REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS PUT INTO EFFECT - FY 2001

Adjustment of Civil Penalties for Inflation; Miscellaneous Administrative Changes - Parts

1, 2, and 13

On October 4, 2001 (65 FR 59270), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective November 3, 2000, to adjust the maximum Civil Monetary Penalties it can

assess under statutes within the jurisdiction of the NRC. These changes are mandated by

Congress in the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the

Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996.

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: HI-STAR 100 Revision - Part 72

On October 11, 2000 (65 FR 60339), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective December 26, 2000, to revise the Holtec International HI-STAR 100 cask

system listing within the list of approved spent fuel storage casks to include Amendment 

Number 1 to the Certificate of Compliance. This direct final rule is a companion to the

proposed rule that was published in the Federal Register on October 11, 2000 (65 FR 60384).

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC-UMS Addition - Part 72

On October 19, 2000 (65 FR 62581), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective November 20, 2000, to add the NAC International Universal Storage

System (NAC-UMS) cask system to the list of approved spent fuel storage casks. 

New Dosimetry Technology - Parts 34, 36, and 39

On October 24, 2000 (65 FR 63750), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective January 8, 2001, to allow licensees to use any type of personnel

dosimeter that requires processing to determine the radiation dose, provided that the processor

of the dosimeter is accredited to process this type of dosimeter under the National Voluntary

Laboratory Accreditation Program operated by the National Institute of Standards and

Technology. This direct final rule is a companion to the proposed rule that was published in the

Federal Register on October 24, 2000 (65 FR 63753).

Reporting Requirements for Nuclear Power Reactors and Independent Spent Fuel

Storage Installations at Power Reactor Sites - Parts 50 and 72

On October 25, 2000 (65 FR 63769), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations to reduce or eliminate the unnecessary reporting burden associated with events of

little or no safety significance. This amendment, effective January 23, 2001, better aligns event

reporting requirements with the type of information NRC needs to carry out its safety mission,

including revising reporting requirements based on importance to risk and extending the

required reporting times consistent with the time that information is needed for prompt NRC

action.

Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Materials - Part 110

On November 22, 2000 (65 FR 70287), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations to reflect the nuclear non-proliferation policies of the Executive Branch; U.S.
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Government reporting obligations to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and under

agreements for cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy; the multilateral export

control recommendations of the Nuclear Suppliers Group and the Nuclear Non-proliferation

Treaty Exporters Committee (Zangger Committee), of which the U.S. is a member; and IAEA

publication INFCIRC/225/Rev. 4, “The Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear

Facilities.” Also, this amendment, effective December 22, 2000, makes certain editorial

revisions and corrects typographical errors.

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: TN-32 Revision - Part 72

On December 5, 2000 (65 FR 75853), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective February 20, 2001, revising the Transnuclear, Inc., TN-32 cask system

listing within the list of approved spent fuel storage casks to include Amendment Number 1 to

the Certificate of Compliance. This direct final rule is a companion to the proposed rule that

was published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2000 (65 FR 75869).

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC-UMS Revision - Part 72

On December 7, 2000 (65 FR 76896), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective February 20, 2001, revising the NAC International Universal Storage

System (NAC-UMS) listing within the list of approved spent fuel storage casks to include

Amendment Number 1 to the Certificate of Compliance. This direct final rule is a companion to

the proposed rule that was published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2000 (65 FR

76899).

Requirements for Certain Generally Licensed Industrial Devices Containing Byproduct 

Material - Parts 30, 31, and 32

On December 18, 2000 (65 FR 79162), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations to include explicit provisions for a registration process authorized under a provision

of the existing regulations. A fee will be required for each registration. The amendment,

effective February 16, 2001, modifies the reporting, recordkeeping, and labeling requirements

for specific licensees who distribute these generally licensed devices. The final rule is intended

to allow the NRC to better track certain general licensees and the devices they possess, and to

better ensure that general licensees are aware of and understand the requirements for the

possession of devices containing byproduct material. 

