REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS PUT INTO EFFECT - FY 1993

Departures From Manufacturer's Instructions; Elimination of Recordkeeping

Requirements - Parts 30 and 35

On October 2, 1992 (57 FR 45566), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that eliminates certain recordkeeping requirements related to the preparation and use of

radiopharmaceuticals. The final rule, effective immediately, eliminates recordkeeping

requirements related to the justification for and a precise description of the departure and the

number of departures from the manufacturer's instructions approved by the Food and Drug

Administration.

Receipt of Byproduct and Special Nuclear Material - Part 50

On October 21, 1992 (57 FR 47978), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective November 20, 1992, governing the conditions of licenses for production

and utilization facilities to allow a reactor licensee to receive reactor-generated byproduct and

special nuclear material being returned after offsite processing, such as compaction or

incineration.

Clarification of Statutory Authority for Purposes of Criminal Enforcement - Parts 11, 19,

20, 21, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 39, 40, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 60, 61, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75,

95, 110, 140, and 150

On November 24, 1992 (57 FR 55062), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective December 24, 1992, that clarifies the applicability of the existing criminal

penalty provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to willful violations of certain

Commission regulations.

Fitness-for-Duty Programs: NRC Partial Withdrawal of NRC Information Collection

Requirements - Part 26

On November 25, 1992 (57 FR 55443), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective December 28, 1992, on the status of information collection requirements

contained in 10 CFR Part 26. The Commission obtained approval from the Office of

Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection requirements contained in §

21.24(d)(iv) and partial approval of the information collection requirements contained in §

26.71(d) of the final rule entitled "Fitness-for-Duty Programs" (August 26, 1991; 56 FR 41922). 

The Commission is withdrawing the portion of § 26.71(d) that contains the information collection

requirements not approved by OMB because no compelling need exists for the additional data

at this time.

Disposal of Waste Oil by Incineration - Part 20

On December 7, 1992 (57 FR 57649), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective January 6, 1993, that permits the onsite incineration of contaminated

waste oils generated at licensed nuclear power plants without amending existing operating

licenses.
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Revised Standards for Protection Against Radiation; Minor Amendments - Part 20

On December 8, 1992 (57 FR 57877), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective immediately, that corrects errors in the text of the revised standards for

protection against radiation, conforms portions of the regulatory text to the Commission's

decision to defer mandatory implementation of the revised standards until 1994, and reflects

the recent OMB approval of the use of NRC Forms 4 and 5.

Combined Construction Permits and Operating Licenses; Conforming Amendments -

Part 52

On December 23, 1992 (57 FR 60975), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations governing the issuance of combined construction permits and operating licenses for

nuclear power plants. The amendments, effective January 22, 1993, serve to conform the

regulations to the provisions of Title XXVIII of Public Law 102-486, the "Energy Policy Act of

1992," signed into law on October 24, 1992.

Acquisition Regulation (NRCAR) - 48 CFR Chapter 20

On December 23, 1992 (57 FR 61152), the NRC published an amendment revising its

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Acquisition Regulation (NRCAR) that establishes requirements

for the procurement of goods and services within the NRC to satisfy the particular needs of the

agency. This amendment, effective January 22, 1993, expands the existing NRCAR to

implement and supplement the government-wide Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Exclusion of Attorneys From Interviews Under Subpoena - Part 19

On December 29, 1992 (57 FR 61780), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective March 1, 1993, that provides for the exclusion of counsel from a

subpoenaed interview when that counsel represents multiple interests in the investigation and

concrete evidence exists that the counsel's presence at the interview would obstruct and

impede the investigation.

Material Approved for Incorporation by Reference; Maintenance and Availability - Parts

34, 35, 50, 73, and 110

On December 29, 1992 (57 FR 61785), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations that clarifies previously published requirements governing the availability of material

approved for incorporation by reference. This amendment, effective immediately, indicates that

copies of material that has been incorporated by reference are maintained and available for

review at the NRC Library.

