[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Nuclear Regulatory Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Part LXII





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 April 25, 1994 (59 
FR 20002).

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 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) 512-2249.

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) 415-7163. 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: 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 April 25, 
1994 (59 FR 20002). Within each group, the rules are ordered according 
to the Regulation Identifier Number (RIN).

    The information in this agenda has been updated through August 
19, 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.

    For this edition of the NRC's regulatory agenda, the most 
important significant regulatory actions are included in The 
Regulatory Plan, which appears in Part II of this issue of the 
Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the 
Table of Contents below and are denoted by a bracketed bold 
reference, which directs the reader to the appropriate sequence 
number in Part II.

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, no 
rulemaking items are considered to be priority or major as defined 
in section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866.

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

Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 19th day of August 1994.

For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Michael T. Lesar,

Chief, Rules Review Section, 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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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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5157        Night Firing Qualifications for Security Guards at Nuclear Power Plants...............    3150-AC88 
5158        Revision of Specific Exemptions.......................................................    3150-AD83 
5159        Clarification of Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance for Materials Facilities......    3150-AE18 
5160        Removal of Criticality Alarm Requirements for Fresh Fuel..............................    3150-AE43 
5161        Consideration of the Possible Effects of Power Reactor Ownership Arrangements on                    
            Safety................................................................................    3150-AE48 
5162        Land Ownership Requirements for Low-Level Waste Sites.................................    3150-AE88 
5163        Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Reactors.............................................    3150-AE96 
5164        Steam Generator Tube Integrity (Reg Plan Seq. No. 210)................................    3150-AF04 
5165        Administration of Radiation and Radioactive Materials to Patients.....................    3150-AF10 
5166        Fitness for Duty (Scope Change).......................................................   3150-AF13  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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5167        Addition of Radon-222 and Technetium-99 Values to Table S-3 and Revisions Resulting                 
            from Consideration of Higher-Burnup Fuel..............................................    3150-AA31 
5168        Criteria for an Extraordinary Nuclear Occurrence......................................    3150-AB01 
5169        Revised Rules of Practice for Domestic Licensing Proceedings..........................    3150-AB66 
5170        Elimination of Inconsistencies Between NRC Regulations and EPA HLW Standards..........    3150-AC03 
5171        Availability of Official Records......................................................    3150-AC07 
5172        Reasserting NRC's Sole Authority for Approving On-Site Low-Level Waste Disposal in                  
            Agreement States......................................................................    3150-AC57 
5173        Codes and Standards for Nuclear Power Plants (ASME Code, Section XI, Division 1,                    
            Subsection IWE and Subsection IWL)....................................................    3150-AC93 
5174        Low-Level Waste Manifest Information and Reporting....................................    3150-AD33 
5175        Design Basis Events...................................................................    3150-AD51 
5176        Fracture Toughness Requirements for LWR Pressure Vessels..............................    3150-AD57 
5177        Radiological Criteria for Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities (Reg Plan Seq. No.                  
            211)..................................................................................    3150-AD65 
5178        Requirements Concerning the Accessible Air Gap for Generally Licensed Devices.........    3150-AD82 
5179        Physical Protection of Special Nuclear Material in Transit............................    3150-AE02 
5180        Standardized Plant Designs, Early Review of Site Suitability Issues; Clarifying                     
            Amendments............................................................................    3150-AE25 
5181        Codes and Standards for Nuclear Power Plants..........................................    3150-AE26 
5182        Distribution of Source and Byproduct Material: Licensing and Reporting Requirements...    3150-AE33 
5183        Acceptability of Plant Performance for Severe Accidents; Scope of Consideration in                  
            Safety Regulations....................................................................    3150-AE38 
5184        Administration of Byproduct Material or Radiation to Patients Who May Be Pregnant.....    3150-AE44 
5185        Thermal Annealing of the Reactor Pressure Vessel......................................    3150-AE45 
5186        Safety Requirements for Reactor Coolant Pump Seals....................................    3150-AE53 
5187        NRC Fee Policy........................................................................    3150-AE54 
5188        Rulemakings to Grant Standard Design Certification for Evolutionary Light Water                     
            Reactor Designs.......................................................................    3150-AE87 
5189        Disposal by Release into Sanitary Sewerage............................................    3150-AE90 
5190        Shutdown and Low-Power Operations for Nuclear Power Reactors..........................    3150-AE97 
5191        Performance-Based Primary Reactor Containment Leakage Testing for Water-Cooled Power                
            Reactors..............................................................................    3150-AF00 
5192        Procurement of Commercial Grade Items by Nuclear Power Plant Licensees (Reg Plan Seq.               
            No. 212)..............................................................................    3150-AF01 
5193        Requirements for Renewal of Operating Licenses for Nuclear Power Plants (Reg Plan Seq.              
            No. 213)..............................................................................    3150-AF05 
5194        Technical Specifications..............................................................    3150-AF06 
5195        Revision of Fee Schedules; 100 Percent Fee Recovery, FY 1995 (Reg Plan Seq. No. 214)..    3150-AF07 
5196        Frequency of Medical Examinations for Use of Respiratory Protection Equipment.........    3150-AF08 
5197        Temporary Access to Safeguards Information............................................    3150-AF09 
5198        Nuclear Power Reactor Physical Protection Requirements Update.........................    3150-AF11 
5199        Fitness for Duty......................................................................    3150-AF12 
5200        Design Certification for System 80+...................................................    3150-AF15 
5201        Power Reactor Facilities Under a Possession Only License..............................    3150-AF16 
5202        Termination or Transfer of Licensed Activities: Recordkeeping Requirements............   3150-AF17  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