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving

Federal Financial Assistance - Part 5

On January 4, 2001 (66 FR 708), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations,

effective February 5, 2001, to include a list of the types of Federal financial assistance activities

administered by the NRC under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended

(Title IX). Title IX prohibits recipients of Federal financial assistance from discriminating on the

basis of sex in education programs or activities. Subpart F of the Title IX common rule requires

each Federal agency that awards Federal financial assistance to publish in the Federal Register

a list of Federal financial assistance administered by that agency.
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List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: FuelSolutions Addition - Part 72

On January 16, 2001 (66 FR 3444), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective February 15, 2001, to add the FuelSolutions cask system to the list of

approved spent fuel storage casks. 

Consideration of Potassium Iodide in Emergency Plans - Part 50

On January 19, 2001 (66 FR 5427), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

requiring that consideration be given to including potassium iodide (KI) as a protective measure

for the general public that would supplement sheltering and evacuation. This amendment,

effective April 19, 2001, responds to petitions for rulemaking (PRM-50-63 and PRM-50-63A)

submitted by Mr. Peter G. Crane concerning the use of KI in emergency plans.

Termination of Section 274i Agreement Between the State of Louisiana and the Nuclear

Regulatory Commission - Part 150

On January 19, 2001 (66 FR 5441), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective immediately, to remove the reference to an inspection agreement,

referred to as the 274i Agreement, with the State of Louisiana.

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: FuelSolutions Revision - Part 72

On February 27, 2001 (66 FR 12435), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective May 14, 2001, revising the BNFL Fuel Solutions FuelSolutions cask

system listing within the list of approved spent fuel storage casks to include Amendment

Number 1 to the Certificate of Compliance. This direct final rule is a companion to the

proposed rule that was published in the Federal Register on February 27, 2001 (66 FR 12439).

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: VSC-24 Revision - Part 72

On March 6, 2001 (66 FR 13407), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations,

effective May 21, 2001, revising the Pacific Sierra Nuclear Associates VSC-24 listing within the

list of approved spent fuel storage casks to include Amendment Number 3 to the Certificate of

Compliance. This direct final rule is a companion to the proposed rule that was published in the

Federal Register on March 6, 2001 (66 FR 13459).

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: HI-STAR 100 Revision - Part 72

On March 13, 2001 (66 FR 14483), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations,

effective May 29, 2001, revising the Holtec International HI-STAR 100 cask system listing within

the list of approved spent fuel storage casks to include Amendment Number 2 to the Certificate

of Compliance. This direct final rule is a companion to the proposed rule that was published in

the Federal Register on March 13, 2001 (66 FR 14503).
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Charges for Reproducing Records - Part 9

On May 7, 2001 (66 FR 22907), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations to

permit its contractor to increase the charges for copying publicly available documents at the

NRC’s Public Document Room. Also, the amendment, effective June 6, 2001, provides for

electronic copying to CD-ROM.

Licensing Proceedings for the Receipt of High-Level Radioactive Waste at a Geologic

Repository: Licensing Support Network, Design Standards for Participating Websites -

Part 2

On May 31, 2001 (66 FR 29453), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations,

effective July 2, 2001, to establish the basic data structure and transfer standards (design

standards) that participant Licensing Support Network (LSN) Websites must use to make 

documentary material available. The amendments will also clarify the authority of the LSN

Administrator to establish guidance for LSN participants on how best to meet the design

standards and to review participant designs for compliance with the standards. Finally, the

amendments will clarify the timing of participant compliance certifications.

Revision of Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for FY 2001 - Parts 150, 170, and 171

On June 14, 2001 (66 FR 32452), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations,

effective August 13, 2001, to implement the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990

(OBRA-90), as amended, which requires that the NRC recover approximately 98 percent of its

budget authority in FY 2001, less the amounts appropriated from the Nuclear Waste Fund and

the General Fund. The amount to be recovered for FY 2001 is approximately $453.3 million.

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Standardized NUHOMS-24P and -52B

Revision - Part 72

On June 29, 2001 (66 FR 34523), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations,

effective September 12, 2001, that revises the Standardized NUHOMS-24P and -52B cask

system listing within the list of approved spent fuel storage casks to include Amendment

Number 3 to the Certificate of Compliance (CoC). The Technical Specifications are revised to

add additional fuel parameters associated with the use of the -61BT DSC. Additional

administrative changes were made to the conditions of the CoC. However, the NRC is

disapproving a portion of the applicant’s request pertaining to storage of failed fuel. This direct

final rule is a companion to the proposed rule that was published in the Federal Register on

June 29, 2001 (66 FR 34588).

