Proposed Generic Communication; Pre-Licensing Construction Activities at Proposed, Unlicensed Uranium Recovery Facilities, 22599-22600 [E9-11201]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 13, 2009 / Notices Frequency of response: On occasion (when respondent writes to MPR requesting information from official military personnel files). Estimated total annual burden hours: 167 hours. Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by EO 12862 issued September 11, 1993, which requires Federal agencies to survey their customers concerning customer service. The general purpose of this data collection is to provide MPR management with an ongoing mechanism for monitoring customer satisfaction. In particular, the purpose of the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) Survey of Customer Satisfaction is to (1) determine customer satisfaction with MPR’s reference service process, (2) identify areas within the reference service process for improvement, and (3) provide MPR management with customer feedback on the effectiveness of BPR initiatives designed to improve customer service as they are implemented. In addition to supporting the BPR effort, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) Survey of Customer Satisfaction helps NARA in responding to performance planning and reporting requirements contained in the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). 2. Title: Presidential Libraries Museum Visitor Survey. OMB number: 3095–0066. Agency form number: N/A. Type of review: Regular. Affected public: Individuals who visit the museums at the Presidential libraries. Estimated number of respondents: 75,000. Estimated time per response: 15 minutes. Frequency of response: On occasion (when an individual visits a Presidential Library). Estimated total annual burden hours: 18,750 hours. Abstract: The survey is comprised of a set of questions designed to allow for a statistical analysis that will ultimately provide actionable information to NARA. The survey includes questions that measure the visitor’s satisfaction in general and with specific aspects of their visit. These questions serve as dependent variables for analytical purposes. Other questions provide attitudinal, behavioral, and demographic data that are used to help understand variation in the satisfaction variables. Using statistical analyses, Harris Interactive will determine the factors that drive the visitor’s perceptions of quality and satisfaction with the Library they visited. VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:44 May 12, 2009 Jkt 217001 Additionally, natural groupings of visitors defined by similarity based on these attitudinal, behavioral, and demographic variables can be developed and targeted for outreach purposes. The information collected through this effort will inform program activity, operation, and oversight, and will benefit Library and NARA staff and management in making critical decisions about resources allocation, museum operation and program direction. Dated: May 7, 2009 Martha Morphy, Assistant Archivist for Information Services. [FR Doc. E9–11255 Filed 5–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [NRC–2009–0138] Proposed Generic Communication; Pre-Licensing Construction Activities at Proposed, Unlicensed Uranium Recovery Facilities AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Proposed generic communication: Reopening of public comment period. SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is reopening the comment period specific to the information collection aspects of a proposed regulatory issue summary (RIS) published on March 27, 2009 (74 FR 13483), which presents the NRC’s interpretation of the regulations governing the commencement of construction found in 10 CFR 40.32(e). The comment period for this proposed RIS closed on April 27, 2009. DATES: Comment period expires May 15, 2009. Comments submitted after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but assurance of consideration cannot be given except for comments received on or before this date. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to the Chief, Uranium Recovery Licensing Branch, Division of Waste Management and Environmental Protection, Office of Federal and State Materials and Environmental Management Programs, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Mail Stop T– 8F5, Washington, DC 20555–0001, and cite the publication date and page number of this Federal Register notice. Written comments may also be delivered to NRC Headquarters, 11545 Rockville Pike (Room T–8F5), Rockville, Maryland, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. on Federal workdays. PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22599 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Stephen J. Cohen at 301–415–7182 or by e-mail at stephen.cohen@nrc.gov. ADDRESSES: All holders of operating licenses for uranium recovery facilities and all companies that have submitted applications to construct new uranium recovery facilities of all types (conventional mills, heap leach, and in situ recovery (ISR) facilities) or letters of intent to submit such applications. Intent The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing this regulatory issue summary (RIS) to inform addressees of the NRC’s policy regarding the permissible construction activities at proposed, unlicensed uranium recovery facilities. The NRC is issuing this RIS in response to industry inquiries regarding the activities that applicants may undertake prior to receiving a license. