Unified Agenda


NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)


NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

10 CFR Ch. I

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

ACTION:

Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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 14, 2001 (66 FR 26602).

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: mtl@nrc.gov). 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 14, 2001 (66 FR 26602). Within each group, the rules are ordered according to the Regulation Identifier Number (RIN).

The information in this agenda has been updated through September 14, 2001. 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. Five rules affect small entities, one of which may potentially have a "significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities" as defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 14th day of September 2001.
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
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
4551  Availability of Official Records3150-AC07
4552  Lessons Learned From Design Certification3150-AG24
4553  Advance Notification to Native American Tribes of Transportation of Certain Types of Nuclear Waste3150-AG41
4554  Release of Part of a Reactor Facility or Site for Unrestricted Use Before Receiving Approval of the License Termination Plan3150-AG56
4555  Industry Codes and Standards; Amended Requirements3150-AG61
4556  Reduction in the Scope of Random Fitness-for-Duty Testing Requirements for Nuclear Power Reactor Licensees3150-AG62
4557  Re-evaluation of Power Reactor Physical Protection Regulations and Position on a Definition of Radiological Sabotage3150-AG63
4558  Transfers of Source Material From Licensees to Exempt Persons3150-AG64
4559  Compatibility with IAEA Transportation Safety Standards3150-AG71
4560  List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Standardized Advanced NUHOMS-24PT1 Addition3150-AG74
4561  Debt Collection Procedures3150-AG80
4562  Notification Requirement3150-AG81
4563  Submission of Financial Information for Applications to Renew or Extend the Term of an Operating License for Power Reactors3150-AG84
4564  Financial Assurance Amendments for Materials Licenses3150-AG85
4565  Incorporation by Reference of ASME BPV and OM Code Cases3150-AG86

Nuclear Regulatory Commission—Final Rule Stage
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
4566  Fitness for Duty Programs3150-AF12
4567  Submission of Documents Electronically; Minor Corrections3150-AF61
4568  Medical Uses of Byproduct Material3150-AF74
4569  Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Waste in a Proposed Geologic Repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada3150-AG04
4570  Decommissioning Trust Provisions3150-AG52
4571  Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin; Basis of Handicap; Basis of Age in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance3150-AG65
4572  Organization Change and Transfer of Function3150-AG79

Nuclear Regulatory Commission—Long-Term Actions
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
4573  Update Fuel Performance Considerations and Other Fuel Cycle Issues3150-AA31
4574  Disposal by Release Into Sanitary Sewerage3150-AE90
4575  Geological and Seismological Characteristics of Spent Fuel Storage Systems3150-AG16
4576  Revision of the Skin Dose Limit3150-AG25
4577  Risk-Informing Special Treatment Requirements3150-AG42
4578  Integrated Rulemaking for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors3150-AG47
4579  Performance-Based, Risk-Informed Fire Protection3150-AG48
4580  Changes to Adjudicatory Process3150-AG49
4581  Material Control and Accounting3150-AG69
4582  Standards for Combustible Gas Control System in Light-Water-Cooled Power Reactors3150-AG76

Nuclear Regulatory Commission—Completed Actions
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
4583  Storage of Greater Than Class C Waste3150-AG33
4584  120-Month ISI/IST Update Requirement3150-AG39
4585  Use of Simulators in Operator Licensing and Conforming Changes3150-AG40
4586  Licensing Proceedings for the Receipt of High-Level Radioactive Waste at a Geologic Repository: Licensing Support Network, Design Standards for Participating Websites3150-AG44
4587  Revision of Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery, FY 20013150-AG73
4588  List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Standardized NUHOMS-24P and -52B Revision, Amendment 33150-AG75
4589  List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC-UMS Universal Storage System, Amendment 23150-AG77
4590  Charges for Reproducing Records3150-AG78
4591  List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Westinghouse MC-10 Termination3150-AG82
4592  List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC-MPC Revision, Amendment 13150-AG83


Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Proposed Rule Stage

 


