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Draft Regulatory Guide: Preemption Authority, Enhanced Weapons Authority, and Firearms Background Checks
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft Regulatory Guide (DG), DG-5081, ``Preemption Authority, Enhanced Weapons Authority, and Firearms Background Checks.'' This DG-5081 is proposed Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide (RG) 5.86 of the same name. This DG provides an approach acceptable to the NRC staff for use by licensees under NRC regulations, ``Physical Protection of Plants and Materials,'' regarding stand-alone preemption authority, combined preemption authority and enhanced weapons authority, and firearms background checks.
Rubidium-82 Generators, Emerging Technologies, and Other Medical Use of Byproduct Material; Extension of Comment Period
On July 3, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) solicited comments on the regulatory basis for the planned rulemaking on ``Rubidium-82 Generators, Emerging Technologies, and Other Medical Use of Byproduct Material.'' The public comment period was originally scheduled to close on October 31, 2023. The NRC has decided to extend the public comment period to allow more time for members of the public to develop and submit their comments.
Curators of the University of Missouri; South Farm
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and accompanying Environmental Assessment (EA) for the unrestricted release of the Curators of the University of Missouri South Farm site located in Columbia, Missouri. Based on the analysis in the EA, the NRC staff has concluded that there would be no significant impacts to environmental resources from the proposed unrestricted release and, therefore, a FONSI is appropriate.
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC; Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is considering issuance of an amendment to Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-39 and NPF-85, issued to Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, for operation of the Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Limerick). The amendment would make changes to technical specifications (TS) affecting postulated accidents during cold shutdown and refueling operations and make temporary changes to the Limerick TS related to anticipated transients without scram (ATWS) mitigation systems during power production operation.
Draft Regulatory Guide: Suspicious Activity Reports
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft Regulatory Guide (DG), DG-5082, ``Suspicious Activity Reports.'' This DG-5082 is proposed Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide (RG) 5.87 of the same name. This DG provides an approach acceptable to the NRC staff for licensees to use for reporting suspicious activity under NRC regulations, ``Physical Protection of Plants and Materials,'' to local law enforcement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the NRC, and the Federal Aviation Administration.
Draft Regulatory Guide: Physical Security Event Notifications, Reports, and Records
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft Regulatory Guide (DG), DG-5080, ``Physical Security Event Notifications, Reports, and Records.'' This DG-5080 is a limited-scope proposed Revision 3 of Regulatory Guide (RG) 5.62 of the same name. This DG provides an approach acceptable to the NRC staff for licensees to use for reporting and recording of security events and conditions adverse to security under NRC regulations, ``Physical Protection of Plants and Materials.''
Information Collection: NRC Form 483, Registration Certificate-In Vitro Testing With Byproduct Material Under General License
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, NRC Form 483, ``Registration CertificateIn Vitro Testing with Byproduct Material Under General License.''
Information Collection: Notices of Enforcement Discretion (NOEDs) for Operating Power Reactors and Gaseous Diffusion Plants (NRC Enforcement Policy)
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, ``Notices of Enforcement Discretion (NOEDs) for Operating Power Reactors and Gaseous Diffusion Plants (NRC Enforcement Policy).''
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation; Wolf Creek Generating Station, Unit 1
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of an amendment to Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF- 42, issued to Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation, for operation of the Wolf Creek Generating Station, Unit 1. The proposed amendment would modify the implementation date of License Amendment No. 237 for Wolf Creek Generating Station, Unit 1.
Information Collection: NRC Form 241, Report of Proposed Activities in Non-Agreement States, Areas of Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction, or Offshore Waters
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, NRC Form 241, ``Report of Proposed Activities in Non-Agreement States, Areas of Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction, or Offshore Waters.''
Information Collection: Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities Receiving Assistance From the Commission
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, ``Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities Receiving Assistance from the Commission.''
Proposed Revision to Standard Review Plan Branch Technical Position 7-19, Guidance for Evaluation of Defense In Depth and Diversity To Address Common-Cause Failure Due to Latent Design Defects in Digital Safety Systems
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is soliciting public comment on draft NUREG-0800, ``Standard Review Plan for the Review of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants: LWR Edition,'' Branch Technical Position (BTP) 7-19, Revision 9, ``Guidance for Evaluation of Defense In Depth and Diversity To Address Common- Cause Failure Due to Latent Design Defects in Digital Safety Systems.'' The NRC seeks comments on the proposed draft BTP 7-19 revision of the Standard Review Plan (SRP) that provides the NRC staff with guidance for evaluating an applicant's assessment of the adequacy of defense in depth and diversity (D3) for a proposed digital instrumentation and control (DI&C) system.
