Over 120 people attended the May 17, 2023 NRC online meeting, including many state and compact representatives. Click here to view the slides from the meeting. Click here to view the history of this rulemaking. SUMMARY It is anticipated that the rule will go to the Commission in November 2023 – no date can be…
Title: Public Meeting on Regulatory Concepts for the Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Rulemaking Date and Time: May 17, 2023, 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM EDT Location: Webinar Category: This is an Information Meeting with a Question and Answer Session. The purpose of this meeting is for the NRC staff to meet directly with individuals to discuss regulatory and…
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 The proposal is being withdrawn based on the NRC staff’s assessment that the proposed…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.