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5203        Primary Reactor Containment Leakage Testing for Water-Cooled Power Reactors...........    3150-AA86 
5204        Update of Transportation Regulations To Incorporate New Licensing Information.........    3150-AC41 
5205        Comprehensive Quality Assurance in Medical Use and a Standard of Care.................    3150-AC42 
5206        Acceptance of Products Purchased for Use in Nuclear Power Plant Structures, Systems,                
            and Components........................................................................    3150-AD10 
5207        Requirements for Possession of Industrial Devices Containing Byproduct Material.......    3150-AD34 
5208        Import and Export of Radioactive Wastes...............................................    3150-AD36 
5209        Discrimination on the Basis of Sex....................................................    3150-AD50 
5210        License Renewal for Nuclear Power Plants; Scope of Environmental Effects..............    3150-AD63 
5211        Preparation, Transfer for Commercial Distribution, and Use of Byproduct Material for                
            Medical Use...........................................................................    3150-AD69 
5212        Reactor Site Criteria; Including Seismic and Earthquake Engineering Criteria for                    
            Nuclear Power Plants..................................................................    3150-AD93 
5213        Radiography and Radiation Safety Requirements for Radiography Operations..............    3150-AE07 
5214        Emergency Planning for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Facilities (ISFSI) and Monitored              
            Retrievable Storage Facilities (MRS)..................................................    3150-AE17 
5215        Notification of Incidents.............................................................    3150-AE37 
5216        Clarification of Assessment Requirements for Siting Criteria and Performance                        
            Objectives............................................................................    3150-AE40 
5217        Criteria for the Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material................    3150-AE41 
5218        Interim Storage of Spent Fuel in an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation; Site-              
            Specific License to a Qualified Applicant.............................................    3150-AE64 
5219        Radiation Protection Requirements; Amended Definitions and Criteria...................    3150-AE80 
5220        Statement of Organization and General Information; Minor Amendments...................    3150-AE86 
5221        Clarification of Decommissioning Funding Requirements.................................    3150-AE95 
5222        List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Addition...................................    3150-AF02 
5223        Temporary Clearances for Security Personnel...........................................    3150-AF14 
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5224        Physical Fitness Programs for Security Personnel at Category I Licensee Fuel Cycle                  
            Facilities............................................................................    3150-AD30 
5225        Reinvestigation of Individuals Granted Unescorted Access to Nuclear Power Plants......    3150-AD49 
5226        Timeliness in Decommissioning of Materials Facilities.................................    3150-AD85 
5227        Procedures and Criteria for On-Site Storage of Low-Level Radioactive Waste............    3150-AE22 
5228        Design and Performance Criteria for Sealed Sources Used in Well Logging...............    3150-AE24 
5229        Reporting Requirements for Transfer of Products to Persons Exempt From Licensing                    
            Requirements..........................................................................    3150-AE28 
5230        Specific Licensing of Exports of Certain Alpha-Emitting Radionuclides and Byproduct                 
            Material..............................................................................    3150-AE31 
5231        Licensee Submittal of Data in Computer-Readable Form..................................    3150-AE35 
5232        Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Nuclear Regulatory                   
            Commission............................................................................    3150-AE60 
5233        Equal Access to Justice Act: Implementation...........................................    3150-AE61 
5234        Certification of Gaseous Diffusion Plants.............................................    3150-AE62 
5235        Informal Hearing Procedures for Materials Licensing Adjudications.....................    3150-AE67 
5236        Financial Assurance for Low-Level Waste Disposal Site Surveillance, Monitoring, and                 
            Custodial Care........................................................................    3150-AE76 
5237        Uranium Tailings Regulations; Conforming NRC Requirements to EPA Standards............    3150-AE77 
5238        Protection Against Malevolent Use of Vehicles at Nuclear Power Plants.................    3150-AE81 
5239        Summary Report on the Status of Petitions for Rulemaking; Frequency...................    3150-AE85 
5240        Withholding of Documents..............................................................    3150-AE89 
5241        Consolidation of NRC Region V Office with the Region IV Office........................    3150-AE98 
5242        Establishment of Revised FY 1991 and FY 1992 Fee Surcharges...........................    3150-AE99 
5243        1994 Fee Schedule.....................................................................    3150-AF03 
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                       Prerule Stage
  
  
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5157. NIGHT FIRING QUALIFICATIONS FOR SECURITY GUARDS AT NUCLEAR POWER 
PLANTS

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, 301 415-6229

RIN: 3150-AC88
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5158. REVISION OF SPECIFIC EXEMPTIONS

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: Russell A. Powell, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Administration, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-7169

RIN: 3150-AD83
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5159. CLARIFICATION OF REPORTING OF DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE FOR 
MATERIALS FACILITIES

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 also 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: Clark Prichard, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6203

RIN: 3150-AE18
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5160. REMOVAL OF CRITICALITY ALARM REQUIREMENTS FOR FRESH FUEL

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.
The NRC is preparing a proposed rule that will revise 10 CFR Part 70 in 
its entirety. When that proposed rule is published, this current 
proposed rule will be incorporated into the new proposed rule. 
Publication of the new proposed rule is undetermined.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry E. Jackson, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6656

RIN: 3150-AE43
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5161. CONSIDERATION OF THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF POWER REACTOR OWNERSHIP 
ARRANGEMENTS ON SAFETY

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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5162. LAND OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW-LEVEL WASTE SITES

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 061

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) requested 
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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           08/03/94                    59 FR 39485
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/03/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Haisfield, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6196

