ML21253A052
| ML21253A052 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 06/27/2022 |
| From: | Eugene Dacus Office of Congressional Affairs |
| To: | Carper T, Markey E, Pallone F, Rush B, Tonko P US HR, Comm on Energy & Commerce, US HR, Subcomm on Energy, US HR, Subcomm on Environment and Climate Change, US SEN, Comm on Environment & Public Works, US SEN, Subcomm on Nuclear Regulation |
| Kenny C 301-415-7150 | |
| References | |
| NRC-2015-0017, RIN 3150-AJ54 | |
| Download: ML21253A052 (6) | |
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June 27, 2022 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) is publishing the following document in the Federal Register:
Title:
Items Containing Byproduct Material Incidental to Production.
- Description of the document: The proposed rulemaking would revise the NRC regulations by adding exemptions from licensing and its associated distribution requirements for a specific group of irradiated products that contain a minor amount of residual radiation incidental to the production process, which does not present a risk to public health and safety. These irradiated products are widely used in a variety of beneficial applications, including research, medical, pharmaceutical, academic, scientific, and industrial applications. Additionally, a new safety criteria would be formed as the primary means of providing reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety.
- Dates: The public comment period for the proposed rule closes 75 days after publication.
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
June 27, 2022 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) is publishing the following document in the Federal Register:
Title:
Items Containing Byproduct Material Incidental to Production.
- Description of the document: The proposed rulemaking would revise the NRC regulations by adding exemptions from licensing and its associated distribution requirements for a specific group of irradiated products that contain a minor amount of residual radiation incidental to the production process, which does not present a risk to public health and safety. These irradiated products are widely used in a variety of beneficial applications, including research, medical, pharmaceutical, academic, scientific, and industrial applications. Additionally, a new safety criteria would be formed as the primary means of providing reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety.
- Dates: The public comment period for the proposed rule closes 75 days after publication.
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 James Inhofe
June 27, 2022 The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr.
Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing the following document in the Federal Register:
Title:
Items Containing Byproduct Material Incidental to Production.
- Description of the document: The proposed rulemaking would revise the NRC regulations by adding exemptions from licensing and its associated distribution requirements for a specific group of irradiated products that contain a minor amount of residual radiation incidental to the production process, which does not present a risk to public health and safety. These irradiated products are widely used in a variety of beneficial applications, including research, medical, pharmaceutical, academic, scientific, and industrial applications. Additionally, a new safety criteria would be formed as the primary means of providing reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety.
- Dates: The public comment period for the proposed rule closes 75 days after publication.
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 Cathy McMorris Rodgers
June 27, 2022 The Honorable Bobby L. Rush Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing the following document in the Federal Register:
Title:
Items Containing Byproduct Material Incidental to Production.
- Description of the document: The proposed rulemaking would revise the NRC regulations by adding exemptions from licensing and its associated distribution requirements for a specific group of irradiated products that contain a minor amount of residual radiation incidental to the production process, which does not present a risk to public health and safety. These irradiated products are widely used in a variety of beneficial applications, including research, medical, pharmaceutical, academic, scientific, and industrial applications. Additionally, a new safety criteria would be formed as the primary means of providing reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety.
- Dates: The public comment period for the proposed rule closes 75 days after publication.
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 Fred Upton
June 27, 2022 The Honorable Paul Tonko Chairman, Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing the following document in the Federal Register:
Title:
Items Containing Byproduct Material Incidental to Production.
- Description of the document: The proposed rulemaking would revise the NRC regulations by adding exemptions from licensing and its associated distribution requirements for a specific group of irradiated products that contain a minor amount of residual radiation incidental to the production process, which does not present a risk to public health and safety. These irradiated products are widely used in a variety of beneficial applications, including research, medical, pharmaceutical, academic, scientific, and industrial applications. Additionally, a new safety criteria would be formed as the primary means of providing reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety.
- Dates: The public comment period for the proposed rule closes 75 days after publication.
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 David B. McKinley
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