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In relation to the applications for new uranium recovery facilities currently under review and those applications expected over the next several years, the NRC has been queried by the uranium recovery industry about those construction activities that would be permissible at proposed uranium recovery facilities before a license is granted. The industry has requested information on permissible construction activities, including the potential use of limited work authorizations (LWAs) as provided in the reactor program, in the interest of minimizing the lead time from receipt of a license to the initiation of uranium recovery operations. The NRC’s regulations in 10 CFR 40.32(e) prohibits the commencement of construction of a uranium recovery facility until a license is issued. Moreover, commencement of construction prior to the issuance of a license would be grounds for denial of a license. ‘‘Commencement of construction’’ includes any clearing of land, excavation, or other substantial action that would adversely affect the environment of a site. However, the rule does permit site exploration, construction of roads necessary for site exploration, borings to determine foundation conditions, or other preconstruction monitoring or testing to establish background information related to the suitability of the site or the protection of environmental values. These activities may be conducted before a license is granted. According to industry, ISR applicants, therefore, should be allowed to build out most of the facilities without a license, utilizing a tiered system of E:\FR\FM\13MYN1.SGM 13MYN1 22600 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 13, 2009 / Notices activities. Tier 1 includes activities for which NRC would have no jurisdiction. Tier 2 activities would include those requiring NRC approval, but not a license. Tier 3 activities would not occur until a license is issued and would include construction of the evaporation ponds and actual operations. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 29th day of April 2009. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Keith I. McConnell, Deputy Director, Decommissioning and Uranium Recovery Licensing Directorate, Division of Waste Management and Environmental Protection, Office of Federal and State Materials and Environmental Management Programs. [FR Doc. E9–11201 Filed 5–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Comment Request for Review of Information Collection: Agency Generic Survey Plan OMB #3206–0236 AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: Notice. 18:44 May 12, 2009 Office of Personnel Management. John Berry, Director. [FR Doc. E9–11194 Filed 5–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–47–P SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget a request for review of a revised information collection. The agency Generic Survey Plan is an umbrella for all OPM customer satisfaction surveys used to measure satisfaction with OPM programs and services. This Plan satisfies the requirements of Executive Order 12862 and the guidelines set forth in OMB’s ‘‘Resource Manual for Customer Surveys’’. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on March 14, 2008, at 73 FR 13925 allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received on this existing information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are particularly invited on: Whether this information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of OPM, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate and based on valid assumptions and methodology; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who VerDate Nov<24>2008 are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The collections will include webbased (electronic), paper-based, telephone and focus groups surveys. We estimate approximately 1,000,000 surveys will be completed annually. The time estimate varies from 3 minutes to 2 hours to complete with the average being 15 minutes. The annual estimated burden is 250,000 hours. DATES: Comments on this proposal should be received within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to: OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10236, Washington, DC 20503. Please provide your mailing address or Fax number with your request. Jkt 217001 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Disaster Declaration #11732 and #11733] Florida Disaster Number FL–00040 AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Amendment 1. SUMMARY: This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Florida (FEMA– 1831–DR), dated 04/28/2009. Incident: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, and Straight-line Winds. Incident Period: 03/26/2009 and continuing. Effective Date: 05/01/2009. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/29/2009. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 01/28/2010. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing And Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of the Presidential disaster declaration for the State of Florida, dated 04/28/ PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2009 is hereby amended to include the following areas as adversely affected by the disaster: Primary Counties: (Physical Damage and Economic Injury Loans): Dixie, Gilchrist. Contiguous Counties: (Economic Injury Loans Only): Florida: Alachua, Levy. All other information in the original declaration remains unchanged. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers 59002 and 59008) James E. Rivera, Acting Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. E9–11033 Filed 5–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–M SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–59880; File No. SR–FINRA– 2007–009] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1 Thereto To Modernize and Simplify NASD Rule 2720 May 7, 2009. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Exchange Act’’ or ‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on September 6, 2007, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (‘‘FINRA’’) (f/k/a National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (‘‘NASD’’)) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘SEC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’), and amended on May 1, 2009,3 the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by FINRA. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change FINRA is proposing to modernize and simplify NASD Rule 2720 (Distributions of Securities of Members and Affiliates—Conflicts of Interest) (‘‘Rule 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 This Amendment No. 1 to SR–FINRA–2007–009 replaces and supersedes the original filing submitted on September 6, 2007, except with regard to Exhibit 2 (NASD Notice to Members 06–52 and comments received in response to NASD Notice to Members 06–52). 2 17 E:\FR\FM\13MYN1.SGM 13MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 91 (Wednesday, May 13, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22599-22600]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-11201]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