Increase in the Maximum Amount of Primary Nuclear Liability Insurance
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to increase the required amount of primary nuclear liability insurance from $450 million to $500 million for each nuclear reactor that is licensed to operate, is designed for the production of electrical energy, and has a rated capacity of 100,000 electrical kilowatts or more. This change complies with the provision in the Price-Anderson Amendments Act of 1988 that states the amount of primary financial protection required of licensees by the NRC shall be the maximum amount available at reasonable cost and on reasonable terms from private sources.
Draft Interim Staff Guidance: Radiological Survey and Dose Modeling of the Subsurface To Support License Termination
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is soliciting public comment on draft Interim Staff Guidance (ISG), DUWP-ISG-02, ``Radiological Survey and Dose Modeling of the Subsurface to Support License Termination.'' The purpose of this draft ISG is to provide guidance on surveys of open surfaces in the subsurface, including open excavations, materials planned for reuse, and substructures. This draft ISG also provides guidance on the use of commonly used decommissioning dose modeling codes for submerged and partially submerged substructures to develop clean-up levels, and on methods to evaluate risk from existing groundwater contamination. This draft ISG supplements guidance found in NUREG-1757, Volume 2, Revision 2, which pertains to licensees subject to the license termination rule found in NRC regulations. If finalized, this ISG is intended for use by applicants, licensees, and NRC staff. The guidance is also available to Agreement States and the public.
Draft Regulatory Guide: General Site Suitability Criteria for Nuclear Power Stations
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft regulatory guide (DG), DG-4034, ``General Site Suitability Criteria for Nuclear Power Stations.'' This DG is a proposed Revision 4 for Regulatory Guide (RG) 4.7 of the same name which describes the major site characteristics related to public health and safety and environmental issues that the NRC staff considers in determining the suitability of sites for commercial nuclear power stations.
Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes: Meeting Notice
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will convene a meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI) on October 23-24, 2023. A sample of agenda items to be discussed during the public session includes: an overview of ICRP 153, a discussion on veterinary release; financial assurance rulemaking for disposition of category 1-3. The agenda is subject to change. The current agenda and any updates will be available on the ACMUI's Meetings and Related Documents web page at https://www.nrc.gov/reading- rm/doc-collections/acmui/meetings/2023.html or by emailing Ms. L. Armstead at the contact information below.
Regulatory Guide: Alternative Radiological Source Terms for Evaluating Design Basis Accidents at Nuclear Power Reactors
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing Revision 1 to Regulatory Guide (RG), 1.183, ``Alternative Radiological Source Terms for Evaluating Design Basis Accidents at Nuclear Power Reactors.'' This RG describes a method that the NRC staff considers acceptable in complying with regulations for design basis accident dose consequence analysis using an alternative source term. This guidance for light-water reactor (LWR) designs includes the scope, nature, and documentation of associated analyses and evaluations; consideration of impacts on analyzed risk; and content of submittals.
Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.; Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station, Unit No. 1
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an application for the subsequent license renewal of Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-12, which authorizes Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (DESC) to operate Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station, Unit No. 1 (V.C. Summer). The subsequent renewed license would authorize the applicant to operate V.C. Summer for an additional 20 years beyond the period specified in the current license. The current operating license for V.C. Summer expires August 6, 2042.
Union Electric Company, dba Ameren Missouri; Callaway Plant; Unit No. 1
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an exemption in response to an exemption request from Union Electric Company doing business as Ameren Missouri (the licensee) submitted by letter dated October 12, 2022, as supplemented by letters dated December 1, 2022, May 9, 2023, June 21, 2023, and August 3, 2023.
DTE Electric Company; Fermi, Unit 2
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is considering issuance of an amendment to Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-43, issued to DTE Electric Company, for operation of Fermi, Unit 2 (Fermi 2). The proposed amendment requests an amendment to the Fermi 2 Technical Specifications (TS) 3.8.1, to allow for a one- time extension of the Required Action B.4 Completion Time to allow repair of Division 1 Mechanical Draft Cooling Tower A and C fan pedestals while online. In addition, the proposed amendment requests an editorial correction to the one-time footnote added to TS 3.7.2 in the previously approved amendment 225. The proposed amendment is being requested under exigent circumstances pursuant to NRC regulations.
Nuclear Development, LLC; Tennessee Valley Authority; Bellefonte Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2; Construction Permit Transfer Application; Withdrawal by Applicant
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted the request of Nuclear Development, LLC (ND) to withdraw its application, dated November 13, 2018, to transfer the construction permits (CPs) for Bellefonte Nuclear Plant (BLN), Units 1 and 2 (Construction Permit Nos. CPPR-122 and CPPR-123, respectively). ND had requested that the NRC consent to the transfer of the BLN CPs from Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to ND. The CPs for BLN, Units 1 and 2, expired on October 1, 2021.
