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| From: | Bangart R NRC OFFICE OF STATE PROGRAMS (OSP) |
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STATE LIAISON OFFICERS STATE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSIONS
- AGREEMENT AND NON-AGREEMENT STATES NOTICE OF UPCOMING NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC) PUBLIC MEETINGS (SP-97-007)
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Enclosed for your information are two Federal Register notices which announce upcoming NRC public meetings on subjects which may be of interest. The first notice announces a public meeting scheduled for February 21,1997 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in which the NRC will receive presentations by representatives from the nuclear industry on the use of mixed oxide (MOX) fuelin nuclear reactors. On January 14,1997, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Record of Decision on the Storage and Disposition of Weapons-Usable Fissile Materials. One of DOE's approaches to dispose of the surplus plutonium is to burn it as MOX fuel in existing domestic commercial reactors. The Nuclear Energy Institute has requested an opportunity to present information on the use of MOX fuelin light water reactors to the NRC staff. A preliminary meeting agenda is included in the enclosed notice.
The second notice announces a public meeting regarding the DOE proposal for production of tritium in commerciallight-water reactors. This meeting is to provide an opportunity for public comment on the technicalissues regarding the DOE proposal and to ensure that the public is aware of the NRC staff's review activities early in the proposal evaluation process. This meeting is scheduler' February 25,1997 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Both meetings will be held in the NRC Auditorium located in the Two White Flint North building at 11545 Rockville Pike in Rockville, Maryland.
OriginalSigned By RICHARD L BANGART Richard L. Bangart, Director Office of State Programs
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Enclosed for your information are two Federal Reoister notices which announce upcoming NRC public meetings on subjects which may be of interest. The first tutice announces a public meeting scheduled for February 21,1997 from 8:30 a.m. to ' 00 p.m. in which the NRC will receive presentations by representatives from the nuclear.adustry on the use of mixed oxide (MOX) fuelin nuclear reactors. On January 14,1997, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Record of Decision on the Storage and Disposition of Weapons-Usable Fissile Meterials. One of DOE's approaches to dispose of the surplus plutonium is to burn it as MOX fuelin existing domestic commerciel reactors. The Nuclear Energy institute has requestod an opportunity to present information on the use of MOX fuelin light water reactors to the NRC staff. A preliminary meeting agenda is included in the enclosed notice.
The second notice announces a public meeting regarding the DOE proposal for production of tritium in commerciallight-water reactors. This meeting is to provide an opportunity for public comment on the technicalissues regarding the DOE proposal and to ensure that the public is aware of the NRC staff's review activities early in the proposal evaluation process. This meeting is scheduled for February 25,1997 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Both meetingd will be held in the NRC Auditorium located in the Two White Flint North building at 11545 Rockville Pike in Rockville, Maryland.
g) n di Richard L. Bangart, Director /
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As stated
4084 Federal Register / Val. 62, No.18 / Tuesday, fanuary 28,1997 / N: tic;s b'
DATE AND TofE:Febrary 7,8 am-6 pm:
NUCLEAR REGULATORY For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
February 8,8:30 am-5 pm.
COMMISSION Elizabeth Q. Ten Eyck, PLACE: Room 1235, NSF,4201 Wilson induttry Presentation on the Use of so u s.
Boulevard, Arlington,VA.
Mixed Oxide Fuel IFR Doc. 97-1995 Filed 1-27-97; 8:45 aml TYPE OF MEETueo: Part open.
AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory amo caos team I
coorrACT PERSON: Guy G. Guthridge, Commission.
, Room 755, National Science ACTION: Meeting notice.
$Unohine Act Meeting Foundation,4201 Wilson Boulevard.
Arlington, Virginia 22230. Teleobone:
SUMMARY
- The Nuclear Regulatory AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETmG: Nuclear (703)306-1031.
Commission (NRC) will host a meeting Regulatory Commission.
for presentations by representatives MmeUTES: May be obtained from the from the nuclear industry on the use of DATE: Weeks of January 27, February 3, 10, and 17,1997, contact person listed above.
mixed oxide (MOX) fuelin nuclear PLACE: Commissioners' Conference PURPost oF MEETwo: Examine a full reactors. The meeting is open to the Room,11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, range of infrastructure, management, Publi, and all interested parties may Maryland.
and scientific options for the United STATUS:Public and Closed.
States Antarctic Program so that the
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bmary 21,1997. from 8:30 O9 P- -
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:
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Foundation will be able to maintain the high quality of the research and ADDRESSES: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory week offanuary27 implement U.S. policy in Antarctica Commission Two White Flint North, Monday,lanuary 27 under realistic budget scenarios.
Auditorium,11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. (Note: The NRC is 200 p.m.
Agenda accessible to the White Flint Metro Briefing by DOE on Plutonium Disposition (Public Meeting); (Contact: Vanice Perin.
t Open Session (February 7 until 4 pm Station: visitor parking around the NRC 301-415-a143) and all of February 8) building is limited.)
Wedonday, January 29 FOR FURTHER MFMMATION CONUCT Mt am The committee will continue analyris Vanice A. Perin, Mall Stop T-8-A-33, Briefing on Operating Reactors and Fuel i
begun at its first three meetings (October U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Facilities (Public Meeting);(Contact:
11-12 December 20-21,1996, and Washington, D.C. 20555. Phone: 301-Victor McCrn,301-415-1711)
January 4,1997). It will receive 415-8143; FAX: 301-415-5390:
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presentations from Antarctic experts INTERNET: VAP@NRC. GOV.
,(PLEASE NOTE:1 bis item will he) and will discuss options in the areas of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:On affirmed immediately following the rcsearch, research support, contractor January 14,1997, the Department of conclusion of the preceding meeting 1 tasking, military transition, cost saving Energy issued the Record of Decision
- a. Louisiana Energy Services-Intervenor's initiatives, health and safetI context *
(ROD) on the Storage and Disposition of Motion for Partial Reconsideration of environment and waste management' Weapons Usable Fissile Materials. One CLI-96-8;(Contact: Andrew Bates. 301-South Pole redevelopment, international of DOE's approaches to dispose of the 415-1963) s lus plutonium is to burn it as MOX Thursday, January 30 aspects, science users' perspectives, and fu in existing domestic commercial 10:00 a.m.
interagency involvement, reactors.
Briefing on Millstone by Northeast 1)tilities Closed Session (5:00-6:00 pm on The Nuclear Energy Institute has and NRC (Public Meeting): (Contact: Bill February 7) requested the opportunity to present Trams, 301-415-8500) information on the use of MOX fuelin Friday, January 31 The committee will be discussing light water reactors to NRC staff. A to:od s.m.
management of the United States preliminary agenda for the meeting is as Briefing on Integrated Materials Antarctic Program.
follows: (1) History of MOX Use Around Performance Evaluation (Public REASON FOR CLOSING: This session is the World, presented by the U.S Mutingh (Contact: Don Coo,301415-closed to the public because the Depe dhp W h b b 7197)
Committee will be reviewing and Ases Brown Boveri/ Combustion week ofFebruary 3--Tento ive discussing materials that will include Engineering (ABB/CE) Reactors.
