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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 April 24, 2006 (71 
FR 23698).

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 April 24, 2006 
(71 FR 23698). Within each group, the rules are ordered according to 
the Regulation Identifier Number (RIN).

     The information in this agenda has been updated through 
September 1, 2006. 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 1st day of September 2006.

For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

 Michael T. Lesar,

 Chief, Rules and Directives Branch,
Division of Administrative Services,
Office of Administration,

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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4079        Approach to Risk-Inform, Performance-Base Requirement for Nuclear Power Plants........    3150-AH81
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4080        Power Reactor Security Requirements...................................................    3150-AG63
4081        Collection, Reporting, or Posting of Information......................................    3150-AH40
4082        Reduce the Likelihood of Funding Shortfalls for Decommissioning Under the License         3150-AH45
            Termination Rule......................................................................
4083        Protection of Safeguards Information..................................................    3150-AH57
4084        Incorporation by Reference of NRC Regulatory Guides Listing Approved ASME Code Cases..    3150-AH80
4085        Regulatory Improvements to Nuclear Materials Management and Safeguards System Database    3150-AH85
4086        Security Assessment Requirements for New Light-Water Reactors.........................    3150-AH92
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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4087        Fitness-for-Duty Programs.............................................................    3150-AF12
4088        Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants......................    3150-AG24
4089        Large Break Loss-of-Coolant Accident (LB-LOCA) Redefinition...........................    3150-AH29
4090        Exemptions From Licensing, General Licenses, and Distribution of Byproduct Material;      3150-AH41
            Licensing and Reporting Requirements..................................................
4091        Clarification of NRC Civil Penalty Authority Over Contractors and Subcontractors Who      3150-AH59
            Discriminate Against Employees for Engaging in Protected Activities...................
4092        Design Basis Treat (DBT)..............................................................    3150-AH60
4093        Use of Electronic Submissions in Agency Hearings......................................    3150-AH74
4094        Requirements for Expanded Definition of Byproduct Material............................    3150-AH84
4095        Secure Transport of Nuclear Materials.................................................    3150-AH90
4096        List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NUHOMS HD Addition.........................    3150-AH93
4097        Reactivity Control of Spent Fuel Within Dry Storage and/or Transport Casks or             3150-AH95
            Containers............................................................................
4098        Facility Change Process Involving Items Relied On For Safety..........................    3150-AH96
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4099        Update Fuel Performance Considerations and Other Fuel Cycle Issues....................    3150-AA31
4100        Advance Notification to Native American Tribes of Transportation of Certain Types of      3150-AG41
            Nuclear Waste.........................................................................
4101        Integrated Rulemaking for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors......................    3150-AG47
4102        Transfers of Certain Source Materials by Specific Licensees...........................    3150-AG64
4103        Entombment Options for Power Reactors.................................................    3150-AG89
4104        Modifications to Pressure-Temperature Limits..........................................    3150-AG98
4105        Distribution of Source Material to Exempt Persons and General Licensees and Revision      3150-AH15
            of 10 CFR 40.22 General License.......................................................
4106        Controlling the Disposition of Solid Materials........................................    3150-AH18
4107        Implement US-IAEA Safeguards Agreement................................................    3150-AH38
4108        Performance-Based ECCS Acceptance Criteria............................................    3150-AH42
4109        Decoupling of Assumed Loss of Offsite Power From Loss-of-Coolant Accidents (LOCA).....    3150-AH43
4110        List of Non-Agreement States..........................................................    3150-AH49
4111        Conforming Administrative Changes.....................................................    3150-AH62
4112        Implementation of a Dose Standard Beyond 10,000 Years.................................    3150-AH68
4113        Industry Codes and Standards; Amended Requirements....................................    3150-AH76
4114        Requirements for Distribution of Byproduct Material and Exemptions From Licensing.....    3150-AH91
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4115        Elimination of Requirement To Submit Annual Financial Report..........................    3150-AH39
4116        National Source Tracking of Sealed Sources............................................    3150-AH48
4117        Charges for Duplicating Records.......................................................    3150-AH66
4118        Revision of Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for FY 2006...................................    3150-AH83
4119        List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: FuelSolutions Cask System, Revision,           3150-AH86
            Amendment 4...........................................................................
4120        List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: VSC-24 Revision, Amendment 6...............    3150-AH87
4121        Implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.......................................    3150-AH88
4122        Revision of NRC Form 7, Application of NRC Export/Import License, Amendment, or           3150-AH89
            Renewal...............................................................................
4123        Relief From Fingerprinting and Criminal History Records Check for Designated              3150-AH94
            Categories of Individuals.............................................................
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4079. APPROACH TO RISK-INFORM, PERFORMANCE-BASE REQUIREMENT FOR NUCLEAR 
POWER PLANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 50; 10 CFR 53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The advanced notice of proposed rulemaking would obtain 
public comment on a proposed approach to risk-inform the requirements 
for power reactors including developing an alternative set of new risk-
informed requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           05/04/06                    71 FR 26267
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/29/06
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Joseph L. Birmingham, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-2829
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3150-AH81
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4080. POWER REACTOR SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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 by 
adding new security requirements pertaining to nuclear power reactors 
to include new security requirements for Category I strategic special 
nuclear material (SSNM) facilities for access to enhanced weapons and 
firearms background checks. The proposed rulemaking would: (1) Make 
generically applicable security requirements imposed by Commission 
orders issued after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, based 
upon experience and insights gained by the Commission during 
implementation, (2) fulfill certain provisions of the Energy Policy Act 
of 2005, (3) add several new requirements that resulted from insights 
from implementation of the security orders, review of site security 
plans, and implementation of the enhanced baseline inspection program 
and force-on-force exercises, (4) update the regulatory framework in 
preparation for receiving license applications for new reactors, and 
(5) impose requirements to assess and manage site activities that can 
adversely affect safety and security. The proposed safety and security 
requirements would address, in part, a Petition for Rulemaking (PRM 50-
80) that requested the establishment of regulations governing proposed 
changes to facilities which could adversely affect the protection 
against radiological sabotage.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/26/06                    71 FR 62664
NPRM Comment Period End         01/09/07
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard A. Rasmussen, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response, Washington, DC 20555-
0001
Phone: 301 415-0610
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3150-AG63
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4081. 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 1 mSv (100 mrem); (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                            09/22/06                    71 FR 55382
NPRM Comment Period End         12/06/06
Final Action                    03/00/07

