Number range CHAPTER**NRC INSPECTION MANUAL** MSSA/FSME

MANUAL CHAPTER 0730

GENERIC COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING

MATERIALS AND FUEL CYCLE ISSUES

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Number range CHAPTER0730-02 Number range CHAPTEROBJECTIVES
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0730-03 DEFINITIONS
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Number range CHAPTER03.01 Generic Communication
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Number range CHAPTER03.02 Regulatory Issue Summary
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Number range CHAPTER03.03 Information Notice
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Number range CHAPTER03.04 Bulletin
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Number range CHAPTER03.05 Generic Letter
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03.06 Information Assessment Team Advisory
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03.07 Security Advisory
............................................................ 4

Number range CHAPTER0730-04 RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES
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Number range CHAPTER04.01 Executive Director for Operations
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04.02 Office of the General Counsel
............................................ 5

04.03 Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) .............
5

04.04 Director, Office of Information Services
................................ 6

Number range CHAPTER04.05 Directors, Offices of Nuclear Materials Safety
and Safeguards

(NMSS); Federal and State Materials and Environmental

Management Programs (FSME); and Nuclear Security and

Incident Response (NSIR)
................................................ . 6

04.06 Directors, Divisions in FSME
..............................................

04.07 Directors, Divisions in NMSS
............................................. 6

04.08 Directors, Division of Nuclear Material Safety, and Division of

Fuel Facility Inspection, Regions I-IV
.................................... 7

Number range CHAPTER0730-05 REQUIREMENTS
............................................................. 7

Number range CHAPTER05.01 Number range CHAPTERPreparing Generic
Communications: Chief, Lead Technical

Branch
............................................................................
7

05.02 Number range CHAPTERNumber range CHAPTERPreparing Generic
Communications: Originator ....................... 8

05.03 Number range CHAPTERNumber range CHAPTERPreparing Generic
Communications: Generic Communications Coordinator
...................................................................... 9

05.04 Number range CHAPTERNumber range CHAPTERPreparing Generic
Communications: Branch Secretary Number range CHAPTER

0730-06 Number range CHAPTERCORRECTIONS TO GENERIC COMMUNICATIONS
............... 9

06.01 Number range CHAPTERReason for Corrections
....................................................... 9

06.02 Number range CHAPTERTypes of Corrections
........................................................... 10

06.03 Number range CHAPTERPreparation of Corrections
.................................................... 10

0730-07 Number range CHAPTERBULLETIN AND GENERIC LETTER CLOSEOUT
ACTIVITIES

07.01 Closeout Activities
............................................................\... 11

07.02 Effectiveness Number range CHAPTERReviews
......................................................... 11

Exhibit 1 Regulatory Issue Summary Format
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Exhibit 2 Information Notice Format
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Exhibit 3 Bulletin Format
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Exhibit 4 Generic Letter Format
.......................................................... E4

Exhibit 5 Security Advisory Template
................................................... E5

Exhibit 6 Security Advisory Template, Safeguards Information
.................. E6

Exhibit 7 Information Assessment Team Advisory Template
...................... E7

Exhibit 8 Secretarial Final Processing and Distribution Checklist
................ E8

Exhibit 9 Final Processing and Distribution Tasks for Materials/Reactor

Joint Generic Communications
................................................ E9

Exhibit 10 Generic Communications Coordinator Checklist
......................... E10

Exhibit 11 Addressee and Concurrence Checklist for the Originator of
Generic Communications
.................................................................. E11

Exhibit 11A Concurrences Guidance Table
................................................ E11A

Exhibit 12 Sample Commission Memorandum
......................................... E12

Exhibit 13 Routing Slip
........................................................................
E13

Exhibit 14 Paperwork Reduction Act Statements
...................................... E14

Exhibit 15 Referenced Codes and Standards
.......................................... E15

Exhibit 16 Congressional Review Act Statements
.................................... E16

Attachment Revision History -- IMC 0730

0730-01 Number range CHAPTERPURPOSE

Number range CHAPTERTo establish responsibilities, criteria, and
guidance on the issuance of and follow up to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) generic communications on materials and fuel cycle
issues. If a generic communication pertains to both reactor and
nonreactor issues, the responsibilities, criteria, and guidance in
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) Office Instruction LIC-503,
\"Generic Communications Affecting Nuclear Reactor Licensees" shall also
apply. If the responsibilities, criteria, or guidance in these documents
conflict, NRR Office Instruction LIC-503 shall take precedence with
respect to nuclear reactor issues.

0730-02 Number range CHAPTEROBJECTIVES

Number range CHAPTERThis chapter describes the use of generic
communications and provides criteria and guidance on their preparation,
distribution, response, and follow up.

0730-03 DEFINITIONS

03.01 [Generic Communication]{.underline}. Generic Communications are
written instruments used to communicate with stakeholders on matters of
generic interest. Matters of generic interest may include safety,
security, safeguards, and environmental issues.

03.02 [Regulatory Issue Summary]{.underline}. The NRC uses Number range
CHAPTERregulatory issue summaries (RISs) to communicate with the
industry on a broad range of matters. A RIS normally will not involve a
request for action or information; however, such requests may be made on
a strictly voluntary basis.

RISs may:

a\. communicateNumber range CHAPTER staff technical or policy positions
not previously communicated nor broadly understood.

> b\. document NRC endorsement of an industry-developed resolution of a
> matter on
>
> which the staff has interacted with the industry.

c\. document NRC endorsement of industry guidance on technical or
regulatory matters.

d\. provide the status of staff interaction with the nuclear industry on
a matter.

e\. request the voluntary participation of the nuclear industry in
staff-sponsored pilot

programs.

f\. inform the nuclear industry Number range CHAPTERof opportunities for
regulatory relief.

g\. communicate administrative procedure changes in the following:

1\. the implementation of regulations or staff positions.

2\. the issuance and availability of regulatory documents such as
topical reports, regulatory guidance, and memoranda documenting the
closeout of generic safety issues.

3\. changes in NRC internal procedures and organization.

h\. request the voluntary submittal of information, of an administrative
nature, that will assist the NRC in the performance of its functions.

RISs may not:

a\. provide guidance for the implementation of rules and regulations.

b\. provide NRC staff guidance on regulatory or technical matters.

c\. be used in lieu of other established agency products.

d\. require responses from addressees.

03.03 [Information Notice]{.underline}. The NRC uses information notices
(INs) to communicate recently identified significant operating
experience (i.e., observed safety issues). Recipients of INs are
expected to review them for applicability to their facilities or
operations, and consider any actions that may be appropriate to avoid
similar problems. INs may be used to convey the results of recently
completed research that may affect addressees.

INs may not:

a\. convey or imply new requirements.

b\. transmit new interpretations of regulations.

c\. request information or action from addressees.

03.04 [Bulletin]{.underline}. The NRC uses Bulletins (BLs) to request
licensee action and/or information to address significant issues
regarding matters of safety, security, safeguards, or environmental
significance that also have great urgency. BLs [require]{.underline} a
written response. The compensatory action requested in BLs should match
the urgency of the issue being addressed.

BLs may:

> a\. request new or revised commitments [that are based on]{.underline}
> analysis performed and
>
> on proposed corrective actions.

b\. request that action(s) be taken.

c\. request that information be provided.

d\. request that an analysis be performed and submitted by a specified
time.

BLs may not:

a\. request long-term actions.

b\. require actions or new or revised commitments.

03.05 [Generic Letters]{.underline}. The NRC uses generic letters (GLs)
to address either an emergent or a routine technical issue with generic
applicability, for which the NRC staff and the nuclear industry have
interacted and have concluded that the issuance of GL is an appropriate
means to resolve the issue. GLs may also be issued without extensive
prior interaction between NRC and the industry, when NRC has determined
a risk-significant compliance matter should be brought promptly to the
attention of the nuclear industry. GLs usually [require]{.underline} a
written response from affected licensees.

GLs may request the following:

a\. new or revised commitments that are based on analysis performed and
on proposed corrective actions.

b\. that information be given and/or compensatory actions be taken.

c\. that analyses be performed and submitted by a specified time.

d\. that addressees report the completion of actions by letter, with or
without prior

NRC approval of the actions.

GLs may not:

a\. request long-term actions.

b\. require new or revised commitments.

03.06 [Information Assessment Team Advisory]{.underline}. The NRC uses
Information Assessment Team Advisories (IATAs, issued by the Office of
Nuclear Security and Incident Response (NSIR)) to provide critical,
time-sensitive, threat-related information to specified licensees.
Whenever the U.S. Attorney General or the Secretary of the Department of
Homeland Security makes a change in the Homeland Security Advisory
System level, the NRC will issue a corresponding IATA elevating security
at licensee facilities.

IATAs may:

a\. suggest or request that recipients execute certain voluntary
precautionary or

protective actions.

b\. inform licensees when the Federal Bureau of Investigation issues a
Domestic

Threat Advisory that is considered relevant to NRC licensees.

c\. inform licensees when a significant act of domestic terrorism or
other malevolent

act has occurred.

> d\. inform licensees when the NRC becomes aware of intelligence
> information regarding statements or actions taken by foreign persons
> or by terrorist organizations, or other threat-related information,
> relating to NRC-licensed facilities or activities.

IATAs may not:

a\. request information.

b\. require commitments or action.

03.07 [Security Advisories]{.underline}. The NRC uses Security
Advisories (SAs), issued by NSIR, to communicate urgent, time-sensitive
operational information directly relating to the security and common
defense of national infrastructure under the NRC's cognizance. SAs are
operational in nature and are issued in response to urgent situations or
recently identified vulnerabilities. Recipients are expected to review
SAs for applicability to their facilities or operations, and consider
appropriate actions to avoid similar problems.

SAs may:

> a\. communicate information regarding an urgent security vulnerability
> that may affect a whole class or several classes of licensees.
>
> b\. provide licensees with additional information following
> notification via an IATA,that the Homeland Security Advisory System
> threat level has been raised.
>
> c\. notify affected licensees of National Special Security Events.
>
> d\. recommend voluntary compensatory measures and actions for urgent
> security-related issues.