RIN: 3150-AE88
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5163. DECOMMISSIONING OF NUCLEAR POWER REACTORS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 5841; 42 USC 5842; 42 USC 5846

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 used 
for other licensees on a case-by-case basis.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stuart Treby, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1644

RIN: 3150-AE96
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5164.  STEAM GENERATOR TUBE INTEGRITY

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 210 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3150-AF04
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5165.  ADMINISTRATION OF RADIATION AND RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS TO 
PATIENTS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
clarify that the administration of radiation or radioactive materials 
to any patient, even a patient not supposed to receive an 
administration, is regulated by the NRC's provisions governing the 
medical use of byproduct material and is not within the scope of the 
regulations concerning NRC's standards for protection against 
radiation. The proposed rule is necessary to indicate clearly that this 
has been the NRC's policy. This proposed rule does not represent a 
change in policy.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Stephen A. McGuire, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-
6204

RIN: 3150-AF10
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5166.  FITNESS FOR DUTY (SCOPE CHANGE)

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 26

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations by 
changing the scope of the random drug testing requirements. The scope 
change is being considered to balance the NRC's responsibility to 
protect he public health and safety, and a worker's perception of NRC 
enforcement into workers expectations of privacy. A general notice was 
published in the Federal Register on May 11, 1994 (59 FR 24373), to 
solicit public comments on various options for changing the random drug 
testing scope. Comments have been received from the state of Illinois 
and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The comments 
will be used to finalize the staff's study (``Evaluation of Scope of 
Persons Subject to Random Drug Testing'') and recommend a course of 
action to the Commission.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mohan C. Thadani, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1401

RIN: 3150-AF13
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5167. ADDITION OF RADON-222 AND TECHNETIUM-99 VALUES TO TABLE S-3 AND 
REVISIONS RESULTING FROM CONSIDERATION OF HIGHER-BURNUP FUEL

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, 301 415-6234

RIN: 3150-AA31
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5168. CRITERIA FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY NUCLEAR OCCURRENCE

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. 
The final rule will also respond to PRM-140-1.

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, 301 415-
6223

RIN: 3150-AB01
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5169. REVISED RULES OF PRACTICE FOR DOMESTIC LICENSING PROCEEDINGS

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

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95

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, 301 415-6390

RIN: 3150-AB66
_______________________________________________________________________

5170. ELIMINATION OF INCONSISTENCIES BETWEEN NRC REGULATIONS AND EPA HLW 
STANDARDS

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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, 301 415-6237

RIN: 3150-AC03
_______________________________________________________________________

5171. AVAILABILITY OF OFFICIAL RECORDS

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

5172. REASSERTING NRC'S SOLE AUTHORITY FOR APPROVING ON-SITE LOW-LEVEL 
WASTE DISPOSAL IN AGREEMENT STATES

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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, 301 415-6202

RIN: 3150-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________

5173. CODES AND STANDARDS FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS (ASME CODE, SECTION 
XI, DIVISION 1, SUBSECTION IWE AND SUBSECTION IWL)

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

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, 301 415-
6796

RIN: 3150-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________

5174. LOW-LEVEL WASTE MANIFEST INFORMATION AND REPORTING

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 be capable of submitting on a computer-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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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: Pursuant to part 20, a manifest 
must accompany each shipment of LLW to a disposal facility. 
Unfortunately, existing manifests do not describe the waste in detail 
sufficient to ensure compliance with Part 61 performance objectives. A 
rulemaking that upgrades shipment manifests, provides for a uniform 
manifest, and requires disposal site electronic recordkeeping systems 
and electronic transmittal of data will assure that technical 
information on LLW is available and in a form which can be used for 
performance assessments, technical analysis, and other activities and 
would reduce confusion resulting from multiple manifest forms. a 
requirement to report electronic manifest information will ensure that 
the regulatory staff has the ability to perform safety and 
environmental assessments and to monitor compliance with regulations 
and license conditions. The rulemaking, through development of a 
uniform manifest, would improve safe and expeditious movement of LLW 
from generators

Agency Contact: Mark Haisfield, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6756

RIN: 3150-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________

5175. DESIGN BASIS EVENTS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 10101

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 060

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
clarify 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 1983, 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.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard A. Weller, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Material Safety, and Safeguards, Washington, DC 
20555, 301 415-7287

RIN: 3150-AD51
_______________________________________________________________________

5176. FRACTURE TOUGHNESS REQUIREMENTS FOR LWR PRESSURE VESSELS

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/94
Final Action                    08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Al Taboada, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6014

RIN: 3150-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________

5177. RADIOLOGICAL CRITERIA FOR DECOMMISSIONING OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 211 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3150-AD65
_______________________________________________________________________

5178. REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE ACCESSIBLE AIR GAP FOR GENERALLY 
LICENSED DEVICES

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen McGuire, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6204

RIN: 3150-AD82
_______________________________________________________________________

5179. PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL IN TRANSIT

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 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, 
301 415-8110

RIN: 3150-AE02
_______________________________________________________________________

5180. STANDARDIZED PLANT DESIGNS, EARLY REVIEW OF SITE SUITABILITY 
ISSUES; CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS

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                            10/00/94

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
_______________________________________________________________________