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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4082. 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

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NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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-AH45
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4083. 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 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 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. The Commission directed that this rule be republished as 
a proposed rule to allow comments on proposed changes to rule text in 
response to public and Commission comment, as well as to reflect 
amendments to the AEA in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and orders 
issued to licensees authorized to possess and transfer items containing 
certain quantities of radioactive material.

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
NPRM Republished                10/31/06                    71 FR 64004
NPRM Comment Period End         01/02/07
Final Action                    08/00/07

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
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4084. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF NRC REGULATORY GUIDES LISTING 
APPROVED ASME CODE CASES

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 recent revisions of Regulatory Guides listing 
NRC-approved American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and 
Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code Cases pertaining to in-service inspection 
(DG-1134) and design, fabrication, and materials (DG-1133) in nuclear 
power reactors. The proposed rule identifies the 2004 Editions of the 
ASME BPV Code and the ASME Operations and Maintenance (OM) Code as the 
editions that nuclear facilities will be required to use, subject to 
certain limitations and modifications.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/27/06                       71 62942
NPRM Comment Period End         01/10/07
Final Action                    08/00/07

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]

RIN: 3150-AH80
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4085. REGULATORY IMPROVEMENTS TO NUCLEAR MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AND 
SAFEGUARDS SYSTEM DATABASE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 40; 10 CFR 72; 10 CFR 74; 10 CFR 150

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rulemaking would amend the Commission's 
regulations in 10 CFR parts 40, 72, 74, and 150 related to current 
reporting requirements for certain NRC-licensed and Agreement State 
facilities related to the Nuclear Materials Management and Safeguards 
System (NMMSS) database. The proposed amendments would provide 
improvements to NMMSS database in maintaining the accuracy of licensee 
inventory records in the NMMSS database.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Neelam Bhalla, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6843
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3150-AH85
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4086. [bull] SECURITY ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW LIGHT-WATER 
REACTORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 52; 10 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's Regulations by 
requiring applicants for new reactor designs to submit a safety and 
security assessment addressing the relevant security requirements that 
were established for currently operating plants by order (February 25, 
2002, All Operating Reactor Licensees, Order Modifying License 
(Effective Immediately), EA-02-26, 67 FR 9792 (March 4, 2002); April 
29, 2003, All Operating Reactor Licensees, Order Modifying License 
(Effective Immediately), EA-03-086, 68 FR 24,517 (May 7, 2003)), 
including the requirements for protection against the supplemented 
design basis threat and the requirements for enhanced mitigative 
measures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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-AH92
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4087. 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                      01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David T. Diec, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-2834
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 3150-AG62
RIN: 3150-AF12
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4088. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND APPROVALS FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1; 10 CFR 2; 10 CFR 10; 10 CFR 19; 10 CFR 20; 10 
CFR 21; 10 CFR 25; 10 CFR 26; 10 CFR 50; 10 CFR 51; 10 CFR 52; 10 CFR 
54; 10 CFR 55; 10 CFR 72; 10 CFR 73; 10 CFR 75; 10 CFR 95; 10 CFR 140; 
10 CFR 170