SAs may not:

a\. convey or imply new requirements or new interpretations of existing
requirements or regulations.

b\. require information from or action by addressees.

c\. be used in lieu of other generic communication products.

d\. provide guidance for the implementation of rules and regulations.

0730-04 RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

04.01 [Executive Director for Operations (EDO)]{.underline}.

> a\. Number range CHAPTERApproves and signs Commission information
> papers pertaining to the staff's intent to issue a BL, a GL, or
> certain RISs. Authorizes issuance of IATAs and provides informational
> copies to the Commission.
>
> b\. Ensures that arrangements are made for any requested formal or
> informal Commission briefing.
>
> c\. Ensures that Commission comments on generic communications are
> satisfactorily resolved.
>
> d\. Provides direction and program oversight for the NRC Generic
> Communications Program.
>
> e\. Ensures that generic communication products are made publicly
> available to the extent practicable and consistent with informaiton
> security requirements.

04.02 [Office of the General Counsel (OGC)]{.underline}.

a\. Provides No Legal Objection concurrence on:

1\. all generic communications regardless of the issuing office.

2\. SAs issued by NSIR.

> b\. Provides Congressional Review Act concurrence on generic
> communications that communicate policy decisions.

04.03 [Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation]{.underline}.

> a\. Serves as the agency focal point for the administration of the NRC
> Generic Communications Program.
>
> b\. Establishes model internal written procedures on the criteria,
> responsibilities, and guidance for the preparation, issuance, and
> follow up to NRC generic communications.

04.04 [Director, Office of Information Services]{.underline}.

> a\. For applicable generic communications, ensures the proper
> selection of the Paperwork Reduction Act statement.
>
> b\. Serves as the agency focal point for the appropriate Office of
> Management and Budget clearance number, for generic communications
> that require information collections.

04.05 [Directors, Offices of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards;
Federal and State Materials and Environmental Management Programs; and
Nuclear Security and Incident Response]{.underline}.

a\. Ensure coordination of all generic communications through NRR.

b\. Establish internal written procedures for the proper administration
of the Generic Communications program.

c\. Evaluate the effectiveness of the generic communications program
under its purview.

04.06 Number range CHAPTER[Directors, Divisions in FSME]{.underline}.

a\. Division of Materials Safety and State Agreements: appoints the
Generic Communications Coordinator, FSME.

b\. Divisions of Intergovernmental Liaison and Rulemaking; and Waste
Management and Environmental Protection: appoint the Generic
Communications Contact for their respective division. The contact will
assist the Generic Communications Coordinator with identifying the
necessary technical concurrences, and with obtaining mailing labels.

c\. Lead issuing division director: Concurs [and]{.underline} signs
generic communications issued to licensees and addressees under its
purview.

d\. Non-lead issuing division director: Concurs and co-signs generic
communications applicable to its licensees, but issued by another FSME
division.

*Note: When the generic communication is issued by another office, and
more than one FSME division concurs on the generic communication, the
Division of Materials Safety and State Agreements shall be the sole
co-signatory. This is necessary to limit the number of signatures on the
generic communication.*

04.07 [Directors, Divisions in NMSS]{.underline}.

a\. Office director/deputy director appoints the NMSS Generic
Communications Coordinator.

b\. All division directors: appoint the Generic Communications Contact
for their respective division. The Contact will assist the Generic
Communications Coordinator with identifying the necessary technical
concurrers, and with obtaining mailing labels.

c\. Lead issuing division director: Concurs [and]{.underline} signs
generic communications issued to licensees and addressees under its
purview.

d\. Non-lead issuing division director: Concurs and co-signs generic
communications applicable to its licensees, but issued by another NMSS
division.

*Note: When the generic communication is issued by another office, and
more than one NMSS division concurs on the generic communication, only
one of the division directors will be the co-signatory. The
Communication Coordinator will coordinate with all division directors to
determine the appropriate co-signatory. This is necessary to limit the
number of signatures on the generic communication.*

04.08 [Number range CHAPTERDirectors, Division of Nuclear Material
Safety (Regions I, III, and IV) and Division]{.underline} [of Fuel
Facility Inspection (Region II)]{.underline}.

Number range CHAPTERa. Ensure that generic communications proposed by
regional staff are forwarded to the corresponding office in FSME or
NMSS, for coordination and issuance.

1\. Generic communications originated by the Division of Nuclear
Materials Safety must be coordinated with the Division of Materials
Safety and State Agreements, FSME.

2\. Generic communications originated by the Division of Fuel Facility
Inspection must be coordinated with the Division of Fuel Cycle Safety
and Safeguards, NMSS.

b\. Ensure that inspector actions identified in temporary instructions
pertaining to Bulletins or Generic Letters are carried out in a timely
manner.

04.09 [Director, Information Records Services Division, Office of
Information Services]{.underline}.

a\. Ensures that codes and standards referenced in generic
communications are procured, indexed, retained, and made available in
the technical library.

b\. Acts as the NRC point of contact on matters relating to OMB
clearances.

c\. Ensures that generic communications are provided to the Public
Document Room via the Regulatory Information Distribution System.

d\. Provides a preassigned accession number to the Generic
Communications Registrar for each generic communication before it is
distributed.

e\. Processes generic communications into the Agency Documents Access
and Management System (ADAMS) and ensures that the records include the
generic communication identification number.

f\. Receives and distributes responses to generic communications.

04.10 [Chief, Printing and Mail Services Branch, Office of
Administration]{.underline}. Distributes generic communications in
accordance with the distribution lists and program codes.

04.11 [Generic Communications Registrar, Office of Nuclear Reactor
Regulation (NRR)]{.underline}.

a\. Acts as the agency focal point for the control of accession numbers
assigned to generic communications.

b\. Serves as the agency contact for requests to post generic
communications to the NRC's generic communications Web site.

0730-05 REQUIREMENTS

05.01 [Number range CHAPTERPreparing Generic Communications - Chief,
Lead Technical Branch]{.underline}.

Number range CHAPTERa. Briefs senior management and obtains early
approval for developing all proposed generic communications that involve
endorsement of industry initiatives, opportunities for regulatory
relief, or new staff positions.

b\. Number range CHAPTERAssigns the originator for the preparation of
the generic communication.

05.02 [Number range CHAPTERPreparing Generic Communications --
Originator]{.underline}.

a\. Consults with stakeholders, as appropriate, and gathers all facts
pertaining to the development of the generic communication.

b\. Number range CHAPTERReviews Section 0730-03, "DEFINITIONS," and/or
consults with the Generic Communications Coordinator, FSME or NMSS, for
assistance with the selection of the proper type of generic
communication.

c\. Number range CHAPTERDrafts the generic communication in accordance
with the standard formats provided in Exhibits 1 through 4 of this
manual chapter. Determines the following:

1\. Addressees - Use Exhibit 11 of this Manual Chapter to determine all
the addressees to whom the generic communication should be addressed.

2\. Concurrences - Use Exhibit 11 of this Manual Chapter to determine
all the necessary entities that should concur on the generic
communication.\*

*Note that any office that is concurring should also be listed in the
header of the generic communication*.

d\. Provides the branch secretary with an electronic copy of the generic
communication, along with a completed NRC Form 665 to add the generic
communication to ADAMS. Completes NRC Form 665 to request that owners'
rights be given to the following:

1\. The Branch secretaries in FSME or NMSS (whichever applies);

2\. The Generic Communications Coordinator in FSME or NMSS (whichever
applies).

3\. The Generic Communications Coordinator, NRR ([only]{.underline} for
generic communications issued jointly with NRR); and

4\. The Secretary, NRR/DPR/PGCB ([only]{.underline} for generic
communications issued jointly with NRR)

e\. Promptly notifies the appropriate Generic Communications Coordinator
via e-mail and provides an early electronic draft copy of the generic
communication, if available.

05.03 [Number range CHAPTERPreparing Generic Communications - Generic
Communications Coordinator]{.underline}.

a\. Number range CHAPTERReviews each draft generic communication as
follows:

1\. Verifies that the originator selected tNumber range CHAPTERhe
appropriate generic communication (i.e., RIS, Bulletin, etc.).

2\. Ensures tNumber range CHAPTERhe generic communication is properly
formatted, in accordance with the applicable example generic
communication in Exhibits 1 through 4.

3\. Verifies that the proper concurrences have been added. Verifies that
offices that are concurring are also listed in the header.

4\. Verifies that the addressees for the generic communication is
appropriate.

b\. Enclosure and mailing labels:

1\. Adds the "Recently Issued Generic Communications" list to the
generic communication, if the generic communication is being addressed
to FSME licensees.

2\. Contacts the appropriate contact for mailing labels.

05.04 [Preparing Generic Communications - Branch Secretary]{.underline}.

a\. Completes the processing of the generic communication using the
appropriate Exhibit in Manual Chapter 0730.

1\. Uses Exhibit 8 to complete the processing of generic communications
that are issued by FSME or NMSS.

2\. Uses Exhibit 9 to complete the processing of generic communications
originated by FSME [or]{.underline} NMSS, but jointly issued with
another office (such as NRR).

0730-06 Number range CHAPTERCORRECTIONS TO GENERIC COMMUNICATIONS

Number range CHAPTER06.01 [Reason for Corrections]{.underline}.

> a\. The staff may obtain additional information from addressee
> responses or other sources after a generic communication has been
> issued.
>
> b\. Time constraints may make it necessary to issue preliminary
> information promptly and then provide additional information as it
> becomes available. When additional information becomes available, the
> lead technical branch shall determine whether a correction to the
> initial communication is warranted.

06.02 [Types of Corrections]{.underline}. The nature of the change will
determine whether the staff issues a revision or a supplement.

a.Number range CHAPTER Revision: A revision replaces the original
generic communication in its entirety, and therefore, must include all
portions of the original document that are still relevant. It is used
when a generic communica­tion is to be superseded because it contains
incorrect information or it needs to be addressed to a different class
of addressees.

b\. Supplement: A supplement adds additional information to a generic
communication. It is used when the original generic communication needs
to be updated, expanded, or clarified. The original communication
remains in effect and its contents do not need to be repeated in the
supplement.

