2022-03131: Regulatory Improvements for Production and Utilization Facilities Transitioning to Decommissioning

Summary

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations that relate to the decommissioning of production and utilization facilities. The NRC's goals in amending these regulations are to maintain a safe, effective, and efficient decommissioning process; reduce the need for license amendment requests and exemptions from existing regulations; address other decommissioning issues deemed relevant by the NRC; and support the NRC's Principles of Good Regulation, including openness, clarity, and reliability. The NRC will hold a public meeting to promote full understanding of this proposed rule and to facilitate public 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