemical and physical forms and contains roughly 200 different 
radionuclides in concentrations that can range from a few microcuries 
to several hundred curies per cubic foot. Each year there are thousands 
of shipments to LLW disposal sites. (cont)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/21/92                    57 FR 14500
NPRM Comment Period End         07/20/92


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: The rulemaking would facilitate 
the eventual development of a complete, detailed national LLW computer 
data base, if appropriate, that contains information about waste 
disposed in all LLW sites, those regulated by NRC as well as by 
Agreement States. The rulemaking, through development of a uniform 
manifest, would also improve safe and expeditious movement of LLW from 
generators through processors or collectors to disposal facilities. 
Emergency accident procedures would be enhanced through use of a single 
uniform manifest.
The NRC does not expect that the rulemaking will increase disposal 
costs. The final rule is dependent upon a coordinated rulemaking effort 
with the Department of Transportation.

Agency Contact: Mark Haisfield, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3877

RIN: 3150-AD33
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4937. IMPORT AND EXPORT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 110

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's licensing 
requirements to strengthen the Commission's control over radioactive 
waste coming into and leaving the United States by requiring specific 
NRC licensing of radioactive waste imports and exports. The proposed 
rule would help ensure that the transactions are subject to the 
approval of the U.S. Government and the consent of other involved 
parties. The proposed amendment would conform U.S. policies with the 
decision of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy 
Agency in September 1990, approving a voluntary Code of Practice to 
guide Nation States in the development and harmonization of policies 
and laws on the transboundary shipments of radioactive waste. (cont)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           02/07/90                     55 FR 4181
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/24/90                    55 FR 10786
NPRM                            04/28/92                    57 FR 17859
NPRM Comment Period End         07/13/92


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT:
Sixteen letters of comment were received from several different sources 
in response to the proposed rule. These comments are being reviewed by 
the NRC as it begins to develop the final amendments to the NRC's 
licensing regulations pertaining to the export and import of 
radioactive waste.

Agency Contact: Ronald D. Hauber, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of International Programs, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-2344

RIN: 3150-AD36
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4938. DESIGN BASIS EVENTS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 10101

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 060

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
concerning additional preclosure regulatory requirements for high-level 
waste geologic repositories. Several issues associated with preclosure 
regulatory requirements have been raised due to different 
interpretations of the rulemaking record for 10 CFR Part 60. These 
involve: (1) the lack of clearly prescribed requirements for the 
establishment of a controlled use area intended to protect public 
health and safety in the event of a postulated radionuclide release and 
(2) the definition of structures, systems, and components important to 
safety for which certain design and quality assurance criteria apply. 
In order to meet the milestones mandated by the Nuclear Waste Policy 
Act of 1982, as amended, and milestones pertaining to DOE's production 
schedule in the Mission Plan amendments, guidance is needed from NRC on 
these matters to enable DOE to proceed with the siting of a geologic 
repository. (cont)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/94
Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: The proposed amendments would 
require the establishment of a controlled use area, based on radiation 
dose criteria, for the siting of geologic repositories. In addition, a 
new definition of structures, systems, and components important to 
safety would be added.

Agency Contact: Mysore Nataraja, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-3459

RIN: 3150-AD51
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4939. FRACTURE TOUGHNESS REQUIREMENTS FOR LWR PRESSURE VESSELS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
concerning fracture toughness requirements to resolve issues that have 
resulted from technological improvements and from other factors. The 
``Pressurized Thermal Shock (PTS) rule'' (10 CFR 50.61), was modified 
in 1991 to be consistent with the embrittlement correlations given in 
Regulatory Guide 1.99, Revision 2. However, the need for further 
clarifications to the PTS rule has been identified.
Appendix G to 10 CFR Part 50 provides fracture toughness requirements 
for ferritic materials of pressure-retaining components of the reactor 
coolant boundary of light-water nuclear power reactors.
Appendix H to 10 CFR Part 50 contains requirements for RPV material 
surveillance programs that are intended to monitor fracture toughness 
property changes in RPV materials due to irradiation embrittlement.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/94
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Allen L. Hiser, Jr., Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-
3988

RIN: 3150-AD57
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4940. RADIOLOGICAL CRITERIA FOR DECOMMISSIONING OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 020

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
codify the basic principles and radiological criteria which would allow 
decommissioned lands and structures to be released for unrestricted 
public use. In the final rule on General Requirements for 
Decommissioning Nuclear Facilities (June 27, 1988; 53 FR 24018), the 
need and urgency for guidance with respect to residual contamination 
criteria was expressed. At that time, it was anticipated that an 
interagency working group organized by the Environmental Protection 
Agency would develop necessary Federal guidance. However, in the 
absence of significant progress by the interagency working group, the 
Commission has directed that the NRC expedite rulemaking because the 
requirements, once final, will provide licensees with an incentive to 
complete site decommissionings. The rule would establish basic 
radiological criteria for release of lands and structures. Measurables, 
in the form of surface and volume radioactivity concentrations and site 
radioactivity inventory values, would be provided in supporting 
regulatory guidance. (cont)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/94
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: These combined activities should 
benefit the public, industry and the NRC by providing a risk-based 
framework upon which decommissioning activities and license 
terminations can be accomplished. The framework will ensure adequate 
protection of public health and safety and identify residual 
radioactivity criteria upon which licensees can confidently develop 
reasonable and responsible decommissioning plans.

Agency Contact: James Malaro, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3764

RIN: 3150-AD65
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4941. PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL IN TRANSIT

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 073

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
for the transport of Category I materials to provide a level of 
protection for these materials while in transit comparable to that 
provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. This amendment would reduce 
reliance on DOE's Safe Secure Trailer program for secure shipments of 
Category I material.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Priscilla A. Dwyer, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555, 
301 504-2478

RIN: 3150-AE02
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4942. RADIOGRAPHY AND RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR RADIOGRAPHY 
OPERATIONS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 034

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations on 
licenses for radiography and radiation safety requirements for 
radiographic operations. The proposed rule would revise 10 CFR Part 34 
to clarify the requirements in section 34.27 and conform Part 34 with 
the approach developed by the Conference of Radiation Control Program 
Directors, Inc. (Part E of the ``Suggested State Regulations for 
Control of Radiation''), and the State of Texas in Part 31 of the Texas 
Regulations for Control of Radiation. Comments and suggestions from 
regulatory groups, users, and manufacturers will be considered in the 
overall revision. The NRC will also consult Canadian atomic energy 
control regulations that relate to radiography. The proposed rule is 
necessary because of frequent misinterpretations of the provisions of 
Part 34 and the need to clarify the requirements of 10 CFR 34.27. The 
staff is currently preparing an options paper which will examine the 
issues, set priorities, and provide direction for the proposed 
rulemaking. This proposed rule would also respond to a petition for 
rulemaking from International Union of Operating Engineers - Local No. 
2 (PRM-34-4).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/28/94                     59 FR 9429
NPRM Comment Period End         05/31/94
Final Action                    11/00/94

