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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
10 CFR Ch. I
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Semiannual 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 May 16, 2005 (70 FR
27986).
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: Rulemakings and Adjudications
Staff. 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, One White
Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O-1F21, Rockville,
Maryland.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information concerning NRC
rulemaking procedures or the status of any rule listed in this agenda,
contact Michael T. Lesar, Chief, Rules and Directives Branch, Division
of Administrative Services, Office of Administration, U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; telephone 301-415-
7163; e-mail: [email protected]. Persons outside the Washington, DC,
metropolitan area may call, toll-free: 1-800-368-5642. 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 that has occurred on rules
since publication of the last NRC semiannual agenda on May 16, 2005 (70
FR 27986). Within each group, the rules are ordered according to the
Regulation Identifier Number (RIN).
The information in this agenda has been updated through
September 2, 2005. 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 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 agenda.
The NRC agenda lists all open rulemaking actions. Three rules
affect small entities.
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 2nd day of September 2005.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Michael T. Lesar,
Chief, Rules and Directives Branch,
Division of Administrative Services,
Office of Administration.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4110 Fitness-for-Duty Programs............................................................. 3150-AF12
4111 Early Site Permits; Standard Design Certifications; and Combined Licenses for Nuclear 3150-AG24
Power Plants..........................................................................
4112 Reevaluation of Power Reactor Physical Protection Regulations and Position on a 3150-AG63
Definition of Radiological Sabotage...................................................
4113 Large Break Loss-of-Coolant Accident (LB-LOCA) Redefinition........................... 3150-AH29
4114 Collection, Reporting, or Posting of Information...................................... 3150-AH40
4115 Exemptions From Licensing, General Licenses, and Distribution of Byproduct Material; 3150-AH41
Licensing and Reporting Requirements..................................................
4116 National Source Tracking of Sealed Sources............................................ 3150-AH48
4117 Clarification of NRC Civil Penalty Authority Over Non-Licensees....................... 3150-AH59
4118 Design Basis Treat (DBT).............................................................. 3150-AH60
4119 Implementation of a Dose Standard Beyond 10,000 Years................................. 3150-AH68
4120 Use of Electronic Submissions in Agency Hearings...................................... 3150-AH74
4121 Industry Codes and Standards; Amended Requirements.................................... 3150-AH76
4122 List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Standardized NUHOMS -24P, -52B, -61BT, - 3150-AH77
32PT, -24PHB, and 24PTH Revision, Amendment 8.........................................
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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4123 Elimination of Requirement To Submit Annual Financial Report.......................... 3150-AH39
4124 Administrative Changes................................................................ 3150-AH49
4125 Post-Fire Operator Manual Actions..................................................... 3150-AH54
4126 AP1000 Design Certification........................................................... 3150-AH56
4127 Protection of Safeguards Information.................................................. 3150-AH57
4128 Conforming Administrative Changes..................................................... 3150-AH62
4129 Charges for Duplicating Records....................................................... 3150-AH66
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4130 Update Fuel Performance Considerations and Other Fuel Cycle Issues.................... 3150-AA31
4131 Disposal by Release Into Sanitary Sewerage............................................ 3150-AE90
4132 Advance Notification to Native American Tribes of Transportation of Certain Types of 3150-AG41
Nuclear Waste.........................................................................
4133 Integrated Rulemaking for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors...................... 3150-AG47
4134 Transfers of Certain Source Materials by Specific Licensees........................... 3150-AG64
4135 Entombment Options for Power Reactors................................................. 3150-AG89
4136 Modifications to Pressure-Temperature Limits.......................................... 3150-AG98
4137 Distribution of Source Material to Exempt Persons and General Licensees and Revision 3150-AH15
of 10 CFR 40.22 General License.......................................................
4138 Controlling the Disposition of Solid Materials........................................ 3150-AH18
4139 Implement US-IAEA Safeguards Agreement................................................ 3150-AH38
4140 Performance-Based ECCS Acceptance Criteria............................................ 3150-AH42
4141 Decoupling of Assumed Loss of Offsite Power From Loss-of-Coolant Accidents (LOCA)..... 3150-AH43
4142 Reduce the Likelihood of Funding Shortfalls for Decommissioning Under the License 3150-AH45
Termination Rule......................................................................
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4143 Public Records........................................................................ 3150-AH12
4144 Incorporation by Reference of ASME BPV Code Cases..................................... 3150-AH35
4145 Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Materials.................................. 3150-AH44
4146 Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material: Nuclear Grade Graphite........... 3150-AH51
4147 Broadening Scope of Access Authorization and Facility Security Clearance Regulations.. 3150-AH52
4148 Revision of Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery, FY 2005...................................... 3150-AH61
4149 List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NUHOMS-24PT4 Revision, Amendment 1......... 3150-AH63
4150 List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: HI-STORM 100 Revision, Amendment 2......... 3150-AH64
4151 Incorporation by Reference of ASME Code Cases......................................... 3150-AH65
4152 Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material; Exports to Syria Embargoed....... 3150-AH67
4153 Delegation Changes.................................................................... 3150-AH69
4154 List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: VSC-24, Revision, Amendment 5.............. 3150-AH70
4155 Model Milestones for NRC Adjudicatory Proceedings..................................... 3150-AH71
4156 List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Standardized NUHOMS -24P, -52B, -61BT, - 3150-AH72
32PT, -24PHB, and 24PTH Revision, Amendment 8.........................................
