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Part LXIII





Nuclear Regulatory Commission





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
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Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
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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 November 14, 1994 
(59 FR 58598).

ADDRESSES: Comments on any rule in the agenda may be sent to the 
Secretary of the Commission, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Washington, DC 20555-0001, 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 20555-0001. 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 20555-0001; 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 November 
14, 1994 (59 FR 58598). Within each group, the rules are ordered 
according to the Regulation Identifier Number (RIN).

    The information in this agenda has been updated through 
February 24, 1995. The date for the next scheduled action under the 
heading ``Timetable'' is the date the rule is scheduled to be 
published in the Federal Register. The date is considered tentative 
and is not binding on the Commission or its staff. The regulatory 
agenda is intended to provide the public early notice and 
opportunity to participate in the NRC rulemaking process. However, 
the NRC may consider or act on any rulemaking even though it is not 
included in the regulatory agenda.

Rulemakings Approved by the Executive Director for Operations (EDO)

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

    The NRC agenda lists rulemaking actions. Of these, no 
rulemaking items are considered to be priority or major as defined 
in section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866.

    Eight 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 24th day of February 1995.

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.

                                                  Prerule Stage                                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4946        Acceptance of Products Purchased for Use in Nuclear Power Plant Structures, Systems,                
            and Components........................................................................    3150-AD10 
4947        Performance Requirements for Radiography Equipment....................................    3150-AF28 
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                                               Proposed Rule Stage                                              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4948        Addition of Radon-222 and Technetium-99 Values to Table S-3 and Revisions Resulting                 
            From Consideration of Higher-Burnup Fuel..............................................    3150-AA31 
4949        Revised Rules of Practice for Domestic Licensing Proceedings..........................   3150-AB66  
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4950        Reasserting NRC's Sole Authority for Approving On-Site Low-Level Waste Disposal in                  
            Agreement States......................................................................    3150-AC57 
4951        Night Firing Qualifications for Security Guards at Nuclear Power Plants...............    3150-AC88 
4952        Design Basis Events...................................................................    3150-AD51 
4953        Revision of Specific Exemptions.......................................................    3150-AD83 
4954        Reactor Site Criteria; Including Seismic and Earthquake Engineering Criteria for                    
            Nuclear Power Plants..................................................................    3150-AD93 
4955        Clarification of Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance for Materials Facilities......    3150-AE18 
4956        Standardized Plant Designs, Early Review of Site Suitability Issues; Clarifying                     
            Amendments............................................................................    3150-AE25 
4957        Codes and Standards for Nuclear Power Plants..........................................    3150-AE26 
4958        Distribution of Source and Byproduct Material: Licensing and Reporting Requirements...    3150-AE33 
4959        Acceptability of Plant Performance for Severe Accidents; Scope of Consideration in                  
            Safety Regulations....................................................................    3150-AE38 
4960        Removal of Criticality Alarm Requirements for Fresh Fuel..............................    3150-AE43 
4961        Administration of Byproduct Material or Radiation to Patients Who May Be Pregnant.....    3150-AE44 
4962        Safety Requirements for Reactor Coolant Pump Seals....................................    3150-AE53 
4963        Design Certification for Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR)........................    3150-AE87 
4964        Land Ownership Requirements for Low-Level Waste Sites.................................    3150-AE88 
4965        Disposal by Release Into Sanitary Sewerage............................................    3150-AE90 
4966        Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Reactors.............................................    3150-AE96 
4967        Performance-Based Primary Reactor Containment Leakage Testing for Water-Cooled Power                
            Reactors..............................................................................    3150-AF00 
4968        Steam Generator Tube Integrity for Nuclear Power Plants...............................    3150-AF04 
4969        Fee Schedules for Facilities and Materials Licenses; FY 1995..........................    3150-AF07 
4970        Administration of Radiation and Radioactive Materials to Patients.....................    3150-AF10 
4971        Nuclear Power Reactor Physical Protection Requirements Update.........................    3150-AF11 
4972        Fitness for Duty......................................................................    3150-AF12 
4973        Fitness for Duty (Scope Change).......................................................    3150-AF13 
4974        Design Certification for System 80+...................................................    3150-AF15 
4975        Power Reactor Facilities Under a Possession Only License..............................    3150-AF16 
4976        Production and Utilization Facilities; Emergency Planning and Preparedness Exercise                 
            Requirements..........................................................................    3150-AF20 
4977        Domestic Licensing of Special Nuclear Material--Revision..............................    3150-AF22 
4978        Procedures for Submission of Petitions for Rulemaking.................................    3150-AF23 
4979        Performance-Oriented Requirements for Fire Protection of Nuclear Power Facilities.....    3150-AF29 