5181. CODES AND STANDARDS FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

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 by 
identifying certain significant changes that would: revise the 
implementation structure of 10 CFR 50.55a, expand the scope of 10 CFR 
50.55a, and update existing references to ASME Code including the OM 
Code. Revising the implementation structure of 10 CFR 50.55a would 
eliminate the 10 year update requirements from the existing regulations 
that would provide licensees with the opportunity to continue using 
their existing ISI and IST programs with the exception that they are 
required to update ISI/IST programs to the 1989 Edition of the ASME 
Code when their existing intervals are expired. This change in 
regulations would permit licensees not to update their ISI and IST 
programs to the later (beyond the 1989 Edition) edition and addenda of 
the ASME Code. Any changes in the Code that are unacceptable to the 
staff would be addressed in the regulations. The proposed rule would 
provide continuous update for the ASME Code edition and addenda that 
become effective six months after the date of publication of the 
proposed rule. (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 and the ASME OM Code that would be incorporated by 
reference would provide updated rules for the construction of light-
water-cooled nuclear power plant components, and for the inservice 
inspection and inservice testing of those components. The incorporation 
by reference of the 1993 Addenda would include Subsection IWE, 
``Requirements for Class MC and Metallic Liners of Class CC Components 
of Light-Water Cooled Power Plants,'' and Subsection IWL, 
``Requirements for Class CC Concrete Components of Light-Water Cooled 
Power Plants.'' The expansion of the scope of 10 CFR 50.55a to include 
snubber testing is consistent with the requirements of the existing 
technical specifications and Section XI. Approval of the proposed 
amendment would permit the use of improved methods for construction, 
inservice inspection, and inservice testing of nuclear power plant 
components; and would expedite implementation of the Section XI rules 
for performance demonstration of NDE procedures, equipment, and 
personnel.

Agency Contact: Wan Cheng (Winston) Liu, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-
5887

RIN: 3150-AE26
_______________________________________________________________________

5182. DISTRIBUTION OF SOURCE AND BYPRODUCT MATERIAL: LICENSING AND 
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 030; 10 CFR 040

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Abstract: An 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 fifteen comment letters received on the ANPRM were 
considered in developing rulemaking plans. The ANPRM suggested that a 
two-step rulemaking may be initiated starting with a simple rule 
pertaining to the licensing and reporting requirements for distributors 
of products and materials used by exempt persons and general licensees. 
The ANPRM also stated that the Commission would consider whether to 
address the issues related to mills and mill tailings in a separate 
rulemaking. The Commission has decided that these actions rather than a 
single comprehensive rulemaking will be undertaken. Non-mill issues 
will be addressed in two phases. The proposed rule now being developed 
will be considered phase I. (cont)

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/28/92                    57 FR 48749
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/26/93
NPRM                            03/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT:
This rule will provide for consistent reporting requirements for the 
distribution to exempt persons of both byproduct material and source 
material. The exact scope of rulemaking for phase II will be determined 
by the NRC staff after the completion of phase I.

Agency Contact: Catherine R. Mattsen, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-
6264

RIN: 3150-AE33
_______________________________________________________________________

5183. ACCEPTABILITY OF PLANT PERFORMANCE FOR SEVERE ACCIDENTS; SCOPE OF 
CONSIDERATION IN SAFETY REGULATIONS

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.
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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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, 301 415-6574

RIN: 3150-AE38
_______________________________________________________________________

5184. ADMINISTRATION OF BYPRODUCT MATERIAL OR RADIATION TO PATIENTS WHO 
MAY BE PREGNANT

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 take actions to prevent 
unintended radiation exposures to an embryo or fetus. The proposed rule 
would also require reporting of these events.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Samuel Z. Jones, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6198

RIN: 3150-AE44
_______________________________________________________________________

5185. THERMAL ANNEALING OF THE REACTOR PRESSURE VESSEL

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/94
Final Action                    08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Al Taboada, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6014

RIN: 3150-AE45
_______________________________________________________________________

5186. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR REACTOR COOLANT PUMP SEALS

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 that pressurized-water reactor licensees improve, in a cost-
effective manner, assurance of reactor core coolability when reactor 
coolant pump (RCP) seal integrity may not be sufficiently assured 
during certain postulated off-normal events, for example, station 
blackout (10 CFR 50.2 and 50.63), loss of essential service water (SW), 
or loss of component cooling water. The proposed rule is intended to 
enhance public health and safety by decreasing the likelihood of a 
loss-of-coolant accident caused by RCP seal failure, or by increasing 
the likelihood that plants will be able to cope with these failures.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94
Final Action                    08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Syed K. Shaukat, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6592

RIN: 3150-AE53
_______________________________________________________________________

5187. NRC FEE POLICY

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 ANPRM. The fee Policy 
Review (SECY-93-342) was submitted to the Commission on December 14, 
1993. The report on NRC's fee policy was sent to Congress by the 
Commission on February 23, 1994. A proposed rule is not needed at this 
time. If after reviewing NRC's fee policy Congress believes that it is 
necessary for the NRC to (cont)

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

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: create a proposed rule to obtain 
public comment, then the NRC's fee policy to Congress completes action 
on this ANPRM.