4157 List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Standardized NUHOMS -32PT and -24PHB 3150-AH73
Revision, Amendment 9.................................................................
4158 List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC-UMS Revision, Amendment 4.............. 3150-AH75
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Proposed Rule Stage
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4110. FITNESS-FOR-DUTY PROGRAMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 to
ensure compatibility with the Department of Health and Human Services'
guidelines, eliminate or modify unnecessary requirements in some areas,
clarify the Commission's original intent of the rule, and improve
overall program effectiveness and efficiency and establish threshold
for the control of working hours at nuclear power plants to ensure that
working hours in excess of the thresholds are controlled through a
risk-informed deviation process. Because of the issues raised in
response to the earlier affirmed (Fitness-for-Duty) rule, a new
proposed rule will be published, including provisions to provide
significantly greater assurance that worker fatigue does not adversely
affect the operational safety of nuclear power plants. This new
proposed rule was provided to the Commission in SECY-05-0074, dated
April 28, 2005. In a memorandum dated June 30, 2005, the Commission
approved publication of the proposed rule for public comment. This
proposed rule subsumes the proposed rule ``Nuclear Power Plant Worker
Fatigue'' (RIN 3150-AG99). This rulemaking would address the petition
for rulemaking submitted by the Virginia Electric and Power Company
(VEPCO) (PRM-26-1) and a petition for rulemaking submitted by Barry
Quigley (PRM-26-2) related to worker fatigue.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/09/96 61 FR 21105
NPRM Comment Period End 08/07/96
Second NPRM 08/26/05 70 FR 50441
Second NPRM Comment Period End 12/27/05
Final Rule 05/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Timothy A. Reed, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1462
Email: [email protected]
Related RIN: Related to 3150-AG62
RIN: 3150-AF12
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4111. EARLY SITE PERMITS; STANDARD DESIGN CERTIFICATIONS; AND COMBINED
LICENSES FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 2; 10 CFR 20; 10 CFR 50; 10 CFR 51; 10 CFR 52; 10
CFR 72; 10 CFR 73; 10 CFR 140; 10 CFR 171
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's requirements
for early site permits, standard design certifications, and combined
licenses for nuclear power plants, and for other licensing processes.
The amendments are based on the NRC staff's experience with the
previous design certification reviews and on discussions with
stakeholders about the early site permit (ESP), design certification,
and combined license (COL) processes. This action is expected to
improve the effectiveness of the licensing processes for future
applicants. The rulemaking also would make conforming clarifications
and corrections to the NRC's regulations.
The NRC is proposing to reorganize 10 CFR part 52 to establish a
separate section for each of the licensing processes currently
described in 10 CFR part 52 (early site permits, early site reviews,
standard design certification, standard design approvals, combined
licenses, and manufacturing licenses) . The purpose of this
reorganization would be to clarify that each licensing process has
equal standing. In addition, several subparts would be reserved for
future licensing processes. No substantive changes are intended by the
incorporation of current Appendices M, N, O, and Q into the new
subparts in 10 CFR part 52.
The NRC is also proposing to retitle 10 CFR part 52 as ``Additional
Licensing Processes for Nuclear Power Plants,'' to clarify that the
licensing processes in 10 CFR part 52 are in addition to and supplement
the two-step licensing process in 10 CFR part 50 and the license
renewal process in 10 CFR part 54 and are not limited to the early site
permit, standard design certification, and combined license processes
as the current title implies.
The proposed rule would amend section 52.1 to clarify that all
licensing processes are within the scope of 10 CFR part 52. Sections
within current Appendices M, N, O, and Q would also become new sections
of the revised part. In addition, the proposed rule would reserve
sections for future licensing processes. In doing so, the NRC hopes to
convey that 10 CFR part 52 is the preferred location in 10 CFR for
nuclear power plant licensing processes. The proposed rule subsumed the
rulemaking ``Standardized Plant Designs, Early Review of Sites
Suitability Issues; Clarifying Amendments'' (RIN 3150-AE25) that would
remove redundant Appendices M, N, O, and Q from part 50. The part 52
rulemaking plan (SECY-98-282) was approved by the Commission on January
14, 1999. As a result of the comments received and a number of other
factors, the Commission decided that a substantial rewrite and
expansion of the original rulemaking would be necessary to ensure that
the entire body of NRC regulations is able to support the Agency's
licensing and regulation of future nuclear power facilities under part
52.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/03/03 68 FR 40025
NPRM Comment Period End 09/16/03
NPRM 11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jerry N. Wilson, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-3145
Email: [email protected]
Nanette Giles, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor
Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1180
Email: [email protected]
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Harry S. Tovmassian, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear
Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-3092
Email: [email protected]
Related RIN: Merged with 3150-AE25
RIN: 3150-AG24
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4112. REEVALUATION OF POWER REACTOR PHYSICAL PROTECTION REGULATIONS AND
POSITION ON A DEFINITION OF RADIOLOGICAL SABOTAGE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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
require each power reactor licensee to establish and maintain an onsite
security program and organization with the objective of providing high
assurance that licensed activities do not constitute an unreasonable
risk to public health and safety as a result of radiological sabotage
by design basis threat (DBT). To achieve the general objective, the
proposed rule would require that onsite security programs and security
organizations be designed to prevent core damage and/or spent fuel
damage. The rulemaking uses risk insights to determine which plant
systems need protection. This rule also addresses the remaining portion
of PRM-50-80.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Scott A. Morris, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office
of Nuclear Security and Incident Response, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-7083
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AG63
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4113. LARGE BREAK LOSS-OF-COOLANT ACCIDENT (LB-LOCA) REDEFINITION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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
allow for a risk-informed alternative to the present loss-of-coolant
accident (LOCA) break size. This rulemaking would address a petition
for rulemaking submitted by the Nuclear Energy Institute (PRM-50-75).