Number range CHAPTER06.03 [Preparation of Corrections]{.underline}.
Prepare revisions or supplements using the same procedures described in
this manual chapter for new generic communica­tions. Specifically address
the reason(s) for issuing the correction in the \"Background\" section
of the generic communication.

0730-07 Number range CHAPTERBULLETIN AND GENERIC LETTER CLOSEOUT
ACTIVITIES

07.01 [Closeout Activities]{.underline}.

a\. Closeout activities are required for BLs and GLs.

b\. The lead issuing organization is responsible for coordinating
activities that close

out BLs and GLs.

c\. Details of various close out activities are listed in Management
Directive 8.18, "NRC Generic Communications Program." The lead issuing
organization must exercise judgment in deciding appropriate close out
activities, as listed in Management Directive 8.18. Generally, the
activities include the following:

1\. Prepare guidance to cognizant NRC staff on the strategy to be used
to close out the generic communication.

2\. Conduct site inspections, reviewing inspection reports, and
associated activities.

3\. Develop a task action plan to keep relevant NRC staff fully informed
of the status of generic communication close out activities.

4\. Arrange for relevant staff to receive addressee replies and other
related correspondence.

5\. Inform relevant staff that evaluations of licensee responses must be
documented sufficiently.

6\. Ensure that appropriate documentation is made publicly available.

07.02 [Effectiveness Reviews]{.underline}.

a\. The lead issuing organization shall conduct an effectiveness review
of the BL or the GL, after close out activities are completed. The
review shall:

1\. Evaluate the generic communication's focus in communicating the
safety or security concern; evaluate the adequacy of the request for
information and/or actions; evaluate the adequacy of addressee
responses; and evaluate whether the generic communication was sufficient
in providing a basis for regulatory decision making.

2\. Provide the effectiveness evaluation to the respective office
management and the Division of Policy and Rulemaking in NRR.

b\. RIS, IATAs, SAs, and INs do not require effectiveness reviews.

END

UNITED STATES

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

OFFICE OF FEDERAL AND STATE MATERIALS

AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS (AND/OR)

OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDS

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555

(date)

Number range CHAPTER**NRC REGULATORY ISSUE SUMMARY (YYYY-##, SUPP./REV.
#)**

**(TITLE IN CAPS, BOLD, 14 POINT, CENTERED, 1.0 SPACING)**

**ADDRESSEES**

*Use short title such as* \"All material and fuel cycle licensees.\"
*For materials licensees add* "All Radiation Control Program Directors
and State Liaison Officers."

**INTENT**

*Use one of the following paragraphs for all summaries*:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing this regulatory
issue summary to inform addressees of (state subject title - don\'t
start discussion). No specific action nor written response is required."
For materials licensees, add "NRC is providing this RIS to the Agreement
States for their information and for distribution to their (medical,
radiography, etc) licensees as appropriate.

*(or)*

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is issuing this regulatory issue
summary to request addressees, on a voluntary basis, to submit
information pertaining to (state subject title - don\'t start
discussion). The submittal of this information is strictly voluntary. No
specific action nor written response is required." For materials
licensees, add "NRC is providing this RIS to the Agreement States for
their information and for distribution to their (medical, radiography,
etc) licensees as appropriate.

Number range CHAPTER**BACKGROUND**

*Use this section to (1) [briefly]{.underline} summarize the events
leading to the issuance of this summary and (2) in revisions and
supplements, to summarize the contents of the original summary*.

**Insert ADAMS accession number in bold font in this location.**

Number range CHAPTERRIS (YYYY- No., Supp./Rev. #)

Page 2 of 4

Number range CHAPTER**SUMMARY OF ISSUE**

*Use this section to [briefly]{.underline} discuss: (1) the information
being transmitted and (2) how any requested information will be used by
NRC. If transmitting lengthy information, put the bulk of the
information in an attachment.)*

**REQUESTED INFORMATION**

*For summaries requesting voluntary submittal of administrative
information, specify the requested administrative information, by class
of addressee*.

**VOLUNTARY RESPONSE REQUESTED**

*For summaries requesting voluntary submittal of information, if the
information is time-sensitive, specify the date by which it needs to be
received by NRC, to be of use. Use the following statement for the
issuance of time-sensitive information*:

All addressees are requested to voluntarily submit a response to the
previously requested information. To be of use to the NRC, responses
should be submitted within \_\_\_ days of the date of this summary.

Address the voluntary response to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, D.C. 20555.

**BACKFIT DISCUSSION**

*Occasionally, certain materials licensees such at those licensees
regulated under 10 CFR Parts 70, 72, and 76 are subject to backfit
requirements. NRR Office Instruction (OI) LIC-503 contains the standard
language to use, whether a backfit is required or not. See NRR OI
LIC-503 for the appropriate standard language to use in this section.*

***FEDERAL REGISTER* NOTIFICATION**

*RISs requesting voluntary submittal of information should be published
in the Federal Register for public comment. Use the following statement
for RISs that were not published in the Federal Register for public
comment*:

A notice of opportunity for public comment on this RIS was not published
in the *Federal Register* because (*state reason, e.g., it is
informational and does not represent a departure from current regulatory
requirements*.)

*For RISs that were published for comment in the Federal Register, use
the following statement*:

A notice of opportunity for public comment on this RIS was published in
the *Federal Register* (XX FRN XXXXX) on (date). Comments were received
from (indicate the number of

Number range CHAPTERRIS (YYYY-##, Supp./Rev. #)

Page 3 of 4

commentors by type). The staff considered all comments that were
received. The staff's evaluation of the comments is publicly available
through NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS),
under Accession No. ML#########."

**CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW ACT**

*A RIS may constitute either a non-major rule under the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, or a non-rule. The
following paragraph may be used if the RIS is declared a non-major rule
under the Act*:

In accordance with the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness
Act of 1996, NRC has determined that this action is not a major rule and
has verified this determination with the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget.

*The following paragraph may be used if the Office of the General
Counsel determines that the RIS is a non-rule and therefore, not subject
to the Act*:

This RIS is not a rule as designated by the Congressional Review Act (5
U.S.C. §§ 801-886)

and, therefore, is not subject to the Act.

**RELATED GENERIC COMMUNICATIONS**

*An optional list of other generic communications that have previously
addressed the subject of the summary. If the summary contains a
background section, it may be more appropriate to include this
information in that section*.

**PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT**

*Select the appropriate statement from Exhibit 14*.

Number range CHAPTERRIS (YYYY-##, Supp./Rev. #)

Page 4 of 4

**CONTACT**

*Include the statement below on all RISs*:

This RIS requires no specific action nor written response. If you have
any questions about this summary, please contact (one of) the
individual(s) listed below or the appropriate regional office.

(Name), Director

Division of (Name) Office of (Name)

Contact(s): (Name), NMSS

\(301\) 492-####

E-mail: [[xxx@nrc.gov]{.underline}](mailto:xxx@nrc.gov)

Enclosures:

1\. Referenced Codes and Standards[^1]

2\. List of Recently Issued FSME/NMSS Generic Communications

UNITED STATES

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

OFFICE OF FEDERAL AND STATE MATERIALS

AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS (AND/OR)

OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDS

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555

(date)

NRC INFORMATION NOTICE (YYYY-##, SUPPLEMENT/REVISION #): (TITLE IN CAPS)

**ADDRESSEES**

*Use short title such as* \"All material and fuel cycle licensees.\"
*For materials licensees add* "All Radiation Control Program Directors
and State Liaison Officers."

**PURPOSE**

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is issuing this information
notice (IN) to alert addressees to (state subject title \-- don\'t start
discussion). It is expected that recipients will review the information
for applica­bility to their facilities and consider actions, as
appropriate, to avoid similar problems. However, suggestions contained
in this IN are not new NRC requirements; therefore, no specific action
nor written response is required." *If the IN should go to the Agreement
States, add* "NRC is providing this IN to the Agreement States for their
information and for distribution to their (medical, radiography, etc.)
licensees as appropriate.

**DESCRIPTION OF CIRCUMSTANCES**

*An historical account of the events that prompted the staff to issue
the information notice which may include the corrective actions already
taken by some licensees. Do not identify licensees by name unless it is
necessary to describe the issue. The notice is intended to warn*

*licensees about safety issues, not embarrass individual licensees*.

**BACKGROUND**

*Use this section to (1) [briefly]{.underline} summarize the background
events that would help put the issue into context, or (2) in revisions
and supplements, to summarize the contents of the original summary*.

**DISCUSSION**

*A discussion of the safety significance of the issue identified above.
If transmitting lengthy information, put the bulk of the information in
an attachment. Good practices may be suggested, but INs may not request
specific actions*.

**Insert ADAMS accession number in bold font in this location.**

Number range CHAPTERIN (YYYY-##, Supp./Rev. #)

Page 2 of 2

**CONCLUSION**

*This is an optional section to be used to summarize the outcome of the
event, and/or the NRC**'**s position/opinion*.

**RELATED GENERIC COMMUNICATIONS**

*An optional list of other generic communications that have previously
addressed the subject of the information notice. If the information
notice contains a background section, it may be more*

*appropriate to include this information in that section*.

*The following paragraph regarding the contact is used for all
information notices*:

**CONTACT**

This IN requires no specific action nor written response. If you have
any questions about the information in this notice, please contact (one
of) the technical contact(s) listed below or the appropriate regional
office.

> (Name), Director

Division of (Name)

Office of (Name)

Contact(s): (Name), NMSS

\(301\) 492-####

E-mail: [[xxx@nrc.gov]{.underline}](mailto:xxx@nrc.gov)

Enclosures:

1\. Referenced Codes and Standards[^2]

2\. List of Recently Issued FSME/NMSS Generic Communications

UNITED STATES

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDS

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555

(date)

NRC BULLETIN (YYYY-##, SUPPLEMENT/REVISION #): (TITLE IN CAPS)

Number range CHAPTER**ADDRESSEES**

Number range CHAPTERFor Action: *Number range CHAPTERUse short title
such as \"All medical licensees using Brand-X remote afterloading
units.\" If the bulletin is being sent to the Agreement States, add "and
all Radiation Control Program Directors and State Liaison Officers."*

Number range CHAPTERFor Information: *Number range CHAPTERUse short
title such as \"All medical licensees using other remote*

*afterloading units.\" For materials licensees add "and all Radiation
Control Program Directors and State Liaison Officers." If no information
addressees, insert \"None.\"*

Number range CHAPTER**PURPOSE**

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is issuing this bulletin to:
(1) notify addressees about *(state subject title \-- don\'t start
discussion)*; (2) request that all action addressees implement the
action(s) described herein; and (3) require that all action addressees
provide NRC with a written response to this bulletin. *If the bulletin
is being addressed to the Agreement States, add the following:* NRC is
providing this bulletin to the Agreement States for their information
and for distribution to their medical licensees as appropriate.