4980        Physical Protection Requirements for Storage of Spent Fuel............................    3150-AF30 
4981        Constraint Level for Air Emissions of Radionuclides...................................    3150-AF31 
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4982        Primary Reactor Containment Leakage Testing for Water-Cooled Power Reactors...........    3150-AA86 
4983        Criteria for an Extraordinary Nuclear Occurrence......................................    3150-AB01 
4984        Elimination of Inconsistencies Between NRC Regulations and EPA HLW Standards..........    3150-AC03 
4985        Availability of Official Records......................................................    3150-AC07 
4986        Update of Transportation Regulations To Incorporate New Licensing Information.........    3150-AC41 
4987        Comprehensive Quality Assurance in Medical Use and a Standard of Care.................    3150-AC42 
4988        Codes and Standards for Nuclear Power Plants (ASME Code, Section XI, Division 1,                    
            Subsection IWE and Subsection IWL)....................................................    3150-AC93 
4989        Requirements for Possession of Industrial Devices Containing Byproduct Material.......    3150-AD34 
4990        Import and Export of Radioactive Wastes...............................................    3150-AD36 
4991        Discrimination on the Basis of Sex....................................................    3150-AD50 
4992        Fracture Toughness Requirements for LWR Pressure Vessels..............................    3150-AD57 
4993        License Renewal for Nuclear Power Plants; Scope of Environmental Effects..............    3150-AD63 
4994        Radiological Criteria for Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities.......................    3150-AD65 
4995        Requirements Concerning the Accessible Air Gap for Generally Licensed Devices.........    3150-AD82 
4996        Radiography and Radiation Safety Requirements for Radiographic Operations.............    3150-AE07 
4997        Emergency Planning for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Facilities (ISFSI) and Monitored              
            Retrievable Storage Facilities (MRS)..................................................    3150-AE17 
4998        Clarification of Assessment Requirements for Siting Criteria and Performance                        
            Objectives............................................................................    3150-AE40 
4999        Criteria for the Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material................   3150-AE41  
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5000        Interim Storage of Spent Fuel in an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation; Site-              
            Specific License to a Qualified Applicant.............................................    3150-AE64 
5001        Radiation Protection Requirements; Amended Definitions and Criteria...................    3150-AE80 
5002        Clarification of Decommissioning Funding Requirements.................................    3150-AE95 
5003        Shutdown and Low-Power Operations.....................................................    3150-AE97 
5004        Procurement of Commercial Grade Items by Nuclear Power Plant Licensees................    3150-AF01 
5005        Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal; Proposed Revisions...............................    3150-AF05 
5006        Technical Specifications..............................................................    3150-AF06 
5007        Termination or Transfer of Licensed Activities: Recordkeeping Requirements............    3150-AF17 
5008        NRC Licensee Renewal/Reinvestigation Program..........................................    3150-AF21 
5009        Physical Security Plan Format Changes.................................................    3150-AF27 
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5010        Low-Level Waste Manifest Information and Reporting....................................    3150-AD33 
5011        Preparation, Transfer for Commercial Distribution, and Use of Byproduct Material for                
            Medical Use...........................................................................    3150-AD69 
5012        Physical Protection of Special Nuclear Material in Transit............................    3150-AE02 
5013        Notification of Incidents.............................................................    3150-AE37 
5014        Thermal Annealing of the Reactor Pressure Vessel......................................    3150-AE45 
5015        Consideration of the Possible Effects of Power Reactor Ownership Arrangements on                    
            Safety................................................................................    3150-AE48 
5016        NRC Fee Policy........................................................................    3150-AE54 
5017        Statement of Organization and General Information; Minor Amendments...................    3150-AE86 
5018        List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Addition...................................    3150-AF02 
5019        Frequency of Medical Examinations for Use of Respiratory Protection Equipment.........    3150-AF08 
5020        Temporary Access to Safeguards Information............................................    3150-AF09 
5021        Temporary Clearances for Security Personnel...........................................    3150-AF14 
5022        Reduction of Reporting Requirements Imposed on NRC Licensees..........................    3150-AF18 
5023        NRC Library; Address Change...........................................................    3150-AF19 
5024        NRC Size Standards; Proposed Revision.................................................    3150-AF24 
5025        Change in Organizational Title and Telephone Numbers..................................    3150-AF25 
5026        Requirement to Report Transfers of Devices to Generally Licensed Persons..............    3150-AF26 
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4946. 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. 
After reviewing the findings of the numerous assessments, inspections, 
and interactions with the nuclear industry, the staff concluded that 
the nuclear industry has made significant progress toward improving its 
procurement and commercial grade dedication programs. The staff also 
concluded that problems identified with respect to the quality of items 
dedicated for use in safety-related applications are adequately 
addressed by the requirements of 10 CFR part 50, Appendix B. The staff 
will continue to monitor the industry's progress through the inspection 
process, as discussed in Inspection Procedure 38703, ``Commercial Grade 
Dedication,'' issued November 8, 1993.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Suzanne C. Black, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
[[Page 24377]] of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 
415-2961