The proposed rule was provided to the Commission in SECY-05-0052 dated
March 28, 2005.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Richard F. Dudley, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1116
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH29
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4114. COLLECTION, REPORTING, OR POSTING OF INFORMATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 19; 10 CFR 20; 10 CFR 50
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to
clarify or revise the regulations such that (1) licensees would not be
required, unless a specific request was made by a worker, to provide an
annual report to a worker of their radiation dose if a worker received
less than two percent of the limits defined in 10 CFR part 20; (2)
licensees for production and utilization facilities governed by 10 CFR
part 50 would not need to label containers in accordance with section
20.1904 ``Labeling containers,`` if the containers met conditions such
as being clearly identifiable as containing radioactive materials,
being accessible only to trained individuals, and being located in an
area posted pursuant to section 20.1902 ''Posting requirements``; and
(3) licensees would no longer need to attempt to obtain records of a
worker's cumulative radiation dose unless the worker was to be involved
in a planned special exposure. In addition, the staff is considering
using this opportunity to propose a change to section 20.1003
``Definitions,'' to clarify the definition of total effective dose
equivalent.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Stewart Schneider, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-4123
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH40
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4115. EXEMPTIONS FROM LICENSING, GENERAL LICENSES, AND DISTRIBUTION OF
BYPRODUCT MATERIAL; LICENSING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 30; 10 CFR 31; 10 CFR 32; 10 CFR 150
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations in
parts 30, 31, 32, and 150. The results of the reevaluation of
exemptions are being used to improve effectiveness and efficiency and
better ensure safety. The proposed rule would eliminate obsolete
provisions and their associated distributor requirements currently in
the regulations. Improvements to distributor reporting requirements are
also being considered. Minor changes to general licenses may be
included. This rulemaking has subsumed RM 526 ``Use of Exempt Sources
in Devices.''
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Catherine R. Mattsen, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-
0001
Phone: 301 415-6264
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH41
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4116. NATIONAL SOURCE TRACKING OF SEALED SOURCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 20; 10 CFR 32; 10 CFR 150
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rulemaking would amend the Commission's
regulations to establish the regulatory foundation for a new national
source tracking system for high-risk sealed sources, as designated in
the IAEA Code of Conduct (Category 1 and 2 sources). The tracking
system is intended to track the high-risk sources from cradle to grave.
Licensees will be required to report manufacture of new sources,
transfer of sources, receipt of sources and end-points for sources
(e.g. export, and disposal).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/28/05 70 FR 43646
NPRM Comment Period End 10/11/05
Final Rule 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Merri L. Horn, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of
Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-8126
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH48
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4117. CLARIFICATION OF NRC CIVIL PENALTY AUTHORITY OVER NON-LICENSEES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 30; 10 CFR 40; 10 CFR 50; 10 CFR 60; 10 CFR 61; 10
CFR 63; 10 CFR 70; 10 CFR 71; 10 CFR 72; 10 CFR 76
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to
enable NRC to impose civil penalties upon non-licensee contractors and
subcontractors who discriminate against employees engaged in protected
activities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Doug Starkey, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of
Enforcement, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-3456
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH59
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4118. DESIGN BASIS TREAT (DBT)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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
revise its design basis threat (DBT) requirements to consolidate the
supplemental requirements put in place by orders following the
September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with the existing DBT
requirements in section 73.1. The proposed rule was provided to the
Commission in SECY-05-0106, dated June 14, 2005.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Timothy A. Reed, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1462
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH60
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4119. IMPLEMENTATION OF A DOSE STANDARD BEYOND 10,000 YEARS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to
revise existing regulations on technical criteria for disposal of high-
level radioactive waste in a geologic repository at Yucca Mountain,
Nevada, to be consistent with the environmental standards developed by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/08/05 70 FR 53313
NPRM Comment Period End 11/09/05
Final Action 03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Lydia Chang, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of
Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6319
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH68
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4120. [bull] USE OF ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS IN AGENCY HEARINGS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1; 10 CFR 2; 10 CFR 13; 10 CFR 110
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations on
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the use of electronic submissions in all agency hearings except for
those conducted on a high-level radioactive waste repository
application. The amendments would require the electronic transmission
of electronic documents in filing and service. Although exceptions to
these requirements would be established to allow paper filings, the NRC
would maintain a strong preference for fully electronic filing and
service. The proposed rule builds upon prior NRC rules and developments
in the Federal courts regarding the use of electronic submissions. The
Commission is also seeking comment on draft guidance on how to submit
hearing documents to the NRC electronically.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Shana C. Zipkin, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office
of the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-3947
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH74
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4121. [bull] INDUSTRY CODES AND STANDARDS; AMENDED REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 by reference the 2004 Edition of Division 1 rules in
Section III ``Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant
Components'' of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code (ASME BPV Code); the 2004 Edition of Division 1
rules in Section XI ``Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power
Plant Components'' of the ASME BPV Code; and the 2004 Edition of the
ASME Code for Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants (OM
Code).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Merrilee J. Banic, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555
Phone: 301 415-2771
Email: [email protected]
Related RIN: Related to 3150-AH65
RIN: 3150-AH76
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4122. [bull] LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: STANDARDIZED
NUHOMS -24P, -52B, -61BT, -32PT, -24PHB, AND 24PTH REVISION, AMENDMENT 8
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 72
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The direct final rule amends the Commission's regulations
that apply to storage of spent fuel by revising the Transnuclear, Inc.,
Standardized NUHOMS System listing within the ``List of Approved Spent
Fuel Storage Casks'' to include Amendment No. 8 to Certificate of
Compliance (CoC) Number 1004. Amendment No. 8 to the Standardized
NUHOMS System CoC will modify the cask system by adding a new spent
fuel storage and transfer system, designated the NUHOMS -24PTH System.
