Document: 10 CFR Part 72
Document ID: 6cae0707-f033-445b-b4d6-56f74af1e476
Document Type: cfr
Title: Expiration and termination of licenses and decommissioning of sites and separate buildings or outdoor areas.
Source: 10 CFR Part 72
Source URL: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/part-72/section-72.54
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Section ID: 72.54
CFR Part: 72
CFR Title: 10

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§ 72.54 Expiration and termination of licenses and decommissioning of sites and separate buildings or outdoor areas. ( a ) Each specific license expires at the end of the day on the expiration date stated in the license except when a licensee has filed an application for renewal pursuant to § 72.42 not less than 24 months before the expiration of the existing license. If an application for renewal has been filed at least 24 months prior to the expiration date stated in the existing license, the existing license expires at the end of the day on which the Commission makes a final determination to deny the renewal application or, if the determination states an expiration date, the expiration date stated in the determination. ( b ) Each specific license revoked by the Commission expires at the end of the day on the date of the Commission's final determination to revoke the license or on the expiration date stated in the determination or as otherwise provided by Commission Order. ( c ) Each specific license continues in effect, beyond the expiration date if necessary, with respect to possession of licensed material until the Commission notifies the licensee in writing that the license is terminated. During this time, the licensee shall— ( 1 ) Limit actions involving spent fuel, reactor-related GTCC waste, or other licensed material to those related to decommissioning; and ( 2 ) Continue to control entry to restricted areas until they are suitable for release in accordance with NRC requirements. ( d ) As required by § 72.42(b) , or within 60 days of the occurrence of any of the following, consistent with the administrative directions in § 72.4 , each licensee shall notify the NRC in writing, and submit within 12 months of this notification, a final decommissioning plan and begin decommissioning upon approval of the plan if— ( 1 ) The licensee has decided to permanently cease principal activities, as defined in this part, at the entire site or any separate building