Workshop; November 18-19, 2013 in Washington, DC, 63250-63251 [2013-24701]

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Pursuant to its authority under section 5051 of Public Law 100–203, Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of 1987, the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board will hold a workshop on Monday, November 18, and Tuesday, November 19, 2013, to identify issues related to how the use of large dry-storage canisters by nuclear utilities for onsite storage will affect future handling, storage, transportation and geologic disposal of spent nuclear fuel (SNF). Unless these canisters can be directly disposed of in a geologic repository, it will be necessary to transfer the SNF they contain into disposal containers prior to permanent disposal. Repackaging the SNF would have significant implications for the waste management system: it likely will take a long time; it will involve extensive SNF handling operations; and, at decommissioned reactor sites, construction of a pool or dry-transfer facility may be necessary. However, direct disposal of the large dry-storage canisters without repackaging the SNF also would present significant challenges and may affect the geologic environments that would be considered for a repository. The workshop will look broadly at these issues. It will be open to all interested parties and opportunities will be provided for full participation by all attendees. The workshop will be held in conjunction with the Board’s Winter Board meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. A separate Federal Register notice will be issued on that meeting. The workshop and the Board meeting will be held at the Embassy Suites, 1250 22nd Street NW., Washington, DC 20037; (Tel) 202–857–3388, (Fax) 202– 293–3173. A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel. To make a reservation for either or both meetings, attendees may call 1 800–EMBASSY (362–2779). The group code name for the workshop and meeting is ‘‘UNW.’’ Reservations also may be made on the hotel Web site: https:// embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/ personalized/W/WASDNES-UNW20131117/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG. All reservations must be made by October 25 to receive the group rate. The workshop will begin on Monday, November 18, at 1:00 p.m. with a series of presentations that will set the stage for discussion sessions that will take place on the second day of the workshop. On Tuesday, November 19, the workshop will resume at 8:00 a.m. with a call to order and orientation followed by two ‘‘break-out’’ sessions, one focused on the issues that will arise if the SNF stored in dry-storage containers needs to be repackaged and the other focused on the issues that will E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 23, 2013 / Notices arise if the dry-storage containers are to be disposed of directly without repackaging the SNF. The break-out sessions will be facilitated and will be held concurrently. Following a lunch break, there will be a facilitated plenary session at which the outcomes from both morning breakout sessions will be reported, with the opportunity for further discussion by all attendees. Key issues and ‘‘takeaways’’ will be pinpointed during a final plenary session, which will include another opportunity for open discussion. The workshop is scheduled to end at approximately 5:00 p.m. During the workshop, it may be necessary to set a time limit on individual remarks in order to maintain the schedule, but written comments of any length may be submitted during and after the workshop and will be entered into the record of the meeting. The workshop agenda is available on the Board’s Web site: www.nwtrb.gov. Transcripts of the workshop discussions will be available on the Board’s Web site after December 16, 2013. The Board was established in the 1987 amendments to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act (NWPA) as an independent agency in the Executive branch to perform an ongoing objective evaluation of the technical validity of activities undertaken by the U.S. Department of Energy related to implementing the NWPA. Board members are experts in their fields and are appointed by the President from a list of candidates submitted by the National Academy of Sciences. The Board is required to report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to Congress and the Secretary. Board reports, correspondence, congressional testimony, and meeting transcripts and materials are posted on the Board’s Web site. For information on the workshop contact Gene Rowe at rowe@nwtrb.gov or Karyn Severson at severson@ nwtrb.gov. For information on meeting logistics contact Linda Coultry at coultry@nwtrb.gov. Gene Rowe can be reached by telephone at 703–236–7512. Karyn Severson and Linda Coultry can be reached by telephone at 703–235– 4473. Dated: October 16, 2013. Nigel Mote, Executive Director, U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board. [FR Doc. 2013–24701 Filed 10–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–AM–M VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:13 Oct 22, 2013 Jkt 232001 NUCLEAR WASTE TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD Board Meeting; November 20, 2013 in Washington, DC The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board will meet to discuss DOE SNF and HLW management research and development activities. Pursuant to its authority under section 5051 of Public Law 100–203, Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987, the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board will hold a public meeting in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, to discuss the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) research and development (R&D) activities related to its Used Fuel Disposition Program. The Board will hear presentations on a range of studies being supported by the Office of Used Fuel Disposition R&D, including research on long-term storage of highburnup spent nuclear fuel (SNF), studies on direct disposal of large, drystorage SNF containers in various geologic media, and evaluation of SNF and high-level radioactive waste disposal options. An overview of studies on advanced separations and waste form technologies being supported by the Office of Fuel Cycle R&D also will be presented. The public meeting will be preceded by a two-day workshop on the Impacts of Dry-Storage Canister Designs on Future Handling, Storage, Transportation, and Geologic Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel. A separate Federal Register notice will be issued on that workshop. The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1250 22nd Street NW., Washington, DC 20037; Tel. (202) 857– 3388. A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel for meeting attendees. Reservations can be made online at https:// embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/ personalized/W/WASDNES-UNW20131117/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG or by calling 800–EMBASSY (800–362– 2779). Reservations must be made by Friday, October 25, 2013, to ensure receiving the meeting rate. The reservation Group Code name is UNW. A detailed agenda will be available on the Board’s Web site at www.nwtrb.gov approximately one week before the meeting. The meeting will be open to the public, and opportunities for public comment will be provided at the end of the day. Those wanting to speak are encouraged to sign the ‘‘Public Comment Register’’ at the check-in table. A time limit may need to be set for individual remarks, but written PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63251 comments of any length may be submitted for the record. Transcripts of the meeting will be available on the Board’s Web site after December 18, 2013. The Board was established in the 1987 amendments to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act (NWPA) as an independent agency in the Executive branch to perform an ongoing objective evaluation of the technical validity of activities undertaken by DOE related to implementing the NWPA. Board members are experts in their fields and are appointed by the President from a list of candidates submitted by the National Academy of Sciences. The Board is required to report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to Congress and the Secretary. Board reports, correspondence, congressional testimony, and meeting transcripts and materials are posted on the Board’s Web site. For information on the meeting, contact Karyn Severson at severson@ nwtrb.gov or Roberto Pabalan at pabalan@nwtrb.gov. For information on lodging or logistics, contact Linda Coultry at coultry@nwtrb.gov. They all can be reached by phone at 703–235– 4473. Dated: October 16, 2013. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 23, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63250-63251]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-24701]