The NUHOMS -24PTH System consists of new or modified components: The -
24PTH dry shielded canister (DSC); a new -24PTH DSC basket design; a
modified horizontal storage module (HSM), designated the HSM-H; and a
modified transfer cask (TC) designated OS 197FC TC. The NUHOMS -24PTH
System is designed to store fuel with a maximum average burnup of up to
62 gigawatts-day/metric ton of uranium; maximum average initial
enrichment of 5.0 weight percent; minimum cooling time of 3.0 years;
and maximum heat load of 40.8 kilowatts per DSC, under a general
license. This rule was originally published under RIN 3150-AH72.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/20/05 70 FR 55036
Direct Final Rule 09/20/05 70 FR 55023
NPRM Comment Period End 10/21/05
Direct Final Rule Effective 12/15/05
Confirmation of Effective Date 11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Jayne M. McCausland, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-
0001
Phone: 301 415-6219
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH77
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Final Rule Stage
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4123. ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 50; 10 CFR 72
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The direct final rule will amend the Commission's regulations
to eliminate the reporting requirement in sections 50.71(b) and 72.80,
which requires that licensees for production and utilization facilities
submit annual financial reports, including certified financial
statements, to the Commission.
The direct final rule will eliminate the costs to licensees of
submitting their annual financial reports and the costs to the NRC of
processing those submittals. The cost savings are relatively small but
it is expected that the costs associated with the rulemaking will be
justified by the cost savings from eliminating the reporting
requirement. The elimination of the report will also serve to fulfill a
congressional mandate to address outdated or paperwork oriented
requirements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Rule 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael T. Jamgochian, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-3224
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH39
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4124. ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1; 10 CFR 20; 10 CFR 30; 10 CFR 40; 10 CFR 55; 10
CFR 70; 10 CFR 73
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations to reflect
the change of address for the NRC Region III Office in Lisle, Illinois.
The final rule also updates the list of non-Agreement States.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Rule 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Michael K. Williamson, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-
0001
Phone: 301 415-6234
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH49
_______________________________________________________________________
4125. POST-FIRE OPERATOR MANUAL ACTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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
revising fire protection requirements in Appendix R to 10 CFR part 50,
along with associated guidance, to allow manual actions when those
actions meet appropriate acceptance criteria. The staff is currently
evaluating comments for incorporation into the final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/07/05 70 FR 10901
NPRM Comment Period End 05/23/05
Final Rule 02/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: David T. Diec, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of
Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-2834
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH54
_______________________________________________________________________
4126. AP1000 DESIGN CERTIFICATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to
provide for certification of the AP1000 design. Design certification
rules are initiated by an applicant for design certification under
subpart B of part 52.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/18/05 70 FR 20062
NPRM Comment Period End 07/05/05
Final Action 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Lauren Quinones-Navarro, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-2007
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH56
_______________________________________________________________________
4127. PROTECTION OF SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 2, 10 CFR 30; 10 CFR 40; 10 CFR 50; 10 CFR 52; 10
CFR 63; 10 CFR 70; 10 CFR 72; 10 CFR 73; 10 CFR 76; 10 CFR 150
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations
for the protection of Safeguards Information (SGI) to reflect recent
Commission practices reflected in Orders and Threat Advisories, and
Confirmatory Action Letters issued since September 11, 2001. The
amendments also would provide the flexibility afforded the Commission
for the protection of such information by the Atomic Energy Act of
1954, as amended (AEA). The proposed amendments would affect certain
licensees, information, and materials
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not currently specified in the regulations but which are within the
scope of the AEA. The proposed amendments are intended to protect SGI
from inadvertent release and unauthorized disclosure, which might
compromise the security of nuclear facilities and materials.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/11/05 70 FR 7196
NPRM Comment Period End 03/28/05
Final Rule 01/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Marjorie Rothschild, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1633
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________
4128. CONFORMING ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFF 70
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations in 10 CFR
part 70 to make conforming changes to citations in the regulatory text.
