REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS PUT INTO EFFECT - FY 1988

Regional Nuclear Materials Licensing for the United States Navy - Parts 30, 40, and 70

On October 16, 1987 (52 FR 38391), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations concerning the domestic licensing of source, byproduct, and special nuclear

material. The amendment, effective December 1, 1987, transfers the authority for administering

the United States Navy license from Headquarters to NRC Region II.

Modification of General Design Criterion 4 Requirements for Protection Against Dynamic

Effects of Postulated Pipe Ruptures - Part 50

On October 27, 1987 (52 FR 41288), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations to broaden the scope of a recent modification to General Design Criterion 4. The

amendment, effective November 27, 1987, allows the removal of numerous pipe whip restraints

and jet impingement barriers, as well as other related changes, in all reactor types.

Minor Nomenclature Amendment; Statement of Organization and General Information -

Part 150

On October 30, 1987 (52 FR 41699), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective immediately, that corrects references in its regulations to a now defunct

unit of the agency.

Evaluation of the Adequacy of Off-Site Emergency Planning for Nuclear Power Plants at

the Operating License Review Stage Where State and/or Local Governments Decline To

Participate in Off-Site Emergency Planning - Part 50

On November 3, 1987 (52 FR 42078), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations to provide criteria for the evaluation at the operating license review stage of

utility-prepared emergency plans in situations in which state and/or local governments decline

to participate further in emergency planning. The rule, effective December 3, 1987, recognizes

that Congress did not intend that the absence of state or local government participation in

off-site emergency planning should preclude licensing of a substantially completed nuclear

power plant where there is a utility-prepared emergency plan that provides reasonable

assurance of adequate protection to the public.

Uranium Mill Tailings Regulations; Ground-Water Protection and Other Issues - Part 40

On November 13, 1987 (52 FR 43553), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations governing the disposal of uranium mill tailings. The amendment, effective

December 14, 1987, incorporates into existing NRC regulations the ground-water protection

regulations published by the Environmental Protection Agency for these wastes.

Access Authorization Fee Schedule for Licensee Personnel - Parts 11 and 25

On November 20, 1987 (52 FR 44593), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective immediately, that revised the fee schedule charged for background

investigations of licensee personnel who require access to National Security Information and/or

Restricted Data and access to or control over Special Nuclear Material.
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Domestic Licensing of Byproduct, Source, and Special Nuclear Material; Revision of List

of Non-Agreement States in Region III - Parts 30, 40, and 70

On December 18, 1987 (52 FR 48092), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective immediately, that reflects the status of Illinois and Iowa as Agreement

States.

Revision of Freedom of Information Act Regulations; Conforming Amendments - Parts 2

and 9

On December 31, 1987 (52 FR 49350), the NRC published an amendment to its

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations necessary to conform these provisions to the

requirements of the Freedom of Information Reform Act of 1986. The final rule, effective

February 1, 1988, reduces the repetition of statutory requirements and informs the public of

procedural changes to the FOIA regulations.

Completeness and Accuracy of Information - Parts 2, 30, 40, 50, 55, 60, 61, 70, 71, 72,

110, and 150

On December 31, 1987 (52 FR 49362), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations that codifies the obligations of licensees and applicants for licenses to provide the

Commission with complete and accurate information, to maintain accurate records, and to

provide for disclosure of information identified by licensees as significant for licensed activities.

This action, effective February 1, 1988, reflects the need for NRC to receive complete,

accurate, and timely communications from its licensees and license applicants.

General Criteria for Security Personnel - Part 73

On January 7, 1988 (53 FR 403), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

concerning physical fitness qualifications for security personnel. The amendment, effective

February 8, 1988, deletes the scheduling requirement that the medical examination be

conducted within the 30 days preceeding the physical fitness test.

Revision of Headquarters Office Locations - Part 1

On January 22, 1988 (53 FR 1744), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective immediately, announcing the revised location of some of the NRC's

Headquarters Offices.