4551. AVAILABILITY OF OFFICIAL RECORDS

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 2

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed amendment would conform the Commission's regulations pertaining to the availability of official records to existing case law and agency practice. The amendment would address the circumstances under which proprietary, personal privacy or other confidential information submitted to the NRC by applicants, licensees, or others may be returned upon request. The rule would reaffirm that 10 CFR 2.790(c) provides submitters of information a qualified right to have their information returned upon request. This amendment would inform the public of four additional circumstances where information would not be returned to the applicant, that is, (1) when submitted to an advisory committee governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act; (2) when captured by a Freedom of Information Act request; (3) when publicly relied upon or revealed by the Commission in an open Commission meeting under the government in the Sunshine Act; and (4) when obtained during the course of an investigation conducted by the NRC Office of Investigations. The proposed amendment would also clarify requirements on submittals to the NRC for identification of confidential information sought to be withheld from public disclosure. Further, the proposed amendment would address the NRC's procedures for handling copyrighted information, including reproduction and distribution according to normal agency practice.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/23/92 57 FR 61013
NPRM Comment Period End 03/08/93
NPRM 10/17/01 66 FR 52721
NPRM Comment Period End 12/31/01
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Catherine M. Holzle, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1560
Email: cmh@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AC07

4552. LESSONS LEARNED FROM DESIGN CERTIFICATION

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The final rule will amend the Commission's regulations by revising the regulatory infrastructure to prepare for future applications. The final rule will involve changes to licensing procedures and will require combined license applicants and holders to create, maintain, update, and use a PRA for the life of the facility. The final rule subsumes the rulemaking, "Standardized Plant Designs, Early Review of Sites Suitability Issues; Clarifying Amendments" (RIN AE25), that would remove redundant appendices M, N, O, and Q from part 50. These appendices are being removed because they became obsolete when part 52 was created. The part 52 rulemaking plan (SECY-98-282) was approved by the Commission on January 14, 1999.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/01
Final Action 05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

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: jnw@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG24

4553. ADVANCE NOTIFICATION TO NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES OF TRANSPORTATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF NUCLEAR WASTE

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 71; 10 CFR 73

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The NRC has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to invite 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 already 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. DOE has also developed a satellite tracking system to monitor the status of spent fuel shipments at all times. Distribution of this information to parties other than governors' designees is not compatible with NRC regulations. A rulemaking plan was approved by the Commission on February 2, 2001.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM 12/21/99 64 FR 71331
ANPRM Comment Period End 07/05/00 65 FR 18010
NPRM 04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Roger W. Broseus, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-7608
Email: rwb@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG41

4554. RELEASE OF PART OF A REACTOR FACILITY OR SITE FOR UNRESTRICTED USE BEFORE RECEIVING APPROVAL OF THE LICENSE TERMINATION PLAN

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 2; 10 CFR 20; 10 CFR 50

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations by adding a new section that would identify the criteria and regulatory framework that a licensee would use to request NRC approval for a partial site release. The rulemaking would provide additional assurance that residual radioactivity would meet the radiological criteria for license termination, even if parts of the site were released before a licensee submits its license termination plans. The rulemaking would clarify that the radiological criteria for unrestricted use apply to a partial site release. The rulemaking would not provide for a partial site release under restricted conditions. Also, the rulemaking would provide for a Subpart 2 hearing if a license amendment involving a partial site release is challenged.
The rulemaking would fill a gap identified during the NRC's consideration of a technical specification amendment request for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station to remove a restriction on the sale or lease of property within the exclusion area. During the Oyster Creek review, the NRC staff concluded that it is possible for a reactor licensee to sell land that would reduce the size of its site before the license termination criteria would specifically apply to the release of the property. If the sale does not involve the transfer of licensed material, it would not require NRC approval under current regulations. Currently, the NRC must consider changes to the site boundary of a reactor site on a case-by-case basis to ensure adequate protection of the public and the environment. Because several reactor licensees have expressed interest in selling parts of the sites before they receive approval of their license termination plans, the NRC staff believes the issues should be resolved generically by rulemaking.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 09/04/01 66 FR 46230
NPRM Comment Period End 11/19/01
Final Rule 09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

W. Mike Ripley, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1112
Email: wmr@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG56