These changes update and correct cross-references within part 70.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Rule 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Michael K. Williamson, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-
0001
Phone: 301 415-6234
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH62
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4129. CHARGES FOR DUPLICATING RECORDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 9
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations by
revising its charges for copying publicly available documents by the
copy service at the NRC's Public Document Room. These fees are being
removed from title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations and will be
posted on NRC's Web site.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Rule 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Thomas E. Smith, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office
of Information Services, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-2950
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH66
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Long-Term Actions
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4130. UPDATE FUEL PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS AND OTHER FUEL CYCLE ISSUES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 Commission's regulations by
addressing uranium fuel cycle environmental data (Table S-3) and the
environmental effects of transportation of fuel and waste data (Table
S-4). In section 51.51, the environmental data would be re-estimated
and reflect changes in the structure and activities of the fuel cycle
and the availability of better data. Estimates of releases of Radon-222
and Technetium-99 would be added to Table S-3. The addition of a
specific value for Radon-222 would address the outstanding portion of
petition for rulemaking PRM-51-1, submitted by the New England
Coalition on Nuclear Pollution. To provide immediate relief to the
petitioners' request, the Commission published a final rule on March
14, 1977 (42 FR 13803), that removed the original value for Radon-222
from Table S-3 so that it became subject to case-specific litigation.
It was anticipated that the Commission would add a specific value for
Radon-222, but the Commission deferred action until a general updating
of Table S-3 is undertaken. For section 51.52, the environmental impact
estimates would be re-estimated to reflect the use of more highly
enriched fuel and discharge of more highly irradiated fuels from a
reactor, as well as many changes needed to update fuel cycle process
and technologies.
This rulemaking would result in current and more accurate estimates of
the environmental impact of licensing a new plant and would eliminate
the requirement to review the contribution to environmental impacts
from Radon-222 and Technetium-99 in individual plant reviews. This rule
is being reissued as a proposed rule and would update the initial
rulemaking effort to address newly emerging issues and research.
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
Second NPRM To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Stewart Schneider, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-4123
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AA31
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4131. DISPOSAL BY RELEASE INTO SANITARY SEWERAGE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 20
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) was
published to request 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. By incorporating current sewer treatment
technologies, the contemplated rulemaking would improve the control of
radioactive materials released to sanitary sewer systems by licensed
nuclear facilities. Through the Interagency Steering Committee on
Radiation Standards (ISCORS), the NRC and the Environmental Protection
Agency conducted a joint survey of sewage treatment plants. The results
of the final report of the joint survey were considered in the
Commission's denial of the petition for rulemaking submitted by the
Northeast Ohio Sewer District (PRM-20-22). A notice denying the
petition was published in the Federal Register on January 27, 2005 (70
FR 3898). The staff is considering public comments and whether to
continue with rulemaking.
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 or Withdrawal Notice To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Charlotte E. Abrams, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-
0001
Phone: 301 415-7293
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AE90
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4132. ADVANCE NOTIFICATION TO NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES OF TRANSPORTATION
OF CERTAIN TYPES OF NUCLEAR WASTE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 71; 10 CFR 73
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) invited
early input from affected parties and the public on the issues
associated with the advance notification of Indian Tribes of spent fuel
shipments. The Department of Energy (DOE) has indicated that it intends
to comply with NRC's physical protection requirements for shipments
under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act; however, its current practices
conflict with NRC regulations. For example, DOE has asked for and will
continue to ask for exemptions from the shipment itinerary information
requirements of foreign research reactor fuel. DOE, as a courtesy,
provides Indian Tribes with notification of spent fuel shipments. NRC's
current regulations do not address notification of Indian Tribes.
Further, DOE has developed a satellite tracking system to monitor the
status of spent fuel shipments at all times. Distribution of this
status information to parties other than Governors' designees is also
not compatible with NRC regulations. A rulemaking plan was approved by
the Commission on February 20, 2001. This rulemaking was put on hold by
the Commission pending review of NRC rules in response to events of
September 11, 2001.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 12/21/99 64 FR 71331
ANPRM Comment Period End 07/05/00 65 FR 18010
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James R. Firth, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office
of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6628
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AG41
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4133. INTEGRATED RULEMAKING FOR DECOMMISSIONING NUCLEAR POWER REACTORS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 50
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A staff requirements memorandum dated June 23, 1999, directed
the NRC staff to consider an integrated, risk-informed decommissioning
rule rather than individual rulemakings to address emergency
preparedness, insurance, safeguards, operator staffing, and backfit for
nuclear power plants that are being decommissioned. SECY-99-168, dated
June 30, 1999, recommended that the integrated approach be approved and
outlined staff plans for pursuing such a rulemaking. Accordingly, the
staff has subsumed previous rulemaking activities in the areas of
emergency planning, insurance, safeguards, operator staffing, and
backfit into one integrated rulemaking effort. This rulemaking would
apply to licensees who certified under section 50.82(a) that they have
permanently ceased facility operation(s) and have permanently removed
fuel from the reactor vessel. The Commission approved this approach in
an SRM dated December 21, 1999. This rulemaking also would address a
petition for rulemaking submitted by the North Carolina Public Utility
Commission (PRM-50-57).