**BACKGROUND**

*Use this section: (1) to describe information notices that have been
issued as advance notice of the issue; or (2) in supplements and
revisions to summarize the contents of the original bulletin.*

*Otherwise, omit this section*.

**DESCRIPTION OF CIRCUMSTANCES**

*An historical account of the event(s) that prompted the staff to issue
the bulletin, which may include the corrective actions already taken by
some licensees. Do not identify licensees by name unless it is necessary
to describe the issue. The bulletin is intended to address safety
issues, not to embarrass individual licensees*.

Number range CHAPTER**Insert ADAMS accession number in bold font in this
location.**

Number range CHAPTERBL (YYYY-##, Supp./Rev. #)

Page 2 of 3

Number range CHAPTER**DISCUSSION**

*A discussion of the safety significance of the issue identified above
and the staff technical evaluation to date regarding the subject matter.
If transmitting lengthy information, put the bulk of the information in
an enclosure*.

**REQUESTED ACTION(S)**

Specifies: (1) the requested action(s), by class of addressee; and (2)
the dates by which they are requested to be completed.

**REQUESTED INFORMATION**

Specifies any additional information requests, by class of addressee,
beyond the actions defined above. Omit this section if no additional
information is requested.

*Use the following to require a response*:

1\. Within \_\_\_ days of the date of this bulletin, each action
addressee is required to submit a response indicating whether the
addressee will implement the action(s) requested above, and provid­ing
the additional information requested. (Omit the reference to additional
information if none is requested.) If the addressee intends to implement
the requested action(s), provide a schedule for completing
imple­mentation. If an addressee chooses not to take the requested
action(s), provide a description of any proposed alternative course of
action, the schedule for completing the alternative course of action (if
applicable), and the safety basis for determining the acceptability of
the planned alternative course of action.

2\. Within 30 days of completion of the requested actions, each action
addressee is required to submit a report confirming completion.

Address the required written responses to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, D.C. 20555. In
addition, submit a copy to the appropriate regional administrator.

Number range CHAPTER**RELATED GENERIC COMMUNICATIONS**

*Use this optional section to identify other generic communications that
have previously addressed the subject of the bulletin. If the bulletin
contains a background section, it may be more appropriate to include
this information in that section*.

Number range CHAPTER**BACKFIT DISCUSSION**

*This section is used only when the action addressees include licensees
subject to backfit requirements, such as Part 72 licensees. See NRR
Office Instruction LIC-503 for the standard format of this section*.

**PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT**

*Use the appropriate statement from Exhibit 14.*

Number range CHAPTERBL (YYYY-##, Supp./Rev. #)

Page 2 of 3

**INFORMATION ADDRESSEES**

*Omit this section if there are no information addressees; otherwise,
use the statement below:*

NRC is issuing this bulletin to information addressees to alert them to
(subject of the bulletin).

It is expected that recipients will review the information for
applicability to their facilities and consider actions, as appropriate,
to avoid similar problems. However, the requested actions and required
responses applicable to the action addressees are not applicable to
information addressees; therefore, no specific action nor written
response is required from them.

**CONTACT**

If you have any questions about this matter, please contact (one of) the
technical contact(s) listed below or the appropriate regional office.

> (Name), Director

Division of (Name)

Office of Federal and State Materials

and Environmental Management Programs

Number range CHAPTERContact(s): (Name), FSME

\(301\) 415-####

E-mail: [[xxx@nrc.gov]{.underline}](mailto:xxx@nrc.gov)

Enclosures:

1\. Referenced Codes and Standards^2^

2\. List of Recently Issued FSME/NMSS Generic Communications

Number range CHAPTER^2^ See Exhibit 15 for the format to use when codes
or standards are referenced.

UNITED STATES

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

OFFICE OF FEDERAL AND STATE MATERIALS

AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS (AND/OR)

OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDS

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555

(date)

Number range CHAPTERNRC GENERIC LETTER (YYYY-##, SUPPLEMENT/REVISION #):
(TITLE IN CAPS)

Number range CHAPTER**ADDRESSEES**

For Action: *Use short title such as* \"All medical licensees using
Brand-X remote afterloading units.\" *If the generic letter is being
addressed to the Agreement States, add the following: "*and all
Radiation Control Program Directors and State Liaison Officers."

> For Information: *Use short title such* as \"All medical licensees
> using other remote afterloading units.\" *If the generic letter is
> being addressed to the Agreement States, add* "and all Radiation
> Control Program Directors and State Liaison Officers." *If no
> information addressees, insert* \"None.\" *If the generic letter
> simply transmits information, omit the "For Action"and "For
> Information" headers and just identify the addressees*.

Number range CHAPTER**PURPOSE**

*Use the following paragraph when requesting actions*:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is issuing this generic letter
to: (1) notify addressees about (state subject title \-- don\'t start
discussion); (2) request that all action addressees implement the
action(s) described herein; and (3) require that all action addressees
provide NRC with a written response to this generic letter." For
materials licensees, add "NRC is providing this bulletin to the
Agreement States for their information and for distribution to their
medical licensees as appropriate.

*Use the following paragraph when requesting information*:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is issuing this generic letter
to: (1) notify addressees about (state subject title \-- don\'t start
discussion); and (2) request that all action addressees provide NRC with
certain informa­tion regarding the subject of this generic letter." For
materials licensees, add "NRC is providing this bulletin to the
Agreement States for their information and for distribution to their
medical licensees as appropriate.

**Insert ADAMS accession number in bold font in this location.**

*Number range CHAPTERUse the following paragraph when transmitting
information only:*

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is issuing this generic letter to
notify addressees about (state subject title \-- don\'t start
discussion). It is expected that recipients will review the information
for applicability to their facilities and consider actions, as
appropriate, to avoid problems. However, no specific action nor written
response is required." For materials licensees, add "NRC is providing
this bulletin to the Agreement States for their information and for
distribution to their medical licensees as appropriate.

**BACKGROUND**

*Use this section: (1) to describe any information notices that have
been issued as advance notice of the issue; or (2) in revisions and
supplements to summarize the content of the original generic letter.
Otherwise, omit this section*.

**DESCRIPTION OF CIRCUMSTANCES**

*An historical account of the event\[s\] that prompted the staff to
issue the generic letter which may include the corrective actions
already taken by some licensees, if applicable. Do not identify
licensees by name unless it is necessary to describe the issue. The
generic letter is intended to address safety issues, not to embarrass
individual licensees*.

**DISCUSSION**

*A discussion of the safety significance of the issue identified above
and the staff technical evaluation to date regarding the subject matter.
If transmitting lengthy information, put the bulk of the information in
an attachment*.

**REQUESTED ACTION(S)**

*Specifies: (1) the requested action(s), by class of addressee; and (2)
the dates by which they are recommended to be completed. If the
requested action(s) are voluntary, such as participation in a pilot
program, that should be clearly indicated in this section. Omit this
section if no actions are requested*.

**REQUESTED INFORMATION**

*Specifies the requested information, by class of addressee. If the
requested information is voluntary, that should be clearly indicated in
this section. Omit this section if no information is requested*.

**REQUIRED RESPONSE**

*Omit this section if nothing is requested, or if the requests are
voluntary.Use the following*

*paragraphs if a response is mandatory*.

Number range CHAPTER1. Within \_\_\_ days of the date of this generic
letter, each action addressee is required to submit a response
indicating whether the addressee will implement the action(s) requested
above, and provid­ing the additional information requested. (Omit the
reference to additional information if none is requested.) If the
addressee intends

> to implement the requested action(s), provide a schedule for
> completing imple­mentation. If an addressee chooses not to take the
> requested action(s), provide a description of
>
> any proposed alternative course of action, the schedule for completing
> the alternative course of action (if applicable), and the safety basis
> for determining the acceptability of the planned alternative course of
> action.

2\. Within 30 days of completion of the requested actions, each action
addressee is required to submit a report confirming completion.

*Use the following paragraph if information, but no action, is
requested*:

Within \_\_\_ days of the date of this generic letter, each action
addressee is required to submit a response to the previously requested
information.

*Use the following paragraph for any required response*.

Address the required written response(s) to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, D.C. 20555. In
addition, submit a copy to the appropriate regional administrator.

**VOLUNTARY RESPONSE REQUESTED**

*Use the following paragraph*:

Each action addressee is requested to voluntarily submit a response to
the previously requested (action/information). To be of use to NRC,
responses should be submitted within \_\_ days of the date of this
letter.

Address the voluntary response to this generic letter to the U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington,
D.C. 20555.

**RELATED GENERIC COMMUNICATIONS**

*Use this optional section to identify other generic communica­tions that
have previously addressed the subject of the generic letter. If the
generic letter contains a background section, it may be more appropriate
to include this information in that section*.

**BACKFIT DISCUSSION**

This section is used only when the action addressees include licensees
subject to backfit

requirements such as Part 72 licensees. See NRR Office Instruction
LIC-503 for the standard

format of this section.

Number range CHAPTER**PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT**

*If a response is requested, use the appropriate statement from Exhibit
14.*

**INFORMATION ADDRESSEES**

*Omit this section if there are action addressees, but no information
addressees. Use the following paragraph*:

NRC is issuing this generic letter to the information addressees to
alert them to (subject of the generic letter). It is expected that
recipients will review the information for applicability to their
facilities and consider actions, as appropriate, to avoid problems.
However, the requested actions and required responses applicable to the
action addressees are not applicable to the information addressees;
therefore, no specific action nor written response is required
from them.

**CONTACT**

If you have any questions about this matter, please contact (one of) the
technical contact(s) listed below or the appropriate regional office.

