Table 1 – Final Regulations and Orders Directed to Nuclear Power Reactors for Which a Backfit Analysi

RIN or 

Order # Docket ID Title FRN Date FR Citation Reason(s) Why Ba

Prepa

3150-

AI01 

NRC-2007-

0008 

Final Rule - Alternate Fracture Toughness 

Requirements for Protection Against 

Pressurized Thermal Shock Events 

1/4/2010 

75 FR 13

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because for any pressurized wlicensee, but rather cimplemented. 

3150–

AI74 

NRC–

2009–0516 

Final Rule - Increase in the Primary Nuclear

Liability Insurance Premium 

4/2/2010 

75 FR 16645

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because by the Price-Andersoof 1988 (Pub. L. 100–is not subject to backfinality protection. 

3150–

AI27 

NRC–

2009–0269 

Final Rule - Categorical Exclusions From 

Environmental Review under the National 

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 

4/19/2010 

75 FR 20248

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because NRC’s compliance wEnvironmental Policy rule allows the NRC tof environmental assenvironmental impact listed types of agency Therefore, the rulemaarea which is outside backfitting and issue 

3150–

AI70 

NRC–

2009–0333 

Final Rule - Revision of Fee Schedules; 

Fee Recovery for FY 2010 

6/6/2010 

75 FR 34220

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because recovery of NRC’s comatter which is requirtherefore is not subjeissue finality protectio
RIN or 

Order # Docket ID Title FRN Date FR Citation Reason(s) Why Ba

Prepa

3150–

AI87 

NRC–

2010–0157 Final Rule - Public Records 7/16/2010 75 FR 41368

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because which are of an admiThese types of changbackfitting or a violatiprovisions in 10 CFR 

3150-

AI37 

NRC 2009-

0014 

Final Rule - Updates to Incorporation by 

Reference of Regulatory Guides for ASME 

Code Cases 

10/5/2010 

75 FR 61321

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because power plant applicantvoluntarily use NRC-aCode Cases, sometim

3150-

AH49 

NRC-2009-

0085 

Final Rule - Miscellaneous Administrative 

Changes 

11/30/2010 

75 FR 73935

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because applicable rule makinchanges which are of nature. These types constitute backfitting issue finality provision52. 

3150-

AI47 

NRC-2008-

0404 

Final Rule - Consideration of Environmental 

Impacts of Temporary Storage of 

Spent Fuel After Cessation of Reactor 

Operation 

12/23/2010 

75 FR 81032

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because NRC’s compliance wEnvironmental Policy rule sets forth a genedetermination on the impacts of temporary fuel after cessation of Therefore, the rulemaarea which is outside backfitting and issue 
RIN or 

Order # Docket ID Title FRN Date FR Citation Reason(s) Why Ba

Prepa

3150-

AI09 

NRC-2008-

0361 

Final Rule - License and Certificate of 

Compliance Terms 

2/16/2011 

76 FR 8872

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because any provisions that wbackfits as defined in a requirement for the elimination, or modificsystems, or componeIndependent Spent FInstallation (ISFSI) or or organization requirISFSI). 

3150-

AI55 

NRC-2008-

0030 Final Rule - Decommissioning Planning 6/17/2011 76 FR 35512

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because requirements for nucldecommissioning placollection and reportiusing existing equipmprocedures, which do backfitting or a violatiprovisions in 10 CFR addressed administrathe scope of the back

3150-

AI35 

NRC-2008-

0554 

Final Rule - American Society of 

Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Codes and 

New and Revised ASME Code Cases 

6/21/2011 

76 FR 36232

A backfit analysis wathis final rule (with onbecause the regulatiouse of newer editions ASME Codes for inseand testing during suintervals of each nucloperating license. Thsystem for inservice itesting is part of the leach nuclear power p
RIN or 

Order # Docket ID Title FRN Date FR Citation Reason(s) Why Ba

Prepa

does not constitute bthe NRC deemed one adequate protection brequiring a backfit an

3150-

AI93 

NRC-2011-

0016 

Final Rule - Revision of Fee Schedules; 

Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2011 

6/22/2011 

76 FR 36780

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because recovery of NRC’s comatter which is requirtherefore is not subjeissue finality protectio

3150-

AI94 

NRC-2011-

0058 

Final Rule - Alternative to Minimum Days 

Off Requirements 

7/21/2011 

76 FR 43534

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because nuclear power plant lvoluntary alternative fthe controls in 10 CFgoverning minimum dnuclear power plant ware free to comply witrequirements governioff or with the alterna10 CFR 26.205(d)(7)

3150-

AI79 

NRC-2010-

0075 

Final Rule - Licenses, Certifications, and 

Approvals for Materials Licensees 

9/15/2011 

76 FR 56951

A backfit analysis wathe final rule with resppower plant licensees because the final rule activities within the scplant facility operating backfitting protection 50.109 applies. 