Conduct of Employees; Conforming Amendments - Part 0

On January 12, 1993 (58 FR 3825), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective February 3, 1993, that removes provisions that have been superseded by

recently issued Office of Government Ethics regulations, which take effect on February 3, 1993.
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Licenses and Radiation Safety Requirements for Irradiators - Parts 19, 20, 30, 36, 40, 51,

70, and 170

On February 9, 1993 (58 FR 7715), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective July 1, 1993, that establishes a new 10 CFR Part 36 to specify radiation

safety requirements and licensing requirements for the use of licensed radioactive materials in

irradiators.

Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material; Clarifying Amendments - Part 110

On March 9, 1993 (58 FR 12999), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that clarifies the Commission's licensing requirements governing the export and import of

nuclear equipment and material. This amendment, effective immediately, makes NRC's

regulations consistent with the physical security guidelines contained in IAEA INFCIRC/225,

and conforms NRC's regulations for export and import to the Solar, Wind, Water, and

Geothermal Power Production Incentives Act of 1990 and to U.S. Government foreign relations

commitments and changing circumstances.

Clarification of Physical Protection Requirements at Fixed Sites - Part 73

On March 15, 1993 (58 FR 13699), the NRC published an amendment to its general

physical protection requirements for fixed sites. This amendment, effective April 14, 1993,

makes it clear that the Commission's regulations do not require protection against both

radiological sabotage and theft of special nuclear material at all facilities. The amendment also

requires that nonpower reactor licensees who operate at or above 2 megawatts thermal protect

against radiological sabotage where deemed necessary.

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Additions - Part 72

On April 7, 1993 (58 FR 17948), the NRC published an amendment to its list of

approved spent fuel storage casks that adds one spent fuel storage cask to the list of approved

casks. This amendment, effective May 7, 1993, will allow holders of power reactor operating

licenses to store spent fuel in this approved cask under a general license.

Training and Qualification of Nuclear Power Plant Personnel - Parts 50 and 52

On April 26, 1993 (58 FR 21904), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that requires each applicant for and each holder of a license to operate a nuclear power plant to

establish, implement, and maintain a training program for nuclear power plant personnel based

on a systems approach to training. This amendment, effective May 26, 1993, meets the

directives of Section 306 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Acquisition Regulation; Minor Amendments - 48 CFR

Parts 2012, 2015, 2030, and 2052

On May 3, 1993 (58 FR 26253), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations,

effective immediately, that corrects errors in the text of the NRC's acquisition regulation and to

conform portions of regulatory text to recodified regulations of the Cost Accounting Standards
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Board.

Licensees' Announcements of Safeguards Inspections - Parts 73 and 74

On May 21, 1993 (58 FR 29521), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations,

effective June 21, 1993, concerning safeguards inspections at facilities that possess a formula

quantity of strategic special nuclear material in unirradiated form. The purpose of this

amendment is to ensure that the presence of NRC safeguards inspectors at affected facilities is

not announced or widely communicated to licensee and contractor personnel without an

express request to do so by the safeguards inspector.

Repeal of NRC Standards of Conduct Regulations - Part 0

On May 25, 1993 (58 FR 29951), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations,

effective June 24, 1993, that repeals the delegations of authority and other miscellaneous

regulations in 10 CFR Part 0 that are now contained in NRC internal management directives

and handbooks or are no longer necessary.

Fitness-for-Duty Requirements for Licensees Authorized to Possess, Use, or Transport

Formula Quantities of Strategic Special Nuclear Material - Parts 26, 70, and 73

On June 3, 1993 (58 FR 31467), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that requires licensees who are authorized to possess, use, or transport formula quantities of

strategic special nuclear material (SSNM) to institute fitness-for-duty programs. This

amendment, effective November 30, 1993, is necessary to provide greater assurance that

individuals who have a drug or alcohol problem do not have access to or control over SSNM.

Licensing Requirements for Land Disposal of Radioactive Wastes - Part 61

On June 22, 1993 (58 FR 33886), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

containing licensing requirements for low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) disposal facilities. 