Agency Contact: C. James Holloway, Jr., Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of the Controller, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6213

RIN: 3150-AE54
_______________________________________________________________________

5188. RULEMAKINGS TO GRANT STANDARD DESIGN CERTIFICATION FOR EVOLUTIONARY 
LIGHT WATER REACTOR DESIGNS

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. This amendment would 
revise the Commission's regulations by certifying the U.S. Advanced 
Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR) standard design in accordance with the 
requirements of Part 52. If a standard design is certified, then an 
applicant for a combined license that references the certified design 
will be assured of receiving an approval for the portion of the plant 
that was approved in the certification rulemaking. This amendment 
references the design control document (DCD) and sets forth the process 
for changing information in the DCD. GE Nuclear Energy is currently 
preparing the DCD for the ABWR design, which will contain the design 
information that will be certified by the rule and approved by the rule 
(so-called Tier 1 and 2 information). The NRC is reviewing two 
applications for standard design certifications for two evolutionary 
nuclear power plant designs pursuant to Part 52 (see ``Design 
Certification for System 80+'' RIN 3150-AF15).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/03/93                    58 FR 58664
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/03/94
NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry N. Wilson, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-3145

RIN: 3150-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________

5189. DISPOSAL BY RELEASE INTO SANITARY SEWERAGE

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 020

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The advance notice of proposed rulemaking requested 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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Powers, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6212

RIN: 3150-AE90
_______________________________________________________________________

5190.  SHUTDOWN AND LOW-POWER OPERATIONS FOR NUCLEAR POWER 
REACTORS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations by 
adding regulatory requirements for shutdown and low power operations of 
commercial nuclear power stations. Specific operational areas addressed 
by the proposed rule include: 1) outage planning and control; 2) 
availability of equipment needed for key safety functions; 3) decay 
heat removal capability during a fire; and 4) water level indication in 
pressurized water reactors when in reduced inventory.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Kalman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1308

RIN: 3150-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________

5191.  PERFORMANCE-BASED PRIMARY REACTOR CONTAINMENT LEAKAGE 
TESTING FOR WATER-COOLED POWER REACTORS

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

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
provide a performance-based option for leakage rate testing of 
containments of light-water-cooled nuclear power plants. This option 
will be available for voluntary adoption by licensees, in lieu of 
compliance with the current prescriptive requirements contained in 
Appendix J of 10 CFR Part 50. This action is intended to improve the 
focus of the body of regulations by eliminating prescriptive 
requirements that are marginal to safety and to provide licensees 
greater flexibility for cost-effective implementation methods of 
regulatory safety objectives.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94
Final Action                    05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Moni Dey, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6443

RIN: 3150-AF00
_______________________________________________________________________

5192.  PROCUREMENT OF COMMERCIAL GRADE ITEMS BY NUCLEAR POWER 
PLANT LICENSEES

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 212 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3150-AF01
_______________________________________________________________________

5193.  REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF OPERATING LICENSES FOR NUCLEAR 
POWER PLANTS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 213 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3150-AF05
_______________________________________________________________________

5194.  TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
incorporate criteria for better defining the content of technical 
specifications. The four criteria were defined in the Final Policy 
Statement on Technical Specifications Improvements for Nuclear Power 
Reactors published on July 23, 1993 (58 FR 39132). In the Staff 
Requirements Memorandum associated with the issuance of the policy 
statement, the Commission directed the staff to prepare a rulemaking 
package to codify the four criteria.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/20/94                    59 FR 48180
NPRM Comment Period End         12/05/94
Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William D. Reckley, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-
1314

RIN: 3150-AF06
_______________________________________________________________________

5195.  REVISION OF FEE SCHEDULES; 100 PERCENT FEE RECOVERY, FY 
1995

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 214 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3150-AF07
_______________________________________________________________________

5196.  FREQUENCY OF MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR USE OF RESPIRATORY 
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
regarding the frequency at which medical examinations are required to 
ensure the safe use of respiratory protection equipment. The proposed 
amendment would require determination by a physician before the first 
field use of respirators and periodically thereafter that the 
individual user is medically fit to use the respiratory protection 
equipment.

Timetable: 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, 301 415-
6223

RIN: 3150-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________

5197.  TEMPORARY ACCESS TO SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION

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 
regarding requirements for criminal history checks of individuals 
granted access to safeguards information. The proposed rule is a minor 
procedural change that would correct a defect in the rule that limits 
the Commission's authority to waive certain requirements and allow 
temporary access to safeguards information pending completion of 
criminal history checks.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/94                    59 FR 38553
NPRM Comment Period End         08/29/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy E. Ervin, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-2946

RIN: 3150-AF09
_______________________________________________________________________

5198.  NUCLEAR POWER REACTOR PHYSICAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS 
UPDATE

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 by 
updating the requirements for the physical security of nuclear power 
reactors. The proposed rule would update the regulations for security 
at operating nuclear power plants based upon staff review experience 
gained in security program implementation, input from the public and 
industry, and technical changes in security system technology and 
equipment. Most of the proposed changes involve reduction or 
elimination of requirements that are of marginal significance relative 
to their contribution to the overall effectiveness of security 
programs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/94
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stan Turel, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6234

RIN: 3150-AF11
_______________________________________________________________________

5199.  FITNESS FOR DUTY

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 26

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's fitness for 
duty regulations. This proposed rule would also address the petition 
for rulemaking from Virginia Electric and Power Company (PRM-26-1), and 
address the Regulatory Review Group items on audit frequency and annual 
submittal of data. The Virginia Electric and Power Company requested 
that the Commission amend its fitness-for-duty requirements to change 
the frequency that licensees are required to audit their fitness-for-
duty programs from annually to biennially. The Commission and the EDO 
approved the staff proposals in SECY-92-308, but asked that the staff 
resubmit the SECY paper to address a backfit analysis. SECY-92-308 is 
currently being revised.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mohan C. Thadani, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1401

