Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste; Notice of Meeting, 39534-39535 [E5-3600]

Download as PDF 39534 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 130 / Friday, July 8, 2005 / Notices Signed in Washington, DC, this 24th day of June, 2005. Cathy Kazanowski, Chief, Division of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor Statistics. [FR Doc. 05–13416 Filed 7–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–28–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). ACTION: Notice of the OMB review of information collection and solicitation of public comment. AGENCY: The NRC has recently submitted to OMB for review the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The NRC hereby informs potential respondents that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and that a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number. 1. Type of submission, new, revision, or extension: Revision. 2. The title of the information collection: 10 CFR part 32—Specific Domestic Licenses to Manufacture or Transfer Certain Items Containing Byproduct Material. 3. The form number if applicable: NRC Form 653, 653A,and 653B, ‘‘Transfers of Industrial Devices Report.’’ 4. How often the collection is required: There is a one-time submittal of information to receive a license. Renewal applications are submitted every 10 years. In addition, recordkeeping must be performed on an on-going basis, and reports of transfer of byproduct material must be reported every 5 years, and in a few cases, every year. 5. Who will be required or asked to report: All specific licensees who manufacture or initially transfer items containing byproduct material for sale or distribution to general licensees or persons exempt from licensing. 6. An estimate of the number of responses: 4147 (650 responses + 275 recordkeepers for NRC licensees and 2522 responses + 700 recordkeepers for Agreement State licensees). 7. The estimated number of annual respondents: 975 (275 NRC licensees and 700 Agreement State licensees). SUMMARY: VerDate jul<14>2003 16:32 Jul 07, 2005 Jkt 205001 8. An estimate of the number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 135,741 (36,623 hours for NRC licensees [5,225 hours reporting, or an average of 8 hours per response + 31,398 hours recordkeeping, or 114 hours per recordkeeper] and 99,118 hours for Agreement State licensees [20,863 hours reporting, or an average of 8.3 hours per response + 78,255 hours recordkeeping, or an average of 112 hours per recordkeeper]). 9. An indication of whether Section 3507(d), Pub. L. 104–13 applies: Not applicable. 10. Abstract: 10 CFR part 32 establishes requirements for specific licenses for the introduction of byproduct material into products or materials and transfer of the products or materials to general licensees or persons exempt from licensing. It also prescribes requirements governing holders of the specific licenses. Some of the requirements are for information which must be submitted in an application for a specific license, records which must be kept, reports which must be submitted, and information which must be forwarded to general licensees and persons exempt from licensing. In addition, 10 CFR part 32 prescribes requirements for the issuance of certificates of registration (concerning radiation safety information about a product) to manufacturers or initial transferors of sealed sources and devices. Submission or retention of the information is mandatory for persons subject to the 10 CFR part 32 requirements. The information is used by NRC to make licensing and other regulatory determinations concerning the use of radioactive byproduct material in products and devices. A copy of the final supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O–1 F23, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC Worldwide Web site: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/ doc-comment/omb/. The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions should be directed to the OMB reviewer listed below by August 8, 2005. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but assurance of consideration cannot be given to comments received after this date. John Asalone, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (3150–0001), NEOB–10202, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments can also be e-mailed to John_A._Asalone@omb.eop.gov or submitted by telephone at (202) 395– 4650. The NRC Clearance Officer is Brenda Jo. Shelton, (301) 415–7233. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 30th day of June, 2005. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Beth C. St. Mary, Acting NRC Clearance Officer, Office of Information Services. [FR Doc. E5–3601 Filed 7–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste; Notice of Meeting The Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste (ACNW) will hold its 161st meeting on July 19–21, 2005, Room T– 2B3, Two White Flint North, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The date of this meeting was previously published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 (69 FR 71084). The schedule for this meeting is as follows: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 10:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m.: Opening Statement (Open)—The ACNW Chairman will make opening remarks regarding the conduct of today’s sessions. 10:30 a.m.–12 Noon: Preparation of ACNW Reports (Open)—The Committee will discuss potential letter reports on Stakeholder Views on Recommended Standards and Regulations for Yucca Mountain, April 2005 CNWRA Program Review and ACNW Decommissioning Working Group Meeting. Other potential letter reports may be discussed. 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.: Development of Risk-Informed Regulations Within the NRC and Its Application to the Nonreactor Arena (Open)—The Committee will hear a briefing by the ACNW senior management and staff regarding the evolution of risk-informed regulations, and the difference between reactor and nonreactor applications. 3:30 p.m.–4 p.m.: ACNW ’s April 2005 Visit to Japan Follow-Up (Open)—The Committee will hear a report from those Committee members who visited the Radioactive Waste Management Facilities in Japan. 4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m.: Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Request for Additional Information on Ionizing Radiation (Open)—The Committee will hear the E:\FR\FM\08JYN1.SGM 08JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 130 / Friday, July 8, 2005 / Notices staff’s views on and provide comments on OSHA’s May 2005 request for information regarding exposure of workers to ionizing radiation, its uses in different industries, health effects, and existing workplace control programs. 5:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m.: ACNW Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Paper: Draft No. 2 (Open)—The Committee will discuss and comment on draft No. 2 of the white paper on low-level radioactive waste management issues. Wednesday, July 20, 2005 9:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.: Opening Remarks by the ACNW Chairman (Open)—The ACNW Chairman will begin the meeting with brief opening remarks, outline the topics to be discussed, and indicate items of interest. 9:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m.: Staff Briefing on International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Requirements Document DS– 154: Design and Operation of Facilities for Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste (Open)—The Committee will hear a briefing by and hold discussions with representatives of the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (NMSS) regarding the IAEA document that is intended to provide guidance to policymakers, regulators, and operators concerned with the development and regulatory control of geologic disposal facilities for the management of longlived radioactive waste. 10:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m.: Review of Generic Waste-Related Research in the Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research (RES) (Open)—The Committee will hear a briefing by and hold discussions with representatives of the Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research (RES) regarding the waste-related research programs sponsored by that office. 1 p.m.–2 p.m.: RES White Paper on Collective Dose (Open)—The Committee will hear a briefing by and hold discussions with representatives of the RES staff regarding development of a white paper that describes the use of collective dose in making regulatory decisions. 2 p.m.–4 p.m.: Continuation of Discussions of Possible Letters/Reports (Open)—The Committee will discuss prepared letters and determine whether letters would be written on topics discussed during the meeting. 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.: Miscellaneous (Open)—The Committee will discuss matters related to the conduct of ACNW activities, and specific issues that were not completed during previous meetings, as time and availability of information permit. Discussions may include future Committee meetings. VerDate jul<14>2003 16:32 Jul 07, 2005 Jkt 205001 Thursday, July 21, 2005 8:30 a.m.–12 Noon: Continuation of Discussion of Possible Letters/Reports (Open)—The Committee will discuss prepared letters and determine whether letters would be written on topics discussed during the meeting. Procedures for the conduct of and participation in ACNW meetings were published in the Federal Register on October 18, 2004 (69 FR 61416). In accordance with these procedures, oral or written statements may be presented by members of the public. Electronic recordings will be permitted only during those portions of the meeting that are open to the public. Persons desiring to make oral statements should notify Ms. Sharon A. Steele, (Telephone (301) 415–6805), between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. e.t., as far in advance as practicable so that appropriate arrangements can be made to schedule the necessary time during the meeting for such statements. Use of still, motion picture, and television cameras during this meeting will be limited to selected portions of the meeting as determined by the ACNW Chairman. Information regarding the time to be set aside for taking pictures may be obtained by contacting the ACNW office prior to the meeting. In view of the possibility that the schedule for ACNW meetings may be adjusted by the Chairman as necessary to facilitate the conduct of the meeting, persons planning to attend should notify Ms. Steele as to their particular needs. Further information regarding topics to be discussed, whether the meeting has been canceled or rescheduled, the Chairman’s ruling on requests for the opportunity to present oral statements and the time allotted, therefore can be obtained by contacting Ms. Steele. ACNW meeting agenda, meeting transcripts, and letter reports are available through the NRC Public Document Room (PDR) at pdr@nrc.gov, or by calling the PDR at 1–800–397– 4209, or from the Publicly Available Records System component of NRC’s document system (ADAMS) which is accessible from the NRC Web site at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/ adams.html or https://www.nrc.gov/ reading-rm/doc-collections/ (ACRS & ACNW Mtg schedules/agendas). Video Teleconferencing service is available for observing open sessions of ACNW meetings. Those wishing to use this service for observing ACNW meetings should contact Mr. Theron Brown, ACNW Audiovisual Technician (301) 415–8066), between 7:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. e.t., at least 10 days before the meeting to ensure the availability of this PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 39535 service. Individuals or organizations requesting this service will be responsible for telephone line charges and for providing the equipment and facilities that they use to establish the video teleconferencing link. The availability of video teleconferencing services is not guaranteed. Dated: July 1, 2005. Andrew L. Bates, Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E5–3600 Filed 7–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards, Subcommittee Meeting on Thermal-Hydraulic Phenomena; Notice of Meeting The ACRS Subcommittee on ThermalHydraulic Phenomena will hold a meeting on July 19–20, 2005, Room O– 1G16, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows: Tuesday, July 19, 2005—8:30 a.m. until the conclusion of business Wednesday, July 20, 2005—8:30 a.m. until the conclusion of business The Subcommittee will review the latest proposed staff revision to Regulatory Guide 1.82 related to ECCS Net Positive Suction Head. The staff will describe its plans to provide guidance related to containment overpressure credit. The staff will also present the results of ongoing research concerning interactions of reactor coolant with debris in the reactor containment sump. The Subcommittee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff, their contractors, and other interested persons regarding this matter. The Subcommittee will gather information, analyze relevant issues and facts, and formulate proposed positions and actions, as appropriate, for deliberation by the full Committee. Members of the public desiring to provide oral statements and/or written comments should notify the Designated Federal Official, Mr. Ralph Caruso (Telephone: (301) 415–8065) five days prior to the meeting, if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Electronic recordings will be permitted. Further information regarding this meeting can be obtained by contacting the Designated Federal Official between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. (e.t.). Persons planning to attend this meeting are urged to contact the above named E:\FR\FM\08JYN1.SGM 08JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 130 (Friday, July 8, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39534-39535]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-3600]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste; Notice of Meeting