4555. INDUSTRY CODES AND STANDARDS; AMENDED REQUIREMENTS

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 50

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to incorporate by reference the following: (1) the 1997 Addenda, 1998 Edition, 1999 Addenda, and 2000 Addenda of Division 1 rules of Section III, "Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components," of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME B&PV Code); (2) the 1997 Addenda, 1998 Edition, 1999 Addenda, and 2000 Addenda of Division 1 rules of Section XI, "Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components," of the ASME B&PV Code; and (3) the 1997 Addenda, 1998 Edition, 1999 Addenda, and 2000 Addenda of the ASME Code for Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants. This rule also withdraws a supplemental proposed rule that would have eliminated the requirement for licensees to update their ISI and IST programs every 120 months to the latest ASME Code edition and addenda incorporated by reference in the regulations (120-Month ISI/IST Update Requirement (AG39)).

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 08/03/01 66 FR 40626
NPRM Comment Period End 10/17/01
Final Rule 09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Stephen A. Tingen, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1280
Email: sgt@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG61

4556. REDUCTION IN THE SCOPE OF RANDOM FITNESS-FOR-DUTY TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR NUCLEAR POWER REACTOR LICENSEES

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 26

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to require random drug and alcohol testing of only those persons with unescorted access to vital areas, and eliminate random testing of employees who must physically report to the Technical Support Center or Emergency Operations Facility during an emergency. However, personnel with unescorted access to the protected area would continue to be covered by 10 CFR 26.24(a)(1) for pre-access fitness-for-duty testing and by 10 CFR 26.24(a)(3) for "for-cause" fitness-for-duty testing.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Garmon West Jr., Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1044
Email: fitnessforduty@nrc.gov
Vonna L. Ordaz, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-2147
Email: vld@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG62

4557. RE-EVALUATION OF POWER REACTOR PHYSICAL PROTECTION REGULATIONS AND POSITION ON A DEFINITION OF RADIOLOGICAL SABOTAGE

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 73

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to require power reactor licensees to conduct drills and exercises to evaluate their protective strategy against a simulated design basis threat (DBT) of radiological sabotage. The proposed rulemaking would also include risk insights, supporting guidance documents and be more performance based.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 01/00/02
Final Rule 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Undetermined

Government Levels Affected:

Undetermined

Agency Contact:

Richard P. Rosano, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-3282
Email: rpr@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG63

4558. TRANSFERS OF SOURCE MATERIAL FROM LICENSEES TO EXEMPT PERSONS

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 40

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed rule would require NRC approval for transfers 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.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Clark Prichard, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6203
Email: cwp@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG64

4559. COMPATIBILITY WITH IAEA TRANSPORTATION SAFETY STANDARDS

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 71

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations on packaging and transporting radioactive material to make them compatible with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards and to codify other applicable requirements. These changes would be compatible with TS-R-1, the latest revision of the IAEA transportation standards. This rulemaking would also address the unintended economic impact of NRC's emergency final rule entitled "Fissile Material Shipments and Exemptions" (February 10, 1997; 62 FR 5907) and a petition for rulemaking submitted by International Energy Consultants, Inc. (PRM-71-12)(February 19, 1998; 63 FR 8362).

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

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: nst@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG71

4560. ¤ LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: STANDARDIZED ADVANCED NUHOMS-24PT1 ADDITION

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 72

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations by adding the Standardized Advanced NUHOMS Storage System cask design to the list of approved spent fuel storage casks. The proposed rule would add a cask system that has improved shielding and the ability to withstand a higher seismic response spectra than the Standardized NUHOMS Storage System which is already on the list of approved casks.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 01/00/02
Final Action 06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Gordon Gundersen, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6195
Email: geg1@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG74

4561. ¤ DEBT COLLECTION PROCEDURES

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 15

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations concerning the procedures that the NRC uses to collect its debts that are owed to it. The proposed amendment would conform NRC regulations to the amended procedures presented in the Federal Claims Collection Standards issued by the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Justice, and the legislative changes enacted in the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 10/05/01 66 FR 50860
NPRM Comment Period End 12/19/01
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes

Small Entities Affected:

Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Leah Tremper, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-7347
Email: lpt@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG80

4562. ¤ NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2111; 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2232; 42 USC 2233; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 35