Change of Region I Address - Parts 1, 20, 30, 40, 55, 70, and 73

On February 10, 1988 (53 FR 3861), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective immediately, announcing the new address of its Region I Office in King of

Prussia, Pennsylvania.
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Relocation of NRC Offices - NMSS, OI, and GPA - Parts 30, 40, 60, 61, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74,

and 110

On February 12, 1988 (53 FR 4109), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective immediately, to indicate that the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and

Safeguards, the Office of Investigations, and portions of the Office of Governmental and Public

Affairs have relocated at One White Flint North in Rockville, Maryland.

Relocation of Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation - Parts 4, 15, 19, 20, 21, 50, 53, 55, 73,

75, 81, 140, 150, and 170

On March 1, 1988 (53 FR 6137), the NRC published an amendment to its Regulations,

effective immediately, announcing the relocation of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation.

Reconsideration of Enforcement Policy Revision Involving Reopening Closed Cases -

Part 2

On March 23, 1988 (53 FR 9429), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that clarified its policy on reopening closed enforcement actions. The amendment, effective

immediately, emphasized that the decision to reopen a case is to be made on a case-by-case

basis.

Revision to Ex Parte and Separation of Functions Rules Applicable to Formal

Adjudicatory Proceedings - Parts 0 and 2

On March 31, 1988 (53 FR 10360), the NRC published an amendment to its rules of

practice concerning ex parte communications and separation of functions in formal adjudicatory

proceedings. The amendment, effective April 29, 1988, incorporates requirements imposed by

the Government in the Sunshine Act on ex parte communications into existing regulations. The

amendment also allows members of the NRC staff to serve as confidential advisors to the

Commission with respect to a contested proceeding so long as the staff members do not serve

as investigators or litigators in the proceeding.

Revision of Telephone Numbers for Environmental Inquiries - Part 51

On April 25, 1988 (53 FR 13399), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

pertaining to environmental matters. The amendment, effective immediately, indicates the

revised telephone numbers that enable prospective applicants or petitioners to consult with

members of the NRC staff.

Codes and Standards for Nuclear Power Plants - Part 50

On May 5, 1988 (53 FR 16051), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations,

effective immediately, to incorporate by reference the most recent addenda to pertinent portions

of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME

Code). These provisions specify rules for the construction of light-water-cooled nuclear power

plant components and requirements for the inservice inspection of these components.
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Addresses for Personal Delivery of Communications - Parts 1, 110, and 171

On May 19, 1988 (53 FR 17915), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations,

effective immediately, that indicates an additional address for the personal delivery of

communications.

Retention Periods for Records - Parts 4, 11, 25, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 40, 50, 60, 61, 70, 71,

73, 74, 75, 95, and 110

On May 27, 1988 (53 FR 19240), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that establishes a definite retention period for each record that an applicant or licensee is

required to maintain. The amendment, effective July 26, 1988, also establishes a uniform

standard acceptable to the NRC for the condition of a record throughout each specified

retention period.

Revision of Backfitting Process for Power Reactors - Part 50

On June 6, 1988 (53 FR 20603), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

which governs the backfitting of nuclear power plants. The amendment, effective July 6, 1988,

is intended to clarify when economic costs may be considered in backfitting nuclear power

plants.

Diagnostic Misadministration Report Form - Part 35

On June 9, 1988 (53 FR 21627), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations for

the medical use of byproduct material to indicate the form to be used for reporting diagnostic

misadministrations. This amendment, effective immediately, is intended to inform the public of

the development and availability of the form that medical licensees must use to meet the

reporting requirements.

Access Authorization Fee Schedule for Licensee Personnel - Parts 11 and 25

On June 13, 1988 (53 FR 21979) the NRC published an amendment to its regulations to

revise the fee schedule charges for background investigations of licensee personnel who

require access to National Security Information and/or Restricted Data and access to or control

over Special Nuclear Material. The amendment, effective immediately, complies with current

regulations in Parts 11 and 25 which provide that NRC will publish fee adjustments, concurrent

with notification of any changes in the rate charged the NRC by the Office of Personnel

Management (OPM), for conducting the investigations.