    The Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste (ACNW) will hold its 161st 
meeting on July 19-21, 2005, Room T-2B3, Two White Flint North, 11545 
Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The date of this meeting was 
previously published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, December 8, 
2004 (69 FR 71084).
    The schedule for this meeting is as follows:

Tuesday, July 19, 2005

    10:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: Opening Statement (Open)--The ACNW Chairman 
will make opening remarks regarding the conduct of today's sessions.
    10:30 a.m.-12 Noon: Preparation of ACNW Reports (Open)--The 
Committee will discuss potential letter reports on Stakeholder Views on 
Recommended Standards and Regulations for Yucca Mountain, April 2005 
CNWRA Program Review and ACNW Decommissioning Working Group Meeting. 
Other potential letter reports may be discussed.
    1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Development of Risk-Informed Regulations 
Within the NRC and Its Application to the Nonreactor Arena (Open)--The 
Committee will hear a briefing by the ACNW senior management and staff 
regarding the evolution of risk-informed regulations, and the 
difference between reactor and nonreactor applications.
    3:30 p.m.-4 p.m.: ACNW 's April 2005 Visit to Japan Follow-Up 
(Open)--The Committee will hear a report from those Committee members 
who visited the Radioactive Waste Management Facilities in Japan.
    4:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: Occupational Safety and Health 
Administration's (OSHA) Request for Additional Information on Ionizing 
Radiation (Open)--The Committee will hear the

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staff's views on and provide comments on OSHA's May 2005 request for 
information regarding exposure of workers to ionizing radiation, its 
uses in different industries, health effects, and existing workplace 
control programs.
    5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m.: ACNW Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management 
Paper: Draft No. 2 (Open)--The Committee will discuss and comment on 
draft No. 2 of the white paper on low-level radioactive waste 
management issues.