Notice of Intent To Conduct Scoping Process and Prepare Environmental Impact Statement; Energy Harbor Corp.; Energy Harbor Generation LLC.; Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp.; Perry Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will conduct a scoping process to gather information necessary to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to evaluate the environmental impacts for the license renewal of the Facility Operating License No. NPF-58 for Perry Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1. The NRC is seeking public comment on this action and has scheduled an in-person public scoping meeting, followed by a virtual one.
Required Assessment of U.S. Department of Energy Laboratories by Licensees, Applicants, and Suppliers To Verify the Effective Implementation of Their Quality Assurance Programs
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on a draft regulatory issue summary (RIS) that clarifies the agency's regulatory position regarding the required assessment of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories by licensees, applicants, and vendors to verify the effective implementation of the laboratories' quality assurance (QA) programs. This draft RIS requires no action or written response on the part of an addressee.
Information Collection: NRC Form 354, Data Report on Spouse
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, NRC Form 354, ``Data Report on Spouse.''
Information Collection: NRC CUI Program Challenge Request Process
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, ``NRC CUI Program Challenge Request Process.''
In the Matter of Vistra Operations Company LLC; Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp.; Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, Unit Nos. 1 and 2; Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2; Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit No. 1; Perry Nuclear Power Plant, Unit No. 1; and the Associated Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an order approving the application filed by Vistra Operations Company LLC (VistraOps) and Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp. (collectively, the applicants) on April 14, 2023, as supplemented by letters dated April 20, 2023, August 7, 2023, and September 12, 2023. Specifically, the order approves the direct and indirect transfer of the facility operating licenses and general licenses held by the applicants and conforming amendments to the licenses related to VistraOps indirectly acquiring Energy Harbor Corp. and its subsidiaries and restructuring the upstream ownership of Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, Unit Nos. 1 and 2.
Proposed Revision to Standard Review Plan Section 15.0, “Introduction-Transient and Accident Analyses”
On August 2, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) solicited comments on Draft NUREG-0800, ``Standard Review Plan for the Review of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants: LWR Edition,'' Section 15.0, Revision 4, ``IntroductionTransient and Accident Analyses.'' The public comment period closed on October 2, 2023. The NRC has decided to reopen the public comment period for this document for 30 days to allow more time for members of the public to develop and submit comments.
Regulatory Framework for Fusion Systems
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering amending its byproduct material regulations to establish a regulatory framework for fusion systems. The NRC is making available preliminary proposed rule language for a limited-scope, technology-inclusive framework that will be added to NRC's regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations. The NRC plans to hold public meetings in October and November 2023, to promote understanding of the preliminary proposed rule and facilitate transparency in its public rulemaking process.
Monthly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations
Pursuant to section 189.a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular monthly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license or combined license, as applicable, upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person.
NuScale Power, LLC, Carbon Free Power Project, LLC, Carbon Free Power Project
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing notice that an uncontested hearing will be held on the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP), LLC limited work authorization (LWA) application that proposes certain early construction activities at the CFPP site located in the Idaho National Laboratory complex, near Idaho Falls, Idaho, at a time and place to be set in the future by the Commission or by a designated Atomic Safety and Licensing Board; a further notice of hearing, providing such information, will be issued in the future. This notice also provides the public an opportunity to request a hearing and petition for leave to intervene with respect to that application. The NRC staff is currently conducting a detailed technical review of the LWA application. If the NRC issues a LWA, the applicant, CFPP, would be authorized to conduct certain early construction activities at its proposed small modular reactor site in accordance with the provisions of the limited work authorization. Because the LWA application contains Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information (SUNSI), this notice includes an order imposing procedures to obtain access to SUNSI for contention preparation.
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: TN Americas LLC Standardized NUHOMS® Horizontal Modular Storage System for Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Certificate of Compliance No. 1004, Renewed Amendment No. 18
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its spent fuel regulations by revising the TN Americas, LLC (TN) Standardized NUHOMS[supreg] Horizontal Modular Storage System for Irradiated Nuclear Fuel listing within the ``List of approved spent fuel storage casks'' to include Renewed Amendment No. 18 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1004. Because this amendment was submitted subsequent to the renewal of the TN Americas, LLC Standardized NUHOMS Horizontal Modular Storage System for Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Certificate of Compliance No. 1004 and, therefore, subject to the Aging Management Program requirements of the renewed certificate, NRC is referring to it as ``Renewed Amendment No. 18.'' Renewed Amendment No. 18 amends the certificate of compliance to provide an improved basket design, revise technical specifications, and incorporate administrative controls during short duration independent spent fuel storage installation handling operations. The amendment also includes a change to the horizontal storage module concrete to allow use of a blended Portland cement that meets the requirements of American Society for Testing and Materials standards.