Tuesday, February 4 information of a personal nature that hresented by ABB/CE:(3) MOX Use in 9.30 a' fin by Maine Yankee, NRR and Region m
estinghouse Reactors, presented by Brie could harm individuals if disclosed. If Westinghouse:(4) MOX Use in General I(Pu lic Meeting);(Contact: Daniel discussions were open to the public, these matters that are exempt under 5 Electric (GE) Reactors, presented by GE:
Dorman,301-415-1429)
(5) European Pressurized Water Reactor Wednesday, February 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) of the Government in Experience, presenter to be determined: NOON the Sunshine Act would be improperly and (6) European Boiling Water Reactor Affirmation Session (Public Meeting) (if disclosed.
Experience, presenter to be determined.
needed)
Deted: January 22,1997.
To ensure adequate meetin room Week of February 10--Tentative
- s. V ce Pe in 01 1 14 of Thursday, February 13 Committee Managernent Officer, their planned attendance and any 200 p.m.
(FR Doc. 97-1960 Filed 1-27-97,8 45 am) special requirements (e.g., for the Briefing on Operating Reactor Overs,ght i
hearing-impaired.)
Program and Status of Improvements in stumo caos rses-owas NRC Inspector (Public Meeting);
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 22 day (Contact: Bill Bo ardt. 301-415-1257J of January,1997.
3:30 p.m.
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Federal Register / Vcl. 62, NE 17 / Monday, Dnu*ry 27, 1997 / Notic;s 3925 without further order or proceedings. If Environmento1 Impacts of the Proposed Finding of No Significant impact an extension of time for uesting a Action Based upon the environmental brovi 10 specifie7tn Secti nIV shall The Commission has completed its assessment, the Commissjon concludes finaI when the extension expires if a evaluation of the proposed action and that the proposed action will not have concludes, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.12, a significant effect on the quality of the sw o ue t i h g sh !! that the exemption is authorized by law human environment. Accordingly, the not stay the immediate effectiveness of and will not endanger life or property Commission has determined not to this Order
- and is otherwise in the public interest.
prepare an environmentalimpact The proposed material is very similar to statement for the proposed action.
Dated' at Rodville, Maryland, this 13th day current cladding materials used in the For further details with respect to the oflanuary 1997, core and, core neutronics, mechanics, proposed action, see the licensee's letter For the Nuclear Regulatory Commiss on.
hydraulics and materials integrity will dated September 12,1996, which is Edward 1 Jordan, not be affected by the use of the test available for public inspection at the Deputy Executive Director for Regulatory assemblies..
Commission's Public Document Room, Effectiveness, Program Ovenight.
The change will not increase the The Gelman Building,2120 L Street, Investigations, andEnforwment.
probability or consequences of NW., Washington, DC, and at the local (FR Doc. 97-1857 Filed 1-24-97; 8:45 krni accidents, no changes are being made in public document room located at the
,a,co,,,,,, y the types of any effluents that may be Phoenix Public Library,1221 N. Central
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released offsite, and there is no Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85004.
significant increase in the allowable Dated at Rockville Maryland this 21st day individual or cumulative occu ational of January 1997, mW radiation exposure. According y,the For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Arizona Public Service Company; Palo Commission concludes that there are no Jaaws w.clinord, Ve-de Nuclear Generating Station, Unit significant radiological ervironmental No. 3; Environmental Assessment and impacts associated with the proposed Senior Project Monoger, Projed Directorate IV-2, D&ision of Reactor Projects-IlulV, action.
Finding of No Significant impact Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation.
With regard to potential
[FR Doc. 97-is58 Filed 1-24-97; 8 45 aml The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory nonradiological impacts, the proposed Commission (the Commission)is action does involve features located considering issuance of an exemption to entirely within the restricted area as Facility Operating License No. NPF-74, defined in to CFR Part 20. It does not (Project No. 687) issued to Arizona Public Service affect nonradiological plant effluents and has no other environmentalim act. Notice of Public Meeting on DOE's Co (the 1
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Accordingly, the Commission concfudes Proposal to Produce Tritium in the Pa Verde le r Ge era ing Station, Unit No. 3 located in Maricopa that there are no significant Commercial Light-Water Reactors County, Arizona.
nonradiological environmental impacts The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory associated with the proposed action.
Commission (NRC) will hold a public
.n amental Assessment Alternatives to the Proposed Action meeting regarding the U.S. Department Identification of the Proposed Action Since the Commission has concluded f Energy (DOE) proposal for production The proposed action would allow a that there is no measurable of tritium in commerciallight water temporary exemption for Palo Verde environmental impact associated with reactors. This meeting is to provide an 4
tedoriunity for public comment on the op Nuclear Generatmg Station (PVNGS),
the proposed action, any altematives nicalissues regarding the DOE Unit 3, from the requirements of 10 CFR with equal or greater environmental roposal and to ensure that the public 50.44,10 CFR 50.46, and to CFR Part impact need not be evaluated. As an
[s aware of the staff's review activities 50, Appendix K. The proposed action alternative to the proposed action, the early in the pro osal evaluation process.
would permit the use of up to three lead staff considered denial of the proposed The meeting wi 1 be held from 1:00 p.m.
fuel assemblies containing fuel rods action. Denial of *be application would until 5:00 p.m. on February 25,1997,in clad with advanced Zirconium based reduce operational flexibility and would the auditorium located within the Two alloys in PVNGS Unit 3 for Cycles 7,8, not change current environmental White Flint North building at 11555 and9.
impacts.
Rockville Pike in Rockville, Maryland.
The proposed action is in accorda ::e Alternotive Use of Resources The meeting will be transcribed and with the licensee's application for This action does not involve the use will be open to the public.
exemption dated September 12,1996 of any resources not previously The structure of the meeting shall be as fonows:
The Needfor the Proposed Action considered in the Final Environmental Statement for the Palo Verde Nuclear Tuesday, February 25,1997:
The proposed action is needed to Generating Station dated February 1982.
1:00 p.m.-NRC opening remarks allow testing of representative cladding 1:15 p.m.-DOE program description material whose chemical composition Agencies and Persons Consulted 2:45 p.m.-NRC review description falls outside the ASTM specifications in accordance with its stated policy, 3:00 p.m.-Break for Zircaloy. The reguletions currently on January 21,1997, the staff consulted 3:15 p.m.-Public coraments specify the use of Zircaloy or ZIRLO with the Arizona State official, Mr.
4:55 p.m.-Concluding statement cladding material. The proposed action William Wright of the Arizona 5:00 p.m.-Meeting adjoums would allow testing to collect data to Radiation Regulatory Agency,regarding Members of the public who are support future regulation changes to the environmentalimpact of the interested in presenting comments allow full batch use of the new cladding proposed action. The State official had relative to DOE's tritiuna program
- material, no comments.
should notify the project manager, at the
3926 Federal Regist:r / Vel, 62, N:.17 / M:nday, January 27, 1997 / Ndtices tumber given beliw,5 working days sumARY OF PnOPOSAL(s):
Dated: January 22,1997.
Prior to the meeting. A brief sununary of the information to be resented and (1) Collection title: Repayment of Bead e Easrski, Debt SecretaryMew Pro h (2) Form (s) submitted: G-421f.
[FR Doc. 97-1998 Filed 1-23-97;11:03 aml o
tm e appr pria arrangements. Time aflotted for (3) OMB Number: 3220-0169.
amo coce ww presectations by members of the public (4) Expiration date ofcurrent OMB will be determined based u clearonce: February 28,1997.
number of requests receivekon the and will be (5) Type ofrequest: Extension of a AND EXCHANGE announced at the beginning of the currently approved collection.
meeting. Time permitting, additional, (6) Respondents: Individuals or
[Rel. No: IC-22474; 812-10230]
unscheduled presentations will be households.
considered.The order for public (7) Estimated annualnumber of Principal Mutual Life insurance presentations will be on a first received, respondents: 300.