RIN: 3150-AF12
_______________________________________________________________________

5200.  DESIGN CERTIFICATION FOR SYSTEM 80+

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 ANPRM would revise 
the Commission's regulations by certifying the System 80+ standard 
design in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 52. If a 
standard design is certified, then an applicant for a combined license 
that references the certified design will be assured of receiving an 
approval for the portion of the plant that was approved in the 
certification rulemaking. This amendment references the design control 
document (DCD) and sets forth the process for changing information in 
the DCD. ABB-Combustion Engineering is currently preparing the DCD for 
the System 80+ design, which will contain the design information that 
will be certified by the rule and approved by the rule (so-called Tier 
1 and 2 information). The NRC is reviewing two applications for 
standard design certifications for two evolutionary nuclear power plant 
designs pursuant to Part 52 (see ``Design Certification for Advanced 
Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR))'' (RIN 3150-AE87).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/03/93                    58 FR 58664
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/03/94
NPRM                            01/00/95
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry N. Wilson, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-3145

RIN: 3150-AF15
_______________________________________________________________________

5201.  POWER REACTOR FACILITIES UNDER A POSSESSION ONLY LICENSE

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
regarding possession only licensee applications for case specific 
exemptions that no longer have relevance. Currently, when a power 
reactor licensee obtains a possession only license amendment (POL), the 
licensee must apply for case specific exemptions from 10 CFR that no 
longer have relevance. This is a time consuming process for both the 
licensee and the NRC and can result in a non-coherent and non-uniform 
process. To remedy this proposed rulemaking is currently being 
considered. An information base is being developed by Brookhaven 
National Laboratory on which of the applicable parts of the 10 CFR 
apply to power reactors which have a POL. There are two categories of 
applicability, parts of the 10 CFR which no longer apply, and parts 
which partially apply. Once this information base is complete it will 
be incorporated through rulemaking. This rule will also address a 
petition for rulemaking from North Carolina Public Utility Commission 
(PRM-50-57).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Carl Feldman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6194

RIN: 3150-AF16
_______________________________________________________________________

5202.  TERMINATION OR TRANSFER OF LICENSED ACTIVITIES: 
RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 30; 10 CFR 40; 10 CFR 70; 10 CFR 72

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
pertaining to the disposition of certain records when a licensee 
terminates licensed activities or licensed activities are transferred 
to another licensee. The proposed rule would require a licensee to 
transfer records necessary to evaluate offsite consequences and to 
decommission the facility effectively to the new licensee if licensed 
activities will continue at the same location and to forward records, 
such as waste disposal and dose records, to the NRC once the license is 
terminated. This rule is considered high priority.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary L. Thomas, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6230

RIN: 3150-AF17
_______________________________________________________________________

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                    Final Rule Stage
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
5203. PRIMARY REACTOR CONTAINMENT LEAKAGE TESTING FOR WATER-COOLED POWER 
REACTORS

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/29/86                    51 FR 39538
NPRM Comment Period End         04/24/87                     52 FR 2416
Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Moni Dey, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6443

RIN: 3150-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________

5204. UPDATE OF TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS TO INCORPORATE NEW LICENSING 
INFORMATION

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                    12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Code, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-
7832

RIN: 3150-AC41
_______________________________________________________________________

5205. COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY ASSURANCE IN MEDICAL USE AND A STANDARD OF 
CARE

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 invited advice and recommendations on about 20 issues to be 
addressed in the rulemaking. This ANPRM is scheduled to be withdrawn in 
December 1994.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/02/87                    52 FR 36949
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/31/87
Final Action                    12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anthony Tse, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6233

RIN: 3150-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________

5206. ACCEPTANCE OF PRODUCTS PURCHASED FOR USE IN NUCLEAR POWER PLANT 
STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS, AND COMPONENTS

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/06/89                     54 FR 9229
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/05/89
Final Action                    10/00/94

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, 301 504-2961

RIN: 3150-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________

5207. REQUIREMENTS FOR POSSESSION OF INDUSTRIAL DEVICES CONTAINING 
BYPRODUCT MATERIAL

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, 301 415-6202

RIN: 3150-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________

5208. IMPORT AND EXPORT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
Final Action                    10/00/94

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
_______________________________________________________________________

5209. DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX

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: M. L. Au, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6181

RIN: 3150-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________

5210. LICENSE RENEWAL FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL 
EFFECTS

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, 301 415-6263

RIN: 3150-AD63
_______________________________________________________________________

5211. PREPARATION, TRANSFER FOR COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION, AND USE OF 
BYPRODUCT MATERIAL FOR MEDICAL USE

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                    12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anthony Tse, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6233

RIN: 3150-AD69
_______________________________________________________________________

5212. REACTOR SITE CRITERIA; INCLUDING SEISMIC AND EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING 
CRITERIA FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

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).

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, 301 415-6574

RIN: 3150-AD93
_______________________________________________________________________

5213. RADIOGRAPHY AND RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR RADIOGRAPHY 
OPERATIONS

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/28/94                     59 FR 9429
NPRM Comment Period End         05/31/94
Final Action                    03/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald Nellis, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6257

RIN: 3150-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________

5214. EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE FACILITIES 
(ISFSI) AND MONITORED RETRIEVABLE STORAGE FACILITIES (MRS)

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                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael T. Jamgochian, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 491-
6534

RIN: 3150-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________

5215. NOTIFICATION OF INCIDENTS

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                    11/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Naiem S. Tanious, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6013

RIN: 3150-AE37
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5216. CLARIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SITING CRITERIA AND 
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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                    12/00/94

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 
415-6620

RIN: 3150-AE40
_______________________________________________________________________

5217. CRITERIA FOR THE RELEASE OF PATIENTS ADMINISTERED RADIOACTIVE 
MATERIAL

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 three petitions for rulemaking, PRM-20-20, 
PRM-35-10, and PRM-35-11 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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/15/94                    59 FR 30724
NPRM Comment Period End         08/29/94                    59 FR 30724
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stewart Schneider, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-
6225

