ML21200A167
| ML21200A167 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 11/09/2023 |
| From: | Eugene Dacus Office of Congressional Affairs |
| To: | Carper T, Duncan J, Johnson B, Markey E, Rogers C US HR, Comm on Energy & Commerce, US HR, Subcomm on Energy, Climate and Grid Security, US HR, Subcomm on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials, US SEN, Comm on Environment & Public Works, US SEN, Subcomm on Clean Air, Climate Change & Nuclear Safety |
| Soly Soto Lugo | |
| References | |
| EP SMR ONT, NRC-2015-0225, RIN 3150-AJ68 | |
| Download: ML21200A167 (6) | |
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November 9, 2023 The Honorable Thomas R. Carper Chairman, Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate Washington, DC 20510
Dear Mr. Chairman:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published the following final rule in the Federal Register:
Title:
Emergency Preparedness for Small Modular Reactors and Other New Technologies
- Description of the document: This final rule amends the NRCs regulations to include new alternative emergency preparedness requirements for small modular reactors and other new technologies such as non-light-water reactors. The new requirements acknowledge technical advances and other differences from large light-water reactors that are inherent in small modular reactors and other new technologies.
- Dates: The effective date of this final rule is 30 days after publication.
- This is not a major rule as defined by the Congressional Review Act.
For more information, see the enclosed document.
Please contact me at 301-415-1776 if you have questions or need more information.
Sincerely, Eugene Dacus, Director Office of Congressional Affairs
Enclosure:
Federal Register notice cc: Senator Shelley Moore Capito
November 9, 2023 The Honorable Edward Markey Chairman, Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate Washington, DC 20510
Dear Mr. Chairman:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published the following final rule in the Federal Register:
Title:
Emergency Preparedness for Small Modular Reactors and Other New Technologies
- Description of the document: This final rule amends the NRCs regulations to include new alternative emergency preparedness requirements for small modular reactors and other new technologies such as non-light-water reactors. The new requirements acknowledge technical advances and other differences from large light-water reactors that are inherent in small modular reactors and other new technologies.
- Dates: The effective date of this final rule is 30 days after publication.
- This is not a major rule as defined by the Congressional Review Act.
For more information, see the enclosed document.
Please contact me at 301-415-1776 if you have questions or need more information.
Sincerely, Eugene Dacus, Director Office of Congressional Affairs
Enclosure:
Federal Register notice cc: Senator Pete Ricketts
November 9, 2023 The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers Chair, Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515
Dear Chair Rodgers:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published the following final rule in the Federal Register:
Title:
Emergency Preparedness for Small Modular Reactors and Other New Technologies
- Description of the document: This final rule amends the NRCs regulations to include new alternative emergency preparedness requirements for small modular reactors and other new technologies such as non-light-water reactors. The new requirements acknowledge technical advances and other differences from large light-water reactors that are inherent in small modular reactors and other new technologies.
- Dates: The effective date of this final rule is 30 days after publication.
- This is not a major rule as defined by the Congressional Review Act.
For more information, see the enclosed document.
Please contact me at 301-415-1776 if you have questions or need more information.
Sincerely, Eugene Dacus, Director Office of Congressional Affairs
Enclosure:
Federal Register notice cc: Representative Frank Pallone, Jr.
November 9, 2023 The Honorable Jeff Duncan Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published the following final rule in the Federal Register:
Title:
Emergency Preparedness for Small Modular Reactors and Other New Technologies
- Description of the document: This final rule amends the NRCs regulations to include new alternative emergency preparedness requirements for small modular reactors and other new technologies such as non-light-water reactors. The new requirements acknowledge technical advances and other differences from large light-water reactors that are inherent in small modular reactors and other new technologies.
- Dates: The effective date of this final rule is 30 days after publication.
- This is not a major rule as defined by the Congressional Review Act.
For more information, see the enclosed document.
Please contact me at 301-415-1776 if you have questions or need more information.
Sincerely, Eugene Dacus, Director Office of Congressional Affairs
Enclosure:
Federal Register notice cc: Representative Diana DeGette
November 9, 2023 The Honorable Bill Johnson Chairman, Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published the following final rule in the Federal Register:
Title:
Emergency Preparedness for Small Modular Reactors and Other New Technologies
- Description of the document: This final rule amends the NRCs regulations to include new alternative emergency preparedness requirements for small modular reactors and other new technologies such as non-light-water reactors. The new requirements acknowledge technical advances and other differences from large light-water reactors that are inherent in small modular reactors and other new technologies.
- Dates: The effective date of this final rule is 30 days after publication.
- This is not a major rule as defined by the Congressional Review Act.
For more information, see the enclosed document.
Please contact me at 301-415-1776 if you have questions or need more information.
Sincerely, Eugene Dacus, Director Office of Congressional Affairs
Enclosure:
Federal Register notice cc: Representative Paul Tonko
SUBJECT:
FINAL RULE: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR SMALL MODULAR REACTORS AND OTHER NEW TECHNOLOGIES [RIN 3150-AJ68; NRC-2015-0225]
DATED: November 9, 2023 IDENTICAL LETTERS SENT TO:
The Honorable Thomas R. Carper with cc: Senator Shelley Moore Capito The Honorable Edward Markey with cc: Senator Pete Ricketts The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers with cc: Representative Frank Pallone, Jr.
The Honorable Jeff Duncan with cc: Representative Diana DeGette The Honorable Bill Johnson with cc: Representative Paul Tonko DISTRIBUTION:
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