RIN: 3150-AD10
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4947.  PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR RADIOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2231; 42 USC 2241; 42 USC 2282

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 034

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
pertaining to performance requirements for radiography equipment. The 
amended provision permits a licensee to use an engineering analysis in 
place of a performance testing criteria concerning a torque test for 
drive cables that is impossible to meet given the design of 
radiographic equipment. The amendment is necessary to relieve licensees 
from compliance with an impractical and unnecessary standards.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: J. Bruce Carrico, Thomas Rich, Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, 
Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-7893

RIN: 3150-AF28



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4948. 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.

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: 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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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                Proposed Rule Stage
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4949. 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 [[Page 24378]] Conference of the United States has 
drafted Model Rules.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/95
Final Action                    03/00/96

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
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                Proposed Rule Stage
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4950. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph J. Mate, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6202

RIN: 3150-AC57
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                Proposed Rule Stage
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4951. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

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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4952. 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 preclosure controlled 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 
development of a proposed design for a geologic repository.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/22/95                    60 FR 15180
NPRM Comment Period End         06/20/95
Final Action                    06/00/96

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
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                Proposed Rule Stage
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4953. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

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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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                Proposed Rule Stage
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4954. REACTOR SITE CRITERIA; INCLUDING SEISMIC AND EARTHQUAKE 
ENGINEERING CRITERIA FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841 [[Page 24379]] 

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.
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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/20/92                    57 FR 47802
NPRM Comment Period End         05/12/95                    60 FR 10810
Final Action                    08/00/95

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
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                Proposed Rule Stage
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4955. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/95
Final Action                    09/00/96

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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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)                Proposed Rule Stage
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4956. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Geary S. Mizuno, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-1639

RIN: 3150-AE25
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4957. 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 on an 
annual basis. This would provide licensees an opportunity to use, but 
not be required to use, the later edition or addenda, or portions 
thereof, of the ASME Code.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

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 
[[Page 24380]] 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
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4958. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

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 and general licensees 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
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4959. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           09/28/92                    57 FR 44513
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/28/92
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT:
The second phase will consist of the issuance of an 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
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4960. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

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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4961. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

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
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4962. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/96

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
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4963. DESIGN CERTIFICATION FOR ADVANCED BOILING WATER REACTOR 
(ABWR)

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 Engineering 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           11/03/93                    58 FR 58664
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/03/94
NPRM                            04/07/95                    60 FR 17902
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/95
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, 301 415-3145

RIN: 3150-AE87
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4964. 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        12/02/94                    59 FR 52941
NPRM                            00/00/00

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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4965. 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 [[Page 24382]] sanitary sewer systems 
by licensed nuclear facilities. This rulemaking would also address a 
petition for rulemaking (PRM-20-22) submitted by the Northeast Ohio 
Regional Sewer District (October 20, 1993; 58 FR 54071).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           02/25/94                     59 FR 9146
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/26/94
NPRM                            00/00/00

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
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4966. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bradley Jones, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-1628

RIN: 3150-AE96
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4967. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/21/95                     60 FR 9634
NPRM Comment Period End         05/08/95
Final Action                    10/00/95