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations by requiring a licensee to notify the NRC and an identified exposed individual after the licensee becomes aware that the individual received or is estimated to have received a dose exceeding 50mSv (5 rem) from a released patient who had been administered radioactive material.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/01
Final Rule 10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes

Small Entities Affected:

Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Betty Ann Torres, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-0191
Email: bat@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG81

4563. ¤ SUBMISSION OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICATIONS TO RENEW OR EXTEND THE TERM OF AN OPERATING LICENSE FOR POWER REACTORS

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 50

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations concerning financial qualifications for entities other than electric utilities seeking renewal of nuclear power plant operating licenses. The Commission's regulations currently require the submission of financial qualifications information for applicants for initial operating licenses and renewal of operating licenses, except for applicants for and holders of operating licenses for nuclear power plants that are electric utilities. Thus, applicants for renewal of nuclear power plant operating licenses under 10 CFR part 54 that are entities other than electric utilities must submit financial qualifications information as part of their renewal application. However, section 54.29 does not contain a requirement for an NRC finding of financial qualification for entities other than electric utilities seeking renewal of their operating license.
The NRC has received requests for license renewals and has granted two renewed licenses to electric utilities. However, because of ongoing deregulation in the electricity sector of the economy, new entities other than electric utilities are expected to be formed that will hold operating licenses for nuclear power plants. Some of these entities may decide to extend the life of their nuclear power plants through the license renewal process and, under the current regulations, would be required to submit financial qualifications information under section 50.33(f). However, a finding of financial qualification need not be made under section 54.29 to issue the renewed license. Therefore, the Commission needs to address and resolve by appropriate rulemaking the matter of financial qualifications for entities other than electric utilities seeking renewal of nuclear power plant operating licenses. The staff intends to develop a rule that would modify the requirement in the last sentence of section 50.33(f)(2) with respect to entities other than electric utilities seeking renewal of operating licenses for nuclear power plants, and provide the bases for the NRC's not making a financial qualifications finding for these entities in connection with renewal of such entities' nuclear power plant operating licenses in the Statement of Consideration for the rule. The rule would continue the existing requirement in section 50.33(f) with respect to non-power reactors. Furthermore, the rule would not affect submission of financial qualifications information and the need for a finding of financial qualifications with respect to transfers of nuclear power plant operating licenses.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 02/00/02
Final Rule 01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

George J. Mencinsky, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-3093
Email: gjm@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG84

4564. ¤ FINANCIAL ASSURANCE AMENDMENTS FOR MATERIALS LICENSES

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 30; 10 CFR 40; 10 CFR 70

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed rule would amend the Commission's financial assurance regulations for materials licenses. The amendment would maintain adequate assurance of decommissioning funding.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/02
Final Rule 04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes

Small Entities Affected:

Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Clark Prichard, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6203
Email: cwp@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG85

4565. ¤ INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF ASME BPV AND OM CODE CASES

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 50

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to incorporate by reference the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code Cases and Operation and Maintenance (OM) Code Cases pertaining to inservice inspection, operational maintenance, and design, fabrication, and materials which the NRC has reviewed and found to be acceptable for use. Language would be added to section 50.55a incorporating by reference three NRC-developed regulatory guides which address NRC review and approval of ASME-published code cases. This action would give NRC-approved code cases the same legal status as the corresponding requirements in the ASME BPV and OM Codes which have already been incorporated by reference in section 50.55a.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Harry S. Tovmassian, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-3092
Email: hst@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG86


Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Final Rule Stage

 


4566. FITNESS FOR DUTY PROGRAMS

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 26

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The final rule will amend the Commission's regulations to ensure compatibility with the Department of Health and Human Services guidelines, reduce unnecessary regulatory burden in some areas, clarify the Commission's original intent of the rule, and improve overall program effectiveness and efficiency. These revised requirements will reduce the industrywide annual cost for all licensees to comply with part 26 by approximately $15 million. The rulemaking will address the Regulatory Review Group items on audit frequency and annual submittal of data. The rulemaking will also address the petition for rulemaking submitted by the Virginia Electric and Power Company (VEPCO) (PRM-26-1).