In SECY-00-0145, dated June 28, 2000, the NRC staff recommended a
decommissioning rulemaking plan in the areas of emergency planning,
insurance, safeguards, operator staffing, and backfit (the integrated
decommissioning rulemaking plan). The rulemaking plan relied on a draft
decommissioning risk study as the basis for its recommendations. The
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Commission returned the rulemaking plan to the staff for rework in
September 2000, based on changes to the decommissioning risk study
findings. The decommissioning risk study, NUREG-1738, was issued in
January 2001. After assessing the findings in the risk study, the staff
presented a policy options paper to the Commission, SECY-01-0100, dated
June 4, 2001, that provided options and made recommendations on issues
to be addressed in the integrated rulemaking. Following the terrorist
events of September 11, 2001, the NRC staff recommended and the
Commission approved the withdrawal of SECY-01-0101 because of the
likely changes in the staff's position on decommissioning plant
safeguards. The decommissioning policy position will be revisited when
a broad-scope NRC safeguards policy is developed in response to
potential terrorist acts at nuclear facilities. The schedule for the
integrated rulemaking cannot be determined at this time.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Anthony N. Tse, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office
of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AG47
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4134. TRANSFERS OF CERTAIN SOURCE MATERIALS BY SPECIFIC LICENSEES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 40
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to
require NRC approval for transfers from licensees of unimportant
quantities of source material (less than 0.05 percent by weight) to
persons exempt from licensing requirements. The objective of this
proposed action is to ensure that the regulations regarding transfers
of materials containing low concentrations of source material are
adequate to protect public health and safety. Publication of the final
rule is being delayed until certain recent related issues are resolved
to minimize the possibility of future inconsistencies in the
regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/28/02 67 FR 55175
NPRM Comment Period End 11/12/02
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary C. Comfort, Jr., Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-
0001
Phone: 301 415-8106
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AG64
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4135. ENTOMBMENT OPTIONS FOR POWER REACTORS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 20; 10 CFR 50
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) was
published seeking stakeholder input on three proposed regulatory
options and whether entombment was a viable decommissioning
alternative. In SECY 02-0191 (October 25, 2002), NRC staff proposed
deferring the rulemaking until the Office of Nuclear Regulatory
Research has conducted research to develop a sound technical basis for
an entombment option, estimated in 2005. The Commission, in a Staff
Requirements Memorandum dated November 26, 2002, did not object to
staff's proposal and requested information regarding the scope and type
of research needed to support any entombment option. This information
was provided to the Commission on May 14, 2003. The Office of Nuclear
Regulatory Research conducted research in 2004 and 2005 and plans to
issue an Interim Research Report in October 2005, evaluating concrete
entombment as a decommissioning alternative for commercial power
reactors. The staff is continuing to defer this rulemaking activity.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 10/16/01 66 FR 52551
ANPRM Comment Period End 12/31/01
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kevin R. O'Sullivan, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-
0001
Phone: 301 415-8112
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AG89
_______________________________________________________________________
4136. MODIFICATIONS TO PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE LIMITS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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
eliminate those requirements for pressure-temperature limits that are
related to the metal temperature of the reactor pressure vessel closure
head flange and vessel flange areas. The proposed rule would amend
footnotes 2 and 6 to Table 1 of Appendix G, and simplify restructuring
of the table. Also, this rulemaking would address the petition for
rulemaking submitted by Westinghouse Electric Company (PRM-50-69).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Matthew Mitchell, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1467
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Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AG98
_______________________________________________________________________
4137. DISTRIBUTION OF SOURCE MATERIAL TO EXEMPT PERSONS AND GENERAL
LICENSEES AND REVISION OF 10 CFR 40.22 GENERAL LICENSE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 40
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to
improve the control over the distribution of source material to exempt
persons and to general licensees in order to make part 40 more risk-
informed. The proposed rule also would govern the licensing of source
material by adding specific requirements for licensing of and reporting
by distributors of products and materials used by exempt persons and
general licensees. Source material is used under general license and
under various exemptions from licensing requirements in part 40 for
which there is no regulatory mechanism for the Commission to obtain
information to fully assess the resultant risks to public health and
safety. Although estimates of resultant doses have been made, there is
a need for ongoing information on the quantities and types of
radioactive material distributed for exempt use and use under general
license. Obtaining information on the distribution of source material
is particularly difficult because many of the distributors of source
material to exempt persons and generally licensed persons are not
currently required to hold a license from the Commission. Distributors
are often unknown to the Commission. No controls are in place to ensure
that products and materials distributed are maintained within the
applicable constraints of the exemptions. In addition, the amounts of
source material allowed under the general license in section 40.22
could result in exposures above 1 mSv/year (100 mrem/year) to workers
at facilities that are not required to meet the requirements of parts
19 and 20. Without knowledge of the identity and location of the
general licensees, it would be difficult to enforce restrictions on the
general licensees. This rule also would address PRM-40-27 submitted by
the State of Colorado and Organization of Agreement States.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Gary C. Comfort, Jr., Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-
0001
Phone: 301 415-8106
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH15
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4138. CONTROLLING THE DISPOSITION OF SOLID MATERIALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 20
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The staff provided a draft proposed rule package on
Controlling the Disposition of Solid Materials to the Commission on
March 31, 2005. The Commission has disapproved publication of the draft
proposed rule package. The Commission's decision is based on the fact
that the Agency is currently faced with several high priority and
complex tasks, that the current approach to review specific cases on an
individual basis is fully protective of public health and safety, and
that the immediate need for this rule has changed due to the shift in
timing for reactor decommissioning. As such, the Commission is
deferring this rulemaking for the time being.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Agency Contact: Frank P. Cardile, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office