Station Blackout - Part 50

On June 21, 1988 (53 FR 23203), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

to require that light-water-cooled nuclear power plants be capable of withstanding a total loss of

alternating current (ac) electric power for a specified duration and maintaining reactor core

cooling during that period. The amendment, effective July 21, 1988, is intended to provide

further assurance that a loss of both offsite power and onsite emergency ac power systems will

not adversely affect the public health and safety.
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General Requirements for Decommissioning Nuclear Facilities - Parts 30, 40, 50, 51, 70,

and 72

On June 27, 1988 (53 FR 24018), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

to set forth technical and financial criteria for decommissioning licensed nuclear facilities. The

amended regulations address decommissioning planning needs, timing, funding methods, and

environmental review requirements. The amendment, effective July 27, 1988, also contains a

response to a petition for rulemaking (PRM-50-22), concerning decommissioning financial

assurance, initially filed by the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), et al. on July 5, 1977.

Control of Aerosols and Gases - Part 35

On July 22, 1988 (53 FR 27665), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

governing the medical uses of byproduct material that removed the requirement that radioactive

aerosols be administered to patients only in rooms that are at negative pressure relative to

surrounding rooms. The amendment, effective August 22, 1988, developed in response to

PRM-35-6, allows the use of radioactive aerosols in locations such as intensive care units,

critical care units, and patients' rooms.

Revision of Fee Schedule - Part 171

On August 12, 1988 (53 FR 30423), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, on an interim basis, to revise the annual charges for licensed power reactors for

Fiscal Year 1988. This action, effective September 12, 1988, is necessary to provide for the

timely collection of fees as required by recently enacted legislation.

Implementation of the Use of SF-86, "Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions" - Parts 11

and 25

On August 16, 1988 (53 FR 30829), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective September 15, 1988, to change the forms required to request an NRC

personnel security clearance or material access authorization for NRC licensee personnel,

licensee contractors, and other persons when an Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

background investigation is necessary. The OPM has stipulated the use of the SF-86,

"Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions" as the basis for their background investigations.

Facility Form Nuclear Liability Insurance Policy; Miscellaneous Amendments - Part 140

On August 18, 1988 (53 FR 31282), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective September 19, 1988, making several minor changes in the Facility Form

nuclear liability insurance policy furnished as evidence of financial protection.

Licensing Requirements for the Independent Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel and

High-Level Radioactive Waste - Parts 2, 19, 20, 21, 51, 70, 72, 73, 75 and 150

On August 19, 1988 (53 FR 31651), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective September 19, 1988, to provide for licensing the storage of spent nuclear

fuel and high-level radioactive waste in a monitored retrievable storage facility. The Nuclear
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Waste Policy Act of 1982, as amended, requires that monitored retrievable storage facilities for

spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste be subject to licensing by the Nuclear

Regulatory Commission.

Restrictions Against Ownership of Certain Security Interests by Members of Advisory

Committee on Nuclear Waste; Gifts, Entertainment, and Favors - Part 0

On September 13, 1988 (53 FR 35301), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations governing the ownership by NRC employees of stocks, bonds, and other security

interests in companies that fall within any one of five reactor-related or fuel cycle-licensed

categories. The amendment, effective immediately, will add to the group of affected employees

those special Government employees who serve as members of the Advisory Committee on

Nuclear Waste. The NRC is also amending its regulations on acceptance of gifts,

entertainment, and favors to permit acceptance of travel expenses from an otherwise prohibited

source when proffered in connection with a job interview and to permit acceptance of food and

refreshments at widely attended events sponsored by certain groups whose membership is

composed of prohibited sources.

Emergency Core Cooling Systems; Revisions to Acceptance Criteria - Part 50

On September 16, 1988 (53 FR 35996), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective October 17, 1988, to allow the use of alternative methods to demonstrate

that the emergency core cooling system would protect the nuclear reactor core during a

postulated design basis loss-of-coolant accident.