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/09/96 61 FR 21105
NPRM Comment Period End 08/07/96
Final Action 01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Garmon West Jr., Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1044
Email: fitnessforduty@nrc.gov
Vonna L. Ordaz, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-2147
Email: vld@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AF12

4567. SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS ELECTRONICALLY; MINOR CORRECTIONS

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 2; 10 CFR 61; 10 CFR 62; 10 CFR 70; 10 CFR 71; 10 CFR 72; 10 CFR 73; 10 CFR 32; 10 CFR 34; 10 CFR 40; 10 CFR 50; 10 CFR 51; 10 CFR 52; 10 CFR 55; 10 CFR 60; 10 CFR 4; 10 CFR 9; 10 CFR 21; 10 CFR 20; 10 CFR 15; 10 CFR 19; 10 CFR 25; 10 CFR 30; 10 CFR 26; 10 CFR 31; 10 CFR 74; 10 CFR 75; 10 CFR 76; 10 CFR 81; 10 CFR 95; 10 CFR 110; 10 CFR 140; 10 CFR 150

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The direct final rule will permit voluntary electronic submission of documents and provide procedures for submitting documents electronically. Amending the regulations to permit electronic submission will facilitate the electronic capture of externally generated documents into the Agency-wide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). The rulemaking will address and improve the document control and records management issues that are of concern to the NRC, its applicants, licensees, and members of the public by improving the process of communication, dissemination, and storage of records. In addition, the rulemaking will incorporate minor corrections to the current regulations regarding the submission of documents to the NRC, for example, organizational, name, and phone number changes. This rulemaking is consistent with existing legislative and regulatory initiatives, such as the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Office of Management and Budget Circular A-130 (Revised February 8, 1996), and the Government Paperwork Reduction Elimination Act of 1998, to reduce the information collection burden on the public and to make information more readily accessible to the public.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Direct Final Rule 02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes

Small Entities Affected:

Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected:

Undetermined

Agency Contact:

Michael D. Collins, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-2488
Email: mdc1@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AF61

4568. MEDICAL USES OF BYPRODUCT MATERIAL

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2111; 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2232; 42 USC 2233; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 35

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The final rule will amend the Commission's regulations to reflect a more risk-based approach to the regulation of the medical uses of byproduct material. Performance-oriented requirements will allow licensees the flexibility to develop procedures appropriate to their uses of byproduct material. The revision will address training and experience requirements for authorized users, Radiation Safety Officers, authorized nuclear pharmacists, and authorized medical physicists. This rulemaking includes development of associated guidance. This rule also addresses a petition for rulemaking submitted by the University of Cincinnati (PRM-20-24).

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM 08/06/97 62 FR 42219
ANPRM Comment Period End 03/01/98
NPRM 08/13/98 63 FR 43516
NPRM Comment Period End 12/16/98 63 FR 64829
Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Roger W. Broseus, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-7608
Email: rwb@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AF74

4569. DISPOSAL OF HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE IN A PROPOSED GEOLOGIC REPOSITORY AT YUCCA MOUNTAIN, NEVADA

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 063

Legal Deadline:

Other, Statutory, Energy Policy Act of 1992.

Abstract:

The final rule will establish regulations as directed by statute (Energy Policy Act of 1992) for the disposal of high-level waste at Yucca Mountain. The final rule will provide specific criteria applicable to Yucca Mountain and state that the more generic requirements in the existing part 60 do not apply and cannot be the subject of litigation in any NRC licensing proceeding for Yucca Mountain. The rule will also address a petition for rulemaking submitted by the States of Nevada and Minnesota (PRM-60-2/2A).

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 02/22/99 64 FR 8640
NPRM Comment Period End 06/30/99 64 FR 24092
Final Action 01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Tim McCartin, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-7285
Email: tjm3@nrc.gov
Clark Prichard, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6203
Email: cwp@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG04

4570. DECOMMISSIONING TRUST PROVISIONS

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 50

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The rule would amend the Commission's regulations to ensure that decommissioning trust agreements are in a form acceptable to the NRC to increase assurance that decommissioning funds will be available for their intended purpose, especially in light of economic deregulation and restructuring of the electric utility industry. Based on past experience with the NRC approval of the transfer of the operating licenses of the Three Mile Island Unit 1 and Pilgrim Nuclear Power Stations, the staff believes that this rulemaking would expedite similar transfers in the future. The staff also intends to develop guidance by revising Regulatory Guide 1.159, "Assuring the Availability of Funds for Decommissioning Nuclear Reactors," that will specify more fully the provisions of the decommissioning trust agreements.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/30/01 66 FR 29244
NPRM Comment Period End 08/13/01
Final Rule 05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Brian J. Richter, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1978
Email: bjr@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG52