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 
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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
Second NPRM                     03/13/06                    71 FR 12781
Second NPRM Comment Period End  05/30/06
Supplemental NPRM               10/17/06                    71 FR 61330
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period 
End                             11/16/06
Final Action                    04/00/07

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]

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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4089. 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 (NEI) (PRM-50-
75). A notice of receipt for this petition was published in the Federal 
Register on April 8, 2002; 67 FR 16654. The public comment period 
closed on June 24, 2002. The staff is working to complete action for 
resolution of the petition in conjunction with this rulemaking. The NEI 
requested that NRC extend the comment period for 30 additional days. On 
June 28, 2006, the NRC held a public meeting to discuss ways to resolve 
several comments. Preparation of the final rule is ongoing.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/07/05                    70 FR 67597
NPRM Comment Period End         02/06/06
NPRM Comment Period Extended    01/25/06                     71 FR 4061
NPRM Comment Period End         03/08/06
Final Rule                      01/00/07

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-AH29
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4090. 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 final rule amends 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 final rule eliminates obsolete provisions and associated 
distributor requirements currently in the regulations. Improvements to 
distributor reporting requirements are also included. A minor change to 
a general license is

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also included. This rulemaking has subsumed RM# 526, ``Use of Exempt 
Sources in Devices.``

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/04/06                      71 FR 275
NPRM Comment Period End         03/20/06
Final Rule                      01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andy Imboden, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6128
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3150-AH41
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4091. CLARIFICATION OF NRC CIVIL PENALTY AUTHORITY OVER CONTRACTORS AND 
SUBCONTRACTORS WHO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST EMPLOYEES FOR ENGAGING IN 
PROTECTED ACTIVITIES

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/31/06                     71 FR 5015
NPRM Comment Period End         04/17/06
Final Rule                      02/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4092. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/07/05                    70 FR 67380
NPRM Comment Period End         01/23/06
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    01/24/06                     71 FR 3791
NPRM Comment Period Reopened End02/22/06
Final Rule                      12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Manash K Bagchi, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-2905
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3150-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




4093. 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 final rule amends the Commission's regulations on the use 
of electronic submissions in all agency hearings except for those 
conducted on a high-level radioactive waste repository application. The 
amendments requires the electronic transmission of electronic documents 
in filing and service. Although exceptions to these requirements will 
be established to allow paper filings, the NRC maintains a strong 
preference for fully electronic filing and service. The final 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/16/05                    70 FR 74949
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/06
Final Rule                      12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Darani M. Reddick, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Office of the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-3841
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3150-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________




4094. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPANDED DEFINITION OF BYPRODUCT MATERIAL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 20; 10 CFR 30; 10 CFR 31; 10 CFR 32; 10 CFR 33; 10 
CFR 35; 10 CFR 50; 10 CFR 61; 10 CFR 62; 10 CFR 72; 10 CFR 110; 10 CFR 
150; 10 CFR 170; 10 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
include certain radium sources, accelerator-produced radioactive 
materials, and certain naturally occurring radioactive material, as 
required by section 651(e) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/28/06                    71 FR 42951

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NPRM Comment Period End         09/11/06
Final Rule                      12/00/06

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-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




4095. SECURE TRANSPORT OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to 
include requirements for secure transfer of nuclear materials as 
required by section 656 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The proposed 
amendment would implement section 656 by specifically excepting certain 
licensees from provisions of section 170I of the Atomic Energy Act, as 
amended.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/30/06                    71 FR 51534
NPRM Comment Period End         09/29/06
Final Rule                      01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________




4096. [bull] LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: NUHOMS HD 
ADDITION

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 to 
add the NUHOMS HD Cask System to the ``List of Approved Spent Fuel 
Storage Casks'' to add Certificate of Compliance No. 1030. This allows 
the holders of power reactor operating licenses to store spent fuel in 
this approved cask system under a general license.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/02/06                    71 FR 25782
Direct Final Rule               05/02/06                    71 FR 25740
NPRM Comment Period End         06/01/06
Direct Final Rule Effective     07/17/06
Direct Final Rule Withdrawn     07/13/06                    71 FR 39520
Final Rule                      12/00/06

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-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________




4097. [bull] REACTIVITY CONTROL OF SPENT FUEL WITHIN DRY STORAGE AND/OR 
TRANSPORT CASKS OR CONTAINERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The direct final rule amends the Commission's regulations 
that govern domestic licensing of production and utilization facilities 
to declare that the reactivity control requirements for spent fuel 
storage racks do not apply to the fuel located in dry storage and/or 
transport casks or containers in the spent fuel pool.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: George M. Tartal, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-0016
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3150-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________




