Reimbursement for Costs of Remedial Action at Active Uranium and Thorium Processing Sites, 3951 [E8-1082]

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AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This Notice announces the Department of Energy (DOE) acceptance of claims in FY 2008 from eligible active uranium and thorium processing sites for reimbursement under Title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. For FY 2008, Congress has appropriated approximately $19.8 million for reimbursement of certain costs of remedial action at these sites. The approved amount of claims submitted during FY 2007 and unpaid approved balances for claims submitted in prior years will be paid by April 30, 2008, subject to the availability of funds. If the available funds are less than the total approved claims, these payments will be prorated, if necessary, based on the amount of available FY 2008 appropriations, unpaid approved claim balances (approximately $5.8 million), and claims received in May 2007 (approximately $26 million). DATES: The closing date for the submission of claims in FY 2008 is May 1, 2008. These new claims will be processed for payment by April 30, 2009, together with unpaid approved claim balances from prior years, based on the availability of funds from congressional appropriations. ADDRESSES: Claims should be forwarded by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to Mr. David Alan Hicks, Title X Program Manager, U.S. Department of Energy/EMCBC, @ Denver Federal Center, P.O. Box 25547, Denver, Colorado 80225–0547. Two copies of the claim should be included with each submission. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact David Mathes at (301) 903–7222 of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Office of Disposal Operations. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE published a final rule under 10 CFR Part PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3951 765 in the Federal Register on May 23, 1994, (59 FR 26714) to carry out the requirements of Title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (sections 1001–1004 of Pub. L 102–486, 42 U.S.C. 2296a et seq.) and to establish the procedures for eligible licensees to submit claims for reimbursement. DOE amended the final rule on June 3, 2003, (68 FR 32955) to adopt several technical and administrative amendments (e.g., statutory increases in the reimbursement ceilings). Title X requires DOE to reimburse eligible uranium and thorium licensees for certain costs of decontamination, decommissioning, reclamation, and other remedial action incurred by licensees at active uranium and thorium processing sites to remediate byproduct material generated as an incident of sales to the United States Government. To be reimbursable, costs of remedial action must be for work which is necessary to comply with applicable requirements of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 7901 et seq.) or, where appropriate, with requirements established by a State pursuant to a discontinuance agreement under section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2021). Claims for reimbursement must be supported by reasonable documentation as determined by DOE in accordance with 10 CFR Part 765. Funds for reimbursement will be provided from the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund established at the Department of Treasury pursuant to section 1801 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2297g). Payment or obligation of funds shall be subject to the requirements of the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. 1341). Authority: Section 1001–1004 of Public Law 102–486, 106 Stat. 2776 (42 U.S.C. 2296a et seq.). Issued in Washington, DC on this 14th of January, 2008. David E. Mathes, Office of Disposal Operations, Office of Regulatory Compliance. [FR Doc. E8–1082 Filed 1–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P E:\FR\FM\23JAN1.SGM 23JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Reimbursement for Costs of Remedial Action at Active Uranium and 
Thorium Processing Sites

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of the acceptance of Title X claims for reimbursement in 
fiscal year (FY) 2009.

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SUMMARY: This Notice announces the Department of Energy (DOE) 
acceptance of claims in FY 2008 from eligible active uranium and 
thorium processing sites for reimbursement under Title X of the Energy 
Policy Act of 1992. For FY 2008, Congress has appropriated 
approximately $19.8 million for reimbursement of certain costs of 
remedial action at these sites. The approved amount of claims submitted 
during FY 2007 and unpaid approved balances for claims submitted in 
prior years will be paid by April 30, 2008, subject to the availability 
of funds. If the available funds are less than the total approved 
claims, these payments will be prorated, if necessary, based on the 
amount of available FY 2008 appropriations, unpaid approved claim 
balances (approximately $5.8 million), and claims received in May 2007 
(approximately $26 million).

DATES: The closing date for the submission of claims in FY 2008 is May 
1, 2008. These new claims will be processed for payment by April 30, 
2009, together with unpaid approved claim balances from prior years, 
based on the availability of funds from congressional appropriations.

ADDRESSES: Claims should be forwarded by certified or registered mail, 
return receipt requested, to Mr. David Alan Hicks, Title X Program 
Manager, U.S. Department of Energy/EMCBC, @ Denver Federal Center, P.O. 
Box 25547, Denver, Colorado 80225-0547. Two copies of the claim should 
be included with each submission.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact David Mathes at (301) 903-7222 
of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, 
Office of Disposal Operations.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE published a final rule under 10 CFR Part 
765 in the Federal Register on May 23, 1994, (59 FR 26714) to carry out 
the requirements of Title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (sections 
1001-1004 of Pub. L 102-486, 42 U.S.C. 2296a et seq.) and to establish 
the procedures for eligible licensees to submit claims for 
reimbursement. DOE amended the final rule on June 3, 2003, (68 FR 
32955) to adopt several technical and administrative amendments (e.g., 
statutory increases in the reimbursement ceilings). Title X requires 
DOE to reimburse eligible uranium and thorium licensees for certain 
costs of decontamination, decommissioning, reclamation, and other 
remedial action incurred by licensees at active uranium and thorium 
processing sites to remediate byproduct material generated as an 
incident of sales to the United States Government. To be reimbursable, 
costs of remedial action must be for work which is necessary to comply 
with applicable requirements of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation 
Control Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 7901 et seq.) or, where appropriate, 
with requirements established by a State pursuant to a discontinuance 
agreement under section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 
2021). Claims for reimbursement must be supported by reasonable 
documentation as determined by DOE in accordance with 10 CFR Part 765. 
Funds for reimbursement will be provided from the Uranium Enrichment 
Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund established at the Department 
of Treasury pursuant to section 1801 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 
(42 U.S.C. 2297g). Payment or obligation of funds shall be subject to 
the requirements of the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. 1341).

    Authority: Section 1001-1004 of Public Law 102-486, 106 Stat. 
2776 (42 U.S.C. 2296a et seq.).

    Issued in Washington, DC on this 14th of January, 2008.
David E. Mathes,
Office of Disposal Operations, Office of Regulatory Compliance.
 [FR Doc. E8-1082 Filed 1-22-08; 8:45 am]
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