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald Nellis, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3628

RIN: 3150-AE07
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4943. STANDARDIZED PLANT DESIGNS, EARLY REVIEW OF SITE SUITABILITY 
ISSUES; CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050; 10 CFR 052; 10 CFR 140

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations by 
deleting Appendices M, N, O, and Q from 10 CFR Part 50. The NRC is also 
proposing to make clarifying changes to 10 CFR Parts 52 and 140 to make 
clear that licensees are required to submit accurate and complete 
information to the NRC, and that its Price-Anderson requirements apply 
to combined license holders.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Geary S. Mizuno, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1639

RIN: 3150-AE25
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4944. CODES AND STANDARDS FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS (ASME B&PV CODE), 
1989/1990/1991/1992/1993 ADDENDA AND 1992 EDITION, APPENDIX VIII, SAFETY-
RELATED SNUBBERS AND THE ASME OM CODE-1990

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5846

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
incorporate by reference the 1989 Addenda, 1990 Addenda, 1991 Addenda, 
1992 Addenda, 1993 Addenda, and 1992 Edition of Section III, Division 1 
of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure 
Vessel Code (ASME B&PV Code); the 1989 Addenda, 1990 Addenda, 1991 
Addenda, 1992 Addenda, 1993 Addenda, and 1992 Edition of Section XI, 
Division 1, of the ASME B&PV Code. Additionally, the proposed amendment 
would expedite implementation of Appendix VIII of Section XI, Division 
1, which provides rules for performance demonstration of ultrasonic 
examination systems. The proposed amendment would expand the scope 
examinations of safety-related snubbers. The proposed amendment would, 
for the first time, incorporate by reference the 1990 Edition, 1992 
Addenda and 1993 Addenda of the ASME Code for Operation and Maintenance 
of Nuclear Power Plants (ASME OM Code). (cont)

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/94
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT:
The ASME B&PV Code provides rules in Section III, Division 1, for the 
construction of components of light-water-cooled nuclear power plants. 
Section XI, Division 1, provides rules for the inservice inspection of 
those components. Requiring licensees to expedite implementation of 
Appendix VIII would improve the quality of inservice inspections in a 
timely manner. Expanding the scope of Section 50.55a to include safety-
related snubbers would ensure that these components are tested to 
quality standards commensurate with the importance of the safety 
functions to be performed. The ASME OM Code provides rules for the 
inservice testing of pumps, valves, and snubbers. This proposed 
amendment would permit the use of improved methods for the 
construction, inservice inspection, and inservice testing of nuclear 
power plant components. Further, these actions would save applicants/
licensees and the NRC staff both time and effort by providing uniform 
detailed criteria against which the staff could review any single 
submission.

Agency Contact: Wan Cheng (Winston) Liu, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-
3822

RIN: 3150-AE26
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4945. ACCEPTABILITY OF PLANT PERFORMANCE FOR SEVERE ACCIDENTS; SCOPE OF 
CONSIDERATION IN SAFETY REGULATIONS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) was 
published to request public comment on amendment of the Commission's 
regulations to decouple source term and dose calculations from reactor 
siting and to permit the use of updated source term insights for future 
light water reactors. The NRC is presently in the process of reviewing 
advanced reactor designs. The DOE has also indicated that it intends to 
seek review for an early site permit, as permitted by 10 CFR Part 52, 
in 1993.
This rulemaking action comprises two phases. The first phase is 
described in the proposed rule titled, ``Reactor Site Criteria; 
Including Seismic and Earthquake Engineering Criteria for Nuclear Power 
Plants (3150-AD93).'' (cont)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/28/92                    57 FR 44513
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/28/92


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT:
The second phase will consist of the issuance of an advance notice of 
proposed rulemaking (ANPRM), followed by a final revision of 10 CFR 
Part 50 to incorporate updated source term and severe accident research 
insights into plant design requirements for future light water 
reactors. The intent of this second phase of rulemaking is expected to 
provide additional requirements for future light water reactors 
regarding severe accident prevention and mitigation, and is expected to 
substantially reduce the risks from these events.

Agency Contact: Leonard Soffer, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3916

RIN: 3150-AE38
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4946. RELEASE CRITERIA FOR PATIENTS ADMINISTERED RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 020; 10 CFR 035

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
revise the patient release criteria contained in 10 CFR 35.75, and the 
applicability of the dose limits for members of the public in 10 CFR 
20.1301.
The Commission has received two petitions for rulemaking, PRM-20-20 and 
PRM-35-10, to amend its regulations regarding radiation exposure that 
individuals may receive from patients who have been medically 
administered radioactive materials, and the criteria under which this 
patient may be released from confinement. The petitioners believe that 
the current requirements of Parts 20 and 35 would cause patients to be 
confined unnecessarily beyond the time needed for medical reasons.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/94
Final Action                    03/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stewart Schneider, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-
3588

RIN: 3150-AE41
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4947. REMOVAL OF CRITICALITY ALARM REQUIREMENTS FOR FRESH FUEL

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 070

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
eliminate the need for licensees to request an exemption from 
provisions that require criticality monitors for new reactor fuel. An 
exemption for this requirement is routinely granted when requested by a 
licensee. The proposed rule would allow reactor licensees to dispense 
with unneeded criticality monitors without having to request an 
exemption.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/94
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry E. Jackson, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3923

RIN: 3150-AE43
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                 Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4948. ADMINISTRATION OF BYPRODUCT MATERIAL OR RADIATION TO PATIENTS WHO 
MAY BE PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2111; 42 USC 2112; 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2232; 
42 USC 2233; 42 USC 2236; 42 USC 2282

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 035

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
concerning the medical use of byproduct material. The proposed rule 
would require medical use licensees to have policies and procedures 
designed to avoid unintended radiation exposures to an embryo, fetus, 
or a breast-milk-fed child. The proposed rule would also require 
reporting of these events.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Samuel Z. Jones, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3738

RIN: 3150-AE44
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4949. THERMAL ANNEALING OF THE REACTOR PRESSURE VESSEL

