2022-10479: Regulatory Improvements for Production and Utilization Facilities Transitioning to Decommissioning
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On March 3, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requested comments on the proposed amendments to its regulations that relate to the decommissioning of production and utilization facilities. The public comment period was originally scheduled to close on May 17, 2022. The NRC is extending the public comment period to allow more time for members of the public to develop and submit their comments.
The agency’s own summary, as published.
What this changes
Amends 8 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.
- 10 CFR 20 Standards for Protection Against Radiation
- 10 CFR 26 Fitness for Duty Programs
- 10 CFR 50 Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities
- 10 CFR 51 Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions
- 10 CFR 52 Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants
- 10 CFR 72 Licensing Requirements for the Independent Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level Radioactive Waste, and Reactor-Related Greater Than Class C Waste
- 10 CFR 73 Physical Protection of Plants and Materials
- 10 CFR 140 Financial Protection Requirements and Indemnity Agreements
Rulemaking docket
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