June 13, 2024: The documents below have been sent to the Commission with regard to the Integrated Rulemaking, aka, 10 CFR Part 61. The proposed rule is now with the Commission and they will vote on whether or not the rule can go out for public comment.
The following slide show is a summary of the July 13th Webinar, “DOE Webinar on Regulatory Concepts for the Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Rulemaking” By Priya Yadav and David Esh U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Click here to view the presentation.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is withdrawing a proposed interpretation of its low-level radioactive waste disposal regulations that would permit licensees to dispose of waste by transfer to persons who hold specific exemptions for the purpose of disposal by burial. The proposal is being withdrawn based on the NRC staff’s assessment that the proposed…
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission released SECY-20-0098 (attached) that outlines a path forward for two separate rule making activities. Specifically, the SECY “provides considerations, options, and the staff’s recommendation for proceeding with (1) the Part 61 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) rulemaking, “Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal” (10 CFR Part 61…
Click here to view the LLW Forum’s submitted comments (PDF).
The Low-Level Radioactive Waste Forum (LLW Forum) is an independent, non-profit organization that was established to facilitate state and compact implementation of the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act of 1980 and its 1985 Amendments and to promote the objectives of low-level radioactive waste regional compacts. The LLW Forum provides an opportunity for state and compact officials to share information with each other and to exchange views with officials of federal agencies and other interested stakeholders.