Company, et al first-to-speak basis. Written statements (8) Totalannuolresponses:300.
January 17,1997.
will also be accepted and included in (9) Total annual reporting hours: 25.
AGENCY: Securities and Exchange l
the record of the meeting. Written (t o) Collection description: Section 2 Commission (" Commission").
statements may be mailed to the U.S.
of the Railroad Retirement Act provides ACDON: Notice of a Nuclear Regulatory Commission, for payment of annuities to retired or order pursuant to tfplication for an e Investment Mailstop O-10H5, Attn:J. H. Wilson, disabled railroad employees, their Company Act of1940 ("1940 Act").
Washington, DC 20555 or presented at spouses, and eligible survivors. When the meeting.
the RRB determines that an APPLICANTS: Principal Mutual Life Requests for the opportunity to overpayment of RRA benefits has Insurance Company (" Principal present information can be made by occurred, it initiates prompt action to Mutual"), Principal Mutual Life contacting J. H. Wihon, Project notify the claimant of the overpayment Insurance Company Variable Life Manager, Division of Reactor Program and to recover the amount owed.The Separate Account (" Account") and Management at (301) 415-1108. Persons collection obtains information needed to Princor Financial Services Corporation planning to attend this meeting are allow for re
("Princor").
urged to contact the project c snager 1 credit card, payment by the claimant by in addition to the customary RELEVANT iMO ACT SECDONS: Order a
or 2 days prior to the meetly to be form of payment by check or money requested under Section 11(a) of the advised of any changes.
order.
1940 Act.
For further details with respect to this ADDITIONAL INFORedADON OR COtWENTS:
SUNIAARY OF APPLICADON: Applicants action, see the DOE's " Submittal of Copies of the form and supporting mquest an order under Section 11(al of Tritium Producing Burnable Absorber documents can be obtained from Chuck the 1940 Act approving an exchange l
RodleadTest AssemblyTopical Mierzwa, the.igency clearance officer offer in which certain variable universal Report" dated December 3,1996 and the (312-751-3363). Comments regarding life insurance policies issued by staffs Request for Additional the information collection should be Principal Mutual and offered through Information and Supplemental Request addressed to Ronald J. Hodapp, Railroad the Account ("Old Policies") may be for AdditionalInformation dated Retirement Board,844 North Rush exchanged for new variable universal January 3 and 13,1997. respectively, all Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2092 and life insurance policies issued by of which are available for public the OMB reviewer, Laura Oliven (202-Principal Mutual and offered through inspection at the Commission's Public 395-7316), Office of Management and the Account ("New Policies,"
Document Room, the Gelman Building, Budget. Room 10230. New Executive collectively with Old Policies.
2120 L Street, NW., Washington, DC.
Office Building, Washington, D.C.
" Policies").
l Deted at Rockville Muyland, this 21st day 20503.
FILING DATE: The application was filed oflanuary,1997.
Chuck Mierzwa, on July 1,1996, and amended on cember 20.1996.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Clearance Officer.
Thomas T. Martin' HEARING OR NOTIFICADON OF HEARING: An
[FR Doc. 97-1912 Filed 1-24-97; 8:45 an 1 Director, Division ofReactor Progmm rder granting the application will be i
museo coos me Management, Office ofNuclearReactor issued unless the Commission orders a a
Regulation.
hearing. Interested persons may request l
[FR Doc. 97-1859 Filed 1-24-97; 8.45 aml Sunshine Act Meeting a hearing by writing to the Secretary of d
museo coes mow the Commission and serving Applicants The meeting of the Railroad with a copy of the request, personally or Retirement Board which was to be held by naail. Hearing requests should be
" I".""m#Ieeting room an th'"e 8th floor p.tr. on Fe tuary 12, %97, and should RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Board s Agency Forms Submitted for OMB fits headquarters building,844 North be accompanied by proof of senice on RW Rush Street, Chicager, Illinois,60611, Applicants in the form of an affidavit or, has been rescheduled to January 29, for lawyers, a certificate of sen' ice.
SUtst4ARY:In accordance with the 1997, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda for this Headng requests should state the nature Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 meeting was published at FR 1139 on of the requester's interest, the reason for U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Railroad January 8,1997.
the request, and the issues contested.
Retirement Board has submitted the The entire meeting will be open to the Persons may request noti 6 cation of a following proposal (s) for the collection public. The person to contact for more hearing by writing to the Secretary of ofinformation to the Office of information is Beatrice Ezerski, the Commission.
Management and Budget for review and Secretary to the Board, Phone No. 312-ADDRESSES: Secretary, Securities and approval.
751-4920.
Exchange Commission,450 Fifth Street,
SAN 3 01997 STATE LIAISON OFFICERS STATE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSIONS AGREEMENT AND NON-AGREEMENT STATES i
NOTICE OF UPCOMING NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC) PUBLIC MEETINGS (SP-97-007)
Enclosed for your information are two Federal Register notices which announce upcoming j
NRC public meetings on subjects which may be of interest. The first notice announces a public meeting scheduled for February 21,1997 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In which the i
NRC will receive presentations by representatives from the nuclear industry on the use of mixed oxide (MOX) fuelin nuclear reactors. On January 14,1997, the Department of i
Energy (DOE) issued a Record of Decision on the Storage and Disposition of Weapons-Usable Fissile Materials. One of DOE's approaches to dispose of the surplus plutonium is to burn it as MOX fuelin existing domestic commercial reactors. The Nuclear Energy j
l Institute has requested an opportunity to present information on the use of MOX fuelin j
light water reactors to the NRC staff. A preliminary meeting agenda is included in the enclosed notice.
The second notice announces a public meeting regarding the DOE proposal for production of tritium in commerciallight-water reactors. This meeting is to provide an opportunity for public comment on the technical issues regarding the DOE proposal and to ensure that the i
public is aware of the NRC staff's review activities early in the proposal evaluation process. This meeting is scheduled for February 25,1997 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Both meetings will be held in the NRC Auditorium located in the Two White Flint North t
building at 11545 Rockville Pike in Rockville, Maryland.
Origina! Signed By RICHARD L. BANGART Richard L. Bangart, Director l
Office of State Programs
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STATE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSIONS AGREEMENT AND NON-AGREEMENT STATEC NOTICE OF UPCOMING NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC) PUBLIC M (SP-97-007)
Enclosed for your information are two Federal Reaister notices which announce upcoming
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NRC public meetings on subjects which may be of interest. The first notice announces a public meeting scheduled for February 21,1997 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in which the NRC will receive presentations by representatives from the nuclear industry on the use of mixed oxide (MOX) fuelin nuclear reactors. On January 14,1997, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Record of Decision on the Storage and Disposition of Weapons-Usable Fissile Materials. One of DOE's approaches to dispose of the surplus plutonium is to burn it as MOX fuelin existing domestic commercial reactors. The Nuclear Energy Institute has requested an opportunity to present information on the use of MOX fuelin j
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The second notice announces a public meeting regarding the DOE proposal for production of tritium in commerciallight water reactors. This meeting is to provide an opportunity for public comment on the technicalissues regarding the DOE proposal and to ensure that the public is aware of the NRC staff's review activities early in the proposal evaluation process. This meeting is scheduled for February 25,1997 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Both meetings will be held in the NRC Auditorium located in the Two White Flint North building at 11545 Rockville Pike in Rockville, Maryland.