This amendment, effective July 22, 1993, is necessary to clarify that these regulations also

apply to the licensing of above-ground disposal facilities; replace the phrase "quality control

program" in these regulations with the phrase "quality assurance program," tailored to LLRW

disposal; update the Paperwork Reduction Act Statement in the regulations; and identify the

correct NRC recipient of copies of the licensee's annual reports.

Monitoring the Effectiveness of Maintenance at Nuclear Power Plants - Part 50

On June 23, 1993 (58 FR 33993), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

for monitoring the effectiveness of maintenance programs at commercial nuclear power plants. 

This amendment, effective July 10, 1996, changes the time interval for conducting evaluations

from a mandatory once every year to at least once every refueling cycle, but not to exceed 24

months.

Duplication Fees - Part 9

On July 20, 1993 (58 FR 38665), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations
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that revises the charges for copying records publicly available at the NRC Public Document

Room in Washington, DC. This amendment, effective immediately, is necessary to reflect the

change in copying charges resulting from the Commission's award of a new contract for the

copying of records.

FY 1991 and 1992 Final Rule Implementing the U.S. Court of Appeals Decision and

Revision of Fee Schedules; 100% Fee Recovery, FY 1993 - Parts 170 and 171

On July 20, 1993 (58 FR 38666), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that revises the licensing, inspection, and annual fees charged to its applicants and licensees. 

This amendment, effective August 19, 1993, is necessary to implement Public Law 101-508,

enacted November 5, 1990, which mandates that the NRC recover approximately 100% of its

budget authority in fiscal year 1993, less amounts appropriated from the Nuclear Waste fund.

Prepare Radiopharmaceutical Reagent Kits and Elute Radiopharmaceutical Generators;

Use of Radiopharmaceuticals for Therapy; Extension of Expiration Date - Parts 30 and 35

On July 22, 1993 (58 FR 39130), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that extends the expiration date of the interim final rule related to the preparation and

therapeutic use of radiopharmaceuticals from August 23, 1993, to December 31, 1994. This

amendment, effective August 23, 1993, allows licensees to continue to use byproduct material

under the provisions of the interim final rule until the NRC completes a related rulemaking to

address broader issues for the medical use of byproduct material, including those issues

addressed by the interim final rule.

Decommissioning Recordkeeping and License Termination: Documentation Additions -

Parts 30, 40, 70, and 72

On July 26, 1993 (58 FR 39628), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations,

effective October 25, 1993, that requires holders of a specific license for possession of certain

byproduct material, source material, special nuclear material, or for independent storage of

spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste to prepare and maintain additional

documentation that identifies all restricted areas in which licensed materials and equipment

were stored or used, all areas outside of restricted areas for which documentation is required

under current decommissioning regulations for unusual occurrences or spills, all areas outside

of restricted areas in which waste has been buried, and all areas containing material, outside of

restricted areas, in which the licensee would be required if the license were terminated, to

decontaminate the area or seek special approval for disposal. 

Adjustment of the Maximum Standard Deferred Premium - Part 140

On August 12, 1993 (58 FR 42851), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective August 20, 1993, that increases the maximum standard deferred

premium, presently established at $63 million per reactor per accident (but not to exceed $10

million in any one year), in accordance with the aggregate percentage change of 19.9% in the

Consumer Price Index from August 1988 through March 1993.
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Access Authorization Fee Schedule for Licensee Personnel - Parts 11 and 25

On August 23, 1993 (58 FR 44435), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that revises the fee schedule 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. These amendments, effective September 22, 1993, comply with

current regulations that provide that NRC will publish fee adjustments concurrent with

notifications of any changes in the rate charged the NRC by the Office of Personnel

Management for conducting investigations.

FSAR Update Submittals - Parts 50 and 54

On August 27, 1993 (58 FR 45243), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that consistently applies the requirement that nuclear power plant licensees submit final safety

analysis report updates annually or six months after each refueling outage. These

amendments, effective September 27, 1993, will eliminate the confusion caused by the

conflicting requirements in different sections of the regulations.

Day Firing Qualification Courses for Tactical Response Team Members, Armed

Response Personnel, and Guards at Category I Licensees - Part 73

On August 31, 1993 (58 FR 45781), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective February 28, 1994, that requires armed security force personnel at fuel

cycle facilities possessing formula quantities of strategic special nuclear material (Category I

licensees), qualify and annually requalify for use of their assigned weapons using new day firing

qualification courses. 