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
define and clarify the requirements on thermal annealing of reactor 
vessels to mitigating neutron irradiation embrittlement. The proposed 
rule would reduce the potential for confusion stemming from addressing 
thermal annealing in two rules and would result in a clear and more 
definitive regulatory process. The proposed rule would also address the 
following requirements for thermal annealing: (1) the procedural 
aspects of requesting permission to anneal the pressure vessel and to 
return to operation after the annealing process; and (2) the general 
analysis, testing, and inspection issues that would be considered by 
the Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, in reviewing 
licensing submittals requesting permission to anneal to return to 
operation.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/94
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Al Taboada, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3838

RIN: 3150-AE45
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4950. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR REACTOR COOLANT PUMP SEALS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
require PWR plants to address the NRC's safety concerns regarding the 
ability of each plant to limit leakage from the pump seals during 
conditions such as station blackout and loss of component cooling water 
or service water. Seal failures experienced so far have had the benefit 
of available emergency core cooling systems. A LOCA from seal failures 
coupled with common cause failures that disable ECCS was found to be a 
significant contributor to public risk.
In addition to development of a rule, the NRC staff intends to prepare 
a regulatory guide that will provide the methods acceptable for 
complying with the proposed RCP seal rule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/94
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Syed K. Shaukat, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3934

RIN: 3150-AE53
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                 Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4951. NRC FEE POLICY

Significance:
Economically significant: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2214

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 170; 10 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) was 
published to request public comment on changes to NRC's fee policy and 
associated legislation. This action responds to the requirements of the 
Energy Policy Act of 1992 that the NRC review its policy for assessment 
of annual fees, solicit public comment on the need for changes to this 
policy, and recommend to the Congress the changes in existing law that 
the NRC finds are needed to prevent the placement of an unfair burden 
on NRC licensees. The NRC is also including in this rulemaking a 
petition for rulemaking that was submitted by the American Mining 
Congress (PRM-170-4). This petition for rulemaking requests that the 
NRC conduct a rulemaking to evaluate its fee policy. Because the issues 
raised by the petitioner concern the same subjects as the fee policy 
review, the NRC is including the petition in this Federal Register 
notice.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/19/93                    58 FR 21116
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/18/93                    58 FR 39174


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: C. James Holloway, Jr., Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of the Controller, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-4301

RIN: 3150-AE54
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_______________________________________________________________________
 
4952. STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF DOE URANIUM ENRICHMENT GASEOUS 
DIFFUSION FACILITIES

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 076

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, January 1995.
Energy Policy Act of 1992

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations by 
adding a new part to the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR Part 76). 
The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (the Act) authorized the establishment of 
a new government corporation, U.S. Enrichment Corporation (USEC), for 
the purpose of conducting a uranium enrichment enterprise. The Act 
directs the NRC to issue standards by rulemaking as necessary to govern 
the gaseous diffusion plants at Portsmouth, Ohio, and Paducah, 
Kentucky, in order to protect the public health and safety from 
radiological hazard, and provide for the common defense and security, 
including adequate safeguards. The standards are to be in effect within 
2 years. This new part will include as certification standards 
pertinent parts of existing regulations as they are applied to similar 
facilities licensed by the NRC.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/11/94                     59 FR 6792
NPRM Comment Period End         04/12/94
Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles W. Nilsen, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-
3834

RIN: 3150-AE62
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_______________________________________________________________________

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                 Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4953. FINANCIAL ASSURANCE FOR LOW-LEVEL WASTE DISPOSAL SITE SURVEILLANCE, 
MONITORING, AND CUSTODIAL CARE

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 061

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations by 
adding requirements for financial assurance for the 100-year 
institutional control period, during which time surveillance, 
monitoring and custodial care, would be carried out at low-level 
radioactive waste disposal sites. The proposed rule would implement 
Section 151 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, which gives the 
NRC the authority to establish these requirements.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/94
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Clark Prichard, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3734

RIN: 3150-AE76
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                 Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4954. RADIATION PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS; AMENDED DEFINITIONS AND CRITERIA

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2073; 42 USC 2093; 42 USC 2095; 42 USC 2111; 
42 USC 2133; 42 USC 2134; 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2236; 42 USC 2282; 42 USC 
5841; 42 USC 5842; 42 USC 5846; 42 USC 5851; 42 USC 10155; 42 USC 10161

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 019; 10 CFR 020

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations by 
(1) deleting the term ``Controlled area,'' to make it clear that any 
area to which access is restricted for the purpose of radiological 
protection is a restricted area as defined in the regulation, (2) 
revising the definition of ``Occupational dose'' to delete reference to 
the ``restricted area,'' (3) revising the definition of unrestricted 
area to be consistent with the deletion of controlled area, (4) 
revising the provision in 10 CFR Part 19 entitled, ``Instruction to 
Workers,'' so that radiation protection training will be provided to 
all persons with the potential to be occupationally exposed, and (5) 
restore a provision to 10 CFR Part 20 to provide that whenever 
licensees are required to report exposures of individual members of the 
public to the NRC, then those individuals are to receive copies of the 
report.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/03/94                     58 FR 5132
NPRM Comment Period End         04/04/94
Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alan K. Rocklein, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3740

RIN: 3150-AE80
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4955.  SUMMARY REPORT ON THE STATUS OF PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING; 
FREQUENCY

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 002

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
reduce the frequency of the summary report on the status of petitions 
for rulemaking, which is included in the NRC Regulatory Agenda, from 
quarterly to semiannually. The proposed action is necessary to be 
consistent with an NRC decision to reduce the publication of the NRC 
Regulatory Agenda from quarterly to semiannually. The proposed rule 
would reduce the level of NRC staff effort, paperwork, and distribution 
costs.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David L. Meyer, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Administration, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-7086

RIN: 3150-AE85
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_______________________________________________________________________

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                 Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4956.  RULEMAKINGS TO GRANT STANDARD DESIGN CERTIFICATION FOR 
EVOLUTIONARY LIGHT WATER REACTOR DESIGNS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 052

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) was 
published to request public comment on the Commission's regulations 
pertaining to the form and content of rules that would certify 
evolutionary designs of nuclear power plants. The NRC is reviewing two 
applications for standard design certifications for two evolutionary 
nuclear power plant designs pursuant to 10 CFR Part 52, Subpart B. The 
NRC anticipates that these applications for design certification would 
be ready for the rulemaking phase of design certification in 1994.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/03/93                    58 FR 58664
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/03/94
NPRM                            08/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harry Tovmassian, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3634

RIN: 3150-AE87
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4957.  WITHHOLDING OF DOCUMENTS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 002