Emergency Planning and Preparedness Requirements for Nuclear Power Plant Fuel

Loading and Low-Power Testing - Part 50

On September 23, 1988 (53 FR 36955), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective October 24, 1988, to establish more clearly what emergency planning and

preparedness requirements are needed for fuel loading and low power testing of nuclear power

plants.

REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS PROPOSED

Basic Quality Assurance in Radiation Therapy - Part 35

On October 2, 1987 (52 FR 36942), the NRC published a notice of proposed rulemaking

that would amend its regulations concerning the medical use of byproduct material. The

proposed rule would require medical licensees to implement certain quality assurance steps so

that the chance of a therapy misadministration is reduced. The proposed rule would provide

better patient safety and form the basis for enforcement action in case of a therapy

misadministration.
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Retention Periods for Records - Parts 4, 11, 25, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 40, 50, 60, 61, 70, 71,

73, 74, 75, 95, and 110

On October 28, 1987 (52 FR 41442), the NRC published a notice of proposed

rulemaking that would establish a definite retention period for each record that an NRC

applicant or licensee for a materials or facility license is required to maintain. The proposed rule

is expected to reduce the overall recordkeeping burden for NRC applicants and licensees.

Criteria and Procedures for Emergency Access to Non-Federal and Regional Low-Level

Waste Disposal Facilities - Part 62

On December 15, 1987 (52 FR 47578), the NRC published a notice of proposed

rulemaking that would establish procedures and criteria for fulfilling its responsibilities

concerning responding to requests for emergency access to operating, non-Federal or regional,

low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities. The proposed rule is intended to address

situations where a grant of emergency access may be necessary if a generator of low-level

radioactive waste is denied access to operating disposal facilities and the lack of access could

result in a serious and immediate threat to public health and safety.

Control of Aerosols and Gases - Part 35

On December 16, 1987 (52 FR 47726), the NRC published a notice of proposed

rulemaking that would amend its regulations governing the medical uses of byproduct material.

The proposed rule would remove the requirement that radioactive aerosols be administered to

patients only in rooms that are at negative pressure relative to surrounding rooms. The

proposed rule would allow physicians greater latitude in administering necessary clinical

procedures to their patients.

Safeguards Requirement for Fuel Facilities Possessing Formula Quantities of Strategic

Special Nuclear Material - Part 73

On December 31, 1987 (52 FR 49418), the NRC published a notice of proposed

rulemaking that would amend its physical protection and security personnel performance

regulations for fuel facilities possessing formula quantities of strategic special nuclear material

to a level equivalent to the protection in place at comparable Department of Energy facilities.

The proposed rule would provide greater assurance that physical protection measures at these

fuel facilities can provide the capability to protect against the design basis threat.

Alternative Method for Leakage Rate Testing - Part 50

On February 29, 1988 (53 FR 5985), the NRC published a notice of proposed

rulemaking that would clarify the requirements of its regulations applicable to the leakage

testing of containments of light-water-cooled nuclear power plants. The proposed rule would

explicitly permit the use of a statistical data analysis technique that the NRC considers to be an

acceptable method of calculating containment leakage rates.
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Safety Requirements for Industrial Radiographic Equipment - Part 34

On March 15, 1988 (53 FR 8460), the NRC published a notice of proposed rulemaking

that would amend regulations applicable to industrial radiography. Licensees would be required

to use radiographic exposure devices and associated equipment that provide additional safety

features and radiographers would be required to wear pocket alarm dosimeters. The proposed

requirements are intended to reduce radiation exposures to radiographic personnel and the

general public that may result from the use of radiographic equipment.

Licensee Announcements of Inspectors - Part 50

On March 18, 1988 (53 FR 8924), the NRC published a notice of proposed rulemaking

that would ensure that the presence of NRC inspectors on power reactor sites is not

communicated to license and contractor personnel without the expressed permission of the

inspector. The proposed rule would allow NRC inspectors to observe ongoing activities as they

are being performed without advanced notification to affected personnel.