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4084 Federal Register / V:1, 62, No.18 / Tuesday, January 28, 1997 / N:tices DATE AND TedE: February 7,5 am-6 pm; NUCLEAR REGULATORY For the Nuclear Regulstory Commission.
February 8,8:30 am-5 pm.
CORASSSION hab=th Q. Ten Eyck, PLACE: Room 1235, NSF,4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington,VA.
Industry Presentation on the Use of ua.
ISmed OxMe Fuel IFR Doc. 97-1995 Filed 1-27-97; 8.45 aml
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TYPE OF taEETe60: Part open.
AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory satsse caos nos.es-e cowfACT PERSON: Guy G. Guthridge, Commission.
, Room 755, National Science ACTION: Meeting notice.
Foundation,4201 Wilson Boulevard, Sunshine Act Meeting Arlington, Virginia 22230. Telephone:
auesuARY:ne Nuclear Regulatory AGENCY HOLDMG THE adEFTwo: Nuclear (703)306-1031.
Commission (NRC) will host a meeting Regulatory Commission.
for presentations by rapresentatives esNUTEs:May be obtained from the from the nuclear industry on the use of DATE: Weeks of January 27 February 3, 10, and 17,1997.
motset person listed above.
mixed oxide (MOX) fuelin nuclear PLACE: Commissioners' Conference i
puRFoot or esEETwo: Fxamine a full sweetors.%e meeting is ope to the range of infrastructure, management, Publi, and allintensted parties may Room,11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, and scientiac options for the United y,.yland, STATUS:Public and Closed.
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ebruary 21,1997,imm 8:30 States Antarctic Program so that the blATTERS TO DE CONWDERED:
1 9 P'.S.' Nuclear Regulatory Foundation will be able to maintain the high quality of the research and AconEs9Es: U Week of/anuary 7 implement U.S. policy in Antarctica Commission, Two White Flint North, Monday,lanuary 27 under realistic budget scenarios.
Auditorium,11545 Rockville Pike, 2:30 p.m.
Rockville, Maryland. (Note: The NRC is Agendo accessible to the White Flint Metro Brfefing by DOE on Plutonium Disposition (Public Mwtingn (Contact: Vanice Perio, Station: visitor parkin8 around the NRC 301-415-4143)
Open Session (February 7 until 4 pm building is limited.)
wedanday, January 29 and all of February 8)
FoR FURTHER WFORum CONTMT* Ms.
mm The mmmittee will continue analysis Vanice A. Perin, Mail Stop T-6-A-33.
Brieang on Operating Ructors and Fuel i
begun at its first three meetings (October U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Facilities (Public Meeting);(Contact:
1 11-12, December 20.-21,1996, and Washington, D.C. 20555. Phone: 301 Victor Mccme,301-415-1711) i January 4,1997). It will receiv, 415-8143: FAX: 301-415-5390; lij tion Session (Public Meetin presentations from Antarctic experts INTERNET: VAP9NRC. GOV.
- (PII.ASE NOTE: This item will b) and will discuss options in the areas of
$UPPLEidENTARY WFORA4ATION: On afErmed immediately following the avesarch, research support, contractor January 14,1997, the Department of conclusion of the preceding meeting )
tasking, military transition, cost saving Energy issued the Record of Decision
environment and waste management, Of{B,'
I ntact n w e 301-South Pole redevelopment, international f DOE's appmachu to dispou of b 415-1963) lus plutonium is to burn it as MOX Thursday, January 30 aspects, science users perspectives, and fu in existing domestic commercial 10:00 a.m.
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reactors.
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Februa;y 7) roguested the opportunity to present Tmven,301-415-e5W information on the use of MOX fuelin Friday, January 31 i
The committee will be discussing IJght water reactors to NRC staff. A 10:00a.m.
management of the United States preliminary agenda for the meeting is as Briefing on Integrated Materials Antarctic Program.
follows:(1) History of MOX Use Around Perfwmance Evaluation (Public REASON FOR CLOGmG:This session is the World, presented by the U.S.
Muting)dContact: Da Coo. 301-415-closed to the public because the Department of Energy;(2) Mox Use in
'I'U Committee will be reviewing and Asea Brown Boveri/ Combustion Week ofFebruary 3-Tentouve discussing materials that will include Engineering (ABB/CE) Reactors.
Tuwday, February 4 infarmation of a personal nature t6at hresented by ABB/CE;(3) MOX Use in9.30 a.m' b Maine Yankee, NRR and Region ostinghouse Reactors, presented by Briefinkli Meeting);(Contact: Daniel muld harm individuals if disclosed. If Westinghouse:(4) MOX Use in General I(Pu discussions were open to the public-these matters that are exempt under 5 Electric (GE) Reactors, presented by GE; Dorman,301-415-1429)
(5) European Pressurized Water Reactor Wednaday, February 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) of the Government in Experierce, presenter to be determined; Noon the Simshine Act would be improperly and (6) European Boiling Water Reactor Afntmation Susion (Public Meeting)(if disclosed.
Experience, presenter to be determined.
omeded)
Dated: January 22,1997.
To ensum adequate meetin room Wwk of February 20- Tenfodve U
M s-a WinMer, Ms V P
1 143 f Thursdey, February 13 Comm/tfee Managernent Officer.
their planned attendance and any 200 p.m.
IFR Doc. 97-1960 Filed 1-27-97; 8:45 am) special requirements (e g., for the Briefing on Operating Reactor Overs,ght i
eLLess coes rees et-es hearing impaired.)
NR sct Progmm i M ti g):
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 22 day (Contact: Bill Borchardt. 301-415-1257) of January,1997.
3:30 p.m.
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l without further order or proceedings. If EnvironmentalJapoets of the Proposed Finding of Ne SigniScast Inapact t
en -*-i= of time for nesting a Action i
hearing hu been a
,se Based upon the environmental speci6 in SectionIV shall The Commission has completed its assessment, the Commission concludes i
Anal when the extension expims if a evaluation of the proposed action and that the proposed action will not have hearing mluem has nM been moeived.
concludes, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.12, a significant effect on the quality of the that the exemption is authorimod by law human environment. Accordingly, the An answer wQuest fw hearing shan and will.not endanger life or property t
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i N proposed material is very similar to statement for the proposed action.
l Duned at iteckvtle, Maryland, this 13th day current cladding materials used in the For further details with respect to the j
etJanuary see7.
core and, core neutronics, mechanics, proposed action, see the licensee's letter For the Nuclear itegulatory Commission.
hydraulia and materials integrity will dated September 12,1996, which is Edward 1.)erden, not be affected by the use of the test available for public inspection at the assemblies. -
Commission's Public Document Room, aspoey rmecutive nrectorfor meguietary
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Program oversight, b change will not increase the N Gelman Building,2120 L Street, 3
G_ est4-nons.endrnforcement.
probability or consequences of NW., Washington, DC, and at the local IFit Doc. e7-is57 Filed 1-24-97; 8 45 am) accidents, no changes are being made in public document room located at the the types of any emuents that may be Phoenix Public 1.ibrary,1221 N. Centrol eumesans m,
released offsite, and there is no Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85004.