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
address documents that are submitted with regard to an enforcement 
proceeding, including an inspection or investigation. Under the 
proposed rule, a document would be released to the NRC's Public 
Document Room (PDR), if the information submitted forms a part of the 
basis for a decision regarding enforcement action except for limited 
specific privacy material. Licensees may request that the NRC withhold 
information as being confidential, privileged, or subject to other 
bases for withholding from release to the public. If the NRC does not 
grant the request for withholding, it must provide the submitter with 
an opportunity to request that the document be returned to them rather 
than placed in the PDR.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Geoffrey D. Cant, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Enforcement, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-3283

RIN: 3150-AE89
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                 Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4958.  CLARIFICATION OF DECOMMISSIONING FUNDING REQUIREMENTS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 030; 10 CFR 040; 10 CFR 070; 10 CFR 072

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
for nonreactor licensees on the expiration and termination of 
licensees. These amendments are intended to clarify that financial 
assurance must be in place and updated when the licensee decides to 
cease operation and begin decommissioning. These amendments would 
explicitly describe the implementation and timely renewal since the 
promulgation of the 1988 decommissioning funding rules and for 
licensees who cease operations without adequate funding arrangements in 
place.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/94
Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carl Feldman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3883

RIN: 3150-AE95
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                    Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4959. UPDATE OF TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS TO INCORPORATE NEW LICENSING 
INFORMATION

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2073; 42 USC 2093; 42 USC 2111; 42 USC 2232; 
42 USC 2233; 42 USC 2273; 42 USC 5842

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would, in conjunction with a corresponding 
rule change by the U.S. Department of Transportation, update the United 
States Federal regulations for the safe transportation of radioactive 
material to incorporate new licensing information developed since 1972. 
The proposed rule would respond to the need for a: 1) new crush test; 
2) new deep immersion test; and 3) new limit on low specific activity 
material shipments.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/08/88                    53 FR 21550
DOT Proposed Rule Published     11/14/89                    54 FR 47454
NPRM Comment Period End         02/09/90                    54 FR 13528
Final Action                    08/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Earl P. Easton, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555, 301 
504-2462

RIN: 3150-AC41
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_______________________________________________________________________
 
4960. PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAMS FOR SECURITY PERSONNEL AT CATEGORY I 
LICENSEE FUEL CYCLE FACILITIES

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 073

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
include a standardized physical fitness training program and fitness 
standards for security personnel.
Current regulations specify that security personnel have no physical 
weaknesses that would adversely affect their performance of assigned 
job duties. However, regulatory standards ensuring that security 
personnel are physically fit to perform their duties do not exist. 
Requirements for a physical fitness program and fitness standards at 
Category I fuel cycle facilities for security personnel need to be 
added to the regulations in order to provide a uniform, enforceable 
program. Guidance will be developed to ensure that such a program will 
not, at the same time, endanger the health of those participating in 
it. (cont)

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/06/93                    58 FR 52035
NPRM Comment Period End         12/20/93
Final Action                    08/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT:
This proposed rule was part of the original proposed rule published in 
the Federal Register on December 13, 1991 (56 FR 65024). The proposed 
rule was divided into two separate actions. The first action was 
published as a final rule on August 31, 1993 (58 FR 45781). The final 
rule amended the Commission's regulations to require licensees who are 
authorized to possess, use, or transport formula quantities of 
strategic special nuclear material to institute fitness-for-duty 
programs. The other action was republished as a proposed rule on 
October 6, 1993 (58 FR 52035). Both the final rule and the republished 
proposed rule kept the same RIN number (3150-AD30).

Agency Contact: Harry Tovmassian, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3634

RIN: 3150-AD30
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_______________________________________________________________________
 
4961. REQUIREMENTS FOR POSSESSION OF INDUSTRIAL DEVICES CONTAINING 
BYPRODUCT MATERIAL

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2111; 42 USC 2114; 42 USC 2201

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 031; 10 CFR 032

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
for the possession of industrial devices containing byproduct material 
to require device users to report to the NRC initially and then on a 
periodic basis. The report would indicate that the device is still in 
use or to whom the device has been transferred. The proposed rule would 
be the most efficient method, considering the number of general 
licensees and the number of devices currently in use, for assuring that 
devices are not improperly transferred or inadvertently discarded. The 
proposed rule is necessary to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure to 
the public that may occur when an improperly discarded device is 
included in a batch of scrap metal for reprocessing. The proposed rule 
would also avoid the unnecessary expense involved in retrieving the 
manufactured items fabricated from contaminated metal.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/27/91                    56 FR 67011
NPRM Comment Period End         03/12/92
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Joseph J. Mate, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3795

RIN: 3150-AD34
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4962. DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 002; 10 CFR 019

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
dealing with discrimination against persons who, on the grounds of sex, 
are excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or 
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity licensed by 
the NRC. The Commission has decided that Section 401 of the Energy 
Reorganization Act, which prohibits sex discrimination, applies only to 
the Commission and does not apply to NRC licensees or applicants. 
Because this decision invalidates 10 CFR 19.32 and 10 CFR 2.111, action 
is being taken to amend these sections and to incorporate appropriate 
language to clarify that these sections do not apply to licensee 
employees.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Markley L. Au, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3749

RIN: 3150-AD50
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                    Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4963. LICENSE RENEWAL FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL 
EFFECTS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841; 42 USC 5842

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 051

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
establish new requirements for environmental review of applications for 
renewal of nuclear power plant operating licenses. The proposed rule 
would define the number and scope of environmental issues which would 
need to be addressed as part of a license renewal application.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/23/90                    55 FR 29964
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/22/90
NPRM                            09/17/91                    56 FR 47016
NPRM Comment Period End         03/16/92
Final Action                    03/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald P. Cleary, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3936

RIN: 3150-AD63
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_______________________________________________________________________
 
4964. PREPARATION, TRANSFER FOR COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION, AND USE OF 
BYPRODUCT MATERIAL FOR MEDICAL USE

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 035

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would examine the Commission's regulations 
related to the compounding of radiopharmaceuticals, the use of 
biologics containing byproduct material, and the medical research uses 
of radiopharmaceuticals. This rulemaking will address a petition for 
rulemaking from the American College of Nuclear Physicians and the 
Society of Nuclear Medicine (PRM-35-9).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/93                    58 FR 33396
NPRM Comment Period End         10/15/93
Final Action                    06/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anthony Tse, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3797

RIN: 3150-AD69
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_______________________________________________________________________
 
4965. REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE ACCESSIBLE AIR GAP FOR GENERALLY 
LICENSED DEVICES

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2073; 42 USC 2093; 42 USC 2111; 42 USC 2232; 
42 USC 2233; 42 USC 2273; 42 USC 5842