4571. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN; BASIS OF HANDICAP; BASIS OF AGE IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 4

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The rule would incorporate the Civil Rights Restoration Act's definitions of "program or activity" and "program" into Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and would promote consistent and adequate enforcement of these statutes.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/06/00 65 FR 76460
NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/01
Final Action 01/00/02
Final Action Effective 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Marva C. Gary, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Small Business and Civil Rights, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-7382
Email: mcg@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG65

4572. ¤ ORGANIZATION CHANGE AND TRANSFER OF FUNCTION

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 1; 10 CFR 34; 10 CFR 73

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The final rule will amend the Commission's regulations to reflect the abolishment of the Office for Analysis and Evaluation of Operational Data (AEOD); the transfer of certain functions from AEOD to Incident Response Operations; and a correction of the telephone number for the NRC Operations Center. In addition, several other administrative amendments will be included in this final rule.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Rule 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Carrie Brown, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555
Phone: 301 415-8092
Email: cxb@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG79


Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Long-Term Actions

 


4573. UPDATE FUEL PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS AND OTHER FUEL CYCLE ISSUES

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 51

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

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Donald P. Cleary
Phone: 301 415-3903
Email: dpc@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AA31

4574. DISPOSAL BY RELEASE INTO SANITARY SEWERAGE

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 20

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM 02/25/94 59 FR 9146
ANPRM Comment Period End 05/26/94
NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Lydia Chang
Phone: 301 415-6319
Email: lwc1@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AE90

4575. GEOLOGICAL AND SEISMOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SPENT FUEL STORAGE SYSTEMS

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 072

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Undetermined

Government Levels Affected:

Undetermined

Agency Contact:

Keith McDaniel
Phone: 301 415-5252
Email: kkm@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG16

4576. REVISION OF THE SKIN DOSE LIMIT

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 20

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 07/12/01 66 FR 36502
NPRM Comment Period End 09/25/01
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Alan K. Rocklein
Phone: 301 415-3883
Email: akr@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG25

4577. RISK-INFORMING SPECIAL TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 21; 10 CFR 50;; 10 CFR 54; 10 CFR 100

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM 03/03/00 65 FR 11488
ANPRM Comment Period End 05/17/00
NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Tim Reed
Phone: 301 415-1462
Email: tar@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG42

4578. INTEGRATED RULEMAKING FOR DECOMMISSIONING NUCLEAR POWER REACTORS

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 50

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

William Huffman
Phone: 301 415-1141
Email: wch@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG47

4579. PERFORMANCE-BASED, RISK-INFORMED FIRE PROTECTION

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 50

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Edward A. Connell
Phone: 301 415-2838
Email: eac@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG48

4580. CHANGES TO ADJUDICATORY PROCESS

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 1; 10 CFR 2; 10 CFR 50; 10 CFR 51; 10 CFR 52; 10 CFR 54; 10 CFR 60; 10 CFR 70;; 10 CFR 73; 10 CFR 75; 10 CFR 76; 10 CFR 110

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/16/01 66 FR 19610
NPRM Comment Period End 09/14/01 66 FR 27045
Final Rule To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Geary S. Mizuno
Phone: 301 415-1639
Email: gsm@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG49

4581. MATERIAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 51; 10 CFR 61; 10 CFR 70; 10 CFR 72; 10 CFR 73; 10 CFR 74; 10 CFR 75; 10 CFR 76; 10 CFR 150

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/30/01 66 FR 29251
NPRM Comment Period End 08/13/01
Final Rule 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Merri Horn
Phone: 301 415-8126
Email: mlh1@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG69

4582. ¤ STANDARDS FOR COMBUSTIBLE GAS CONTROL SYSTEM IN LIGHT-WATER-COOLED POWER REACTORS

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 50

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to improve safety by better focusing on the risk-significant challenges from combustible gases; ensure combustible gas control during all risk-significant events; and eliminate those aspects of current requirements that provide no safety benefit. A staff requirement memorandum dated January 19, 2001, directed the staff to proceed expeditiously with rulemakings on the risk-informed alternative of section 50.44, including completion of outstanding technical work (e.g., development of combustible gas source terms) and necessary regulatory analyses. Also, this rulemaking addresses the petition for rulemaking submitted by Bob Christie (PRM-50-68).

