ML19276F110
| ML19276F110 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 10/10/2019 |
| From: | Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards |
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| Hickman J | |
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| Download: ML19276F110 (11) | |
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2 Agenda NRC Category III Public Meeting to obtain comments to identify best practices for establishment and operation of local community advisory boards (CABs) for decommissioning nuclear power reactors, including lessons learned from existing CABs Meeting Safety Procedures
Introductions
NRC Presentation Ground Rules Public Comments Close the Meeting at 9 p.m.
Decommissioning Experience
The NRCs current decommissioning regulations are performance-based and risk-informed
Extensive decommissioning experience
A total of 10 power reactor sites have completed decommissioning and had the reactor licenses terminated for unrestricted use 3
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Cumulative Completion of Decommissioning Sites 1998-2018 Materials Sites Research Reactors Power Reactors
Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) Section 108 January 14, 2019 - legislation issued. Section 108, The Commission shall submit to Congress..a report identifying best practices with respect the establishment and operation of a local community advisory board (CAB) to foster communication and information exchange between a licensee planning for and involved in decommissioning activities and members of the community that decommissioning activities may affect, including lessons learned from any such board in existence..
Comments maybe submitted by November 15, 2019 through the NEIMA Website, the regulations.gov website, letter, or email.
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An organized group of citizens interested in safe decommissioning practices and spent fuel management at a decommissioning facility Sponsor is usually the local licensee or mandated by the State legislature Composition typically includes local community leaders and elected officials, State representatives, and members of licensee staff Most CABs have a governing charter to establish roles and responsibilities Community Advisory Boards 5
Reviews licensee plans for decommissioning Provides insight into potential impact on the local community Opportunity for public education on decommissioning Can make recommendations to State officials Provides input on site restoration, plans for future reuse of the site and economic development Typical CAB Responsibilities 6
A Description of:
CAB discussion topics CAB recommendations to inform the decision making processes CAB interactions with the Commission and other Federal regulatory bodies to support the board members overall understanding of the decommissioning process and promote dialogue between the affected stakeholders and the licensee involved in decommissioning activities How a CAB could offer opportunities for public engagement throughout all phases of the decommissioning process Report to Congress Contents 7
CAB best practices for:
CAB membership composition, selection process and terms When the CAB established and the frequency of CAB meetings Specific logistics required to support the CAB Other identified best practices or activities Report to Congress Contents 8
Public comments at NRC NEIMA public meetings
Fill out the NEIMA questionnaire online here:
https://www.nrc.gov/waste/decommissioning/neima-local-comm-advisory-board-questionnaire.html
Electronically to Federal Rulemaking website:
http://www.regulations.gov Docket ID NRC-2019-0073-0001 Scan completed questionnaires and send to:
NEIMA108.Resource@nrc.gov
Mail completed questionnaires to:
Kim Conway, U.S. NRC 11545 Rockville Pike, Mail Stop T-5 A10 Rockville, MD 20852 Methods to Submit Comments 9
Additional information located on the web site:
https://www.nrc.gov/waste/decommissioning/neima-section-108.html David McIntyre, Office of Public Affairs Phone: 301-415-8206 Email: NEIMA108.Resource@nrc.gov Questions 10
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