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Westinghouse MC-10 Termination - Part 72

On August 21, 2001 (66 FR 43761), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective November 5, 2001, that removes the Westinghouse MC-10 cask system

listing from the list of approved spent fuel storage casks and terminates Certificate of

Compliance Number 1001 as requested by the Westinghouse Government Environmental

Services Company. This direct final rule is a companion to the proposed rule that was

published in the Federal Register on August 21, 2001 (66 FR 43810).
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List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC-MPC Revision - Part 72

On August 30, 2001 (66 FR 45749), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective November 13, 2001, that revises the NAC-MPC cask system listing within

the list of approved spent fuel storage casks to include Amendment Number 1 to the Certificate

of Compliance. This direct final rule is a companion to the proposed rule that was published in

the Federal Register on August 30, 2001 (66 FR 45788).

REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS PROPOSED

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: HI-STAR 100 Revision - Part 72

On October 11, 2000 (65 FR 60384), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations that would revise the Holtec International HI-STAR 100 cask system listing within

the list of approved spent fuel storage casks to include Amendment Number 1 to the Certificate

of Compliance. This proposed rule is a companion to the direct final rule that was published in

the Federal Register on October 11, 2000 (65 FR 60339).

New Dosimetry Technology - Parts 34, 36, and 39

On October 24, 2000 (65 FR 63753), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations that would allow licensees to use any type of personnel dosimeter that requires

processing to determine the radiation dose, provided that the processor of the dosimeter is

accredited to process this type of dosimeter under the National Voluntary Laboratory

Accreditation Program operated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This

proposed rule is a companion to the direct final rule that was published in the Federal Register

on October 24, 2000 (65 FR 63750).

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: TN-32 Revision - Part 72

On December 5, 2000 (65 FR 75869), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations that would revise the Transnuclear, Inc., TN-32 cask system listing within the list of

approved spent fuel storage casks to include Amendment Number 1 to the Certificate of

Compliance. This proposed rule is a companion to the direct final rule that was published in the

Federal Register on December 5, 2000 (65 FR 75853).

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, or Age in

Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance - Part 4

On December 6, 2000 (65 FR 76460), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations that would incorporate the Civil Rights Restoration Act’s definitions of “program or

activity” and “program” into Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act of 1972, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and would promote

consistent and adequate enforcement of these statutes.
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List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC-UMS Revision - Part 72

On December 7, 2000 (65 FR 76899), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations that would revise the NAC International Universal Storage System (NAC-UMS)

listing within the list of approved spent fuel storage casks to include Amendment Number 1 to

the Certificate of Compliance. This proposed rule is a companion to the direct final rule that

was published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2000 (65 FR 76896).

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: FuelSolutions Revision - Part 72

On February 27, 2001 (66 FR 12439), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations that would revise the BNFL Fuel Solutions FuelSolutions cask system listing within

the list of approved spent fuel storage casks to include Amendment Number 1 to the Certificate

of Compliance. This proposed rule is a companion to the direct final rule that was published in

the Federal Register on February 27, 2001 (66 FR 12435).

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: VSC-24 Revision - Part 72

On March 6, 2001 (66 FR 13459), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would revise the Pacific Sierra Nuclear Associates VSC-24 listing within the list of approved

spent fuel storage casks to include Amendment Number 3 to the Certificate of Compliance. 

This proposed rule is a companion to the direct final rule that was published in the Federal

Register on March 6, 2001 (66 FR 13407).

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: HI-STAR 100 Revision - Part 72

On March 13, 2001 (66 FR 14503), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would revise the Holtec International HI-STAR 100 cask system listing within the list of

approved spent fuel storage casks to include Amendment Number 2 to the Certificate of

Compliance. This proposed rule is a companion to the direct final rule that was published in the

Federal Register on March 13, 2001 (66 FR 14483).