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Acquisition Regulation; Minor Amendments - 48 CFR

Parts 2017 and 2052

On September 8, 1993 (58 FR 47220), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations, effective immediately, that makes minor corrective and conforming amendments to

the NRC's acquisition regulation. 

REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS PROPOSED

Reactor Site Criteria; Including Seismic and Earthquake Engineering Criteria for Nuclear

Power Plants and Proposed Denial of Petition for Rulemaking From Free Environment,

Inc. et al. - Parts 50, 52, and 100

On October 20, 1992 (57 FR 47802), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations that would update the criteria used in decisions regarding power reactor siting,

including geologic, seismic, and earthquake engineering considerations for future nuclear

power plants. The proposed rule would allow NRC to benefit from experience gained in the

application of the procedures and methods set forth in the current regulation and to incorporate

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Licensees' Announcements of Safeguards Inspections - Parts 73 and 74

On November 3, 1992 (57 FR 49656), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations concerning fuel cycle facilities. The proposed rule would ensure that the presence

of NRC safeguards inspectors at certain fuel cycle facilities is not announced or widely

communicated to licensee and contractor personnel without an express request to do so by the

inspector.

Requirements Concerning the Accessible Air Gap for Generally Licensed Devices - Parts

31 and 32

On November 27, 1992 (57 FR 56287), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations governing the safe use of radioactive byproduct material in certain measuring,

gauging, and controlling devices. The proposed rule would provide for additional regulatory

control over devices with both an accessible air gap and radiation levels that exceed specified

values.

Availability of Official Records - Part 2

On December 23, 1992 (57 FR 61013), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations pertaining to the availability of official records to conform the regulations to existing

case law and agency practice. The proposed rule would inform the public of three additional

exceptions to a submitter's right to withdraw submitted information; provide more specific

guidance for marking proprietary information; and inform the public of agency practice

regarding reproduction and distribution of submitted copyrighted material.

Self-Guarantee as an Additional Financial Assurance Mechanism - Parts 30, 40, 50, 70,

and 72

On January 11, 1993 (58 FR 3515), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would allow certain non-electric utility licensees to use self-guarantee as a means of

financial assurance. This proposed rule is intended to reduce the cost burden of financial

assurance while providing the NRC with sufficient assurance that decommissioning costs will be

funded. This proposed rule also responds to a petition for rulemaking (PRM-30-59) from

General Electric Company and Westinghouse Electric Corporation.

Timeliness in Decommissioning of Materials Facilities - Parts 30, 40, 70, and 72

On January 13, 1993 (58 FR 4099), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would establish specific time periods for decommissioning unused portions of operating

nuclear materials facilities and for decommissioning the entire site upon termination of

operations. The proposed rule would also require that licensees provide a description of the

conditions of the site as part of the information to be submitted in support of decommissioning

plans. 

Licensee Submittal of Data in Computer-Readable Form - Parts 40, 72, 74, 75, and 150

On January 26, 1993 (58 FR 6098), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations
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that would require certain licensees to submit data to the NRC in computer-readable form. The

proposed rule is intended to streamline the collection of nuclear material transaction data and

increase the accuracy of the reported information.

Procedures and Criteria for Onsite Storage of Low-Level Radioactive Waste - Parts 30,

40, 50, 70, and 72

On February 2, 1993 (58 FR 6730), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would establish a regulatory framework containing the procedures and criteria that would

apply to onsite storage of low-level radioactive waste beyond January 1, 1996. The proposed

rule is intended to support the goals that have been established by the Low-Level Radioactive

Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1985 and is consistent with the June 19, 1992, United States

Supreme Court decision in New York v. United States.

Specific Licensing of Exports of Certain Alpha-Emitting Radionuclides and Byproduct

Material - Part 110

On March 17, 1993 (58 FR 14344), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would conform the export controls of the United States to international export control

guidelines and treaty obligations. The NRC is also proposing that Appendix A to 10 CFR Part

110 be restructured for clarification and to emphasize the distinction between nuclear reactor

equipment controlled by the NRC and the Department of Commerce.