RIN: 3150-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________

5218. INTERIM STORAGE OF SPENT FUEL IN AN INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE 
INSTALLATION; SITE-SPECIFIC LICENSE TO A QUALIFIED APPLICANT

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                    11/00/94

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
_______________________________________________________________________

5219. RADIATION PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS; AMENDED DEFINITIONS AND CRITERIA

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                     59 FR 5132
NPRM Comment Period End         04/04/94
Final Action                    02/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alan K. Rocklein, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6220

RIN: 3150-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________

5220. STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION; MINOR AMENDMENTS

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 
(1) reflect the abolishment of the Office of the Licensing Support 
Systems Administrator and the placement of this function within the 
Office of Information Resources Management (IRM) and the transfer of 
the responsibility for administering the Licensing Support System from 
the Commission staff to the IRM staff that reports to the Executive 
Director for Operations (EDO); (2) reflect the creation of the Office 
of Policy Planning; (3) reflect the additional responsibilities of the 
EDO as the NRC's Chief Financial Officer; and (4) reflect the 
additional responsibilities of the Controller as the Deputy Chief 
Financial Officer.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alzonia Shepard, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Administration, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6864

RIN: 3150-AE86
_______________________________________________________________________

5221. CLARIFICATION OF DECOMMISSIONING FUNDING REQUIREMENTS

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                            06/22/94                    59 FR 32138
NPRM Comment Period End         09/20/94
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Carl Feldman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6194

RIN: 3150-AE95
_______________________________________________________________________

5222.  LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: ADDITION

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 72

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
add the Standardized NUHOMS Horizontal Modular Storage System to the 
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks. This amendment would allow 
the holders of power reactor operating licenses to store spent fuel in 
this approved cask under a general license.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/94                    59 FR 28496
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/94
NPRM Comment Period Extended    08/29/94                    59 FR 44381
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/94
Final Action                    12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gordon Gundersen, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6195

RIN: 3150-AF02
_______________________________________________________________________

5223.  TEMPORARY CLEARANCES FOR SECURITY PERSONNEL

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 by 
eliminating the restriction that prevents licensees from granting 
temporary access authorization for all workers to safeguards 
information. Presently, the licensees can grant temporary access 
authorization to temporary workers only.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mohan C. Thadani, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1401

RIN: 3150-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                   Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
5224. PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAMS FOR SECURITY PERSONNEL AT CATEGORY I 
LICENSEE FUEL CYCLE FACILITIES

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 include 
a standardized physical fitness training program and fitness standards 
for security personnel.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/28/94                    59 FR 38347
Final Action Effective          08/29/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harry Tovmassian, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6231

RIN: 3150-AD30
_______________________________________________________________________

5225. REINVESTIGATION OF INDIVIDUALS GRANTED UNESCORTED ACCESS TO NUCLEAR 
POWER PLANTS

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 The Office of Nuclear 
Regulatory Research has determined that this rule is unnecessary and is 
withdrawing this final rule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       06/30/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandra Frattali, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6261

RIN: 3150-AD49
_______________________________________________________________________

5226. TIMELINESS IN DECOMMISSIONING OF MATERIALS FACILITIES

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 final rule amends the Commission's regulations to require 
decontamination and decommissioning of material facilities within a 
fixed period of time after cessation of operations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/15/94                    59 FR 36026
Final Action Effective          08/15/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary L. Thomas, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6230

RIN: 3150-AD85
_______________________________________________________________________

5227. PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR ON-SITE STORAGE OF LOW-LEVEL 
RADIOACTIVE WASTE

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 have amended the Commission's 
regulations by establishing a regulatory framework containing the 
procedures and criteria that would have applied to on-site storage of 
low-level radioactive waste (LLW), after January 1, 1996. After 
considering the comments submitted on the proposed rule, the NRC does 
not believe that there is sufficient connection between the 
requirements in the rule for documenting that a licensee has exhausted 
reasonable waste disposal options and the objectives of reducing on-
site storage of LLW, or encouraging the development of new LLW disposal 
capacity. In addition, the NRC cannot state that this rule would 
provide a licensee substantially greater incentives over existing 
requirements to dispose of their LLW at available locations in a timely 
manner. Therefore, the Commission has determined that this rule is 
unnecessary and is withdrawing this rule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/22/94                    59 FR 19147

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Nelson, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-
6697

RIN: 3150-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________

5228. DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR SEALED SOURCES USED IN WELL 
LOGGING

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 039

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would have amended the Commission's 
regulations governing well logging operations. Oil well logging 
licenses are on a five year renewal cycle and during renewal, the 
exemption, if needed, is granted on the license. The benefit of the 
rule does not justify the expenditure of resources since most, if not 
all, licensees would already have the exemption stated on their 
license. Therefore, the NRC has determined that this proposed rule is 
unnecessary and is withdrawing this proposed rule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       05/31/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary L. Thomas, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6230

RIN: 3150-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________

5229. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER OF PRODUCTS TO PERSONS EXEMPT 
FROM LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

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. This rule has been incorporated into the 
proposed rule entitled ``Distribution of Source and Byproduct Material: 
Licensing and Reporting Requirements.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Incorporated into RIN 3150-AE33 03/18/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Catherine Mattsen, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-
6203

RIN: 3150-AE28
_______________________________________________________________________

5230. SPECIFIC LICENSING OF EXPORTS OF CERTAIN ALPHA-EMITTING 
RADIONUCLIDES AND BYPRODUCT MATERIAL

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 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 final rule amends 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                    09/26/94                    59 FR 48994
Final Action Effective          11/10/94