3150-

AJ01 

NRC-2011-

0169 

Final Rule - Miscellaneous Administrative 

Changes 

11/22/2011 

76 FR 72082

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because applicable rule makin
RIN or 

Order # Docket ID Title FRN Date FR Citation Reason(s) Why Ba

Prepa

changes which are of nature. These types constitute backfitting issue finality provision52. 

3150-

AI84 

NRC-2010-

0134 

Final Rule - U.S. Advanced Boiling Water 

Reactor Aircraft Impact Design Certification 

Amendment 

12/19/2011 

76 FR 78096

A backfit analysis wathis final rule becauseadded a voluntary “opwho wished to refereAdvanced Boiling Wacertification; and (ii) tprotected entities (i.eholders referencing thcertification rule (DCRbackfitting or issue finwould protect) at the the final rule. 

3150-

AI81 

NRC-2010-

0131 

Final Rule - AP1000 Design Certification 

Amendment 

12/30/2011 

76 FR 82079

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because protected entities (i.eholders referencing thbackfitting or issue finwould apply and protissuance of the final r

3150-

AJ00 

NRC-2011-

0161 

Direct Final Rule - Access Authorization 

Fees 

5/3/2012 

77 FR 26149

A backfit analysis wathis direct final rule befees to recover the Nrequired by statute (4and therefore is not sor issue finality protec
RIN or 

Order # Docket ID Title FRN Date FR Citation Reason(s) Why Ba

Prepa

3150-AG41 

NRC-1999-

0005 

Final Rule - Advance Notification to Native 

American Tribes of Transportation of 

Certain Types of Nuclear Waste 

6/11/2012 

77 FR 34194

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because at entities who transpshipping process certmaterials. While somare nuclear power plarule’s requirements dnuclear power plant lthan non-power-plant addition, the transporwithin the scope of thactivities authorized boperating license, anconstitute backfitting CFR 50.109 or represapplicable issue final10 CFR Part 52. 

3150-

AJ03 

NRC-2011-

0207 

Final Rule - Revision of Fee Schedules; 

Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2012 

6/15/2012 

77 FR 35809

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because recovery of NRC’s comatter which is requirtherefore is not subjeissue finality protectio

3150-

AJ16 

NRC-2012-

0092 Final Rule - Technical Corrections 7/6/2012 77 FR 39899

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because applicable rule makinchanges which are of nature. These types constitute backfitting issue finality provision52. 
RIN or 

Order # Docket ID Title FRN Date FR Citation Reason(s) Why Ba

Prepa

3150-

AH91 

NRC-2008-

0338 

Final Rule - Requirements for Distribution of

Byproduct Material 

7/25/2012 

77 FR 43665

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because contained in this final any provisions that won nuclear power pladefined in 10 CFR Palicensees for gaseous independent spent fuinstallations or speciaas defined in 10 CFR 76. In addition, the Nthere are no applicabbackfit with respect to under 10 CFR Parts 3

3150-

AI43 

NRC-2008-

0415 

Final Rule - Amendments to Adjudicatory 

Process Rules and Related Requirements 

8/3/2012 

77 FR 46561

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because updates to the NRC’s and procedure. None amendments affected structures, componenfacility; or the procedrequired to design, coa facility. 

3150-

AI77 

NRC-2010-

0012 

Final Rule - Requirements for Maintenance 

of Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and 

Acceptance Criteria 

8/28/2012 

77 FR 51880

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because requirements concernand reporting of inforto support the CommInspections, Tests, AAcceptance Criteria (conduct of hearings aNeither the backfit rufinality provisions of 1
RIN or 

Order # Docket ID Title FRN Date FR Citation Reason(s) Why Ba

Prepa

applies to information reporting requiremen

3150-

AI12 

NRC-2010-

0194 

Final Rule - Physical Protection of 

Byproduct Material 

3/19/2013 

78 FR 16922

The activities within trule are not activities facility operating licendo not constitute bac10 CFR 50.109 or repof applicable issue finin 10 CFR Part 52. 

