ML20133K489

Forwards Copy of Notice of Final Rulemaking to Be Published in Fr Which Constrain Dose to Members of Public from Air Emissions of Radioactive Matls from NRC License Facilities Other than Power Reactors

ML20133K489
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Issue date:	12/05/1996
From:	Rathbun D NRC OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS (OCA)
To:	Faircloth L, Schaefer D HOUSE OF REP., SENATE, ENVIRONMENT & PUBLIC WORKS
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ML20133K490	List: ML20133K489 ML20133K531
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FRN-60FR63984, RULE-PR-20 CCS, NUDOCS 9701210246
Download: ML20133K489 (2)

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l The Honorable Lauch Faircloth,' Chairman Subcommittee on Clean Air, Wetlands, Private Property and Nuclear Safety Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate l

Washington, DC 20510

Dear Mr. Chairman:

l Enclosed for the information of the Subcommittee is a copy of a notice of final rulemaking to be published in the Federal Reaister. This final rulemaking amends NRC regulations to constrain dose to members of the public from air emissions of radioactive materials from NRC licensed facilities other than power reactors.

This action is expected to be the final step in providing EPA with a basis upon which to rescind 40 CFR 61, Subpart I, " National Emission Standards for ,

Hazardous Air Pollutants," as it applies to NRC licensed facilities other than l power reactors, thereby relieving these NRC licensees from unnecessary dual eregulations. EPA has already rescinded Subpart I for power reactors based on requirements contained in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix I, and a history of over 20 years of reported air emissions from power reactors resulting in doses well  ;

below 10 mrem /yr to the maximally exposed member of the public. This action will provide assurance to the EPA that future emissions from NRC licensees, tther than power reactors, will not exceed levels that provide an ample margin of safety.

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Dennis K. Rathbun, Director Office of Congressional Affairs

Enclosure:

i Federal Register Notice I cc: Senator Bob Graham l

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Dear Mr. Chairman:

Enclosed for the information of the Subcommittee is a copy of a notice of final rulemaking to be published in the Federal Reaister. This final rulemaking amends NRC regulations to constrain dose to members of the public l from air emissions of radioactive materials from NRC licensed facilities other than power reactors.

This action is expected to be the final step in providing EPA with a basis upon which to rescind 40 CFR 61, Subpart I, " National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants," as it applias to NRC licensed facilities other than power reactors, thereby relieving these NRC licensees from unnecessary dual l regul ations . EPA has already rescinded Subpart I for power reactors based on requirements contained in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix I, and a history of over 20 years of reported air emissions from power reactors resulting in doses well below 10 mrem /yr to the maximally exposed member of the public. This action will provide assurance to the EPA that future emissions from NRC licensees, pther than power reactors, will not exceed levels that provide an ample margin of safety.

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l Dennis K. Rathbun, Director

! Office of Congressional Affairs

Enclosure:

Federal Register Notice cc: Representative Frank Pallone 4