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: Each exporter covered by these 
regulations would have to meet the new requirements, as well as 
existing regulations.
The final rule also clarifies 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
_______________________________________________________________________

5231. LICENSEE SUBMITTAL OF DATA IN COMPUTER-READABLE FORM

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 final rule amends the Commission's regulations in order 
to require that licensees' submittals related to special nuclear 
material transactions be in computer readable form. The final rule 
affect those those licensees possessing reportable quantities of 
special nuclear material. The purpose of this final 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                    07/13/94                    59 FR 35618
Final Action Effective          10/11/94                    59 FR 35618

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, 
301 415-8118

RIN: 3150-AE35
_______________________________________________________________________

5232. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE 
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends 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 address outside employment and security 
ownership by NRC employees.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/13/94                    59 FR 17457
Final Action Effective          07/12/94                    59 FR 17457

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Szabo, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555, 301 504-1610

RIN: 3150-AE60
_______________________________________________________________________

5233. EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT: IMPLEMENTATION

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 012

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends 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                    05/05/94                    59 FR 23119
Final Action Effective          06/06/94                    59 FR 23119

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
_______________________________________________________________________

5234. CERTIFICATION OF GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANTS

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 final rule amends 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 includes, 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                    09/23/94                    59 FR 48944
Final Action Effective          10/24/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles W. Nilsen, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-
6209

RIN: 3150-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________

5235. INFORMAL HEARING PROCEDURES FOR MATERIALS LICENSING ADJUDICATIONS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 002

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends 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 
final rule eliminates an ambiguous provision in the Commission's 
current regulations and will ensure 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                    06/06/94                    59 FR 29187
Final Action Effective          07/06/94                    59 FR 29187

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
_______________________________________________________________________

5236. FINANCIAL ASSURANCE FOR LOW-LEVEL WASTE DISPOSAL SITE SURVEILLANCE, 
MONITORING, AND CUSTODIAL CARE

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 Commission has determined that 
this rule is unnecessary and is withdrawing this proposed rule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/21/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Clark Prichard, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6264

RIN: 3150-AE76
_______________________________________________________________________

5237. URANIUM TAILINGS REGULATIONS; CONFORMING NRC REQUIREMENTS TO EPA 
STANDARDS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 040

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule conforms the Commission's regulations 
governing uranium mill tailings to the Environmental Protection Agency 
Radiation Control Act.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/01/94                    59 FR 28220
Final Action Effective          07/01/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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, 301 415-
6264

RIN: 3150-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________

5238. PROTECTION AGAINST MALEVOLENT USE OF VEHICLES AT NUCLEAR POWER 
PLANTS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 073

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's physical protection 
regulations for operating nuclear power reactors. The final amendment 
modifies the design basis threat for radiological sabotage to include 
use of a land vehicle by adversaries for transporting personnel, hand-
carried equipment and/or explosive.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/01/94                    59 FR 38889
Final Action Effective          08/31/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip McKee, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Reactor Regulation, 301 504-2933

RIN: 3150-AE81
_______________________________________________________________________

5239. SUMMARY REPORT ON THE STATUS OF PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING; FREQUENCY

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 002

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends 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 final action is necessary to be 
consistent with an NRC decision to reduce the publication of the NRC 
Regulatory Agenda from quarterly to semiannually. The final rule 
reduces the level of NRC staff effort, paperwork, and distribution 
costs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/11/94                    59 FR 24371
NPRM Comment Period End         06/10/94                    59 FR 24371
Final Action                    08/31/94                    59 FR 44894
Final Action Effective          09/30/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David L. Meyer, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Administration, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-7162

RIN: 3150-AE85
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5240. WITHHOLDING OF DOCUMENTS

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. This action has 
not received approval from the Executive Director for Operations, NRC, 
and is being withdrawn from the Agenda.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/21/94

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
_______________________________________________________________________

5241.  CONSOLIDATION OF NRC REGION V OFFICE WITH THE REGION IV 
OFFICE

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 1; 10 CFR 20; 10 CFR 30; 10 CFR 40; 10 CFR 55; 10 
CFR 70; 10 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations as a 
result of the consolidation of the Region V office in Walnut Creek, CA, 
with the Region IV office in Arlington, TX. These amendments are 
necessary to inform the public of the administrative changes to the 
NRC's regulations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          04/04/94
Final Action                    04/13/94                    59 FR 17464

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John M. Montgomery, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
USNRC Region IV, Arlington, TX, 817 860-8226

RIN: 3150-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________

5242.  ESTABLISHMENT OF REVISED FY 1991 AND FY 1992 FEE 
SURCHARGES

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule establishes revised surcharges for NRC 
licenses for FY 1991 and FY 1992. The NRC will make refunds to certain 
materials licensees based on the amounts of the revised surcharges.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/19/94                    59 FR 26097
Final Action Effective          05/19/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: C. James Holloway, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of the Controller, 301 415-6231

RIN: 3150-AE99
_______________________________________________________________________

5243.  1994 FEE SCHEDULE

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 170; 10 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations concerning 
the licensing, inspection, and annual fees charged to its applicants 
and licensees. The final rule establishes the fees charged to 
Commission licensees in Fiscal Year 1994. The final rule is necessary 
to implement the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, as amended, 
which requires the NRC to collect approximately 100 percent of its 
budget authority through fees for fiscal years (FY 1991-1998).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/20/94                    59 FR 36895
Final Action Effective          08/19/94

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: C. James Holloway, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of the Controller, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6213

RIN: 3150-AF03
[FR Doc. 94-21040 Filed 11-10-94; 8:45 am]
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