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Anthony W. Markley, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-3165
Email: awm@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG76


Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Completed Actions

 


4583. STORAGE OF GREATER THAN CLASS C WASTE

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 72

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The final rule will amend the Commission's regulations to include storage of Greater than Class C (GTCC) waste, that is, waste that exceeds the concentration limits of radionuclides established for Class C waste in 10 CFR 61.55(a)(2)(iv). It is anticipated that the decommissioning activities at nuclear power plants will generate relatively small volumes of GTCC waste. However, because there are currently no disposal options for GTCC waste, utilities must store these wastes under their part 50 licenses pending development of a disposal facility. The Department of Energy has the responsibility for developing a national strategy for disposal of GTCC waste. Based on current plans, this disposal capability will not likely be available for many years. This rulemaking will allow independent spent fuel storage installations to store GTCC waste similarly to spent fuel and facilitate the likely eventual transfer to a permanent geologic repository. This rulemaking will also respond to a petition for rulemaking submitted by the Portland General Electric Company (PRM-72-2).

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/16/00 65 FR 37712
NPRM Comment Period End 08/30/00
Final Rule 10/11/01 66 FR 51823
Final Rule Effective 11/13/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Mark Haisfield, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6196
Email: mfh@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG33

4584. 120-MONTH ISI/IST UPDATE REQUIREMENT

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 50

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule would amend the Commission's regulations to require nuclear power plant licensees to update their inservice inspection and inservice testing programs every 120 months to comply with the version of the ASME code incorporated by reference into the regulations and in effect 12 months preceding the start of a new 120-month interval. The Commission disapproved this proposed rulemaking in a Staff Requirements Memorandum dated April 13, 2000. This rulemaking was withdrawn in a proposed rule published on August 3, 2001 (66 FR 40626)(Industry Codes and Standards; Amended Requirements (AG61)).

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Withdrawn 08/03/01 66 FR 40626

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Thomas Scarbrough, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-2794
Email: tgs@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG39

4585. USE OF SIMULATORS IN OPERATOR LICENSING AND CONFORMING CHANGES

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 55

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The final rule will amend the Commission's regulations to promote more effective plant operating experience for initial license applicants through improved on-the-job training by allowing use of the simulation facility in lieu of the actual plant to satisfy the license eligibility requirement for performance of control manipulations that affect reactivity or power level. The rulemaking will also facilitate the adaptation of existing simulator support and requalification training programs to the 1998 revision of the national standard (ANSI/ANS-3.5) to eliminate recurring outdated, duplicate, and inefficient simulator performance testing and reporting requirements. This rulemaking will bring the NRC's current regulations up to date with evolutionary changes in simulation technology, training, and examination programs. This rulemaking will directly reduce unnecessary regulatory burden by eliminating the current requirement for submittal of certification and performance test reports on a quadrennial basis.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 07/03/00 65 FR 41021
NPRM Comment Period End 09/18/00
Final Action 10/17/01 66 FR 52657
Final Action Effective 11/16/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Clare Goodman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1047
Email: cpg@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG40

4586. LICENSING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE RECEIPT OF HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE AT A GEOLOGIC REPOSITORY: LICENSING SUPPORT NETWORK, DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PARTICIPATING WEBSITES

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 73

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The final rule amends the Commission's Rules of Practice applicable to the use of the Licensing Support Network (LSN) for the licensing proceeding on the disposal of high-level waste at a geologic repository. The final rule establishes the basic data structure and transfer standards (design standards) that LSN participant Websites must use to make documentary material available. The final rule also clarifies the authority of the LSN Administrator to establish guidance for LSN participants on how best to meet the design standards and to review participant designs for compliance with the standards. Finally, the rule clarifies the timing of participant compliance certifications.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Rule 05/31/01 66 FR 29453
Final Rule Effective 07/02/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Francis X. Cameron, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of the General Counsel, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-1642
Email: fxc@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG44