Monitoring the Effectiveness of Maintenance at Nuclear Power Plants - Part 50

On March 22, 1993 (58 FR 15303), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would monitor the effectiveness of maintenance programs at commercial nuclear power

plants. The proposed amendment would change the time interval for conducting evaluations

from once every year to at least once every refueling cycle, but not to exceed 24 months.

Modifications to Fitness-for-Duty Program Requirements - Part 26

On March 24, 1993 (58 FR 15810), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would modify current Fitness-for-Duty Program requirements. The proposed rule would

permit licensees to reduce the random testing rate for licensee employees but maintain the

100-percent random testing rate for contractor and vendor employees.

NRC Fee Policy; Request for Public Comment - Parts 170 and 171

On April 19, 1993 (58 FR 21116), the NRC published a notice soliciting public

comment on the need for changes to its fee policy and associated legislation. This action

responds to legislation that requires the NRC to review its policy for assessment of annual fees,

solicit public comment on the need for changes to this policy, and recommend to the Congress

the changes in existing law the NRC finds are needed to prevent the placement of an unfair

burden on NRC licensees. This notice also announces the receipt of and requests comment on

a petition for rulemaking submitted by the American Mining Congress (PRM-170-4) that

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FY 1991 and 1992 Proposed Rule Implementing the U.S. Court of Appeals Decision and

Revision of Fee Schedules; 100% Fee Recovery, FY 1993 - Parts 170 and 171

On April 23, 1993 (58 FR 21662), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would amend the licensing, inspection, and annual fees charged to its applicants and

licensees. The proposed amendments would implement Public Law 101-508, enacted

November 5, 1990, which mandates that the NRC recover approximately 100% of its budget

authority in fiscal year (FY) 1993, less amounts appropriated from the Nuclear Waste Fund. 

The amount to be recovered for FY 1993 is approximately $518.9 million.

Authorization to Prepare Radiopharmaceutical Reagent Kits and Elute

Radiopharmaceutical Generators; Use of Radiopharmaceuticals for Therapy; Extension

of Expiration Date - Parts 30 and 35

On May 6, 1993 (58 FR 26938), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would extend the expiration date of the interim final rule (August 23, 1990; 55 FR 34513)

related to the preparation and therapeutic use of radiopharmaceuticals from August 23, 1993,

to December 31, 1994. The proposed extension would allow licensees to continue to use

byproduct material under the provisions of the interim final rule until the NRC completes a

related rulemaking to address broader issues for the medical use of byproduct material

(including those issues address by the interim final rule).

FSAR Update Submittals - Parts 50 and 54

On May 14, 1993 (58 FR 28523), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would amend the power reactor safety regulations in order to consistently apply the

requirement that nuclear power plant licensees submit final safety analysis report updates

annually or six months after each refueling outage. 

Operator's Licenses - Part 55

On May 20, 1993 (58 FR 29366), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would delete the requirement that each licensed operator at power, test, and research

reactors pass a comprehensive requalification written examination and an operating test

conducted by the NRC during the term of the operator's 6-year license as a prerequisite for

license renewal.

Emergency Planning Licensing Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage

Facilities (ISFSI) and Monitored Retrievable Storage Facilities (MRS) - Part 72

On May 24, 1993 (58 FR 29795), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would provide, as directed by the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, for the emergency

planning licensing requirements for independent storage facilities and monitored retrievable

storage facilities. The proposed rule would ensure that local authorities would be notified in the

event of an accident so that they may take appropriate action.
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Interim Storage of Spent Fuel in an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation; SiteSpecific License to a Qualified Applicant - Parts 2 and 72

On June 3, 1993 (58 FR 31478), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations in

which the Director of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards would be able to issue a sitespecific license to a qualified applicant for the interim storage of spent fuel in an independent

spent fuel storage installation following satisfactory completion of NRC safety and

environmental reviews and after any public hearing on the application.

