ML20128B984
| ML20128B984 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 01/28/1993 |
| From: | Rathbun D NRC OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS (OCA) |
| To: | Graham B, Lehman R, Sharp P HOUSE OF REP., HOUSE OF REP., ENERGY & COMMERCE, HOUSE OF REP., ENVIRONMENT & PUBLIC WORKS |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20128B988 | List: |
| References | |
| FRN-58FR6730, RULE-PR-30, RULE-PR-40, RULE-PR-50, RULE-PR-70, RULE-PR-72 CCS, NUDOCS 9302030248 | |
| Download: ML20128B984 (6) | |
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Dear Mr. Chairman:
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to amend its regulations applicable to reactor, material, fuel cycle, and independent spent fuel storage licensees, to establish a regulatory framework setting forth the procedures and criteria that will apply to on-site storage of low-level-radioactive waste beyond January 1, 1996, based on the legislative intent of the Low-Lovel Radioactive Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1985 (LLRWPAA).
Enclosed is a copy of the proposed rule that will be published shortly in the Federal Reaister.
Under the proposed rule, on-site storage of low-level radioactive waste will not be permitted after January 1, 1996, (other~than reasonable short-term storage necessary for decay, or for F
collection or censolidation, for shipment off-site, in the case where a licensee has access to an operating low-level radioactive waste disposal facility), unless the licensee can document that it has exhausted other reasonable waste management optionss NRC's proposed regulations would require that the licensee attempt to contract, either directly or through the State, for the disposal of its waste.
In addition, reactor licensees will have to document that on-site storage activities will be consistent with, and not compromise, tne safe operation of the licensee's activities, nor decrease the level of safety provided by applicable regulatory requirements.
The rulemaking will make these requirements standard license conditions for every license
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The rulemaking will amend 10 CFR Parts 50.54, 30.34, 40.41, 70.32, and'72.44, which are those sections of the regulations that identify standard conditions for reactor, material, fuel cycle, and independent spent fuel storage licenses.
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Dear Mr. Chairman:
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to amend its regulations applicable to reactor, material, fuel cycle, and independent spent fuel storage licensees, to establish a regulatory framework setting forth the procedures and criteria that will apply to on-site storage of low-level radioactive waste beyond January 1, 1996, based on the legislative intent of the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1985 (LLRWPAA).
Enclosed is a copy of the proposed rule that will-be published shortly in the federal Reaister.
Under the proposed rule, on-site storage of-low-level radioactive waste will not be permitted after January 1, 1996, (other than reasonable short-term storage necessary for decay, or for collection or consolidation, for shipment off-site, in the case where a licensee has access to an operating low-level radioactive waste disposal facility), unless the licensee can document that it has exhausted other reasonable waste management options.
NRC's proposed regulations would require that the licensee attempt to contract, either directly or through the State, for the disposal of its waste.
In addition, reactor licensees will have to document that on-site storage activities will be consistent with, and not compromise, the safe operation of the licensee's activities,-nor decrease the level of safety provided by applicable regulatory requirements.
The rulemaking will make these requirements standard license conditions for every license issued for reactor, material, fuel cycle, and independent spent fuel storage licensees.
The rulemaking will amend 10 CFR Parts 50.54, 30.34, 40.41,_70.32, and 72.44, which arc those sections of the regulations that identify. standard conditions fer reactor, material, fuel cycle, and independent spent fuel storage licenses.
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. This action-_is being taken because of potential health and-safety concerns associated with the increased reliance upon on-site storage of low-level radioactive waste,.and to support the goals that have been established by the LLRWPAA.
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Dennis K. Rathbun, Director Office of Congressional Affairs
Enclosure:
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Dear Mr. Chairman:
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to amend its regulations applicable to reactor, material, fuel cycle, and independent spent fuel storage licensees, to establish a regulatory framework setting forth the procedures and criteria that will apply to on-site storage of low-level radioactive waste beyond January 1, 1996, based on the legislative intent of the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1985 (LLRWPAA).
Enclosed is a copy of the proposed rule that will be published shortly in the Federal Recister.
1 Under the proposed rule, on-site storage of low-level radioactive waste will not be permitted after January 1, 1996, (other than I
reasonable short-term storage necessary for decay, or for collection or consolidation, for shipment off-site. in the case where a licensee has access to an operating low-level radioactive.
waste disposal facility), unless the licensee can document that it has exhausted other reasonable waste management options.
NRC's proposed regulations would require that the licensee attempt to contract, either directly or through the State, for-the disposal of its waste.
In addition, reactor licensees will have to document that on-site storage activities will be consistent with, and not compromise, the safe operation of the licensee's activities, nor decrease the level of safety provided by applicabic regulatory requirements.
The rulemaking will make these requirements standard license conditions for every license issued for reactor, material, fuel cycle, and independent spent-fuel storage licensees.
The rulemaking will amend 10 CFR Parts 50.54, 30.34, 40.41, 70.32, and 72.44, which are those sections of the regulations that identify standard conditions for reactor, material, fuel cycle, and independent spent fuel storage licenses.
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Enclosure:
As Stated cc:
Senator Alan K. Simpson
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