4
,significant incmase in the allowable Deted at Itockville, Maryland, this 21st day j
g, individual or cumulative occu tional oflanuary see7.
radiation exposure. A y, the For the Nuclear Itegulatory Commission Commission concludes that ere are no Artsons Putdic Swvice Company Pelo y,,,,w,cing,,g, i
Vudeliusdow Genweeng Steem,Urdt signiacent radio col environmental 3,g gq,,, g,,,,
i Dio. 3; ERWironmental Aseseement and tmPacts associst with the proposed JV-2. Division ofAsoctor projects-nMV, acdon.
Fin $ng of peo Signifloentimpact Office ofNucisorReactor Megulation.
With regard to potential (FR Doc. 97-1868 Filed 1-24-97; 8.45 aml N U.S. Nuclear Reguletory nonradiological impacts, the proposed i
Commission (the Commisalon)is action does involve features located
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considering issuance of an exemption to entirely within the restricted area as i
Facility Operating License No. NPF-74, defined in to CFR Part 20. It d es not l Prefect He. 407) i leeued to Arizona Public Service affect nonradiological plant effluents
)f I
f and has no other environmentalim ct.
Stotee of Pulpile on DOE,a Comf!d(th liN5!3a$5co",
^4'A'M's'gn%"!* *"' '" MEJA l
h he County, Arizona.
nonradiological environmental impacts The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory j
associated with the proposed action.
Commission (NRC) will hold a public Alternatives to the Proposed Action meeting arding the U.S. Department Jdentification of the Proposed Action Since the Commission has concluded ofEnergy E) proposal for production The proposed action would allow a that there is no measurable of tritium in commerciallight. water temporary exemption for Palo Verde environmental impact associated with reactors. This meeting is to provide an Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS),
the proposed action, any altematives op rtunity for public comment on the t
calissues regarding the DOE Unit 3, from the requirements of to CFR with equal or greater environmental fs aware df the staff's review activitiesroposa 50.44,10 CFR 50.46, and to CFR Part impact need not be evaluated. As an 50, Appendix K.b proposed action altemative to tlw proposed action, the early in the pro I e91uation process.
would permit the use of up to three lead staff considwed denial of the propmed h meeting wi be held from 1:00 p.m.
fuel assemblies containing fuel rods action. Denial of the op lication would until 5:00 p.m. on February 25,1997,in clad with advanced Zirconium. based reduce operational fle bility and would the auditorium located within the Two alloys in PVNGS Unit 3 for Cycles 7,8, not change current environmental and 9.
impacts.
White Flint North building at 115i,$
RockviHe Pike b Rockvillo Maryland.
b proposed action is in accordance Afternative Use offlesources The meeting will be transcribed and with the licensee's apg liation for This action does not involve the use will be oPen to the public.
exemption dated September 12,1996.
of any resouras not previously The structure of the meeting shall be
& Needfor the Proposed Action considered in the Final Environmental as foHows:
Statement for the Palo Verde Nuclear Tuesday, February 25,1997:
b proposed action is needed to Genweting Station dated February 1982.
1:00 p.m.-NRC opening remar,ks allow testing of representative cladding 1:15 p.m.-DOE program desenption material whose chemical composition Agencies and Persons Consulted 2.45 p.m.-NRC review description falls outside the ASTM specifications in acconiana with its stated policy, 3:00 p.m.-Break for Ziraloy. b regulations currently oc January 21,1997, the staff consulted 3:15 p.m.-Public comments fy the use of Zircaloy or ZIRLO with the Ansena State official, Mr.
4:55 p.m.--Concluding statement ding meterial b proposed action William Wright of the Arizona 5:00 p.m.-Meeting edjoums would allow testing to collect data to Radiation Regulatory Agency, regarding Members of tlw public who are support future regulation changes to the environmentalimpact of the intested in presenting comments allow full batch use of the new cladding proposed action. b State official had mlative to DOE's tritium program material.
no comments.
should notify the project manager, at the
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3038 Federal Register / Vcl. 62, Ns,17 / M:nday, January 27, 1997 / Ncit'icIs i.
aumber below,5 working days ameAARY OF pn0P0 SAL (s):
Dated: January 22, tee 7.
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timeregj pmvided (2) Form (s/ submitted:G-421f.
(FR Doc. 97-1998 Filed 1-23-e7; 11:03 aml 5
errengements.71 ed for (3) OMB Number:3220-4169.
eameacesnes a l
presentations by members of the public (4) KKP ration date ofcurrent OMB i
willbe determined based u athe clearance: February 28,1997.
i aumber ofrequests receive [and will be(5) Type ofisquest: Extension of a SE AND EXCHANGE ammounced at b of b currently approved collection.
meeting. Time tting, additional, (6) Respondents: Individuals or (nel. No:10-89474; 813-19330]
.rk.aalad presentations will be households.
considered.N order for public (7) Estimoted annualnumber of PrinolpelRAutualLNeinsurance i
presentations will be on a Arst. received, respondents: 300.
Company, et al.
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Bret-to-speak basis. Written statements (8) Totalannuotresponses:300.
January 17,1997.
will also be accepted and included in (9) Total annuai reporting hours: 25.
AeENCv: Securities and Fuehange h
the record of the meeting. Written (10) Collection description: Section 2 Commission ("cammission").
statements may be mailed to the U.S.
of the Railroad Retirement Act provides Acn0N: Notice of application for an l
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, for payment of annuities to retired or order pursuant to the Investment j
Mailstop O-10H5, Atta:J. H. Wilson, disabled railroad employees, their Company Act of 1940 ("1940 Act").
Washington,DC 20555 or presented at spouses, and eligible survivors. When i
the meeting.
the RRB determines that an APPUCANTs: Principal Mutual Life j
Requests for the opportunity to overpayment of RRA benents has Insurance Company (" Principal i
present information can be made by occunod, it initiates prompt action to Mutual"), Principal Mutual Life contacting J. H. Wilson, Project notify the etalmant of the overpayment Insurance Company Variable Life Manager. Division of Reactor Program and to recover the amount owed.The S*Parate Account (" Account") and j
u.
- t et (301) 415-1108. Persons collection obtains information needed to Princor Financial Services Corporation planning to attend this meeting are allow for repayment by the etaimant by
("Princor").
1 urged to contact the project manager 1 credit card, in addition to b customary RELEVANT 1940 ACT SECn0NS: Order i
or 2 rior to the meeting to be form of payment by check or money requested under Section 11(a) of the advi o any changes.
order 1940 Act.
j For further details with respect to this A00m0NAI. INFORetATION OR C00 AGENTS:
SUIAAARY OF APPUCATION: Applicants 1
action, see the DOE's " Submittal of Copies of the form and supposting mquest an order under Section n(s) of Tritium Producing Burnable Absorber documents can be obtained from Chuck the 1940 Act approving an exchange Rod land Test Assembly Topical Mierzwa, the agency clearance ofBcer offer in which certain variable universal 1
Report" dated December 3,1996 and the (312-751-3363). Comments regarding life insurance policies issued by staff's Request for Additional the information collection should be Principal Mutual and offered through Information and Supplemental Request addressed to Ronald J. Hodapp, Railroad the Account ("Old Policies") may be for AdditionalInformation dated Retirement Board,844 North Rush exchanged for new variable universal January 3 and 13,1997, respectively, all Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2002 and life insurance policies issued by of which are available for public the OMB reviewer, Laura Oliven (202-Principal Mutual and offered through inspection at the Cammission's Public 395-7316), OfBee of Management and the Account ("New Policies."