of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6185
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH18
_______________________________________________________________________
4139. IMPLEMENT US-IAEA SAFEGUARDS AGREEMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 40; 10 CFR 50; 10 CFR 60; 10 CFR 61; 10 CFR 63; 10
CFR 70; 10 CFR 72; 10 CFR 75; 10 CFR 76; 10 CFR 150
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The final rule will amend the Commission's regulations to
implement the additional reporting and complementary access
requirements contained in the US/IAEA Additional Protocol for the
application of safeguards in the United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Naiem S. Tanious, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office
of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6103
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH38
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4140. PERFORMANCE-BASED ECCS ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 50
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule would amend section 50.46 to develop
performance-based acceptance criteria for fuel cladding performance
during loss-of-coolant accidents. Existing provisions of section 50.46
applicable to certain zirconium-based cladding materials would be
supplemented by performance-based standards for maximum peak cladding
temperature
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and oxidation limit. The supplementary performance standard would allow
licensees to use alternative cladding materials, without seeking an
exemption, provided that testing demonstrated that adequate ductility
would be maintained, and ECCS analyses showed that the new performance
criteria would be satisfied. This rulemaking also would address a
petition for rulemaking submitted by the Nuclear Energy Institute (PRM-
50-71).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Richard F. Dudley, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1116
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH42
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4141. DECOUPLING OF ASSUMED LOSS OF OFFSITE POWER FROM LOSS-OF-COOLANT
ACCIDENTS (LOCA)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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
eliminate, based upon appropriate risk considerations, the assumption
of a coincident loss of offsite power for postulated large-break (low
frequency) loss-of-coolant accidents (LB-LOCA) in General Design
Criterion (GDC) 35. The proposed rule would provide a voluntary
alternative to existing requirements where specified acceptance
criteria are satisfied and also would address a petition for rulemaking
submitted by Bob Christie (Performance Technology) (PRM-50-77).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Richard F. Dudley, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1116
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH43
_______________________________________________________________________
4142. REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF FUNDING SHORTFALLS FOR DECOMMISSIONING
UNDER THE LICENSE TERMINATION RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 20; 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 by
examining the addition and revision of requirements for financial
assurance, and licensee monitoring, reporting, and remediation, to
reduce the potential for sites that could have funding shortfalls or
contamination that would complicate future decommissioning (i.e.,
create a future legacy site).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Leslie S. Kerr, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office
of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6272
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH45
_______________________________________________________________________
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
4143. PUBLIC RECORDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 9
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 06/14/05 70 FR 34303
Final Rule Effective 07/14/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Donnie H. Grimsley
Phone: 301 415-7043
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH12
_______________________________________________________________________
4144. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF ASME BPV CODE CASES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 50
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/29/05 70 FR 56809
Final Action Effective 10/31/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Harry S. Tovmassian
Phone: 301 415-3092
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH35
_______________________________________________________________________
4145. EXPORT AND IMPORT OF NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 110
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Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 07/01/05 70 FR 37985
Final Rule Effective 12/28/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Suzanne Schuyler-Hayes
Phone: 301 415-2333
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH44
_______________________________________________________________________
4146. EXPORT AND IMPORT OF NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL: NUCLEAR GRADE
GRAPHITE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 110
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 07/21/05 70 FR 41937
Final Rule Effective 07/21/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Suzanne Schuyler-Hayes
Phone: 301 415-2333
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH51
_______________________________________________________________________
4147. BROADENING SCOPE OF ACCESS AUTHORIZATION AND FACILITY SECURITY
CLEARANCE REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 25; 10 CFR 95
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 06/02/05 70 FR 32224
Final Rule Effective 07/05/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Anthony N. Tse
Phone: 301 415-6233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH52
_______________________________________________________________________
4148. REVISION OF FEE SCHEDULES; FEE RECOVERY, FY 2005
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 170; 10 CFR 171
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 05/26/05 70 FR 30526
Final Rule Effective 07/25/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Tammy D. Croote
Phone: 301 415-6041
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________
4149. LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: NUHOMS-24PT4 REVISION,
AMENDMENT 1
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 72
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule Effective 05/16/05
Confirmation of Effective Date 05/13/05 70 FR 22781
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Jayne M. McCausland
Phone: 301 415-6219
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________
4150. LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: HI-STORM 100 REVISION,
AMENDMENT 2
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 72
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule Effective 05/16/05
Direct Final Rule Withdrawn 05/12/05 70 FR 24936
Final Rule 06/07/05 70 FR 32977
Final Rule Effective 06/07/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Jayne M. McCausland
Phone: 301 415-6219
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH64
_______________________________________________________________________
4151. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF ASME CODE CASES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 50
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Subsumed into RIN-AH76 08/29/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Merrilee J. Banic
Phone: 301 415-2771
Email: [email protected]
Related RIN: Related to 3150-AH76
RIN: 3150-AH65
_______________________________________________________________________
4152. EXPORT AND IMPORT OF NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL; EXPORTS TO
SYRIA EMBARGOED
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 110
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 05/25/05 70 FR 29934