Facility Form Nuclear Liability Insurance Policy; Miscellaneous Amendments - Part 140

On April 27, 1988 (53 FR 15049), the NRC published a notice of proposed rulemaking

that would make several minor changes in the Facility Form nuclear liability insurance policy

furnished as evidence of financial protection. The proposed rule would conform NRC's

regulations to endorsements to the Facility Form policy submitted by the two nuclear insurance

pools that make available a single insurance policy to cover onsite worker claims.

NEPA Review Procedures for Geologic Repositories for High-Level Waste - Parts 2, 51,

and 60

On May 5, 1988 (53 FR 16131), the NRC published a notice of proposed rulemaking

that would revise its procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA). The proposed rule would address the Commission's rule under NEPA in connection

with a license submitted by the Department of Energy (DOE) with respect to a geologic

repository for high-level radioactive waste. The proposed rule reflects provisions of the Nuclear

Waste Policy Act of 1982 requiring the Commission to adopt the DOE's environmental impact

statement to the extent practicable.

Emergency Planning and Preparedness Requirements for Nuclear Power Plant Fuel

Loading and Initial Low-Power Operations - Part 50

On May 9, 1988 (53 FR 16435), the NRC published a notice of proposed rulemaking

that would establish more clearly the emergency planning and preparedness requirements that

are needed for fuel loading and lower power operation of nuclear power plants. The proposed

rule would require NRC findings on an applicant's onsite plan and only those offsite elements of

the plan which would reasonably be expected to be needed in the event of a radiological

emergency at low power.
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Disposal of Radioactive Wastes - Part 61

On May 18, 1988 (53 FR 17709), the NRC published a notice of proposed rulemaking

that would require disposal of "greater-than-Class C" low-level radioactive wastes in a deep

geologic repository unless disposal elsewhere has been approved by the Commission. The

proposed amendments would obviate the need for altering classifications of radioactive wastes

as high-level or low-level.

Transportation Regulations; Compatibility With the International Atomic Energy Agency

(IAEA) - Part 71

On June 8, 1988 (53 FR 21550), the NRC published a notice of proposed rulemaking

that would amend its regulations for the safe transportation of radioactive material to make

them compatible with those of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and thus with

those of most major nuclear nations. These regulations would apply to all NRC specific

licensees who place byproduct, source, or special nuclear material in transit.

Revision of Fee Schedules - Parts 170 and 171

On June 27, 1988 (53 FR 24077), the NRC published a notice of proposed rulemaking

that would amend its regulations by revising its fee schedules in 10 CFR Parts 170 and 171.

This revision is necessary both to update the current fees and to implement the most recent fee

legislation enacted by the Congress.

Licensee Action During National Security Emergency - Part 50

 On July 19, 1988 (53 FR 27174), the NRC published a notice of proposed rulemaking

that would amend its regulations to allow a licensee to take action that departs from approved

technical specifications in a national security emergency. The amendment is necessary to

specify in the regulations that in a national security emergency a licensee is permitted to take a

needed action although it may deviate from technical specifications.

Reasserting NRC's Authority for Approving Onsite Low-Level Waste Disposal in

Agreement States - Part 150

On August 22, 1988 (53 FR 31880), the NRC published a notice of proposed rulemaking

that would amend its regulations to reassert NRC's jurisdiction for onsite low-level waste

disposal for waste generated onsite at all reactors licensed by NRC in Agreement States. The

proposed rule is necessary to (1) provide a more centralized and consistent regulatory review of

all onsite waste management activities and (2) avoid duplication of regulatory effort by the NRC

and Agreement States. The uniform review procedures which will accrue from the proposed

rule are intended to provide greater assurance that onsite radioactive material will not present a

health hazard at a later date after the site is decommissioned.
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Early Site Permits; Standard Design Certifications; and Combined Licenses for Nuclear

Power Reactors - Part 52

On August 23, 1988 (53 FR 32060), the NRC published a notice of proposed rulemaking

that would add a new part to its regulations which would provide for issuance of early site

permits, standard design certifications, and combined construction permits and conditional

operating licenses for nuclear power reactors. The proposed rule sets out the review

procedures and licensing requirements that would apply to applications for these new licenses

and certifications. The proposed action is intended to achieve the early resolution of licensing

issues. This would enhance the safety and reliability of nuclear power plants and reduce the

complexity and uncertainty of the licensing process.