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
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4968. STEAM GENERATOR TUBE INTEGRITY FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NRC is considering amending its regulations to develop a 
rule pertaining to steam generator tube integrity. The objective of the 
rule would be to maintain adequate assurance of steam generator tube 
integrity while allowing a more appropriate approach to steam generator 
surveillance and maintenance activities at nuclear power plants. Steam 
generator degradation is a significant issue affecting current 
pressurized water reactors.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           09/19/94                    59 FR 47817
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/05/94
NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tim Reed, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-1462

RIN: 3150-AF04
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4969. FEE SCHEDULES FOR FACILITIES AND MATERIALS LICENSES; FY 1995

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  31 USC 9701; 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2213; 42 USC 2214; 
42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 170; 10 CFR 171

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 1, 1995.
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the licensing, inspection, and 
annual fees charged to NRC licensees and applicants for an NRC license. 
The amendments are necessary to recover approximately 100 percent of 
the NRC budget authority for fiscal year 1995 less the amounts 
appropriated from the Nuclear Waste Fund.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/20/95                    60 FR 14670
NPRM Comment Period End         04/19/95
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3150-AF07
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4970. 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 
[[Page 24383]] 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/25/95                     60 FR 4872
NPRM Comment Period End         04/10/95
Final Action                    08/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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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4971. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

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-AF11
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4972. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mohan C. Thadani, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-1476

RIN: 3150-AF12
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4973. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mohan C. Thadani, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-1476

RIN: 3150-AF13
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4974. DESIGN CERTIFICATION FOR SYSTEM 80+

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 052

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
pertaining to the form and content of rules that would certify 
evolutionary designs of nuclear power plants. The proposed rule 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 [[Page 24384]] Advanced Boiling Water Reactor 
(ABWR))'' (RIN 3150-AE87).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           11/03/93                    58 FR 58664
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/03/94
NPRM                            04/15/95                    60 FR 17924
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry N. Wilson, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-3145

RIN: 3150-AF15
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4975. 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 situation, 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
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4976.  PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION FACILITIES; EMERGENCY 
PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE REQUIREMENTS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2231; 42 USC 2241; 42 USC 2282

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
governing domestic licensing of production and utilization facilities, 
as necessary, to facilitate greater flexibility in the licensee's 
activities associated with the annual ``off-year'' exercise. This 
exercise is conducted to evaluate major portions of licensees' 
emergency response capabilities. The proposed amendment would preserve 
the existing requirement that each licensee, at each site, exercise 
biennially with participation by States and local governments within 
the plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone (EPZ). The proposed 
rule would also require licensees to continue enabling State and local 
governments in plume exposure pathway EPZs to participate in exercises 
and in drills in the interval between exercises. This proposed rule 
also addresses a petition for rulemaking submitted by the Virginia 
Electric and Power Company (PRM-50-58).

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Jamgochian, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-
6534

RIN: 3150-AF20
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4977.  DOMESTIC LICENSING OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL--
REVISION

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2231; 42 USC 2241; 42 USC 2282

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 070

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
provide, where possible, performance rather than prescriptive based 
regulations for special nuclear material licensees with large 
quantities of special nuclear material. Concurrent with this amendment, 
companion support guidance documents are being developed for issuance.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/95
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3150-AF22
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4978.  PROCEDURES FOR SUBMISSION OF PETITIONS FOR 
RULEMAKING

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2231; 42 USC 2241; 42 USC 2282

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 002

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
pertaining to petitions for rulemaking. The proposed rule would create 
three categories of petitions, which are not explicitly included in the 
current regulations. The proposed rule would improve the openness of 
the rulemaking process by defining review priorities and to facilitate 
more expeditious review and disposition by the NRC of petitions with 
detailed supporting information. The proposed rule would not change any 
existing provisions regarding petitions for rulemaking. The proposed 
rule would offer an alternative within the petition process to allow 
petitioners to submit more detailed supporting information than is 
required under the current regulations. [[Page 24385]] 

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/28/95                    60 FR 15878
NPRM Comment Period End         06/12/95
Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: T. Y. Chang, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6450

RIN: 3150-AF23
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4979.  PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE 
PROTECTION OF NUCLEAR POWER FACILITIES

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2231; 42 USC 2241; 42 USC 2282