Final Rule Effective 05/25/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
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Agency Contact: Kirk R. Foggie
Phone: 301 415-2238
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH67
_______________________________________________________________________
4153. [bull] DELEGATION CHANGES
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 10
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations to change
the references from Deputy Executive Director for Management Services
to Deputy Executive Director for Information Services and
Administration and Chief Information Officer. The revision is necessary
to reflect a recent realignment in the Office of the Executive Director
for Operations. This final rule is necessary to inform the public of
organizational changes within the NRC.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 05/31/05 70 FR 30896
Final Rule Effective 05/31/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Alzonia Sheppard, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office
of Administration, Washington, DC 20855-0001
Phone: 301 415-6863
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________
4154. [bull] LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: VSC-24,
REVISION, AMENDMENT 5
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 72
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The direct final rule amends the Commission's regulations
that apply to storage of spent fuel by revising the BNFL Fuel Solutions
Corporation Ventilated Storage Cask (VSC-24) cask system listing within
the ``List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks'' to include Amendment
No. 5 to Certificate of Compliance Number 1007. Amendment No. 5 will
change the certificate holder's name from Pacific Sierra Nuclear
Associates to BNFL Fuel Solutions Corporation. No changes were required
to be made to the VSC-24 Final Safety Analysis Report or Technical
Specifications.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/30/05 70 FR 37714
NPRM Comment Period End 08/01/05
Direct Final Rule 06/30/05 70 FR 37647
Direct Final Rule Effective 09/13/05
Confirmation of Effective Date 08/29/05 70 FR 50957
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Jayne M. McCausland, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-
0001
Phone: 301 415-6219
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________
4155. [bull] MODEL MILESTONES FOR NRC ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations to adopt
model milestones for the conduct of NRC adjudicatory proceedings, to
require a presiding officer to refer to the model milestones as a
starting point for establishing a hearing schedule in an adjudicatory
proceeding, and to manage the case in accordance with that schedule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 04/20/05 70 FR 20457
Final Rule Effective 05/20/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Geary S. Mizuno, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office
of the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1639
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________
4156. [bull] LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: STANDARDIZED
NUHOMS -24P, -52B, -61BT, -32PT, -24PHB, AND 24PTH REVISION, AMENDMENT 8
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 72
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The direct final rule amends the Commission's regulations
that apply to storage of spent fuel by revising the Transnuclear, Inc.,
Standardized NUHOMS System listing within the ``List of approved spent
fuel storage casks'' to include Amendment No. 8 to Certificate of
Compliance Number (CoC No.) 1004. Amendment No. 8 to the Standardized
NUHOMS System CoC will modify the cask system by adding a new spent
fuel storage and transfer system, designated the NUHOMS -24PTH System.
The NUHOMS -24PTH System consists of new or modified components: the -
24PTH dry shielded canister (DSC); a new -24PTH DSC basket design; a
modified horizontal storage module (HSM), designated the HSM-H; and a
modified transfer cask (TC) designated OS 197FC TC. The NUHOMS -24PTH
System is designed to store fuel with a maximum average burnup of up to
62 gigawatts-day/metric ton of uranium; maximum average initial
enrichment of 5.0 weight percent; minimum cooling time of 3.0 years;
and maximum heat load of 40.8 kilowatts per DSC, under a general
license.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/25/05 70 FR 30015
NPRM Comment Period End 06/24/05
NPRM Withdrawn 07/15/05 70 FR 40924
Direct Final Rule 05/25/05 70 FR 29931
Direct Final Rule Withdrawn 07/15/05 70 FR 40879
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Jayne M. McCausland, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-
0001
Phone: 301 415-6219
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________
4157. [bull] LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: STANDARDIZED
NUHOMS -32PT AND -24PHB REVISION, AMENDMENT 9
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 72
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The direct final rule would have amended the Commission's
regulations that apply to storage of spent fuel by revising the
Transnuclear, Inc., Standardized NUHOMS System listing within the
``List of approved spent fuel storage casks'' to include Amendment No.
9 to Certificate of Compliance (CoC) Number 1004. Amendment No. 9 to
the Standardized NUHOMS System modifies the NUHOMS -32PT dry cask
storage (DCS) system to expand the Fuel Specification and Fuel
Qualification Tables to include low enrichment and reconstituted fuel,
and revise the dry shielded canister (DSC) Fuel Specification Tables to
show minimum soluble boron loading concentration. The NUHOMS -24PHB DCS
system will be modified to expand the authorized contents requirements.
Modifications would have been made to Technical Specifications (TS)
1.2.10 and 1.2.13 to revise the Transfer Cask/DSC handling and lifting
height specifications and TS 1.2.12 to clarify DSC surface
contamination actions. This rule has been subsumed into the Direct
Final Rule: List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Standardized
NUHOMS -24P, -52B, -61BT, -32PT, -24PHB, and 24PTH Revision, Amendment
8`` (RIN 3150-AH72), which has been withdrawn and will now be addressed
in RIN 3150-AH77.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Subsumed into RIN 3150-AH77 07/15/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Jayne M. McCausland, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-
0001
Phone: 301 415-6219
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________
4158. [bull] LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: NAC-UMS
REVISION, AMENDMENT 4
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 72
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The direct final rule amends the Commission's regulations by
revising the NAC International, Inc., NAC-UMS Universal Storage System
listing within the list of approved spent fuel storage casks to include
Amendment No. 4 to Certificate of Compliance (CoC) Number 1015.
Amendment No. 4 to the NAC-UMS CoC will modify the cask design by
replacing the specific term ``Zacaloy'' with the more generic term
``Zirconium alloy''; revising the definitions of operable and site
specific fuel; revising vacuum drying pressure an time limits; revising
short-term temperature limits and completion times for the heat removal
system; clarifying the surface dose rate surveillance; adding a
dissolved boron concentration option; deleting a redundant boron
concentration administrative control; adding an alternate site-specific
design basis earthquake analysis; and incorporating editorial and
administrative changes.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/25/05 70 FR 42513
Direct Final Rule 07/25/05 70 FR 42485
NPRM Comment Period End 08/24/05
Direct Final Rule Effective 10/11/05
Confirmation of Effective Date 09/22/05 70 FR 55513
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Jayne M. McCausland, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-
0001
Phone: 301 415-6219
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3150-AH75
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