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: TN Americas LLC Standardized NUHOMS® Horizontal Modular Storage System for Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Certificate of Compliance No. 1004, Renewed Amendment No. 18
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its spent fuel storage regulations by revising the TN Americas, LLC Standardized NUHOMS[supreg] Horizontal Modular Storage System for Irradiated Nuclear Fuel listing within the ``List of approved spent fuel storage casks'' to include Renewed Amendment No. 18 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1004. Because this amendment was submitted subsequent to the renewal of the TN Americas, LLC Standardized NUHOMS Horizontal Modular Storage System for Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Certificate of Compliance No. 1004 and, therefore, subject to the Aging Management Program requirements of the renewed certificate, NRC is referring to it as ``Renewed Amendment No. 18.'' Renewed Amendment No. 18 amends the certificate of compliance to provide an improved basket design, revise technical specifications, and incorporate administrative controls during short duration independent spent fuel storage installation handling operations. The amendment also includes a change to the horizontal storage module concrete to allow use of a blended Portland cement that meets the requirements of American Society for Testing and Materials standards.
Information Collection: Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Wastes in a Geologic Repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, ``Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Wastes in a Geologic Repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada.''
Information Collection: NRC Form 64, Travel Voucher
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, NRC Form 64, ``Travel Voucher.''
Information Collection: Material Control and Accounting of Special Nuclear Material
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, ``Material Control and Accounting of Special Nuclear Material.''
Regulatory Guide: Weather-Related Administrative Controls at Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a new Regulatory Guide (RG) 3.77 (Revision 0), ``Weather-Related Administrative Controls at Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations.'' This RG provides applicants and licensees with methods that the NRC staff considers acceptable for specific or general independent spent fuel storage installation licensees and certificate of compliance holders to comply with NRC regulations for protection against environmental conditions and natural phenomena.
Information Collection: NRC Form 536, Operator Licensing Examination Data
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, NRC Form 536, ``Operator Licensing Examination Data.''
Energy Harbor Corp.; Energy Harbor Generation LLC; Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp.; Perry Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an application for the renewal of Facility Operating License No. NPF-58, which authorizes Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp. (Energy Harbor, the applicant), doing business as Energy Harbor Nuclear Generation LLC, to operate Perry Nuclear Power Plant (PNPP), Unit 1. The renewed license would authorize the applicant to operate PNPP for an additional 20 years beyond the period specified in the current license. The current operating license for PNPP expires on November 7, 2026.
Consideration of Current Operating Issues and Licensing Actions in License Renewal
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing Revision 1 to Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS) 2014-06, ``Consideration of Current Operating Issues and Licensing Actions in License Renewal.'' Revision 1 to RIS 2014-06 provides information to the addressees on how the NRC considers current operating issues in the license renewal review under NRC regulations. This RIS is intended for all holders of operating licenses and combined licenses for nuclear power reactors, except those who have permanently ceased operations and have certified that fuel has been permanently removed from the reactor vessel. NRC regulations identify the technical information that must be submitted in a license renewal application to enable the NRC staff to make a determination that the license may be renewed. Pursuant to the regulations, an applicant is required to demonstrate that the effects of aging on the functionality of structures and components subject to an aging management review will be adequately managed; the consideration of recent operating experience is an important aspect of that demonstration. In addition, as required by NRC regulations, license renewal applicants need to update their applications with new information related to any current licensing basis changes during the NRC application review that could impact aging management of structures and components.
In the Matter of American Centrifuge Operating, LLC; American Centrifuge Operating Oak Ridge
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a Confirmatory Order (Order) to American Centrifuge Operating, LLC (ACO, the licensee), as a result of a successful alternative dispute resolution mediation session completed on June 27, 2023. The commitments outlined in the Order were made as part of a settlement agreement concerning apparent violations by ACO for failing to meet NRC regulatory requirements related to protection of classified information. Details regarding the apparent violations contain security-related information and are therefore documented in a non- public version of the Order. The Order is effective upon issuance.
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC International, Inc. MAGNASTOR® Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1031, Amendment Nos. 11 and 12 and Revisions to Amendment Nos. 0 Through 9
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is confirming the effective date of October 16, 2023, for the direct final rule that was published in the Federal Register on July 31, 2023. This direct final rule amended its spent fuel storage regulations by revising the NAC International, Inc. MAGNASTOR[supreg] Storage System listing within the ``List of approved spent fuel storage casks'' to include Amendment Nos. 11 and 12 and revisions to Amendment Nos. 0 through 9 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1031.
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