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's fire 
protection regulations for voluntary adoption by nuclear power plant 
licensees. The requirements will be performance-oriented and risk-
based, allow flexibility in the implementation of safety objectives and 
the use of probabilistic risk analysis and fire-model computer codes to 
demonstrate compliance with the safety objectives.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/96

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-AF29
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4980.  PHYSICAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE OF 
SPENT FUEL

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 072; 10 CFR 073

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations 
for the physical protection of spent fuel stored under a specific 
license. This action is necessary to clarify the physical protection 
requirements for independent spent fuel storage installations (ISFSIs) 
and monitored retrievable storage (MRS) installations owned by the 
Department of Energy. This proposed rule would not affect spent fuel 
stored at power reactor sites under a general license. The proposed 
rule would reduce the regulatory uncertainty regarding the physical 
protection requirements for ISFSIs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/95
Final Action                    02/00/96

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-AF30
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4981.  CONSTRAINT LEVEL FOR AIR EMISSIONS OF RADIONUCLIDES

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2231; 42 USC 2241; 42 USC 2282

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 020

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
provide a constraint level for air emissions of radionuclides of 10 
mrem/yr, similar to the program developed pursuant to 10 CFR part 50, 
appendix I, for power reactors. The rulemaking would apply to NRC 
licensees other than power reactor licensees. This action is part of an 
ongoing effort to develop a basis for rescission of the Environmental 
Protection Agencies regulations in 40 CFR part 61.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charleen T. Raddatz, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-
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4982. 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 
(See RIN 3150-AF00).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/29/86                    51 FR 39538
NPRM Comment Period End         04/24/87                     52 FR 2416
Final Action                    04/00/95

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-AA86
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4983. 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 [[Page 24386]] 

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
Final Action                    00/00/00

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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4984. 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 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 (NAS) to recommend HLW standards to EPA for specific 
application to Yucca Mountain. The EPA must promulgate new standards 
upon NAS review.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/19/86                    51 FR 22288
NPRM Comment Period End         08/18/86
Final Action                    00/00/00

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
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4985. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/23/92                    57 FR 61013
NPRM Comment Period End         03/08/93
Final Action                    00/00/00

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, 301 415-1560

RIN: 3150-AC07
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4986. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/08/88                    53 FR 21550
DOT Proposed Rule Published     11/14/89    54 FR 47454 [[Page 24387]] 
NPRM Comment Period End         02/09/90                    54 FR 13528
Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3150-AC41
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4987. 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 by 
April 1995.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           10/02/87                    52 FR 36949
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/31/87
Final Action                    04/00/95

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
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4988. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/07/94                      59 FR 979
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/94                    59 FR 14373
Final Action                    00/00/00

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
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4989. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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 [[Page 24388]] 

Agency Contact: Joseph J. Mate, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6202

RIN: 3150-AD34
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4990. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           02/07/90                     55 FR 4181
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/24/90                    55 FR 10786
NPRM                            04/28/92                    57 FR 17859
NPRM Comment Period End         07/13/92
Final Action                    00/00/00

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, 301 415-2344

RIN: 3150-AD36
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4991. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

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
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4992. 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.
The proposed rule entitled, ``Thermal Annealing of the Reactor Pressure 
Vessel,'' (RIN 3150-AE45) has been combined with this proposed rule.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/04/94                    59 FR 50513
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/95
Final Action                    10/00/95

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
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4993. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           07/23/90                    55 FR 29964
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/22/90                [[Page 24389]] 
NPRM                            09/17/91                    56 FR 47016
NPRM Comment Period End         03/16/92
Final Action                    06/00/95

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
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4994. RADIOLOGICAL CRITERIA FOR DECOMMISSIONING OF NUCLEAR 
FACILITIES

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 020; 10 CFR 030; 10 CFR 040; 10 CFR 050; 10 CFR 
051; 10 CFR 070; 10 CFR 072

