2017-05141: Regulatory Improvements for Power Reactors Transitioning to Decommissioning
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is requesting comments on a draft regulatory basis to support a rulemaking that would amend NRC's regulations for the decommissioning of nuclear power reactors. The NRC's goals in amending these regulations would be to provide for an efficient decommissioning process; reduce the need for exemptions from existing regulations; address other decommissioning issues deemed relevant by the NRC staff; and support the principles of good regulation, including openness, clarity, and reliability. The NRC plans to hold a public meeting to discuss the draft regulatory basis and facilitate public comment.
The agency’s own summary, as published.
What this changes
Amends 5 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.
- 10 CFR 26 Fitness for Duty Programs
- 10 CFR 50 Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities
- 10 CFR 52 Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants
- 10 CFR 73 Physical Protection of Plants and Materials
- 10 CFR 140 Financial Protection Requirements and Indemnity Agreements
Rulemaking docket
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