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NUCLEAR WASTE TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD


Workshop; November 18-19, 2013 in Washington, DC

    The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board will hold a workshop 
on impacts of SNF canister design on the SNF waste-management system.
    Pursuant to its authority under section 5051 of Public Law 100-203, 
Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987, the U.S. Nuclear Waste 
Technical Review Board will hold a workshop on Monday, November 18, and 
Tuesday, November 19, 2013, to identify issues related to how the use 
of large dry-storage canisters by nuclear utilities for onsite storage 
will affect future handling, storage, transportation and geologic 
disposal of spent nuclear fuel (SNF). Unless these canisters can be 
directly disposed of in a geologic repository, it will be necessary to 
transfer the SNF they contain into disposal containers prior to 
permanent disposal.
    Repackaging the SNF would have significant implications for the 
waste management system: it likely will take a long time; it will 
involve extensive SNF handling operations; and, at decommissioned 
reactor sites, construction of a pool or dry-transfer facility may be 
necessary. However, direct disposal of the large dry-storage canisters 
without repackaging the SNF also would present significant challenges 
and may affect the geologic environments that would be considered for a 
repository.
    The workshop will look broadly at these issues. It will be open to 
all interested parties and opportunities will be provided for full 
participation by all attendees. The workshop will be held in 
conjunction with the Board's Winter Board meeting, which will be held 
on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. A separate Federal Register notice 
will be issued on that meeting.
    The workshop and the Board meeting will be held at the Embassy 
Suites, 1250 22nd Street NW., Washington, DC 20037; (Tel) 202-857-3388, 
(Fax) 202-293-3173. A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel. To 
make a reservation for either or both meetings, attendees may call 1 
800-EMBASSY (362-2779). The group code name for the workshop and 
meeting is ``UNW.'' Reservations also may be made on the hotel Web 
site: https://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/W/WASDNES-UNW-20131117/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG. All reservations must 
be made by October 25 to receive the group rate.
    The workshop will begin on Monday, November 18, at 1:00 p.m. with a 
series of presentations that will set the stage for discussion sessions 
that will take place on the second day of the workshop. On Tuesday, 
November 19, the workshop will resume at 8:00 a.m. with a call to order 
and orientation followed by two ``break-out'' sessions, one focused on 
the issues that will arise if the SNF stored in dry-storage containers 
needs to be repackaged and the other focused on the issues that will

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arise if the dry-storage containers are to be disposed of directly 
without repackaging the SNF. The break-out sessions will be facilitated 
and will be held concurrently.
    Following a lunch break, there will be a facilitated plenary 
session at which the outcomes from both morning breakout sessions will 
be reported, with the opportunity for further discussion by all 
attendees. Key issues and ``takeaways'' will be pinpointed during a 
final plenary session, which will include another opportunity for open 
discussion. The workshop is scheduled to end at approximately 5:00 p.m.
    During the workshop, it may be necessary to set a time limit on 
individual remarks in order to maintain the schedule, but written 
comments of any length may be submitted during and after the workshop 
and will be entered into the record of the meeting. The workshop agenda 
is available on the Board's Web site: www.nwtrb.gov. Transcripts of the 
workshop discussions will be available on the Board's Web site after 
December 16, 2013.
    The Board was established in the 1987 amendments to the Nuclear 
Waste Policy Act (NWPA) as an independent agency in the Executive 
branch to perform an ongoing objective evaluation of the technical 
validity of activities undertaken by the U.S. Department of Energy 
related to implementing the NWPA. Board members are experts in their 
fields and are appointed by the President from a list of candidates 
submitted by the National Academy of Sciences. The Board is required to 
report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to Congress and 
the Secretary. Board reports, correspondence, congressional testimony, 
and meeting transcripts and materials are posted on the Board's Web 
site.
    For information on the workshop contact Gene Rowe at rowe@nwtrb.gov 
or Karyn Severson at severson@nwtrb.gov. For information on meeting 
logistics contact Linda Coultry at coultry@nwtrb.gov. Gene Rowe can be 
reached by telephone at 703-236-7512. Karyn Severson and Linda Coultry 
can be reached by telephone at 703-235-4473.

    Dated: October 16, 2013.
Nigel Mote,
Executive Director, U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board.
[FR Doc. 2013-24701 Filed 10-22-13; 8:45 am]
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