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
codify the basic principles and radiological criteria which would allow 
decommissioned lands and structures to be released for unrestricted 
public use. In the final rule entitled, ``General Requirements for 
Decommissioning Nuclear Facilities'' (June 27, 1988; 53 FR 24018), the 
need and urgency for guidance with respect to residual contamination 
criteria was expressed. At that time, it was anticipated that an 
interagency working group organized by the Environmental Protection 
Agency would develop necessary Federal guidance. However, in the 
absence of significant progress by the interagency working group, the 
Commission has directed that the NRC expedite rulemaking because the 
requirements, once final, will provide licensees with an incentive to 
complete site decommissioning.
The proposed rule would establish basic radiological criteria for 
release of lands and structures. Measurables, in the form of surface 
and volume radioactive concentrations and site radioactivity inventory 
values, would be provided in supporting regulatory guidance. These 
combined activities should benefit the public, industry, and the NRC 
providing a risk-based framework upon which decommissioning activities 
and license terminations can be accomplished. The framework will ensure 
adequate protection of public health and safety and identify residual 
radioactivity criteria upon which licensees can confidently develop 
reasonable and responsible decommissioning plans.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/22/94                    59 FR 43200
NPRM Comment Period End         12/20/94
Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Charleen Raddatz, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6251

RIN: 3150-AD65
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4995. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

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
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4996. RADIOGRAPHY AND RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR 
RADIOGRAPHIC 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/28/94                     59 FR 9429
NPRM Comment Period End         05/31/94
Final Action                    06/00/95

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
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4997. EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE 
FACILITIES (ISFSI) AND MONITORED RETRIEVABLE STORAGE FACILITIES (MRS)

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841 [[Page 24390]] 

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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, 301 415-
6534

RIN: 3150-AE17
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4998. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/09/93                    58 FR 36902
NPRM Comment Period End         10/07/93
Final Action                    04/00/95

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
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4999. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
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5000. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/03/93                    58 FR 31478
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/93                    58 FR 48004
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: C. William Reamer, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-1640

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5001. RADIATION PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS; AMENDED DEFINITIONS AND 
CRITERIA

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/03/94                     59 FR 5132
NPRM Comment Period End         04/04/94
Final Action                    04/00/95

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
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5002. 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 timing requirements for 
licensees who have been in timely renewal since the promulgation of the 
1988 decommissioning funding rules and for licensees who cease 
operations without adequate funding arrangement in place.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
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5003. SHUTDOWN AND LOW-POWER OPERATIONS

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/19/94                    59 FR 52707
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/95
Final Action                    08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Kalman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-1308

RIN: 3150-AE97
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5004. PROCUREMENT OF COMMERCIAL GRADE ITEMS BY NUCLEAR POWER PLANT 
LICENSEES

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 021

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
include a generic process for dedication of commercial grade items for 
safety-related use and to clarify that the entity performing the 
dedication of a commercial grade item is responsible for discovering, 
evaluating, and reporting deficiencies as required by NRC regulations. 
The proposed rule has been developed in response to a petition for 
rulemaking (PRM-21-02) submitted by the Nuclear Management and 
Resources Council (NUMARC) requesting that the Commission amend 10 CFR 
Part 21 in certain respects related to commercial grade items and their 
dedication for use in safety-related applications. The proposed 
amendments would improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the 
current commercial grade item dedication process.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/24/94                    59 FR 53372
NPRM Comment Period End         01/09/95
Final Action                    04/00/95

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-AF01
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5005. NUCLEAR POWER PLANT LICENSE RENEWAL; PROPOSED REVISIONS

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 54

Legal Deadline: None [[Page 24392]] 

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
change the requirements that an applicant for renewal of a nuclear 
power operating license must meet. The proposed rule would clarify the 
required information that must be submitted to the NRC for review so 
that the agency can determine whether those requirements have in fact 
been met, and change the administrative requirements that a holder of a 
renewed license must meet. The proposed amendment is intended to 
provide a more stable and predictable process for license renewal, in 
part, through allowing greater credit for existing licensee programs 
and activities, including the maintenance rule, that adequately manage 
the adverse effects of aging. The establishment of a stable and 
predictable regulatory environment for license renewal is considered to 
be essential by nuclear industry representatives because decisions made 
about license renewal, before the current operating license expires, 
can have significant economic benefits and, if necessary, allow for the 
timely planning for replacement power.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/09/94                    59 FR 46574
NPRM Comment Period End         12/08/94
Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dave Nelson, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-1053

RIN: 3150-AF05
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5006. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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, 301 415-
1314

RIN: 3150-AF06
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5007. 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.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/28/94                    59 FR 66814
NPRM Comment Period End         03/28/95
Final Action                    06/00/95

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
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5008.  NRC LICENSEE RENEWAL/REINVESTIGATION PROGRAM