4098. [bull] FACILITY CHANGE PROCESS INVOLVING ITEMS RELIED ON FOR 
SAFETY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The direct final rule amends the Commission's regulations to 
clarify a requirement pertaining to items relied on for safety (IROFS). 
This rulemaking corrects an inconsistency in the regulations pertaining 
to IROFS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               09/27/06                    71 FR 56344
NPRM                            09/27/06                    71 FR 56413
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/06
Direct Final Rule Effective     12/11/06
Confirmation of Effective Date  12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Anthony N. Tse, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office 
of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6233

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3150-AH96
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)                   Long-Term Actions


  



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4099. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/04/81                    46 FR 15154
NPRM Comment Period End         05/04/81
Second NPRM                      To Be                       Determined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4100. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4101. 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

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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 
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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4102. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4103. 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 a research information letter summarizing the results of prior 
work; e.g., concrete used in engineered backfills and radionuclide 
isolation in concrete. The staff is continuing to defer this rulemaking 
activity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

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

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4104. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kihar K. Rayl, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of 
Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-2643
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3150-AG98
_______________________________________________________________________




4105. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

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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4106. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4107. 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

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




4108. 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 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). The NRC is performing research activities to 
develop a technical basis for initiating rulemaking on this item, and 
is expected to be developed by early CY-2007.

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-AH42
_______________________________________________________________________




4109. 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). On 
December 2, 2005, the NRC requested further information from the BWR 
Owners Group in order to allow the review to proceed.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4110. LIST OF NON-AGREEMENT STATES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 40; 10 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amends the Commission's regulations to update 
the list of Non-Agreement States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4111. CONFORMING ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

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

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Phone: 301 415-6234
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3150-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________




4112. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/08/05                    70 FR 53313
NPRM Comment Period End         11/07/05
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________




4113. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




4114. REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF BYPRODUCT MATERIAL AND EXEMPTIONS 
FROM LICENSING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 30; 10 CFR 31; 10 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations by 
making the requirements for distributors of byproduct material more 
explicit, less prescriptive, and more risk-informed; improve safety 
criteria for approving products through licensing actions; and redefine 
categories of devices to be used under exemption.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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-AH91
_______________________________________________________________________


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4115. ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 50; 10 CFR 72

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               05/22/06                    71 FR 29244
NPRM                            05/22/06                    71 FR 29273
Direct Final Rule Effective     08/07/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael T. Jamgochian
Phone: 301 415-3224
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3150-AH39
_______________________________________________________________________




4116. NATIONAL SOURCE TRACKING OF SEALED SOURCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 20; 10 CFR 32; 10 CFR 150

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/13/06                     71 R 34024
Extension Comment Period 
Published                       07/03/06                    71 FR 37862

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Extension Comment Period End    07/28/06
Final Rule                      11/08/06                    71 FR 65686
Final Rule Effective            02/06/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Merri L. Horn
Phone: 301 415-8126
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3150-AH48
_______________________________________________________________________




4117. CHARGES FOR DUPLICATING RECORDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 9

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/18/06                    71 FR 54570
Final Action Effective          09/18/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Thomas E. Smith
Phone: 301 415-2950
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3150-AH66
_______________________________________________________________________




4118. REVISION OF FEE SCHEDULES; FEE RECOVERY FOR FY 2006

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 170; 10 CFR 171

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/30/06                    71 FR 30722
Final Rule Effective            07/31/06

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-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




4119. LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: FUELSOLUTIONS CASK 
SYSTEM, REVISION, AMENDMENT 4

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 72

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/18/06                    71 FR 19831
Direct Final Rule               04/18/06                    71 FR 19806
Direct Final Rule Effective     07/03/06
Confirmation of Effective Date  06/19/06                    71 FR 35147

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-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________




4120. LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: VSC-24 REVISION, 
AMENDMENT 6

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 72

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule Effective     06/05/06
Confirmation of Effective Date  05/30/06                    71 FR 30576

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-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________




4121. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 110

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      04/20/06                    71 FR 20336
Final Rule Effective            08/07/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Brooke G. Smith
Phone: 301 415-2347
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3150-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________




4122. REVISION OF NRC FORM 7, APPLICATION OF NRC EXPORT/IMPORT LICENSE, 
AMENDMENT, OR RENEWAL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 110

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/13/06                    71 FR 19135
Direct Final Rule               04/13/06                    71 FR 19102
Final Rule Effective            06/27/06
Confirmation of Effective Date  06/23/06                    71 FR 35995

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Brooke G. Smith
Phone: 301 415-2347
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3150-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________




4123. [bull] RELIEF FROM FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS 
CHECK FOR DESIGNATED CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 by issuing 
a new regulation to relieve certain categories of individuals who have 
been approved by the Commission for access to Safeguards Information 
from the fingerprinting and criminal history

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records check requirements of section 149 of the Atomic Energy Act of 
1854, as amended.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      06/13/06                    71 FR 33989
Final Rule Effective            06/13/06

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-AH94
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