3150–

AI64 

NRC–

2009–0163 

Final Rule - Physical Protection of 

Irradiated Reactor Fuel in Transit 

5/20/2013 

78 FR 29520

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because modify any regulationbackfits as defined in § 72.62.

3150-

AH15 

NRC-2009-

0084 

Final Rule - Distribution of Source Material 

to Exempt Persons and to General 

Licensees and Revision of General 

License and Exemptions 

5/29/2013 

78 FR 32310

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because any provisions that imnuclear power plant lin 10 CFR Parts 50 olicensees for gaseous independent spent fuinstallations or speciaas defined in 10 CFR 76. The NRC determno provisions for bac40 licensees. 

3150-

AJ23 

NRC-2013-

0019 Final Rule - Miscellaneous Corrections 6/7/2013 78 FR 34245

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because applicable rule makinchanges which are of nature. These types 
RIN or 

Order # Docket ID Title FRN Date FR Citation Reason(s) Why Ba

Prepa

constitute backfitting issue finality provision52. 

3150-

AI42 

NRC-2008-

0608 

Final Rule - Revisions to Environmental 

Review for Renewal of Nuclear Power Plant

Operating Licenses 

6/20/2013 

78 FR 37281

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because NRC’s compliance wEnvironmental Policy respect to the matters addressed by the NRpower plant licensing Therefore, the rulemaarea which is outside backfitting and issue 

3150-

AJ19 

NRC 2012-

0211 

Final Rule - Revision of Fee Schedules; 

Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2013 

7/1/2013 

78 FR 39462

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because recovery of NRC’s comatter which is requirtherefore is not subjeissue finality protectio

3150-

AJ25 

NRC-2013-

0072 

Final Rule - Inflation Adjustments to the 

Price-Anderson Act Financial Protection 

Regulations 

7/12/2013 

78 FR 41835

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because by the Energy Policy 

3150-

AJ32 

NRC-2013-

0276 

Final Rule - Revision of Fee Schedules; 

Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2014 

6/30/2014 

79 FR 37124

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because recovery of NRC’s comatter which is requirtherefore is not subjeissue finality protectio

3150-

AJ20 

NRC-2012-

0246 

Final Rule - Continued Storage of Spent 

Nuclear Fuel 

9/19/2014 

79 FR 56238

A backfit analysis wathis final rule because any requirements on The rule incorporated 
RIN or 

Order # Docket ID Title FRN Date FR Citation Reason(s) Why Ba

Prepa

impacts of continued fuel into the regulatio51 by making a genethat the impacts are tNUREG-2157. With determination, power license renewal and aneed to determine sitenvironmental impactstorage. 

3150-

AJ34 

NRC-2010-

0271 

Direct Final Rule - Domestic Licensing of 

Special Nuclear Material—Written Reports 

and Clarifying Amendments 

9/26/2014 

79 FR 57721

A backfit analysis wathis direct final rule beintroduced a voluntarrequirements and (ii) in reporting requiremeneither the backfit rulfinality provisions of 1apply. 

EA-12-

049 

NRC-2012-

0068 

Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to 

Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for 

Beyond-Design-Basis External Events 

3/19/2012 

77 FR 16091

A backfit analysis wathis order because unof the backfit rule, 10 50.109(a)(4)(ii), the Nthese measures were ensure adequate prothealth and safety. 

EA-12-

050 

NRC-2012-

0069 

Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to 

Reliable Hardened Containment Vents 

3/19/2012 

77 FR 16098

A backfit analysis wathis order because unof the backfit rule, 10 50.109(a)(4)(ii), the Nthese measures were ensure adequate prothealth and safety. 
RIN or 

Order # Docket ID Title FRN Date FR Citation Reason(s) Why Ba

Prepa

EA-12-

051 

NRC-2012-

0067 

Order Modifying Licenses With Regard 

to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool 

Instrumentation 

3/19/2012 

77 FR 16082

A backfit analysis wathis order because thadopted an administrfrom the Backit Rule. adopted the exemptioorder was a “highly elimited to the insights extraordinary underlyof the Fukushima Dathe NRC’s lessons le

EA-13-

109 

NRC-2013-

0128 

Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to 

Reliable Hardened Containment Vents 

Capable of Operation Under Severe 

Accident Conditions 

6/14/2013 

78 FR 35990

A backfit analysis wasupport the requiremevents to prevent or limbecause the Commisearlier determination that such capability is adequate protection. analysis to support thhardened vents capafunctional during seveprepared (see Table