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 031; 10 CFR 032

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
prevent unnecessary radiation exposure to individuals resulting from 
the use of gauging devices containing radioactive sources. These 
devices are routinely used for measuring material density, level, 
weight, moisture, and thickness. The proposed rule would provide for 
additional regulatory control over devices with both an accessible air 
gap and radiation levels that exceed specified values.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/92                    57 FR 56287
NPRM Comment Period End         03/29/93
Final Action                    07/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen McGuire, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3757

RIN: 3150-AD82
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4966. TIMELINESS IN DECOMMISSIONING OF MATERIALS FACILITIES

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 030; 10 CFR 040; 10 CFR 070; 10 CFR 072

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
require timely decontamination and decommissioning of material 
facilities within a fixed period of time after cessation of operations. 
The proposed rule would require decontamination and decommissioning of 
materials facilities within a fixed period of time (e.g., 2-3 years) 
after cessation of operations. This requirement would be accompanied by 
a provision that the licensee seek a variance if completion of 
decontamination or decommissioning within the required times is not 
technically achievable or if delaying decontamination or 
decommissioning would reduce risk to public health and safety or the 
environment. (cont)

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/13/93                     58 FR 4099
NPRM Comment Period End         03/29/93
Final Action                    04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT:
The rulemaking would result in publication of specific criteria for 
timeliness in the decontamination and decommissioning of material 
facilities. This rulemaking would provide a more substantial planning 
base for the industry and result in timely decontamination and 
decommissioning of material facilities. The resulting timely 
decontamination and decommissioning of material facilities would reduce 
the potential radiological risk to the public and the environment from 
contaminated materials sites. The rulemaking is not expected to 
substantially affect licensee costs.

Agency Contact: Cheryl A. Trottier, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-
3640

RIN: 3150-AD85
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                    Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4967. REACTOR SITE CRITERIA; INCLUDING SEISMIC AND EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING 
CRITERIA FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050; 10 CFR 052; 10 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
update the criteria used in decisions regarding power reactor siting, 
including geologic, seismic, and earthquake engineering considerations 
for future nuclear power plants. The proposed rule would allow NRC to 
benefit from experience gained in the application of the procedures and 
methods set forth in the current regulation and to incorporate the 
rapid advancements in the earth sciences and earthquake engineering. 
The proposed rule primarily consists of two separate changes, namely, 
the source term and dose considerations, and the seismic and earthquake 
engineering considerations of reactor siting.
A second phase of this rulemaking action is described in the proposed 
rule titled, ``Acceptability of Plant Performance for Severe Accidents; 
Scope of Consideration in Safety Regulations (RIN 3150-AE38).''
The Commission is also proposing to deny the remaining issue in a 
petition for rulemaking filed by Free Environment, Inc., et al. (PRM-
50-20) (cont)

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/20/92                    57 FR 47802
NPRM Comment Period End         06/01/93                    58 FR 16377
Final Action                    02/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Leonard Soffer, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3916

RIN: 3150-AD93
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4968. EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE FACILITIES 
(ISFSI) AND MONITORED RETRIEVABLE STORAGE FACILITIES (MRS)

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 072

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
provide, as directed by the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, for the 
emergency planning licensing requirements for Independent Spent Fuel 
Storage Facilities and Monitored Retrievable Storage Facilities.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/24/93                    58 FR 29795
NPRM Comment Period End         11/09/93                    58 FR 45463
Final Action                    08/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael T. Jamgochian, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-
3918

RIN: 3150-AE17
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_______________________________________________________________________

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                    Final Rule Stage
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4969. PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR ON-SITE STORAGE OF LOW-LEVEL 
RADIOACTIVE WASTE

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 030; 10 CFR 040; 10 CFR 050; 10 CFR 070; 10 CFR 
072

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
for reactor, material, fuel cycle, and independent spent fuel storage 
licensees. The proposed rule would establish a regulatory framework 
containing the procedures and criteria that will apply to on-site 
storage of low-level radioactive waste (LLW), beyond January 1, 1996. 
The Commission has determined, under the authority of the Atomic Energy 
Act of 1954, as amended, that these changes are required because of 
potential health and safety concerns associated with the increased 
reliance upon on-site storage of LLW. The proposed rule is intended to 
support the goals that have been established by the Low-Level 
Radioactive Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1985.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/93                     58 FR 6730
NPRM Comment Period End         04/05/93
Final Action                    04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Nelson, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-
2004

RIN: 3150-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                    Final Rule Stage
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4970. SPECIFIC LICENSING OF EXPORTS OF CERTAIN ALPHA-EMITTING 
RADIONUCLIDES AND BYPRODUCT MATERIAL

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 110

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
conform with the export control guidelines of the multilateral Nuclear 
Suppliers Group (NSG) and of the International Atomic Energy List of 
the Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls (COCOM), in 
which the United States participates, and treaty obligations between 
the United States and Canada. The proposed rule would amend general 
license regulations for the export of dispersed tritium, bulk tritium, 
americium-242m, californium-249, californium-251, curium-245, curium-
247, and 16 different alpha-emitting radionuclides, including compounds 
and mixtures containing these radionuclides with a total alpha activity 
of 1 curie per kilogram or greater. Devices containing less than 100 
millicuries of alpha activity per device would be exempt. Other exports 
of these alpha-emitting radionuclides would continue to be generally 
licensed for member states of the NSG, but would require specific 
licensing to other countries. (cont)

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/17/93                    58 FR 14344
NPRM Comment Period End         04/16/93                    58 FR 14344
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: Each exporter covered by these 
regulations would have to meet the new requirements, as well as 
existing regulations.
The proposed rule would also clarify Appendix A to Part 110, covering 
nuclear reactor equipment under the NRC licensing authority, to aid 
exporters and U.S. export regulators in determining the reactor 
equipment under NRC jurisdiction.