[NRC-2009-0138]


Proposed Generic Communication; Pre-Licensing Construction 
Activities at Proposed, Unlicensed Uranium Recovery Facilities

AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Proposed generic communication: Reopening of public comment 
period.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is reopening the 
comment period specific to the information collection aspects of a 
proposed regulatory issue summary (RIS) published on March 27, 2009 (74 
FR 13483), which presents the NRC's interpretation of the regulations 
governing the commencement of construction found in 10 CFR 40.32(e). 
The comment period for this proposed RIS closed on April 27, 2009.

DATES: Comment period expires May 15, 2009. Comments submitted after 
this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but assurance 
of consideration cannot be given except for comments received on or 
before this date.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to the Chief, Uranium Recovery 
Licensing Branch, Division of Waste Management and Environmental 
Protection, Office of Federal and State Materials and Environmental 
Management Programs, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Mail Stop T-
8F5, Washington, DC 20555-0001, and cite the publication date and page 
number of this Federal Register notice. Written comments may also be 
delivered to NRC Headquarters, 11545 Rockville Pike (Room T-8F5), 
Rockville, Maryland, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. on Federal 
workdays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Stephen J. Cohen at 301-415-7182 
or by e-mail at stephen.cohen@nrc.gov.

ADDRESSES: All holders of operating licenses for uranium recovery 
facilities and all companies that have submitted applications to 
construct new uranium recovery facilities of all types (conventional 
mills, heap leach, and in situ recovery (ISR) facilities) or letters of 
intent to submit such applications.

Intent

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing this 
regulatory issue summary (RIS) to inform addressees of the NRC's policy 
regarding the permissible construction activities at proposed, 
unlicensed uranium recovery facilities. The NRC is issuing this RIS in 
response to industry inquiries regarding the activities that applicants 
may undertake prior to receiving a license.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In relation to the applications for new 
uranium recovery facilities currently under review and those 
applications expected over the next several years, the NRC has been 
queried by the uranium recovery industry about those construction 
activities that would be permissible at proposed uranium recovery 
facilities before a license is granted. The industry has requested 
information on permissible construction activities, including the 
potential use of limited work authorizations (LWAs) as provided in the 
reactor program, in the interest of minimizing the lead time from 
receipt of a license to the initiation of uranium recovery operations.
    The NRC's regulations in 10 CFR 40.32(e) prohibits the commencement 
of construction of a uranium recovery facility until a license is 
issued. Moreover, commencement of construction prior to the issuance of 
a license would be grounds for denial of a license. ``Commencement of 
construction'' includes any clearing of land, excavation, or other 
substantial action that would adversely affect the environment of a 
site. However, the rule does permit site exploration, construction of 
roads necessary for site exploration, borings to determine foundation 
conditions, or other preconstruction monitoring or testing to establish 
background information related to the suitability of the site or the 
protection of environmental values. These activities may be conducted 
before a license is granted.
    According to industry, ISR applicants, therefore, should be allowed 
to build out most of the facilities without a license, utilizing a 
tiered system of

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activities. Tier 1 includes activities for which NRC would have no 
jurisdiction. Tier 2 activities would include those requiring NRC 
approval, but not a license. Tier 3 activities would not occur until a 
license is issued and would include construction of the evaporation 
ponds and actual operations.

    Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 29th day of April 2009.

    For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Keith I. McConnell,
Deputy Director, Decommissioning and Uranium Recovery Licensing 
Directorate, Division of Waste Management and Environmental Protection, 
Office of Federal and State Materials and Environmental Management 
Programs.
[FR Doc. E9-11201 Filed 5-12-09; 8:45 am]
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