Revision of Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for FY 2001 - Parts 150, 170, and 171

On March 28, 2001 (66 FR 16982), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would implement the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA-90), as amended,

which requires that the NRC recover approximately 98 percent of its budget authority in FY

2001, less the amounts appropriated from the Nuclear Waste Fund and the General Fund. The

amount to be recovered for FY 2001 is approximately $453.3 million.

Changes to Adjudicatory Process - Parts 1, 2, 50, 51, 52, 54, 60, 70, 73, 75, 76, and 110

On April 16, 2001 (66 FR 19610), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would fashion hearing procedures that are tailored to the differing types of licensing and

regulatory activities the NRC conducts and would better focus the limited resources of involved

parties and the NRC.
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Decommissioning Trust Provisions - Part 50

On May 30, 2001 (66 FR 29244), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would require that decommissioning trust agreements be in a form acceptable to the NRC

to increase assurance that an adequate amount of decommissioning funds would be available

for their intended purpose.

Material Control and Accounting Amendments - Parts 51, 61, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, and

150

On May 30, 2001 (66 FR 29251), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would revise the reporting requirements for submitting Material Balance Reports and

Inventory Composition Reports to change both the frequency and timing of the reports. The

categorical exclusion for approving safeguards plans would be revised to specifically include

approval of amendments to safeguards plans. The material control and accounting 

requirements for Category II facilities would be revised to be more risk informed.

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Standardized NUHOMS-24P and -52B

Revision - Part 72

On June 29, 2001 (66 FR 34588), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would revise the Standardized NUHOMS-24P and -52B cask system listing within the list of

approved spent fuel storage casks to include Amendment Number 3 to the Certificate of

Compliance (CoC). The Technical Specifications would be revised to add additional fuel

parameters associated with the use of the -61BT DSC. Additional administrative changes

would be made to the conditions of the CoC. However, the NRC is disapproving a portion of

the applicant’s request pertaining to storage of failed fuel. This proposed rule is a companion to

the direct final rule that was published in the Federal Register on June 29, 2001 (66 FR 34523).

Revision of the Skin Dose Limit - Part 20

On July 12, 2001 (66 FR 36502), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would delete a reference to averaging over 1 square centimeter from its definition of

“shallow-dose equivalent (SDE).” The amendment would change the method of calculating

SDEs by specifying that the assigned SDE must be the dose averaged over the 10 square

centimeters of skin receiving the highest exposure. 

Industry Codes and Standards; Amended Requirements - Part 50

On August 3, 2001 (66 FR 40626), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would incorporate by reference a later edition and addenda of the American Society of

Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPV Code) and the ASME

Code for Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants (OM Code) to provide updated

rules for construction, inservice inspection (ISI), and inservice testing (IST) of components in

light-water-cooled nuclear power plants. The NRC is also withdrawing a supplemental

proposed rule that would have eliminated the requirement for licensees to update their ISI and

IST programs ever 120 months to the latest ASME Code edition and addenda incorporated by

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List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Westinghouse MC-10 Termination - Part 72

On August 21, 2001 (66 FR 43810), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would remove the Westinghouse MC-10 cask system listing from the list of approved spent

fuel storage casks and terminate Certificate of Compliance Number 1001 as requested by the

Westinghouse Government Environmental Services Company. This proposed rule is a

companion to the direct final rule that was published in the Federal Register on August 21, 2001

(66 FR 43761).

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC-MPC Revision - Part 72

On August 30, 2001 (66 FR 45788), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would revise the NAC-MPC cask system listing within the list of approved spent fuel

storage casks to include Amendment Number 1 to the Certificate of Compliance. This

proposed rule is a companion to the direct final rule that was published in the Federal Register

on August 30, 2001 (66 FR 45749).

Releasing Part of a Power Reactor Site or Facility for Unrestricted Use Before the NRC

Approves the License Termination Plan - Parts 2, 20, and 50

On September 4, 2001 (66 FR 46230), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations that would standardize the process for allowing a power reactor licensee to release

part of its facility or site for unrestricted use before the NRC approves the license termination

plan.

ADVANCE NOTICES OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING

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