Agency Contact: Elaine O. Hemby, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of International Programs, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-2341

RIN: 3150-AE31
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                    Final Rule Stage
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4971. LICENSEE SUBMITTAL OF DATA IN COMPUTER-READABLE FORM

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 040; 10 CFR 072; 10 CFR 074; 10 CFR 075; 10 CFR 
150

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
require that licensees' submittals related to special nuclear material 
transactions be in computer readable form. The proposed rule would 
affect those licensees possessing reportable quantities of special 
nuclear material. The purpose of this proposed amendment is to increase 
the efficiency of the data collection process and, at the same time, 
reduce costs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/93                     58 FR 6098
NPRM Comment Period End         04/26/93
Final Action                    04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard H. Gramann, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555, 
301 504-2456

RIN: 3150-AE35
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                    Final Rule Stage
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4972. NOTIFICATION OF INCIDENTS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 072

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
add incident reporting requirements to Part 72 to make it consistent 
with other regulations in 10 CFR Chapter I. On August 16, 1991 (56 FR 
40757), the Commission published a final rule that deleted certain 
incident reporting requirements from Part 20 and replaced them with new 
incident reporting requirements in Parts 30, 40, and 70. However, 
incident reporting requirements were not added to Part 72. The only 
alternative to this rulemaking that would assure that the specified 
incidents are reported is to impose these reporting requirements by 
order or license condition. However, establishing reporting 
requirements by rulemaking is necessary to provide consistency 
throughout the Commission's regulations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/14/93                    58 FR 48004
NPRM Comment Period End         11/29/93
Final Action                    08/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Naiem S. Tanious, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3878

RIN: 3150-AE37
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                    Final Rule Stage
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4973. DISPOSAL OF HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES IN GEOLOGIC REPOSITORIES; 
INVESTIGATION AND EVALUATION OF POTENTIALLY ADVERSE CONDITIONS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 10101

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 060

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
concerning regulatory requirements for licensing of high-level waste 
geologic repositories. The relationship described in Section 60.21 of 
the siting criteria in Section 60.122 (defined in terms of potentially 
adverse and favorable conditions) and the performance objectives in 
Sections 60.112 and 60.113 has been the subject of conflicting 
interpretations. The proposed rule would resolve the problem of 
conflicting interpretations of the terms ``adequately investigated'' 
and ``adequately evaluated'' which are used with reference to the 
potentially adverse conditions in Section 60.122. In addition, the 
proposed rule would resolve the conflicting interpretations of the 
relationship of performance assessment and potentially adverse 
conditions. (cont)

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/09/93                    58 FR 36902
NPRM Comment Period End         10/07/93
Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT:
The proposed rule would also revise Sections 60.21 and 60.122 by 
removing the analysis requirements from Section 60.122 and placing them 
in Section 60.21. This would be consistent with other technical aspects 
of 10 CFR Part 60. These sections would also be revised to clarify that 
siting criteria must be appropriately considered in the compliance 
demonstration for the performance objectives of Sections 60.112 and 
60.113. Separate acceptability assessments for individual potentially 
adverse conditions are not required.

Agency Contact: Mark Delligatti, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555, 301 
504-2430

RIN: 3150-AE40
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                    Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4974. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE 
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule would amend the Commission's regulations by 
issuing provisions applicable to NRC employees that would supplement 
the Standards of Ethical Conduct issued by the Office of Government 
Ethics (OGE). These regulations would address outside employment and 
security ownership by NRC employees. The NRC must obtain OGC 
concurrence before the rule can be published.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: L. Michael Rafky, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1606

RIN: 3150-AE60
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                    Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4975. EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT: IMPLEMENTATION

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 012

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations by 
adding new provisions designed to implement the Equal Access to Justice 
Act (EAJA). The EAJA provides for the award of fees and expenses to 
certain individuals and businesses that prevail in agency formal 
adjudicatory proceedings in which the agency's position is determined 
not to have been substantially justified.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/02/93                    58 FR 41061
NPRM Comment Period End         09/01/93
Final Action                    04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Fonner, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1634

RIN: 3150-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                    Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4976. INTERIM STORAGE OF SPENT FUEL IN AN INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE 
INSTALLATION; SITE-SPECIFIC LICENSE TO A QUALIFIED APPLICANT

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 002; 10 CFR 072

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's procedures 
under which the Director of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards can 
issue a site-specific license to a qualified applicant for the interim 
storage of spent fuel in an independent spent fuel storage installation 
(ISFSI) following satisfactory completion of NRC safety and 
environmental reviews and after any public hearing on the application. 
The proposed rule is administrative in nature and would eliminate the 
need for express Commission authorization for each ISFSI license, but 
would not affect the scope of NRC review of an ISFSI license 
application or change the present opportunity for public hearing 
provided for in the NRC's rules of practice.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/93                    58 FR 31478
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/93                    58 FR 48004
Final Action                    04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: C. William Reamer, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1640

RIN: 3150-AE64
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_______________________________________________________________________
 
4977. INFORMAL HEARING PROCEDURES FOR MATERIALS LICENSING ADJUDICATIONS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 002

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
provide that requests for hearing in certain materials license 
proceedings be filed within 30 days of actual notice of the amendment 
application. The proposed rule would eliminate an ambiguous provision 
in the Commission's current regulations and would ensure that hearing 
requests are filed as promptly as possible in order to resolve any 
concerns or objections to the pending application in a timely manner.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/29/93                    58 FR 50858
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/93
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nordlinger, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1634

RIN: 3150-AE67
_______________________________________________________________________


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_______________________________________________________________________
 
4978. URANIUM TAILINGS REGULATIONS; CONFORMING NRC REQUIREMENTS TO EPA 
STANDARDS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 040

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would conform the Commission's regulations 
governing uranium mill tailings to the Environmental Protection Agency 
(EPA) standards promulgated under the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation 
Control Act. In accordance with Section 112(d)(9) of the Clean Air Act 
Amendments of 1990, the EPA may rescind 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart T as it 
applies to NRC licensees subject to a finding that the NRC regulatory 
program protects the public health with an ample margin of safety. In 
October 1991, NRC, EPA, and the affected NRC Agreement States, executed 
a Memorandum of Understanding to address the actions to be undertaken 
by EPA and NRC to eliminate regulatory redundancy and to ensure that 
uranium mill tailings disposal sites are closed as expeditiously as 
practicable considering technical feasibility. (cont)

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/03/93                    58 FR 58657
NPRM Comment Period End         12/17/93
Final Action                    05/00/94

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT:
The EPA has revised its regulations pertaining to uranium mill tailings 
disposal sites in 40 CFR 192, Subpart D, to ensure timely emplacement 
of a permanent radon barrier and to require monitoring for 
nonoperational uranium mill tailings disposal sites that are licensed 
by NRC or one of its Agreement States (November 15, 1993; 58 FR 60340). 
The NRC is required to conform its regulations governing uranium mill 
tailings to EPA's generally applicable standards promulgated under the 
Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act. NRC noted its intention to 
amend Appendix A of 10 CFR Part 40 to conform to EPA's planned 
amendments to 40 CFR 192, Subpart D, in an Advance Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking entitled, ``Licensing of Source Material'' (October 28, 
1992; 57 FR 48749).