4587. REVISION OF FEE SCHEDULES; FEE RECOVERY, FY 2001

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Economically Significant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 170; 10 CFR 171

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The final rule amends the licensing, inspection, and annual fees charged to NRC licensees and applicants for an NRC license. The amendments are necessary to recover 98 percent of the NRC's budget authority for Fiscal Year 2001, less the amount appropriated from the Nuclear Waste Fund and the General Fund. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, as amended, requires that the NRC accomplish the 98-percent recovery for FY 2001 through the assessment of fees. The dollar amount to be recovered for FY 2001 is approximately $453.3 million. The act requires that the fees for FY 2001 must be collected by September 30, 2001.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Rule 06/14/01 66 FR 32452
Final Rule Effective 08/13/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes

Small Entities Affected:

Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected:

State, Local

Agency Contact:

Glenda C. Jackson, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6057
Email: gcj@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG73

4588. ¤ LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: STANDARDIZED NUHOMS-24P AND -52B REVISION, AMENDMENT 3

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 72

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The final rule amends the Commission's regulations to revise the Certificate of Compliance No. 1004 for the Standardized NUHOMS-24P and -52B cask system. This rule modifies the Standardized NUHOMS-24P and -52B cask system to add the -61BT dry storage canister which is the storage portion of a dual purpose cask design intended to both store and transport spent fuel.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Direct Final Rule 06/29/01 66 FR 34523
Final Rule Effective 09/12/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Gordon Gundersen, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6195
Email: geg1@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG75

4589. ¤ LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: NAC-UMS UNIVERSAL STORAGE SYSTEM, AMENDMENT 2

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 72

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The direct final rule will amend the Commission's regulations to revise the Certificate of Compliance No. 1015 for the NAC-UMS Universal Storage System. The change will modify the NAC-UMS Universal Storage System to add miscellaneous spent fuel related components to the approved contents list for the NAC-UMS Universal Storage system and change the required actions in response to a failure of the cask heat removal system.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Direct Final Rule 10/16/01 66 FR 52486
Direct Final Rule Effective 12/31/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Jayne M. McCausland, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6219
Email: jmm2@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG77

4590. ¤ CHARGES FOR REPRODUCING RECORDS

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 9

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The final rule amends the Commission's regulations to permit NRC's contractor to increase the charges for copying publicly available documents at the NRC's Public Document Room. In addition, the amendments provide for electronic copying to CD-ROM.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Rule 05/07/01 66 FR 22907
Final Rule Effective 06/06/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Thomas E. Smith, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-7204
Email: tes@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG78

4591. ¤ LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: WESTINGHOUSE MC-10 TERMINATION

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 72

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The direct final rule amends the Commission's regulations to delete Certificate of Compliance No. 1001 for the Westinghouse MC-10 cask system from the approved listing. This change was requested by the Westinghouse Government Environmental Services Company.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Direct Final Rule 08/21/01 66 FR 43761
Direct Final Rule Effective 11/05/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Jayne M. McCausland, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6219
Email: jmm2@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG82

4592. ¤ LIST OF APPROVED SPENT FUEL STORAGE CASKS: NAC-MPC REVISION, AMENDMENT 1

Agency:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 2201; 42 USC 5841

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

10 CFR 72

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The direct final rule amends the Commission's regulations to revise the Certificate of Compliance No. 1025 for the NAC-MPC cask system. This change modifies the NAC-MPC cask system design to permit a license to use an alternate fuel basket design with enlarged fuel tubes in corner locations; increase the operational time limits provided in the Technical Specifications for canister loading, closure, and transfer when canister heat loads are lower than design basis heat loads; revise the canister surface contamination limits in Technical Specifications to maintain worker dose as low as is reasonably achievable; and revise some drawings to reflect changes identified during cask and component fabrication under a general license.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Direct Final Rule 08/30/01 66 FR 45749
Direct Final Rule Effective 11/13/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Jayne M. McCausland, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone: 301 415-6219
Email: jmm2@nrc.gov

RIN:

3150-AG83