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841; 42 USC 2165; 31 USC 483a; 
31 USC 9701; 50 USC 401

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 011; 10 CFR 025

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
eliminate the five year expiration date for licensee ``U'' and ``R'' 
special nuclear material access authorizations and ``Q'' and ``L'' 
access authorizations. The licensee would only submit NRC renewal 
application paperwork for an individual who has not been reinvestigated 
by the Department of Energy or another Federal agency within the five-
seven year span permitted in the regulations. The proposed rule would 
reduce paperwork and cut red tape in a manner consistent with National 
Performance Review Initiatives.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/28/94                    59 FR 36812
NPRM Comment Period End         01/27/95
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James J. Dunleavy, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Administration, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-7404

RIN: 3150-AF21
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5009.  PHYSICAL SECURITY PLAN FORMAT CHANGES

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2231; 42 USC 2241; 42 USC 2282

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050; 10 CFR 070

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations to remove 
an unnecessary security plan format requirement. This action allows 
applicants for power reactor and fuel cycle licenses to submit their 
physical security plans in a format that would provide for a quicker 
and more efficient review.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/00/95                [[Page 24393]] 

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carrie Brown, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington DC 20555, 301 415-
8092

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5010. 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 final rule amends the Commission's regulations by: (1) 
improving information contained in manifests accompanying shipments of 
waste to low-level waste (LLW) disposal facilities licensed under Part 
61; (2) developing a uniform manifest for national use; (3) requiring 
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.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/21/92                    57 FR 14500
NPRM Comment Period End         07/20/92
Final Action                    03/27/95                    60 FR 15649
Final Action Effective          03/01/98                    60 FR 15649

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The rulemaking, through development of a 
uniform manifest, will improve safe and expeditious movement of LLW 
from generators through processors or collectors to disposal 
facilities. Emergency accident procedures would be enhanced through use 
of a single uniform manifest. The NRC does not expect that the 
rulemaking will increase disposal costs.

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

RIN: 3150-AD33
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5011. 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 final rule amends 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 addresses a petition for 
rulemaking from the American College of Nuclear Physicians and the 
Society of Nuclear Medicine (PRM-35-9).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/02/94                    59 FR 61767

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
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5012. 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 that 
provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. The NRC staff has determined 
that this rulemaking would not be a cost-effective use of NRC 
resources. There are currently no Category SNM Transportation 
licensees. In the event an applicant comes forth desiring a license to 
transport such material, the NRC staff intends to impose requirements 
through license conditions that may go beyond the requirements of 10 
CFR 73.25 and 73.26.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       12/30/94

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
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5013. NOTIFICATION OF INCIDENTS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 072

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations to revise 
licensee reporting requirements regarding the notification of events 
related to radiation safety at Independent Spent Fuel Storage 
Installations and a Monitored Retrievable Storage Installation.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/14/94                    59 FR 64283
Final Action Effective          01/13/95

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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5014. 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. This proposed 
rule has been incorporated into the proposed rule entitled, ``Fracture 
Toughness Requirements for Low Pressure Vessels.'' (RIN 3150-AD57)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Incorporated into RIN 3150-AD57 12/02/94

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
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5015. 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 advance notice of proposed rulemaking would 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)(l)(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. The Commission has determined 
that this notice is unnecessary and is withdrawing this ANPRM.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       12/30/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert S. Wood, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-1255

RIN: 3150-AE48
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5016. 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 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 create a proposed 
rule to obtain public comment, then the NRC will issue a proposed rule 
at that time.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       02/23/94

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
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5017. 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 Nuclear Regulatory Commission is amending is regulations 
to reflect the completion of the NRC Headquarters consolidation effort, 
the merger of the Office of Administration and the Office of 
Consolidation, the reconstitution of the Office of the Licensing 
Support System Administrator as an organizational unit of the Office of 
Information Resources Management and the transfer of the responsibility 
for administering the Licensing Support System from the Commission 
staff to the Office of the Executive Director for Operations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/12/94                    59 FR 63881

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
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5018. 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 final rule amends the Commission's regulations to add the 
Standardized NUHOMS Horizontal Modular Storage System to the List of 
Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks. This amendment allows the holders of 
power reactor operating licenses to store spent fuel in this approved 
cask under a general license.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM Comment Period Extended    08/29/94                    59 FR 44381
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/94
Final Action                    12/22/94                    59 FR 65898
Final Action Effective          01/23/95