Agency Contact: Catherine R. Mattsen, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-
3638

RIN: 3150-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                    Final Rule Stage
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4979.  PROTECTION AGAINST MALEVOLENT USE OF VEHICLES AT NUCLEAR 
POWER PLANTS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 073

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's physical 
protection regulations for operating nuclear power reactors. The 
proposed amendment would modify the design basis threat for 
radiological sabotage to include use of a land vehicle by adversaries 
for transporting personnel, hand-carried equipment and/or explosives. 
The Commission believes this action is prudent based on the evaluation 
of an intrusion incident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power station 
and the bombing at the World Trade Center. The objective of the rule is 
to enhance reactor safety by precluding the malevolent use of a vehicle 
to gain unauthorized proximity to a vital area barrier. Further, the 
rule would enhance reactor safety by protecting vital equipment from 
damage by detonation of an explosive charge at the point a vehicle is 
denied entry.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/04/93                    58 FR 58804
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/94
Final Action                    04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip McKee, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Reactor Regulation, 301 505-2933

RIN: 3150-AE81
_______________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                    Final Rule Stage
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4980.  STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION; MINOR 
AMENDMENTS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 001

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
reflect the reconstitution of the Office of the Licensing Support 
Systems Administrator as an organizational unit of the Office of 
Information Resources Management and the transfer of the responsibility 
for administering the Licensing Support System from the Commission 
staff to the Office of the Executive Director for Operations. This 
final rule also reflects the creation of the Office of Policy Planning.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alzonia Shepard, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Administration, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-7651

RIN: 3150-AE86
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                   Completed Actions
  
  
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4981. CLARIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REGULATIONS; EXERCISE 
REQUIREMENTS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations by 
clarifying the linkage between the need for ``reasonable assurance that 
adequate protective measures can and will be taken in the event of a 
radiological emergency'' indicated in Section 50.47(a) and 16 planning 
standards outlined in Section 50.47(b). In addition, the rulemaking 
will clarify the term ``range of protective'' actions. Other issues to 
be clarified include monitoring of evacuees, actions for recovery and 
reentry, notification of the public, evacuation time estimates, and 
exercise frequency.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/28/93                    58 FR 34539
NPRM Comment Period End         09/13/93
Final Action                    03/25/94                    59 FR 14087
Final Action Effective          06/23/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael T. Jamgochian, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-
3918

RIN: 3150-AD40
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4982. LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: ADDITION OF CASK TN-24

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5846

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 072

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations governing 
the storage of spent fuel at nuclear power reactor sites in NRC-
certified casks under a general license. Five spent-fuel storage casks 
have been certified and are currently listed in 10 CFR 72.214. The 
final rule approves and lists an additional cask: Cask TN-24 from 
Transnuclear Inc. A Safety Evaluation Report has been completed for 
this cask. An operating nuclear power reactor licensee may choose from 
any of the listed casks to store spent fuel at the reactor site under a 
general license.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/15/93                    58 FR 51762
Final Action Effective          11/04/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gordon Gundersen, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3803

RIN: 3150-AE15
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4983. SELF-GUARANTEE AS AN ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSURANCE MECHANISM

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 030; 10 CFR 040; 10 CFR 050; 10 CFR 070; 10 CFR 
072

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations for 
decommissioning licensed facilities to allow certain non-electric 
utility licensees to use self-guarantee as a means of financial 
assurance. The final rule reduces the cost burden of financial 
assurance while providing NRC with sufficient assurance that 
decommissioning costs will be funded. This rule also grants a petition 
for rulemaking (PRM-30-59) submitted by General Electric Company and 
Westinghouse Electric Corporation and completes action on the petition.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/29/93                    58 FR 68726
Final Action Effective          01/28/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Clark Prichard, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3734

RIN: 3150-AE16
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4984. MODIFICATIONS TO FITNESS-FOR-DUTY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 026

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the NRC's regulations to modify the 
current Fitness-for-Duty Program (FFD) requirements. The final 
amendment applies to all licensees authorized to construct or operate a 
nuclear power reactor and all licensees authorized to possess or 
transport Category I nuclear material. The final rule is intended to 
reduce unnecessary burdens by reducing the random testing rate for 
licensee employees and to ensure the continued protection of public 
health and safety.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action Effective          01/01/94
Final Action                    01/05/94                      59 FR 502

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Loren Bush, Jr., Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-2944

RIN: 3150-AE36
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4985. OPERATORS' LICENSES

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 055

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations by: (1) 
deleting the requirement that each licensed individual pass an NRC-
administered requalification examination during the term of license; 
(2) requiring that facility licensees submit to the NRC their annual 
requalification operating tests and comprehensive requalification 
written examinations 30 days prior to the conduct of these tests and 
examinations; and (3) including facility licenses in the ``Scope'' of 
Part 55. The final rule will also improve operational safety at each 
facility by redirecting NRC examiners to inspect and oversee facility 
requalification programs rather than conducting requalification 
examinations, while reducing both licensee and NRC costs to administer 
the program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/20/93                    58 FR 29366
NPRM Comment Period End         07/19/93
Final Action                    02/09/94                     59 FR 5934
Final Action Effective          03/11/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tony DiPalo, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-3758

RIN: 3150-AE39
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4986. NOTIFICATION OF SPENT FUEL MANAGEMENT AND FUNDING PLANS BY 
LICENSEES OF PREMATURELY SHUT DOWN POWER REACTORS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
clarify the timing of notification to the NRC of Spent Fuel Management 
and Funding Plans by licensees of those nuclear power reactors that 
have been shut down before the expected end of their operating lives. 
The proposed rule would require that a licensee submit its notification 
either within 2 years after permanently ceasing operation of its 
reactor or no later than 5 years before the reactor operating license 
expires, whichever event occurs first.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/30/93                    58 FR 34947
NPRM Comment Period End         09/13/93
Final Action                    03/04/94                    59 FR 10267
Final Action Effective          04/04/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Wood, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1255

RIN: 3150-AE46
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4987. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANT EMPLOYEES

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 019; 10 CFR 030; 10 CFR 040; 10 CFR 050; 10 CFR 
060; 10 CFR 061; 10 CFR 070; 10 CFR 072; 10 CFR 150

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations regarding 
the protection of employees who provide information to the NRC or their 
employers concerning safety issues. These amendments are intended to 
conform current NRC regulations to the new nuclear whistleblower 
protection provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, which was 
enacted on October 24, 1993.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/08/93                    58 FR 52406
Final Action Effective          11/08/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lieberman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Enforcement, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-2741