(Name), Director

Division of (Name)

Office of (Name)

Number range CHAPTERContact(s): (Name), FSME

\(301\) 415-####

E-mail: [[xxx@nrc.gov]{.underline}](mailto:xxx@nrc.gov)

Enclosures:

1\. Referenced Codes and Standards[^3]

2\. List of Recently Issued FSME/NMSS Generic Communications

**Note: Security Advisories are issued by the Office of**

**Nuclear Security and Incident Response.**

**Official Use Only--Security Related Information**

![](media/image1.wmf){width="0.7861111111111111in" height="0.71875in"}

**DATE**

*Do not insert date until EDO authorizes issuance.*

**SECURITY ADVISORY FOR**

*List recipients of the advisory*.

**SA-04-XX** (*Obtain number from RSOB after EDO authorizes issuance)*

**SUBJECT: SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE ADVISORY**

*Information to be distributed. There may be a need to provide
background information*.

**Paperwork Reduction Act Statement:** *Add the appropriate PRA
statement and number, if required*. *This statement is the final
paragraph if PMDA or OIS concurs. If the advisory does collect
information, an OMB clearance number is required**.***

> Director (or designee)
>
> Office of Nuclear Security
>
> And Incident Response

\- 1 -

**Official Use Only--Security Related Information**

**Note: Security Advisories are issued by the Office of**

**Nuclear Security and Incident Response.**

**SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION**

![](media/image1.wmf){width="0.7861111111111111in" height="0.71875in"}

**DATE**

*Do not insert date until EDO authorizes issuance.*

**SECURITY ADVISORY FOR**

*List recipients of the advisory*.

**SA-04-XX** (*Obtain number from RSOB after EDO authorizes issuance.)*

**SUBJECT:** Number range CHAPTER**SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE ADVISORY IN
ALL CAPITAL LETTERS**

*Information to be distributed. There may be a need to provide
background information*.

**Paperwork Reduction Act Statement:** *Add the appropriate PRA
statement and number, if required*. *This statement is the final
paragraph if PMDA or OIS concurs. If the advisory does collect
information, an OMB clearance number is required**.***

Safeguards Information Determination Made By:

Name/Title \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Organization \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Basis \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Signature \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Number range CHAPTER -1 -

**SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION**

\[RESERVED\]

**Note: Information Assessment Team Advisories (IATA) are issued by the
Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response. NSIR has determined
that information pertaining to IATAs, to include their formatting, is
released on a need-to-know basis.**

Number range CHAPTER**Generic Communication Name:**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Number range CHAPTER1. Tasks Before Obtaining the Originating Division
Director's Concurrence

**Done N/A**

\(a\) If the generic communication is being addressed to FSME licensees,
contact the FSME Generic Communications Coordinator, and request an
electronic version of the List of Issued FSME Generic Communications

\(b\) Add the document to ADAMS, using template NRR-052.

**Done N/A**

> \(i\) Save the package to the generic communications folder in ADAMS
> (for
>
> FSME, The ADAMS folder is **FSME-DMSSA-Generic Communications**)

\(ii\) Add the List of Issued FSME Generic Communications as an
enclosure to the package (FSME addressees only).

(iiI) Insert the ADAMS accession number in bold font in the left bottom
corner of the front page of the generic communication. Print the
document.

\(iii\) Give owners rights to the following: ^1^

**Done N/A**

1\) The Document Processing Center

2\) The Generic Communications Registrar, NRR/DPR/PGCB

3\) The Generic Communications Coordinator, FSME

4\) The Generic Communications Coordinator, NRR **^2^**

5\) Secretary, NRR/DPR/PGCB

6\) The List Server and Website Distribution, NRR/DPR/PGCB

\(iv\) Give viewer's rights to the group "NRC Users."

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**^1^** The names of these people can be found at \[INSERT LINK\]

^2^ Only if the generic communication is to be jointly signed with NRR;
otherwise, this action is N/A.

Number range CHAPTER2. Obtain the Division Director's Concurrence

**Done**

\(a\) Number range CHAPTERPrint the generic communication and submit it
to the Division Director for concurrence

\(b\) Number range CHAPTERAfter obtaining the Division Director's
concurrence, check the document back out

> and update the concurrence block to indicate the Division Director has
>
> concurred. Check the document back into ADAMS

Number range CHAPTER3. Request the Generic Communications Number

> \(a\) Number range CHAPTEREmail the generic communication to the
> Generic Communications Registrar, NRR. In the email:
>
> **Done**
>
> \(i\) Number range CHAPTERRequest that a generic communications number
> be assigned to the document (e.g., 2007-XX.) **Important: do not
> request a generic communications number unless you are certain the
> generic communication is ready for signature.**
>
> \(ii\) Number range CHAPTERRequest that the Registrar email you a copy
> of the generic communication with the number assigned to it.

Number range CHAPTER4. Obtain the FSME or NMSS Division Director's
Signature and Obtain Mailing Labels

**Done\
**

\(a\) Print the generic communication (now with the number assigned to
it) and forward it to

the originating Division Director for signature.

\(b\) Number range CHAPTERAfter signature, check the document out in
ADAMS and:

**Done\
**

\(i\) Number range CHAPTERInsert the date on the first page of the
generic communication.

\(ii\) Number range CHAPTERType **/RA/** in the signature area to
indicate it was signed.

**Done**

> \(c\) Number range CHAPTERRequest mailing labels from the Generic
> Communications Coordinator, FSME or
>
> NMSS (whichever applies). Set the labels aside.

Number range CHAPTER5. Making the Generic Communication an Official
Agency Record

**Done**

\(a\) Number range CHAPTERIn ADAMS, move the generic communication file
to the Document Processing Center

folder **for immediate processing,** so the generic communication can be
declared an

Official Agency Record.

Number range CHAPTER6. Distribution Instructions After Package is
Declared an Official Agency Record in ADAMS

**Done\
**

\(a\) Number range CHAPTERPrint the package.

\(b\) Number range CHAPTERAdd the following to the printed package:

\(i\) Number range CHAPTERThe mailing labels (from Step 4c.)

\(ii\) Number range CHAPTERNRC Form 20. See Exhibit 16 for instructions
on completing Form 20.

\(c\) Number range CHAPTERTake the generic communication, mailing
labels, and NRC Form 20 to the copying and

distribution center.

\(c\) Number range CHAPTERTo post the generic communication to the NRC
Web site:

**Done\
**

Number range CHAPTERSend an email to the List Server and Website
Distribution contact, NRR/ DPR/ PGCB,

that requests that the generic communication be posted to the NRC
generic

communication website.

\(d\) Number range CHAPTERAdditional distribution via email:

**Done**

\(i\) Number range CHAPTEREach technical contact on the document\
(ii) Number range CHAPTEROriginating Branch Chief\
(iii) Number range CHAPTEREach Regional Administrator\
(iv) Number range CHAPTERDirector, Division of Nuclear Materials Safety,
Regions I through IV

\(v\) Director, Division of Fuel Facility Inspection, Region II **^3^**

\(vi\) Number range CHAPTERGeneric Communications Coordinator

\(vii\) Number range CHAPTERCRGR Contacts **^4^**

\(viii\) Number range CHAPTERAdvisory Committee Coordinator, FSME/DWM or
FSME/MSSA **^3^**\
(ix) Number range CHAPTERTechnical Library Section Chief, OCIO/ISB
**^5^**

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

^3^ Action for Branch Secretary in NMSS.

^4^ Bulletins and generic letters only

^5^ Only when list of codes and standards is attached

Number range CHAPTERGeneric Communication Name
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Number range CHAPTER1. Tasks Before Obtaining the Originating Division
Director's Concurrence

Done N/A

> If the generic communication is being addressed to FSME licensees,
> contact the FSME Generic Communications Coordinator, and request an
> electronic version of the List of Issued FSME Generic Communications

\(b\) Add the document to ADAMS, using template NRR-052.

Done N/A

\(i\) Save the package to the generic communications folder in ADAMS
(for

> FSME, the ADAMS folder is **FSME-DMSSA-Generic Communications**)

\(ii\) Add the "List of Recently Issued FSME/NMSS Generic
Communications" as an enclosure to the package.

\(iii\) Insert the ADAMS accession number in bold font in the left
bottom corner of the front page of the generic communication. Print the
document.

\(iv\) Give owners rights to the following: **^1^**

Done N/A

1\) The Document Processing Center

2\) The Generic Communications Registrar, NRR/DPR/PGCB

3\) The Generic Communications Coordinator, FSME or NMSS

4\) The Generic Communications Coordinator, NRR

5\) Secretary, NRR/DPR/PGCB

6\) The List Server and Website Distribution, NRR/DPR/PGCB

Done

> \(v\) Give viewer's rights to the group "NRC Users."

\(c\) Add the following concurrence blocks: **^1^**

Done

\(i\) Generic Communications Registrar, NRR/DPR/PGCB

\(ii\) Branch Chief, NRR/DPR/PGCB

\(iii\) Division Director, NRR/DPR

^\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_^

^1^ The names of these people can be found at \[INSERT LINK\]

Number range CHAPTER2. Obtain the FSME or NMSS Division Director's
Concurrence and the Mailing Labels

Done

> \(a\) Number range CHAPTERForward the document to the originating
> Division Director in FSME or NMSS for [concurrence]{.underline} only.

\(b\) Number range CHAPTERAfter concurrence, check the document out and
update the concurrence block in ADAMS.

Check it back in.

\(c\) Number range CHAPTERRequest mailing labels from the Generic
Communications Coordinator, FSME or NMSS.

Set the labels aside.

Number range CHAPTER3. Request the Generic Communication Number; NRR
Joint-Issuance **^2^** Concurrences, and NRR Signature

> \(a\) Number range CHAPTEREmail the ADAMS accession number to the
> Generic Communications Registrar, NRR/DPR/PGCB. In the e-mail:
>
> Done
>
> \(i\) Request that a generic communications number be added to the
> document (e.g.,
>
> 2007- XX.) **Important: do not request a generic communication
> number**
>
> **unless you are certain the generic communication is ready for
> signature by**
>
> **NRR and FSME and/or NMSS.**

\(ii\) Request Number range CHAPTERthat the following concurrences be
obtained:

Generic Communications Coordinator, NRR/DPR/PGCB

Generic Communications Registrar, NRR/DPR/PGCB

Branch Chief, NRR/DPR/PGCB

Director, NRR/DPR

\(iii\) Request Number range CHAPTERthat the signature of the Director,
NRR/DPR, be obtained.