Whistleblower Protection for Nuclear Power Plant Employees - Parts 19, 30, 40, 50, 60,

61, 70, 72, and 150

On June 15, 1993 (58 FR 33042), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

regarding the protection of employees who provide information to the NRC or to their employers

concerning safety issues. The proposed rule would conform current regulations to reflect the

new nuclear whistleblower protection provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, which was

enacted on October 24, 1992.

Preparation, Transfer for Commercial Distribution, and Use of Byproduct Material for

Medical Use - Parts 30, 32, and 35

On June 17, 1993 (58 FR 33396), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

regarding the medical use of byproduct material. The proposed rule would provide greater

flexibility by allowing properly qualified nuclear pharmacists and authorized users who are

physicians greater discretion to prepare radioactive drugs containing byproduct material for

medical use. The proposed rule would also allow research involving human subjects and

byproduct material and the medical use of radiolabeled biologics. 

Production and Utilization Facilities; Emergency Planning and Preparedness--Exercise

Requirements - Part 50

On June 28, 1993 (58 FR 34539), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would revise NRC's emergency planning regulations. The proposed rule would update and

clarify ambiguities that have arisen in the implementation of the Commission's emergency

planning exercise requirements.

Notification of Spent Fuel Management and Funding Plans by Licensees of Prematurely

Shut Down Power Reactors - Part 50

On June 30, 1993 (58 FR 34947), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would clarify the timing of notification to the NRC of spent fuel management and funding

plans by licensees of nuclear power reactors that have been shut down before the expected

end of their operating lives. The proposed rule would require that a licensee submit notification

either within 2 years after permanently ceasing operation of its licensed power reactor or no

later than 5 years before the reactor operating license expires, whichever event occurs first.
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Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Wastes in Geologic Repositories; Investigation and

Evaluation of Potentially Adverse Conditions - Part 60

On July 9, 1993 (58 FR 36902), the NRC published an amendment that would clarify its

regulations with respect to the consideration of certain defined geologic and other conditions

that, if present, are potentially adverse to the ability of a geologic repository to meet the

prescribed performance objectives with respect to isolation of high-level radioactive waste. 

Equal Access to Justice Act: Implementation - Part 12

On August 2, 1993 (58 FR 41061), the NRC published an amendment to its regulations

that would add new provisions to implement the Equal Access to Justice Act. 

Notification of Events at Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations and the Monitored

Retrievable Storage Installation - Part 72

On September 14, 1993 (58 FR 48004), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations that would revise licensee reporting requirements regarding the notification of

events related to radiation safety at independent spent fuel storage installations and a

monitored retrievable storage installation.

Informal Hearing Procedures for Materials Licensing Adjudications - Part 2

On September 29, 1993 (58 FR 50858), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations that would provide that requests for a hearing in certain material license

proceedings be filed within 30 days of actual notice of the amendment application.

Restoration of the Generic Exemption from Annual Fees for Nonprofit Educational

Institutions - Part 171

On September 29, 1993 (58 FR 50859), the NRC published an amendment to its

regulations that would address the question on whether nonprofit educational institutions should

receive a generic exemption from annual fees.

ADVANCE NOTICES OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING

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

On October 9, 1992 (57 FR 46522), a document was published that withdrew an

advance notice of proposed rulemaking on the training and experience criteria for all individuals

who use byproduct material for clinical procedures in the practice of medicine (May 25, 1988;

53 FR 18845).

Licensing of Source Material - Part 40

On October 28, 1992 (57 FR 48749), an advance notice of proposed rulemaking was

published in which the NRC announced that it is considering amending its regulations governing
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the licensing of source material and mill tailings. The contemplated rulemaking would consider

revisions to improve control of source material through more specific regulation and to update

the applicable requirements to conform with the revised standards for protection against

radiation.

Radioactive Waste Below Regulatory Concern; Generic Rulemaking, Withdrawal - Parts 2

and 20

On August 24, 1993 (57 FR 44620), a document was published that withdrew an

advance notice of proposed rulemaking concerning the submittal of petitions for disposal of

radioactive waste streams below regulatory concern that was set out in the Commission's

regulations (December 2, 1986; 51 FR 43367).