Document Room, the Gelman Building. Budget. Room 10230, New Executive collectively with Old Policies, i
2120 L Street, NW., Washington, DC.
OfBce Building, Washington, D.C.
" Policies").
Deted et Rockville, Maryland, this 21st day 20503.
FILING DATE: b application was filed eflanuary,1997.
Omck Mierswa, on July 1,1996, and amended on For the Eclear Regulatory Commission.
Nronce Ogicer.
December 20,1996.
T. Martin, IFR Doc. 97-1912 Filed 1-24-47; 8:45 am]
MARee0 OR NonNCAM OF MAN An Director, DMsfon offlooctor Program order granting the application will be i
Moneyment Officeof&clearAsocror issued unless the Commission orders a a
Assulation.
hearing. Interested persons may request j'i IFR Doc. 97-1859 Filed 1-24-47; a:45 aml Suneldne Act RAesung a hearing by writing to the Secretary of enums coes seen.ew the Commission and. serving Applicants b meeting of the Railroad with a copy of the request, personally or Retirement Board which was to be hs.
by mail. Hearing requests should be on January 22,1997,9:00 a.m., et the received by the Comminion by 5:30 M M W SOARD
. Board's meeting room on the 8th Door p.m. on February 12,1997, and should
% Perme Subndeed ter 0088 ofits headquarters building,844 North be accompanied by proof of service on m
Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois,60611, Applicants in the form of an afSdavit or, has been reacheduled to January 29, for lawyers, a certi8cate of service.
summeARY:In accordance with the 1997, at 9:00 a.m. ne agenda for this Hearing requests abould state the nature Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 meeting was published at FR 1139 on of the requester's interest, the reason for U.S.C Chapter 35), b Railroad January 8,1997.
the request, and the issues contested.
Retirement Board has submitted the b entire meeting will be open to the Persons may request notiBeation of a following proponal(s) for the collection public.He person to contact for more hearing by writing to the Secretary of ofinformation to the OfBee of Information is Beatrics Emerski, the Commission.
Management and Budget for review and Secretary to the Board, Phone No. 312-ADDRESSES: Secretary, Securities and approval.
751-4920.
Exchange Commission,450 Fifth Street,
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AGREEMENT AND NON-AGREEMENT STATES a
i NOTICE OF UPCOMING NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC) PUBLIC MEETINGS i
Enclosed for your information are two Federal Renister notices which announce upcoming NRC public meetings on subjects which may be of interest. The first notice announces a i
i public meeting scheduled for February 21,1997 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in which the j
NRC will receive presentations by representatives from the nuclear industry on the use of i
mixed oxide (MOX) fuel in nuclear reactors. On January 14,1997, the Department of j
Energy (DOE) issued a Record of Decision on the Storage and Disposition of Weapons-j Usable Fissile Materials. One of DOE's approaches to dispose of the surplus plutonium is j
to burn it as MOX fuelin existing domestic commercial reactors. The Nuclear Energy i
institute has requested an opportunity to present information on the use of MOX fuelin j
light water reactors to the NRC staff. A preliminary meeting agenda is included in the enclosed notice.
l The second notice announces a public meeting regarding the DOE proposal for production of tritium in commerciallight-water reactors. This meeting is to provide an opportunity for j
public comment on the technicalissues regarding the DOE proposal and to ensure that the public is aware of the NRC staff's review activities early in the proposal evaluation j
process. This meeting is scheduled for February 25,1997 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
i Both meetings will be held in the NRC Auditorium located in the Two White Flint North building at 11545 Rockville Pike in Rockville, Maryland.
NM E718d %
RICHARD L. BANGART f
Richard L. Bangart, Director l
Office of State Programs i
Enclosures:
As stated l
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WASHINGTON, D.C. enmaa ann 3 January 30, 1997 STATE LIAISON OFFICERS STATE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSIONS l
AGREEMENT AND NON-AGREEMENT STATES NOTICE OF UPCOMING NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC) PUBLIC M (SP-97-007)
Enclosed for your information are two Federal Reaister notices which announce upcoming
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NRC public meetings on subjects which may be of interest. The first notice announces a 1
public meeting scheduled for February 21,1997 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In which the i
NRC will receive presentations by representatives from the nuclear industry on the use of mixed oxide (MOX) fuelin nuclear reactors. On January 14,1997, the Department of 4
Energy (DOE) issued a Record of Decision on the Storage and Disposition of Weapons-i Usable Fissile Materials. One of DOE's approaches to dispose of the surplus plutonium is i
to burn it as MOX fuel in existing domestic commercial reactors. The Nuclear Energy Institute has requested an opportunity to present information on the use of MOX fuelin light water reactors to the NRC staff. A preliminary meeting agenda is included in the enclosed notice.
The second notice announces a public meeting regarding the DOE proposal for production j
of tritium in commerciallight water reactors. This meeting is to provide an opportunity for public comment on the technicalissues regarding the DOE proposal and to ensure that the j
public is aware of the NRC staff's review activities early in the proposal evaluation process. This meeting is scheduled for February 25,1997 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Both meetings will be held in the NRC Auditorium located in the Two White Flint North building at 11545 Rockville Pike in Rockville, Maryland.
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Richard L. Bangart, Directo -
Office of State Programs
Enclosures:
As stated 4
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4084 Federal Register / Vel. 62, No.18 / Tuesday, January 28,'1997 / Notices DATE AND TasE: February 7,8 am-6 pm; NUCLEAR REQULATORY For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
February 8,8:30 am-5 pm.
COtthS8840N Elisabeth Q. Ten Eyck, PLACE: Room 1235, NSF,4201 Wilson Esr Divisi n fF JCy leS fety nd Balevard, Arhngton,VA.
indum PmeentaWon on the Use of ISxed Oside Fuel
[FR Doc. 97-1995 Filed 1-27-97; 8.45 aml Tm or esEETn60: Part open.
AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory same ones nome CONTACT PEnsoN: Guy G. Guthridge, Commission.
, Room 755, National Science ACTION: Meeting notice.
Foundation,4201 Wilson Boulevard, Sunshine Act Meeting Arlington, Virginis 22230. Telephone:
autsstARY:'Ibe Nuclear Regulatory AGENCY HOLDMG THE esEETWG: Nuclear (703)306-1031.
Commission (NRC) will host a meeting Regulatory Commission.
for presentations by npresentatives eANUTES:May be obtained from the from the nuclear industry on the use of DATE: Weeks of January 27. February 3, 10, and 17,1997.
contact person listed above.
mixed oxide (MOX) fuelin nuclear PLACE: Commissioners' Conference PURPost or m. Fan a full react rs. The meeting is open to the Room,11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, range ofinfrastructum, management.
Pu and allintensted parties may Maryland.
and scientific options for the United status: Public and Closed.
e States Antarctic Program so that the 0A[ eb 21, m7, fmm 8:30 P -
04ATTERS TO BE CON 88DERED:
( l Foundation will be able to maintain the high quality of the research and ADoREssEs: U.S. N2 clear Regulato Wak offonuary 7 implement U.S. policy in Antarctica.
Commission, Two White Flint No Monday, January 27 under realistic budget scenarios.
Auditorium,11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. (Note: The NRC is 2 30 p.m.