> \(iv\) Request you be notified once the above concurrences and
> signature has been obtained.

4\. Update the Document in ADAMS with NRR Joint-Issuance Concurrences
and Signature

> \(a\) Check the document out in ADAMS:
>
> Done
>
> \(i\) Update the concurrence blocks to indicate the dates of the
> concurrences
>
> obtained in Step 3.
>
> \(ii\) Type **/RA/** in the Signature block of the Director, NRR/DPR,
> to indicate NRR has signed the generic communication.
>
> Done

\(b\) Submit the generic communication to the Division Director, FSME or
NMSS for signature.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

^2^ "NRR joint-issuance concurrences" are obtained from the NRR Generic
Communications Coordinator, and

NRR/DPR senior management. These concurrences, along with NRR technical
concurrences, are necessary only when the generic communication is to be
jointly- issued to NRR licensees.

5\. Tasks After the Originating FSME or NMSS Division Director's
Signature

**Done**

\(a\) Check the document out in ADAMS.

\(b\) Number range CHAPTERInsert the date.

\(c\) Number range CHAPTERType **/RA/** in the signature area to
indicate the document was signed.

\(d\) Number range CHAPTERGive viewer's rights to the group "NRC Users."

\(e\) Number range CHAPTERCheck the document back into ADAMS.

> \(f\) Number range CHAPTERMove the ADAMS package to the Document
> Processing Center folder **for**
>
> **immediate processing, ^3^** so the generic communication can be
> declared an

Official Agency Record.

6\. Distribution Instructions After Package is Declared an Official
Agency Record in ADAMS

**Done**

\(a\) Number range CHAPTERPrint the package.

\(b\) Number range CHAPTERAdd the following to the printed package:

**Done**

\(i\) Number range CHAPTERThe mailing labels from the Generic
Communications Coordinator (from Step 2c.)

\(ii\) Number range CHAPTERNRC Form 20. (See Exhibit 16 for instructions
on completing Form 20.).

\(iii\) Number range CHAPTERSend the package to the List Server and Web
Distribution contact, NRR. The

contact will forward the package to the copying and distribution center
for mailing

to addressees.

\(c\) Additional distribution via e-mail (materials addressees
[only]{.underline})

\(i\) The [materials]{.underline} Number range CHAPTERtechnical
contact(s) (not the technical contacts in NRR)\
(ii) The oNumber range CHAPTERriginating Branch Chief in FSME or NMSS\
(iii) Number range CHAPTEREach Regional Administrator\
(iv) Number range CHAPTERDirector, Division of Nuclear Materials Safety,
Regions I through IV **^4^**

\(v\) Director, Division of Fuel Facility Inspection, Region II **^5^**

\(vi\) The Number range CHAPTERGeneric Communications Coordinator, FSME
or NMSS

\(vii\) Number range CHAPTERCRGR Contacts **^6^**

\(viii\) Number range CHAPTERAdvisory Committee Coordinator, FSME/DWM or
FSME/MSSA **^4^**\
(ix) Number range CHAPTERTechnical Library Section Chief, OCIO/ISB
**^7^**

\(c\) Number range CHAPTERTo post the generic communication to the NRC
Web site:

**Done**

Number range CHAPTERSend an email to the List Server and Website
Distribution contact, NRR/DPR/PGCB, that

requests that the generic communication be posted to the NRC generic
communication

website.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

^3^ This is to ensure that the generic communication is declared an
official agency record before it is mailed to

addressees.

^4^ Action for Branch Secretary in FSME

^5^ Action for Branch Secretary in NMSS.

^6^ Bulletins and generic letters only

^7^ Only when list of codes and standards is attached

  -------------------------------------------------------- --------- -------- --------- ---------
  **GENERIC COMMUNICATION NAME:** 2007-22 Status Update                                 
  for Implementation of NRC Regulatory Authority for                                    
  Certain NARM                                                                          

  **ADAMS ML:**                                                                         

  **FORMATTING REVIEW**                                                                 

  Date of review:                                          **Yes**   **No**             **N/A**

  Appropriate generic communication selected.                                           

  Addressee list is correct.                                                            

  Header reflects all offices concurring on the generic                                 
  communication.                                                                        

  **TECHNICAL OFFICES CONCURRENCE VERIFICATION**                                        

                                                           **YES**            **N/A**   

  NRR licensees                                                                         

  NRO licensees                                                                         

  Division of Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation, NMSS                               
  (Pt. 71 Certificate of Compliance holders)                                            

  Division of Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation, NMSS                               
  (Pt. 72 Certificate of Compliance holders)                                            

  Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS,                                   
  (Category I fuel cycle facilities)                                                    

  Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS                                    
  (Category II fuel cycle facilities)                                                   

  Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS                                    
  (independent spent fuel storage installations)                                        

  Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS,                                   
  (high-level waste licensees)                                                          

  Division of Materials Safety and State Agreements, FSME                               
  (Agreement States'Radiation Control Program Directors)                                

  Division of Materials Safety and State Agreements, FSME                               
  (Agreement States Liaison Officers)                                                   

  Division of Materials Safety and State Agreements, FSME                               
  (medical licensees)                                                                   

  Division of Materials Safety and State Agreements, FSME                               
  (the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes)                              

  Division of Materials Safety and State Agreements, FSME                               
  (Master Material Licenses)                                                            

  Division of Waste Management and Environmental                                        
  Protection, FSME (low-level waste licensees)                                          

  Generic Communications Registrar, NRR/DPR/PGCB                                        

  Generic Communications Coordinator, NRR (for GCs jointly                              
  issued with NRR)                                                                      

  **ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES CONCURRENCE VERIFICATION**                                   

                                                           **YES**            **N/A**   

  Office of the General Counsel -- no legal objection.                                  

  Office of the General Counsel -- Congressional Review                                 
  Act Statement                                                                         

  Office of Enforcement                                                                 

  Office of Information Services -- Paperwork Reduction                                 
  Act Statement/OMB clearance number.                                                   

  **ADAMS OWNER'S RIGHTS VERIFICATION**                                                 

                                                           **YES**            **N/A**   

  Generic Communications Registrar, NRR/DPR/PGCB                                        

  Generic Communications Coordinator, NRR (for GCs jointly                              
  issued with NRR)                                                                      

  Secretary, NRR/DPR/PGCB                                                               

  Branch Secretary                                                                      
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|   |   |            | Safety and State       |                        |
|   |   |            | Agreements, FSME       |                        |
|   |   |            | (medical licensees)    |                        |
+---+---+------------+------------------------+------------------------+
|   |   |            | Division of Materials  |                        |
|   |   |            | Safety and State       |                        |
|   |   |            | Agreements, FSME       |                        |
|   |   |            | (ACMUI)                |                        |
+---+---+------------+------------------------+------------------------+
|   |   |            | Division of Materials  |                        |
|   |   |            | Safety and State       |                        |
|   |   |            | Agreements, FSME       |                        |
|   |   |            | (master material       |                        |
|   |   |            | licensees)             |                        |
+---+---+------------+------------------------+------------------------+
|   |   |            | Division of            |                        |
|   |   |            | Intergovernmental      |                        |
|   |   |            | Liaison and            |                        |
|   |   |            | Rulemaking, FSME       |                        |
|   |   |            | (Agreement States)     |                        |
+---+---+------------+------------------------+------------------------+
|   |   |            | Division of Waste      |                        |
|   |   |            | Management and         |                        |
|   |   |            | Environmental          |                        |
|   |   |            | Protection, FSME       |                        |
+---+---+------------+------------------------+------------------------+
|   |   |            | Division of Fuel Cycle |                        |
|   |   |            | Safety and             |                        |
|   |   |            | Safeguards/Fuel        |                        |
|   |   |            | Manufacturing Section  |                        |
|   |   |            |                        |                        |
|   |   |            | Licensees, NMSS        |                        |
+---+---+------------+------------------------+------------------------+
|   |   |            | Division of Fuel Cycle |                        |
|   |   |            | Safety and             |                        |
|   |   |            | Safeguards/Uranium     |                        |
|   |   |            | Processing             |                        |
|   |   |            |                        |                        |
|   |   |            | Section Licensees,     |                        |
|   |   |            | NMSS                   |                        |
+---+---+------------+------------------------+------------------------+
|   |   |            | Division of Spent Fuel |                        |
|   |   |            | Storage and            |                        |
|   |   |            | Transportation, NMSS   |                        |
|   |   |            | (Pt. 71                |                        |
|   |   |            |                        |                        |
|   |   |            | Licensees)             |                        |
+---+---+------------+------------------------+------------------------+
|   |   |            | Division of Spent Fuel |                        |
|   |   |            | Storage and            |                        |
|   |   |            | Transportation, NMSS   |                        |
|   |   |            | (Pt. 72                |                        |
|   |   |            |                        |                        |
|   |   |            | Licensees)             |                        |
+---+---+------------+------------------------+------------------------+
|   |   |            | Division of High Level |                        |
|   |   |            | Waste Repository       |                        |
|   |   |            | Safety, NMSS           |                        |
+---+---+------------+------------------------+------------------------+
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  --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ---------
  **ADDRESSEE CHECKLIST**                                               

  ***Originator adds, as appropriate, the following         **Added**   **N/A**
  addressees to the generic communication:***                           

  NRR licensees                                                         

  NRO licensees                                                         

  Division of Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation, NMSS               
  (Pt. 71 Certificate of Compliance holders)                            

  Division of Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation, NMSS               
  (Pt. 72 Certificate of Compliance holders)                            

  Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS,                   
  (Category I fuel cycle facilities)                                    

  Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS                    
  (Category II fuel cycle facilities)                                   

  Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS                    
  (independent spent fuel storage installations)                        

  Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS,                   
  (high-level waste licensees)                                          

  Division of Materials Safety and State Agreements, FSME               
  (Agreement States' Radiation Control Program Directors)               