Wednesday, July 20, 2005

    9:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m.: Opening Remarks by the ACNW Chairman (Open)--
The ACNW Chairman will begin the meeting with brief opening remarks, 
outline the topics to be discussed, and indicate items of interest.
    9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: Staff Briefing on International Atomic Energy 
Agency (IAEA) Requirements Document DS-154: Design and Operation of 
Facilities for Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste (Open)--The 
Committee will hear a briefing by and hold discussions with 
representatives of the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards 
(NMSS) regarding the IAEA document that is intended to provide guidance 
to policymakers, regulators, and operators concerned with the 
development and regulatory control of geologic disposal facilities for 
the management of long-lived radioactive waste.
    10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.: Review of Generic Waste-Related Research in 
the Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research (RES) (Open)--The Committee 
will hear a briefing by and hold discussions with representatives of 
the Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research (RES) regarding the waste-
related research programs sponsored by that office.
    1 p.m.-2 p.m.: RES White Paper on Collective Dose (Open)--The 
Committee will hear a briefing by and hold discussions with 
representatives of the RES staff regarding development of a white paper 
that describes the use of collective dose in making regulatory 
decisions.
    2 p.m.-4 p.m.: Continuation of Discussions of Possible Letters/
Reports (Open)--The Committee will discuss prepared letters and 
determine whether letters would be written on topics discussed during 
the meeting.
    4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.: Miscellaneous (Open)--The Committee will 
discuss matters related to the conduct of ACNW activities, and specific 
issues that were not completed during previous meetings, as time and 
availability of information permit. Discussions may include future 
Committee meetings.

Thursday, July 21, 2005

    8:30 a.m.-12 Noon: Continuation of Discussion of Possible Letters/
Reports (Open)--The Committee will discuss prepared letters and 
determine whether letters would be written on topics discussed during 
the meeting.
    Procedures for the conduct of and participation in ACNW meetings 
were published in the Federal Register on October 18, 2004 (69 FR 
61416). In accordance with these procedures, oral or written statements 
may be presented by members of the public. Electronic recordings will 
be permitted only during those portions of the meeting that are open to 
the public. Persons desiring to make oral statements should notify Ms. 
Sharon A. Steele, (Telephone (301) 415-6805), between 7:30 a.m. and 4 
p.m. e.t., as far in advance as practicable so that appropriate 
arrangements can be made to schedule the necessary time during the 
meeting for such statements. Use of still, motion picture, and 
television cameras during this meeting will be limited to selected 
portions of the meeting as determined by the ACNW Chairman. Information 
regarding the time to be set aside for taking pictures may be obtained 
by contacting the ACNW office prior to the meeting. In view of the 
possibility that the schedule for ACNW meetings may be adjusted by the 
Chairman as necessary to facilitate the conduct of the meeting, persons 
planning to attend should notify Ms. Steele as to their particular 
needs.
    Further information regarding topics to be discussed, whether the 
meeting has been canceled or rescheduled, the Chairman's ruling on 
requests for the opportunity to present oral statements and the time 
allotted, therefore can be obtained by contacting Ms. Steele.
    ACNW meeting agenda, meeting transcripts, and letter reports are 
available through the NRC Public Document Room (PDR) at pdr@nrc.gov, or 
by calling the PDR at 1-800-397-4209, or from the Publicly Available 
Records System component of NRC's document system (ADAMS) which is 
accessible from the NRC Web site at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/
adams.html or https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/ (ACRS & 
ACNW Mtg schedules/agendas).
    Video Teleconferencing service is available for observing open 
sessions of ACNW meetings. Those wishing to use this service for 
observing ACNW meetings should contact Mr. Theron Brown, ACNW 
Audiovisual Technician (301) 415-8066), between 7:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. 
e.t., at least 10 days before the meeting to ensure the availability of 
this service. Individuals or organizations requesting this service will 
be responsible for telephone line charges and for providing the 
equipment and facilities that they use to establish the video 
teleconferencing link. The availability of video teleconferencing 
services is not guaranteed.

    Dated: July 1, 2005.
Andrew L. Bates,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E5-3600 Filed 7-7-05; 8:45 am]
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