No deletions are considered necessary. Note that the language below is suggested for discussion purposes only. The suggested rule language can be expected to change based on stakeholder input and further staff evaluation. Subpart L hearings for the partial site release plan, if conducted, must be complete before the property is released for use. The criteria do not apply to uranium and thorium recovery facilities already subject to Appendix A to 10 CFR Part 40 or to uranium solution extraction facilities.
Impacted areas are areas with some potential for residual contamination.
50.83 Release of part of a facility or site for unrestricted use. For areas not classified as non-impacted, perform radiation surveys adequate to determine whether the area contains residual radioactivity that is distinguishable from background. If the area is either non-impacted or contains residual radioactivity that is not distinguishable from background, notify the NRC in writing at least 180 days before releasing the property. The schedule for release of the property. Upon determining that the licensee's notification is adequate, inform the licensee in writing that the release is approved.