  Division of Materials Safety and State Agreements, FSME               
  (Agreement States' Liaison Officers)                                  

  Division of Materials Safety and State Agreements, FSME               
  (medical licensees)                                                   

  Division of Materials Safety and State Agreements, FSME               
  (the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes)              

  Division of Materials Safety and State Agreements, FSME               
  (Master Material Licenses)                                            

  Division of Waste Management and Environmental                        
  Protection, FSME (low-level waste licensees)                          
  --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ---------

+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+
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+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+
| **N/A** | *  | **Date      | **C        | **Office/Contact**       |
|         | *Y | Submitted   | oncurrence |                          |
|         | es | for         | Date**     |                          |
|         | ** | Co          |            |                          |
|         |    | ncurrence** |            |                          |
+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+
|         | *  |             |            | Generic Communications   |
|         | *X |             |            | Coordinator, FSME or     |
|         | ** |             |            | NMSS                     |
+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+
|         |    |             |            | Office of the General    |
|         |    |             |            | Counsel (OGC) No Legal   |
|         |    |             |            | Objection. Required for  |
|         |    |             |            | RISs                     |
+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+
|         |    |             |            | OGC/Congressional Review |
|         |    |             |            | Act. Required for RISs   |
+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+
|         |    |             |            | Office of Information    |
|         |    |             |            | Services (Paperwork      |
|         |    |             |            | Reduction Act) Required  |
|         |    |             |            | for RISs                 |
+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+
|         |    |             |            | Office of Enforcement    |
+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+
|         |    |             |            | Division of Materials    |
|         |    |             |            | Safety and State         |
|         |    |             |            | Agreements, FSME (Must   |
|         |    |             |            | obtain if generic        |
|         |    |             |            | communication is         |
|         |    |             |            | addressed to medical or  |
|         |    |             |            | Agreement State          |
|         |    |             |            | addressees)              |
+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+
|         |    |             |            | Division of              |
|         |    |             |            | Intergovernmental        |
|         |    |             |            | Liaison and Rulemaking,  |
|         |    |             |            | FSME                     |
+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+
|         |    |             |            | Division of Waste        |
|         |    |             |            | Management and           |
|         |    |             |            | Environmental            |
|         |    |             |            | Protection, FSME (Must   |
|         |    |             |            | obtain if generic        |
|         |    |             |            | communication is         |
|         |    |             |            | addressed to low-level   |
|         |    |             |            | waste licensees)         |
+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+
|         |    |             |            | Division of Spent Fuel   |
|         |    |             |            | Storage and              |
|         |    |             |            | Transportation, NMSS     |
|         |    |             |            | (Must obtain if generic  |
|         |    |             |            | communication is         |
|         |    |             |            | addressed to spent fuel  |
|         |    |             |            | licensees)               |
+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+
|         |    |             |            | Division of High Level   |
|         |    |             |            | Waste Repository Safety, |
|         |    |             |            | NMSS (Must obtain if     |
|         |    |             |            | generic communication is |
|         |    |             |            | addressed to high-level  |
|         |    |             |            | waste licensees)         |
+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+
|         |    |             |            | Division of Fuel Cycle   |
|         |    |             |            | Safety and Safeguards,   |
|         |    |             |            | NMSS (Must obtain if     |
|         |    |             |            | generic communication is |
|         |    |             |            | addressed to fuel cycle  |
|         |    |             |            | licensees)               |
+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+
|         |    |             |            | NRR technical            |
|         |    |             |            | concurrences (must       |
|         |    |             |            | obtain if generic        |
|         |    |             |            | communication is         |
|         |    |             |            | addressed to NRR         |
|         |    |             |            | licensees)               |
+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+
|         |    |             |            | NRO technical            |
|         |    |             |            | concurrences (Must       |
|         |    |             |            | obtain if generic        |
|         |    |             |            | communication is         |
|         |    |             |            | addressed to NRO         |
|         |    |             |            | licensees)               |
+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+
|         |    |             |            | NSIR technical           |
|         |    |             |            | concurrences             |
+---------+----+-------------+------------+--------------------------+

*[Additional Originator Instructions]{.underline}*

*After obtaining the above concurrences:*

*1. Add the concurrence dates to the ADAMS package. Alternately, submit
the concurrence dates to the secretary, and the secretary will add the
dates to the package, and complete the final processing steps.*

*2. Notify the Generic Communications Coordinator that you have obtained
the above concurrences.*

+---------------+------------+------------+-------------+-------------+
| **CONCURRENCE |            |            |             |             |
| TYPE ^1^**    |            |            |             |             |
+---------------+------------+------------+-------------+-------------+
| **GENERIC     | **Office   | **Office   | **Office of | **Office of |
| COMMUNICATION | of the     | of the     | Information | En          |
| TYPE**        | General    | General    | Services**  | forcement** |
|               | Counsel**  | Counsel**  |             |             |
|               |            | (Con       | (Paperwork  | (           |
|               | (No Legal  | gressional | Reduction   | Enforcement |
|               | Objection) | Review Act | Act         | Issues)     |
|               |            | Statement) | Statement   |             |
|               |            |            |             |             |
|               |            |            | and/or      |             |
|               |            |            | Office of   |             |
|               |            |            | Management  |             |
|               |            |            | and Budget  |             |
|               |            |            | Clearance   |             |
|               |            |            | Number(s))  |             |
+---------------+------------+------------+-------------+-------------+
| Regulatory    | Always     | Always     | Always      | Always      |
| Issue Summary |            |            |             |             |
+---------------+------------+------------+-------------+-------------+
| Information   | Sometimes  | Never      | Never       | Sometimes   |
| Notice        | **^2^**    |            |             | **^2^**     |
+---------------+------------+------------+-------------+-------------+
| Bulletin      | Always     | Always     | Always      | Always      |
+---------------+------------+------------+-------------+-------------+
| Generic       | Always     | Always     | Always      | Always      |
| Letter        |            |            |             |             |
+---------------+------------+------------+-------------+-------------+

**^1^** These are the concurrences generally needed from these offices.
The Generic Communications

Coordinator may identify needed concurrences from other
offices/entities.

^2^ Originator determines, on a case-by-case basis, if these particular
generic communications have issues

that would require these concurrences.

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(Date)

MEMORANDUM TO: Chairman Surname

> Commissioner Surname (List Commissioners in order of seniority)

Commissioner Surname

Commissioner Surname

Commissioner Surname

FROM: First M. Last

Executive Director for Operations

SUBJECT: GENERIC COMMUNICATION CONCERNING (subject)

This is to inform you that the staff intends to issue the attached
(bulletin/generic letter) within 10 days of the date of this memorandum
unless directed otherwise.

CONTACT: First M. Last, Division/Office

\(301\) 415-XXXX

Enclosure: As stated

cc: SECY

OGC

OCA

OPA

CIO

CFO

Title:

Originator: Phone No.:

Branch Secretary: **SGI** ❑ **SGI-M** ❑ **Non-Sensitive** ❑

Concurrence: Please expedite. Mark any editorial or minor technical
comments on the original and send it to the next person on the list. All
comments will be considered before the document is issued. If there are
major technical comments, please call the originator and discuss them.

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Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law 104-13, an
agency may not collect identical information from 10 or more respondents
unless it first obtains approval from the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB). OMB must review proposed agency collections of information
to ensure that the information required by the agency is necessary, is
obtained with a minimum of burden on respondents, and does not duplicate
information already collected by other Federal agencies.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statements are located in ADAMS at ML032230438.
The following contains guidance on selecting the appropriate Paperwork
Reduction Act statement. The Office of Information Services verifies
whether the appropriate statement was selected.

[Guidance on Selecting the Appropriate Paperwork Reduction Act
Statement]{.underline}

For generic communications that contain no information collections:

This Generic Letter (Bulletin, RIS, etc.) does not contain any
information collections and, therefore, is not subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et
seq.).

When publishing a proposed generic communication for comment, use the
following:

This (generic letter, bulletin, etc.) contains information collections
that are subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501,
et seq.). These information collections were approved by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), approval number 3150-0011, which expires .
^1^

The burden to the public for these (voluntary/mandatory) information
collection is estimated to average hours per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and completing
and reviewing the information collection. Send comments regarding this
burden estimate or any other aspect of these information collections,
including suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Records and
FOIA/Privacy Services Branch (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, or by Internet electronic mail to
<INFOCOLLECTS@NRC.GOV;> and to the Desk Officer, Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs, NEOB-10202, (3150-0011) Office of Management and
Budget, Washington, DC 20503.

Send comments on any aspect of this information collection, including
suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Records Management Branch
(T-6 E6), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001,
or by Internet electronic mail to [maj@nrc.gov]{.underline}; and to the
Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, NEOB-10202
(3150-­­0011), Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503.

Number range CHAPTERPublic Protection Notification

Number range CHAPTERIf a means used to impose an information collection
does not display a currently valid OMB control number, the NRC may not
conduct nor sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, the
information collection.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

^1^ Contact Office of Information Services, Information Services and
Records Division for the current expiration date.

For final generic communications that are not urgent, use the following:

This (generic letter, bulletin, etc.) contains information collections
that are subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501,
et seq.). These information collections were approved by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), approval number 3150-0011.­­­

The public reporting burden for this (voluntary/mandatory) information
collection is estimated to average \_\_\_\_\_\_ hours per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data
sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and
reviewing the information collection.

Public Protection Notification

If a means used to impose an information collection does not display a
currently valid OMB control number, the NRC may not conduct or sponsor,
and a person is not required to respond to, the information collection.

Number range CHAPTER[For **emergency** generic communications, use the
following]{.underline}:

This (generic letter, bulletin, etc.) contains information collections
that are covered by the Office of Management and Budget clearance number
3150-0012, which expires . ^2^ The public reporting burden for this
(voluntary/mandatory) information collection is estimated to average
\_\_\_\_\_ hours per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining
the data needed, and completing and reviewing the information
collection. Send comments about this burden estimate or any other aspect
of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this
burden, to the Records Management Branch (T-6 E6), U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, or by Internet
electronic mail to [bjs1@nrc.gov]{.underline}; and to the Desk Officer,
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, NEOB-10202 (3150-0012),
Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503.