Small Entities Affected: None [[Page 24395]] 

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
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5019. 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 Nuclear Regulatory Commission is amending its regulations 
concerning the frequency at which medical fitness determinations are 
required to ensure the safe use of respiratory protection equipment. 
The final rule requires determination by a physician prior to initial 
fitting of respirators and either every 12 months thereafter or 
periodically at a frequency determined by a physician, that the 
individual user is medically fit to use the respiratory protection 
equipment. The final rule reduces the burden on licensees without 
adversely impacting public health and safety.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    02/10/95                     60 FR 7900
Final Action Effective          03/13/95

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
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5020. TEMPORARY ACCESS TO SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations regarding 
requirements for criminal history checks of individuals granted access 
to safeguards information. The final rule is a minor procedural change 
that corrects 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/29/94                    59 FR 38553
Final Action Effective          08/29/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy E. Ervin, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-2946

RIN: 3150-AF09
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5021. 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. This rule has been incorporated into the final rule 
entitled, ``Temporary Access to Safeguards Information.'' (RIN 3150-
AF09)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Incorporated into RIN 3150-AF09 07/29/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Ervin, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-2946

RIN: 3150-AF14
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5022.  REDUCTION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED ON NRC 
LICENSEES

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2231; 42 USC 2241; 42 USC 2282

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 050; 10 CFR 055; 10 CFR 073

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations to reduce 
reporting requirements currently imposed on water-cooled nuclear power 
reactor, research and test reactor, and nuclear material licensees. 
This action will reduce the regulatory burden on NRC licensees.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/02/94                    59 FR 54843
NPRM Comment Period End         12/19/94
Final Action                    03/14/95                    60 FR 13615
Final Action Effective          04/13/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Naiem S. Tanious, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-6103

RIN: 3150-AF18
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5023.  NRC LIBRARY; ADDRESS CHANGE

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 034; 10 CFR 035; 10 CFR 050; 10 CFR 073; 10 CFR 
110

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations regarding 
the availability of material approved for incorporation by reference to 
make a needed change to the address provided for the NRC Library.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/05/94                    59 FR 50688
Final Action Effective          10/05/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael T. Lesar, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Administration, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-7163

RIN: 3150-AF19
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5024.  NRC SIZE STANDARDS; PROPOSED REVISION

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2284; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 002

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations regarding 
size standards that apply to whether an NRC licensee would qualify as a 
``small [[Page 24396]] entity'' under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 
The final rule establishes a separate standard to be used to determine 
whether a licensee who is a manufacturer would qualify as a small 
entity and would adjust the receipts-based standard to account for the 
effects of inflation since 1985.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/30/94                    59 FR 61293
NPRM Comment Period End         12/30/94
Final Action                    04/11/95                    60 FR 18344
Final Action Effective          05/11/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael T. Lesar, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Administration, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-7163

RIN: 3150-AF24
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5025.  CHANGE IN ORGANIZATIONAL TITLE AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2231; 42 USC 2241; 42 USC 2282

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 002

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations regarding 
petitions for rulemaking to make a needed change to indicate the 
current title of the organization within the NRC which a prospective 
petitioner may seek consultation before filing a petition for 
rulemaking. This amendment also supplies the current telephone numbers 
for a prospective petitioner to contact the NRC before filing a 
petition for rulemaking.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/25/94                    59 FR 60551
Final Action Effective          11/25/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael T. Lesar, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Administration, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-7163

RIN: 3150-AF25
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5026.  REQUIREMENT TO REPORT TRANSFERS OF DEVICES TO 
GENERALLY LICENSED PERSONS

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2231; 42 USC 2241; 42 USC 2282

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 032

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations governing 
the reporting of transfers of devices to generally licensed persons. 
The final rule would relieve initial distributors of the devices from 
their requirement to provide copies of the transfer reports to each 
appropriate NRC regional office. Because the reports are already sent 
to NRC Headquarters, it is not necessary for each regional office to 
receive copies. The final rule reduces the administrative burden on the 
initial distributors.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action Effective          12/31/94
Final Action                    01/19/95                     60 FR 3735

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Lubinski, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555, 301 415-
7868

RIN: 3150-AF26
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