Agendo accessible to the White Flint Metro Briefing by DOE on Plutonium Disposition (Public Muting); (Contact: Vanice Perin, t
Station: visitor parking around the NRC 301-415-a143)
Open Session (February 7 until 4 pm building is limited.)
and all of February 8)
Wednesday, January 29 FOR FURTHER WFORetATION CONTACT
- Ms.
ma ne mmmittee will continue analysis Vanice A. Perin, Mail Stop T-6-A-33, Briefing on Operating Ructon and Fuel j
begun at its first three meetings (October U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Facilities (Public Meeting); (Contact:
11-12, December 20-21,1996, and Washington, D.C. 20555. Phone: 301-Victor McCree,301-415-1711) l January 4,1997). It will receive 4
390; U
, tion Session (Public Meeting) presentations imm Antarctic experts
- (Pl. EASE NOTE This item will be and will discuss options in the areas of SUPPLEssENTARY MFonstATION: On afErmed immediately following the researth, research support, contractor January 14,1997, the Department of conclusion of the precedingmeeting1 tasking, military transition, cost-saving Energy issued the Record of Decision
- a. Louisiana Energy Service -Intervenor's o
at waste age e t, esp F ssi t
a South Pole redevelopment, international fEs pp s
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is to as M X Thunday. January 30 aspects, science users perspectives, and fu71n existing domestic commercial interagency involvement.
10:00 a.m.
reactors.
Briefing on Millstone by Northeast Utilities Closed Session (5:00-6:00 pm on The Nuclear Energy Institute has and NRC (Public Meeting):(Contact: Bill February 7) roguested the opportunity ;o present Tnun,301-415-s500) information on the use of MOX fuelin Friday, January 31 ne committee will be discussing light water reactors to NF.C staff. A t o: ode.m.
management of the United States preliminary agenda for @e meeting is as Briefing on Integrated Materials Antarctic Pmgram.
follows:(1) History of MOX Use Around Performance Evaluation (Public REASON FOR CLOSMO:This session is the World, presented by the U.S.
MuungMContactmon Coo,301-415-closed to the public because the Deps &m(2)Mn Um in
- I'#I Asea Brown Boveri/ Combustion Week of February J--Tentative Committee will be reviewing and discussing materials that will include Fxgineering (ABB/CE) Reactors.
Tunday, February 4 information of a personal na'ure 16at hresented by ABB/CE;(3) MOX Use in9:30 a.m.
could harm individuals if disclosed. If ostinghouse Reactors, presented by Briefinklic Mating); (Contact: Danielby Maine Y Westinghouse:(4) MOX Use in General I(Pu discussions were open to the public.
Electric (GE) Reactors, presented by GE:
Dorman,301-415-1429) these matters that are exempt under 5 (5) European Pressurized Water Reactor Wodanday, February 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) of the Government in Experience, presenter to be determined; Noon the SunaMne Act would be improperly and (6) European Boiling Water Reactor AfErmation Session (Public Meeting)(if disclosed.
Experience, presenter to be determined.
needed)
Dated: January 22,1997.
To ensum adequate meetin room Week ofFebruary so Tentouve Ms. 0 P
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143 i Thursday February 13 i
Commitree Management Officer.
their planned attendance and any 2:o0 p.m.
[Ht Doc. 97-1960 Filed 1-27-97; e.45 aml special requirements (e.g., for the Briefing on Operating Reactor Ovem,ght ta s of mveme n
sLLaso coon reews.as hearing-impaired.)
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Deted at Rockville, Maryland, this 22 day (Contact: Bill Borcnardt, 301-415-1257) of January,1997.
3:30 p.m.
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Federal Register / Vel. 62, NE 17 / Monday, January 27, 1997 / Notices 3925 1
without further order or proceedings. If EnvironmentalJapoets of the Proposed Finding of N'e SigniScast Isopect en extension time for ting a Action Based upon the environmental 8P speciSei[in SectionIV aball The Commission has completed its assessment, the Comrnission concludes j
i Snel when the extension expires if a evaluation of b proposed action and that the proposed action will not have hearing squat has ne been acoind.
concludes, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.12, a significant e5ect on the quality of the i
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An answer or est for hearing shall that the exemption is authorised by law human environment. Accordingly, the n
e aw e5ectinnas of and wiH nm endagelife w propaty Comminion ha demind nm to j
[sta and is otherwise in the public interest.
prepare an environmentalimpact i
The proposed material is very similar to statement for the proposed action.
Desed at Rockville, Maryland, this 13th day current cladding materials used in b For further details with respect to the eOesuary ser7, core and, core neutronics, mechanics, proposed action, see the licensee's letter j
For the Nuclear hegulatory Commission.
hydraulics and materials intepity will dated September 12,1996, which is
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Edwardt Jorden, not be affected by the une of the test available for public inspection at the De "tyEsecutiveDirectorforNeguietary assemblies...
Commission's Public Document Room, l"
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The change will not it. crease the The Gelman Buildina,2120 L Street, j
Aiisastigations,andrnforament.
probability or consequences of NW., Washington, DC, and at h local 3
IFR Doc. 97-1867 Filed 1-24 47; 8:45 ami accidents, no changes are being made in public document room located at the euse enn -
the types of any emuents that may be Phoenix Public Library,1221 N. Central rolessed offsite, and there is no Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85004.
.significant increase in she allowable Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 21st dey individual or cumulative occu onal of January 1997.
l radiation exposure. Accordia y,the For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Commission concludes that ere are no Artsons Putsc Swvice Company;PWo koos W.Clisord, i
Verde Nuolew Generedng SteWon, UWt significant radio cal environmental i
No. 3; Environn. ental Asessement and impacts associst with the proposed Senior Projed Monoger, Project Direcorate y,7 pgj,j,, of 3,,,,, p,,j,g,,,,7;yy,
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Pinang of No Signinoentimpact 3th MS*Fd to P8ential
[FR Doc. 97-1858 Filed 1-24-97; 8:45 aml The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory nonradiological impacts, the proposed
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Commisalon (the Commission)is action does involve features located i
considering issuance of an exemption to atimly within the metricted arm as Facility Operating License No. NPF-74, defined in to CFR Part 20. It does not Project No.407]
4 issued to Arizona Public Service effect nonradiological plant effluents l
Com y (the licensee), for operation ti and has no other environmentalim ct. NoWoe of Public tiesting on DOE'a j
i the P Verde Nuclear Generating Accordingly, the Commission conc des Proposalto Produce Tritium in
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Station, Unit No. 3 located in Maricopa that there are no significant Commerotel Light. Water Reactors
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i County, Arizona.
nonradiological environmental impacts he U.S. Nuclear Regulatory associated with the proposed action.
Commission (NRC) will hold a public l
En h W - t Alternatives to the Proposed Action meeting regarding the U.S. Department Identification of the Proposed Action Since the Commission has concluded of Energy (DOE) pmposal for production The proposed action would allow a that there is no measurable of tritium in commerciallight water 3
tempo exanption for Palo Verde environmental impact associated with reactors. This meeting is to provide an op unity for public comment on the Nuclear nerating Station (PVNGS),
the proposed action, any altematives tec(calissues regarding the DOE Unit 3, from the requirements of 10 CFR with mlual or greater environmental fs aware of the staff's review activitiesroposa 50.44,10 CFR 50.46, and 10 CFR Part impact need not be evaluated. As an 50, Appendix K. The proposed action attemative to the proposed action, the early in the pro [be held from 1:00 p.m.