Disposal of Waste Oil by Incineration - Part 20

On August 29, 1988 (53 FR 32914), the NRC published a notice of proposed rulemaking

that would permit the onsite incineration of slightly contaminated waste oils generated at

licensed nuclear power plants without the need to specifically amend existing Part 50 operating

licenses. This proposed action would help ensure that the limited capacity of licensed regional

low-level waste burial grounds is used more efficiently while maintaining releases from

operating nuclear power plants at levels which are "as low as is reasonably achievable" as

required by 10 CFR part 50, Appendix I. This proposed rule, if promulgated, would constitute a

partial granting of a petition for rulemaking (PRM-20-5) submitted by Edison Electric Institute

and Utility Nuclear Waste Management Group.

Extension of Time for the Implementation of the Decontamination Priority and

Trusteeship Provisions of Property Insurance Requirements - Part 50

On September 19, 1988 (53 FR 36338), the NRC published a notice of proposed

rulemaking that would amend the implementation schedule for the stabilization and

decontamination priority and trusteeship provisions of its property insurance regulations

contained in 10 CFR 50.54(w)(5)(i) by changing the effective date from October 4, 1988 to April

4, 1990.

Fitness-for-Duty Program - Part 26

On September 22, 1988 (53 FR 36795), the NRC published a notice of proposed

rulemaking that would create a new part in its regulations requiring licensees authorized to

operate nuclear power reactors to implement a fitness-for-duty program. The general objective

is to provide reasonable assurance that nuclear power plant personnel are not under the

influence of any substance, legal or illegal, or mentally or physically impaired from any cause

which in any way adversely affects their ability to safely and competently perform their duties.
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ADVANCE NOTICES OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING

Comprehensive Quality Assurance in Medical Use and a Standard of Care - Part 35

On October 2, 1987 (52 FR 36949), the NRC published an advance notice of proposed

rulemaking on a contemplated amendment that would require licensees offering teletherapy or

brachytherapy services to implement a comprehensive quality assurance program to reduce the

chance of misadministrations. The advance notice of proposed rulemaking requests public

comment on the extent to which additional radiopharmaceutical quality assurance requirements

are needed.

Regulation of Uranium Enrichment Facilities - Part 76

On April 22, 1988 (53 FR 13276), the NRC published an advance notice of proposed

rulemaking on a contemplated amendment that would add new regulations for uranium

enrichment facilities. The advance notice of proposed rulemaking requests public comment on

whether a separate set of regulations is desirable for uranium enrichment licensing.

Medical Use of Byproduct Material; Training and Experience Criteria - Part 35

On May 25, 1988 (53 FR 18845), the NRC published an advance notice of proposed

rulemaking that requests comments on the training and experience criteria for all individuals

who use byproduct material for clinical procedures in the practice of medicine. Comments

submitted on the advance notice of proposed rulemaking will help the NRC ensure that its

training and experience criteria reflect the evolution of medical practice without compromising

public health and safety.

Custody and Long-Term Care of Uranium Mill Tailings Sites - Part 40

On August 25, 1988 (53 FR 32396), the NRC published an advance notice of proposed

rulemaking considering general licenses that would permit NRC to license the custody and

long-term care of decommissioned uranium or thorium mill tailings sites after remedial actions

under the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act have been completed. Although the

notice was published as an advance notice of proposed rulemaking, the full text of a proposed

rule was included and a proposed rule may not be necessary.

Nuclear Plant License Renewal - Part 50

On August 29, 1988 (53 FR 32919), the NRC published an advance notice of proposed

rulemaking to develop regulations for extending nuclear power plant licenses beyond 40 years.

In order to inform the public, industry, and other government agencies of its activities and to

solicit comments on various regulatory options and issues developed thus far, the Commission

is promulgating this notice and requesting comments on NUREG-1317 "Regulatory Options for

Nuclear Plant License Renewal."