Public Protection Notification

If a means used to impose an information collection does not display a
currently valid OMB control number, the NRC may not conduct nor sponsor,
and a person is not required to respond to, the information collection.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

^2^ Contact Office of Information Services, Information Services and
Records Division for the current expiration date.

Each reference to a code or standard must contain the following
information:

1\. The name of the organization, if it is other than the American
National Standards Institute.

2\. The identification number of the code or standard

3\. The title of the code or standard

4\. The date of issue, if the date is not given as part of the
identifying number

5\. An availability statement, if the code or standard is still in draft
form, that is, available in the NRC Public Document Room for inspection
and copying

Examples:

American National Standards Institute/American Nuclear Society, ANSI/ANS
3.1-1978, \"Selection and Training of Nuclear Power Plant Personnel,\"
ANS, LaGrange Park, Illinois

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, IEEE Standard
279-1971, \"Criteria for Protection Systems for Nuclear Power Generating
Stations,\" Piscataway, New Jersey

For references to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code of the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers, include the section, division,
subarticle, and addendum in which the subarticle appeared.

Example:

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, 1986 edition, Section III, Subsection NCA, \"General Requirements
for Division 1 and Division 2,\" 1988 addenda, New York

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

^1^ Copies of industry codes and standards used in a substantive manner
in the NRC regulatory process are maintained at the NRC Library and are
available there for reference by the public. Codes and standards are
usually copyrighted and may be purchased from the originating
organization or, if they are American National Standards, from the
American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, 13th floor,
New York, NY 10036.

The Congressional Review Act (CRA), a provision of the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, requires Federal agencies
to provide Congress with an opportunity to review agency rules. The
definition of "rule" is broad enough that it is possible that a generic
communication can be defined as a rule under CRA. Therefore, generic
communications need to be reviewed to determine if they meet the
requirement of a rule under CRA. The Office of the General Counsel (OGC)
performs this review and verifies that the appropriate CRA statement is
included in generic communications.

For generic communications that likely are not subject to CRA, the
following statement is used:

"This (RIS, IN, etc.) is not a rule as designated by the Congressional
Review Act (5 U.S.C. §§ 801-886) and, therefore, is not subject to the
Act.

If the generic communication likely meets the definition of a rule, it
would probably be a non-major rule. The following statement is used:

"In accordance with the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness
Act of 1996, NRC has determined that this action is not a major rule and
has verified this determination with the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget."

Additionally, the following is performed:

A summary description of the generic communication that is determined to
be subject to CRA, including a statement that the generic communication
is not a major rule under CRA, is sent to the Office of Administration,
Rulemaking, Directives and Editing Branch (ADM/RDB). (Note: if OGC
determines the rule is a major rule, the statement sent to ADM/RDB
should state this).

-   If OGC determines the generic communication is a major rule under
    CRA, then it must have been received by Congress for 60 days before
    it can become effective. Therefore, any activities associated with
    following up on the communication need to account for this delay in
    implementation.

• When a generic communication that is a rule or major rule under CRA is
issued, copies of the generic communication are sent under separate
cover to the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, and the
General Accounting Office (GAO). The cover form that is used can be
obtained at [www.gao.gov/decisions/majrule/
submit.htm](../%3Cwww.gao.gov/decisions/majrule/submit.htm%3E.) and is
prepared for the signature of the Director, Office of Congressional
Affairs.

The Congressional Review Act (CRA), a provision of the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, requires Federal agencies
to provide Congress with an opportunity to review agency rules. The
definition of "rule" is broad enough that it is possible that a generic
communication can be defined as a rule under CRA. Therefore, generic
communications need to be reviewed to determine if they meet the
requirement of a rule under CRA. The Office of the General Counsel (OGC)
performs this review and verifies that the appropriate CRA statement is
included in generic communications.

For generic communications that likely are not subject to CRA, the
following statement is used:

"This (RIS, IN, etc.) is not a rule as designated by the Congressional
Review Act (5 U.S.C. §§ 801-886) and, therefore, is not subject to the
Act.

If the generic communication likely meets the definition of a rule, it
would probably be a non-major rule. The following statement is used:

"In accordance with the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness
Act of 1996, NRC

has determined that this action is not a major rule and has verified
this determination with the

Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management
and Budget."

Additionally, the following is performed:

A summary description of the generic communication that is determined to
be subject to CRA, including a statement that the generic communication
is not a major rule under CRA, is sent to the Office of Administration,
Rulemaking, Directives and Editing Branch (ADM/RDB). (Note: if OGC
determines the rule is a major rule, the statement sent to ADM/RDB
should state this).

-   If OGC determines the generic communication is a major rule under
    CRA, then it must have been received by Congress for 60 days before
    it can become effective. Therefore, any activities associated with
    following up on the communication need to account for this delay in
    implementation.

-   When a generic communication that is a rule or major rule under CRA
    is issued, copies of the generic communication are sent under
    separate cover to the Speaker of the House, the President of the
    Senate, and the General Accounting Office (GAO). The cover form that
    is used can be obtained at [www.gao.gov/decisions/majrule/
    submit.htm](../%3Cwww.gao.gov/decisions/majrule/submit.htm%3E.) and
    is prepared for the signature of the Director, Office of
    Congressional Affairs.

The Congressional Review Act (CRA), a provision of the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, requires Federal agencies
to provide Congress with an opportunity to review agency rules. The
definition of "rule" is broad enough that it is possible that a generic
communication can be defined as a rule under CRA. Therefore, generic
communications need to be reviewed to determine if they meet the
requirement of a rule under CRA. The Office of the General Counsel (OGC)
performs this review and verifies that the appropriate CRA statement is
included in generic communications.

For generic communications that likely are not subject to CRA, the
following statement is used:

"This (RIS, IN, etc.) is not a rule as designated by the Congressional
Review Act (5 U.S.C. §§ 801-886) and, therefore, is not subject to the
Act.

If the generic communication likely meets the definition of a rule, it
would probably be a non-major rule. The following statement is used:

"In accordance with the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness
Act of 1996, NRC has determined that this action is not a major rule and
has verified this determination with the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget."

Additionally, the following is performed:

A summary description of the generic communication that is determined to
be subject to CRA, including a statement that the generic communication
is not a major rule under CRA, is sent to the Office of Administration,
Rulemaking, Directives and Editing Branch (ADM/RDB). (Note: if OGC
determines the rule is a major rule, the statement sent to ADM/RDB
should state this).

-   If OGC determines the generic communication is a major rule under
    CRA, then it must have been received by Congress for 60 days before
    it can become effective. Therefore, any activities associated with
    following up on the communication need to account for this delay in
    implementation.

• When a generic communication that is a rule or major rule under CRA is
issued, copies of the generic communication are sent under separate
cover to the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, and the
General Accounting Office (GAO). The cover form that is used can be
obtained at [www.gao.gov/decisions/majrule/
submit.htm](../%3Cwww.gao.gov/decisions/majrule/submit.htm%3E.) and is
prepared for the signature of the Director, Office of Congressional
Affairs.

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| Com     | I    | Description of Change | Tr | Training | Comment  |
| mitment | ssue |                       | ai | Co       | Re       |
| T       | Date |                       | ni | mpletion | solution |
| racking |      |                       | ng | Date     | A        |
| Number  |      |                       | Ne |          | ccession |
|         |      |                       | ed |          | Number   |
|         |      |                       | ed |          |          |
+---------+------+-----------------------+----+----------+----------+
| N/A     | 11   | Revised to reflect    | NO | N/A      | N/A      |
|         | /15/ | the current           |    |          |          |
|         | 1999 | organization and      |    |          |          |
|         |      | includes minor        |    |          |          |
|         |      | editorial changes.    |    |          |          |
+---------+------+-----------------------+----+----------+----------+
| N/A     | 03/2 | Revised to include    | Y  | 01       | ML0      |
|         | 1/08 | new generic           | ES | /31/2008 | 80180410 |
|         |      | communications        |    |          |          |
|         | CN   | products (Information |    | 02       |          |
|         | 08   | Assessment Team       |    | /12/2008 |          |
|         | -011 | Advisories and        |    |          |          |
|         |      | Security Advisories). |    | 03       |          |
|         |      |                       |    | /06/2008 |          |
|         |      | Revised to add        |    |          |          |
|         |      | exhibits on generic   |    |          |          |
|         |      | communications        |    |          |          |
|         |      | development (Exhibits |    |          |          |
|         |      | 10, 11, and 11A); to  |    |          |          |
|         |      | add exhibits on       |    |          |          |
|         |      | Information           |    |          |          |
|         |      | Assessment Team       |    |          |          |
|         |      | Advisories and        |    |          |          |
|         |      | Security Advisories;  |    |          |          |
|         |      | and to update         |    |          |          |
|         |      | pre-existing          |    |          |          |
|         |      | exhibits.             |    |          |          |
|         |      |                       |    |          |          |
|         |      | Revised to reflect    |    |          |          |
|         |      | the following changes |    |          |          |
|         |      | associated with NRC   |    |          |          |
|         |      | Offices:              |    |          |          |
|         |      |                       |    |          |          |
|         |      | \* The addition of    |    |          |          |
|         |      | the Office of Federal |    |          |          |
|         |      | and State Materials   |    |          |          |
|         |      | and Environmental     |    |          |          |
|         |      | Management Programs;  |    |          |          |
|         |      |                       |    |          |          |
|         |      | \* The addition of    |    |          |          |
|         |      | the Office of Nuclear |    |          |          |
|         |      | Security and Incident |    |          |          |
|         |      | Response;             |    |          |          |
|         |      |                       |    |          |          |
|         |      | \* The name change of |    |          |          |
|         |      | the "Office of the    |    |          |          |
|         |      | Chief Information     |    |          |          |
|         |      | Officer" to its       |    |          |          |
|         |      | current name, "Office |    |          |          |
|         |      | of Information        |    |          |          |
|         |      | Services."            |    |          |          |
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[^1]: See Exhibit 15 for the format to use when codes or standards are
    referenced.

[^2]: See Exhibit 15 for the format to use when codes or standards are
    referenced.

[^3]: See Exhibit 15 for the format to use when codes or standards are
    referenced