I evaluation process.
would permit the use of up to three lead staff considered denial of the propmed The meeting wi l
fuel assemblies containing fuel rods action. Denial of b ap lication would clad with advanced Zirconium based reduce operational fle bility and would until 5:00 p.m. on February 25,1997, in the auditorium located within the Two
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alloys in PVNGS Unit 3 for Cycles 7,8, not change current environmental White Flint North building at 11555 j
and 9.
impacts.
Rockville Pike in Rockville, Maryland.
I ne proposed action is in accordance Afternative Use ofResources The meeting will be transcribed and I
with the licensee's application for This action does not involve the use will be open to the public.
3 exemption dated September 12,1996.
of any ruoumes ad previously e structure of the meeting shall be The Nsedfor the Proposed Action considered in b FinalEnvironmental as follows:
I Statement for the Palo Verde Nuclear Tuesday, February 25,1997:
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h* ProPoemd action is needed to Generating Stetion dated February 1982.
120 p.m.-NRC opening remarks g
allow testing of representative cladding 1:15 p.m.-DOE program description meterial whose chemial composition Agencies and Persons Consulted 2:45 p.m.-NRC review description 4
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falla outside b AS'IM specifications in acx:ordance with its stated policy, 3:00 p.m.-Break j
for Zircoloy. The regulations currently on January 21,1997, the staff consulted 3:15 p.m.-Public comments fy the use of Zircaloy or ZlRLO with the Arisons State official, Mr.
4:55 p.m.- Concluding statement a
1 ding material.The proposed action William Wright of b Arizona 5:00 p.m.-Meeting adjourns i
would allow testing to collect data to Radiation Regulatory Agency, regarding Mombas of b public who are i
support future mgulation changes to the environmentalimpact of the intemsted in presenting comments l
allow full batch use of the new cladding proposed action. The State official had relative to DOE's tritium program material.
no comments.
should notify the project manager, at the 1
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3926 Federal Regist:r / Vcl. 62. Ns.17 / Mrnday January 27, 1997 / Ndtic:s number von below,5 worldng days Susm4ARY OF PROPOSAL (s):
Dated: January 22,1997.
Prior to mwting. A brief summary Beath e Easreki, of the information to be prwented and (1) Collection title: Repayment of Debt' seentaryto the soord.
the time req ed should provided (2) Form (s)subinitted: G-4211.
[FR Doc. 97-1998 Filed 1-23-97; 11:03 arn) arrangements. T1e tied for (3) OMB Number: 3220-0169.
eusse oces nam-es presentations by members of the public (4) Erpimtion date ofcurrent OMB will be determined based upon the deamnce: February 28,1997, number of requests received and will be (5) Type ofrequest: Extension of a announced at the beginning of the curantly approved collection.
meeting. Time permitting, additional, (6) Respondents: Individuals or (Ret. No: IC-22474; 812-10230) aanwi households.
considered.'T$resentations will be (7) Estimated annualnumber of Principal Mutual ufe insurance e order for public presentations will be on a first received, respondents: 300.
Company, et al.
first-to-speak basis. Written statements (8) Totalannualiesponses:300.
January 17,1997.
will also be accepted and included in (9) Totalannua1 reporting hours:25.
AcaNCY: Securities and Exchange 5
the record of the meeting. Written (10) Collection description: Section 2 Commission (" Commission").
statements may be mailed to the U.S.
of the Railroad Retirement Act provides ACTION: Notice of application for an Nuclear Regulatory Commission, for payment of annuities to retired or order pursuant to the Investment Mailstop O-10H5, Attn:J. H. Wilson, disabled railroad employees, their Company Act of1940 ("1940 Act").
Washington, DC 20555 or presented at spouses, and eligible survivors. When the meeting.
the RRB determines that an AP'uCANTS: Principal Mutual Ufe Requests for the opportunity to overpayment of RRA benefits has Insurance Company (" Principal present information can be made by occurred, it initiates prompt action to Mutual"), Principal Mutual Life contacting J. H. Wilson, Project notify the claimant of the overpayment Insurance Company Variable Life Manager Division of Reactor Program and to recover the amount owed.The S*Parate Account (" Account") and Management at (301) 415-1108. Persons collection obtains information needed to Princor Financial Services Corporation planning to attend this meeting are allow for apayment by the claimant by
("Princor").
urged to contact the project manager 1 credit card,in addition to the customary RELEVANT 1940 ACT SECTIONS: Order a
or 2 days prior to the meeting to be form of payment by check or money requested under Section 11(a) of the advised of any changes.
order.
1940 Act.
For further details with respect to this ADOmONAL INFORs4ATON OR COsedENTS:
SusstAARY OF APPUCATION: Applicants action, see the DOE's " Submittal of Copies of the form and supporting aquest an order under Section 11(a) of Tritium Producing Bumable Absorber documents can be obtained from Chuck the 1940 Act approving an exchange i
Rod Lead Test Assembly Topical Mierrwa, the agency clearance officer offer in which certain variable universal Report" dated December 3,1996 and the (312-751-3363). Comments regarding life insurance policies issued by stafra Request for Additional the information collection should be Principal Mutual and offered through Information and Supplemental Request addressed to Ronald J. Hodapp, Railroad the Account ("Old Policies") may be for AdditionalInformation dated Retirement Board,844 North Rush exchanged for new variable universal January 3 and 13,1997, respectively, all Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2092 and life insurance policies issued by of which are available for public the OMB reviewer, Laura Oliven (202-Principal Mutual and offered through inspection at the Commission's Public 395-7316), Office of Management and the Account ("New Policits,"
Document Room, the Gelman Building, Budget, Room 10230 New Executive collectively with Old Policies.
2120 L Street, NW., Washington, DC.
Office Building, Washington, D.C.
" Policies").
Deted at Rockville, Maryland this 21st day 20503.
FIUNG DATE:The application was filed of January,1997.
CM Mierzws, on July 1,1996, and amended on For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Cleomnce Officer.
cem
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[FR Doc. 97-1912 Filed 1-24-97: 8:45 aml Director,DMsion ofReactor Progmm order granting the application will be
""U"'
Mariagernent. Office ofNuclear Reactor issued unless the Commission orders a a
Regulation.
hearing. Interested persons may request l
(FR Doc. 97-1859 Filed 1-24-97; 8.45 aml Sunshine Act Meeting a hearing by writing to the Secretary of d
stume ones team e the Commission and serving Applicants The meeting of the Railroad with a copy of the request, personally r r Retirement Board which was to be held by mail. Hearing requests should be on January 22,1997,9:00 a.m., at the received by the Commission by 5:30 RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Board's meeting room on the 8th floor p.m. on Febmary 12,1997, and should Agency Forms Submitted for OMB ofits headquarters building,844 North be accompanied by proof of service on m
Rush Street, Chicagct, Illinois,60611, Applicants in the form of an affidavit or, has been rescheduled to January 29, for lawyers, a certi$cate of service.
f)Uses4ARY: In accordance with the 1997, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda for this Hearing requests should state the nature Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 meeting was published at FR 1139 on of the requester's interest, the reason for U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Railroad January 8,1997.
the request, and the issues contested.
Retirement Board has submitted the The entire meeting will be open to the Persons may request notification of a following proposal (s) for the collection public. The person to contact for more hearing by wdting to the Secretary of ofinformation to the Office of information is Beatrice Ezerski, the Commission.
Management and Budget for review and Secretary to the Board, Phone No. 312-ADDRESSES: Secretary, Securities and approval.
751-4920.
Exchange Commission,450 Fifth Street,
,