RIN: 3150-AE50
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4988. CERTIFICATION OF INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHERS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 034; 10 CFR 150

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would have amended the Commission's 
regulations pertaining to industrial radiography. This rulemaking is 
being incorporated into a proposed rule entitled ``Radiography and 
Radiation Safety Requirements for Radiographic Operations'' (RIN 3150-
AE07). This proposed rule is scheduled for publication in April 1994.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Merged With RIN 3150-AE07       09/30/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: J. Bruce Carrico, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-2634

RIN: 3150-AE69
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4989. CHANGES TO QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would have amended the Commission's 
regulations to allow licensees to make changes to their quality 
assurance program that do not reduce the program's content below that 
necessary to implement the quality assurance requirements prescribed in 
the regulations without prior NRC approval. The staff has determined 
that this rulemaking is not necessary and is withdrawing this proposed 
rule.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       02/17/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Claudia M. Craig, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1281

RIN: 3150-AE70
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4990. CHANGES TO SECURITY PLANS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would have amended the Commission's reactor 
safety regulations to allow licensees to make changes to their 
safeguards contingency plan, security plan, and guard training and 
qualification plan that do not reduce the plans' content below that 
necessary to implement the applicable requirements prescribed in the 
regulations without prior NRC approval. The staff has determined that 
this rule is not necessary is withdrawing this proposed rule.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       02/17/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Claudia M. Craig, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1281

RIN: 3150-AE71
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4991. CHANGES TO EMERGENCY PLANS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would have amended the Commission's power 
reactor safety regulations to allow licensees to make changes to their 
emergency plans that do not reduce the plans' content below that 
necessary to implement the emergency planning requirements prescribed 
in the regulations without prior NRC approval. The staff has determined 
that this rule is not necessary is withdrawing this proposed rule.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       02/17/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Claudia M. Craig, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1281

RIN: 3150-AE72
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4992. CHANGES TO FIRE PROTECTION PLANS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would have amended the Commission's power 
reactor safety regulations to allow licensees to make changes to their 
fire protection plan that do not reduce the plans' content below that 
necessary to implement the fire protection requirements prescribed in 
the regulations without prior NRC approval.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       02/17/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Claudia M. Craig, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1281

RIN: 3150-AE73
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4993. DEFINITION OF COMMITMENT

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would have amended the Commission's power 
reactor safety regulations to define the term ``commitment'' and to 
outline the change mechanism that would be used for a license who 
wishes to modify a commitment. The staff has determined that this rule 
is not necessary and is withdrawing this proposed rule.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       02/17/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Claudia M. Craig, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1281

RIN: 3150-AE74
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4994.  EXPORT AND IMPORT OF NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL; 
EXPORT OF HIGH-ENRICHED URANIUM

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 110

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations pertaining 
to the export and import of nuclear equipment and material to implement 
section 903 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. The final rule augments 
NRC regulations to include the criteria for the export of high-enriched 
uranium specified in the Energy Policy Act.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/28/93                    58 FR 57962
Final Action Effective          11/29/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elaine Hemby, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
International Programs, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-2341

RIN: 3150-AE82
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4995.  RESTORATION OF GENERIC EXEMPTION FROM ANNUAL FEES FOR 
NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations by 
reinstating the exemption from annual fees for nonprofit educational 
institutions which was revoked August 19, 1993, the effective date of 
the FY 1993 fee rule (July 20, 1993; 58 FR 38666). This rule responds 
to a petition for reconsideration of the July 20, 1993, final rule 
filed by Cornell and eleven other universities that was granted by the 
Commission.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/29/93                    58 FR 50859
NPRM Comment Period End         10/29/93
Final Action                    03/17/94                    59 FR 12539
Final Action Effective          04/18/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: L. Michael Rafky, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1606

RIN: 3150-AE83
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4996.  NRC OPERATIONS CENTER; COMMERCIAL TELEPHONE NUMBER CHANGE

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 020; 10 CFR 021; 10 CFR 030; 10 CFR 035; 10 CFR 
040; 10 CFR 050; 10 CFR 070; 10 CFR 072; 10 CFR 073

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations by 
changing the current commercial telephone number at the NRC Operations 
Center. The new phone number will be determined at a later date. The 
NRC is scheduled to move its Operations Center from the Maryland 
National Bank building in Bethesda, Maryland, to the Two White Flint 
North building in Rockville, Maryland, in June 1994.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    03/25/94                    59 FR 14085
Final Action Effective          05/31/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jean Trefethen, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Analysis and Evaluation Data, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-7280

RIN: 3150-AE84
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4997.  NRC REGION III TELEPHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS CHANGE

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 001; 10 CFR 021; 10 CFR 030; 10 CFR 032; 10 CFR 
050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations to correct 
a number of minor typographical errors in NRC's regulations. These 
amendments are necessary to inform the public of the administrative 
changes to the NRC regulations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/06/93                    58 FR 64110
Final Action Effective          12/13/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Helen Pappas, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region 
III, 708 829-9550

RIN: 3150-AE91
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4998.  MINOR CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 001; 10 CFR 021; 10 CFR 030; 10 CFR 032; 10 CFR 
050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations to correct 
a number of minor typographical errors in NRC's regulations. These 
amendments are necessary to inform the public of the administrative 
changes to the NRC regulations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action Effective          02/07/94
Final Action                    02/17/94                     59 FR 5519

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David L. Meyer, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Administration, Washington, DC 20555, 301 492-7086

RIN: 3150-AE92
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4999.  FINGERPRINT CARDS: CHANGE IN USER FEE

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 073

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations to reflect 
an administrative change in the procedure for notifying licensees of 
changes in the user fee charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigations 
(FBI) for processing fingerprint cards as part of the criminal history 
checks that nuclear power reactor licensees are required to perform for 
those individuals granted unescorted access to an operating nuclear 
power facility or access to Safeguards Information. This notice also 
informs licensees of the new user fee adopted by the FBI effective 
January 3, 1994.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    01/06/94                      59 FR 661
Final Action Effective          02/07/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles H. Hendren, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-
3209

RIN: 3150-AE93
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5000.  STANDARDS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST RADIATION; NRC OPERATIONS 
CENTER TELEPHONE NUMBER

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 020

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations to include 
the telephone number for the NRC Operations Center. The final rule is 
necessary to correct the inadvertent omission of this telephone number 
when the revised standards were issued.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/30/93                    58 FR 69219
Final Action Effective          12/30/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lieberman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Enforcement, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-2741

RIN: 3150-AE94
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