In The Matter of Powertech USA, INC. (Dewey-Burdock In Situ Uranium Recovery Facility), 39413-39415 [2014-16171]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 132 / Thursday, July 10, 2014 / Notices this tag at the compressor. These tags provide assurance that the compressors are functioning properly. IV. Public Participation—Submission of Comments on this Notice and Internet Access to Comments and Submissions II. Special Issues for Comment You may submit comments in response to this document as follows: (1) Electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal; (2) by facsimile (fax); or (3) by hard copy. All comments, attachments, and other material must identify the Agency name and the OSHA docket number (Docket No. OSHA–2011–0027) for the ICR. You may supplement electronic submissions by uploading document files electronically. If you wish to mail additional materials in reference to an electronic or facsimile submission, you must submit them to the OSHA Docket Office (see the section of this notice titled ADDRESSES). The additional materials must clearly identify your electronic comments by your name, date, and the docket number so the Agency can attach them to your comments. Because of security procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a significant delay in the receipt of comments. For information about security procedures concerning the delivery of materials by hand, express delivery, messenger, or courier service, please contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–2350, (TTY (877) 889– 5627). Comments and submissions are posted without change at https:// www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about submitting personal information such as social security numbers and date of birth. Although all submissions are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download from this Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. Information on using the https:// www.regulations.gov Web site to submit comments and access the docket is available at the Web site’s ‘‘User Tips’’ link. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about materials not available from the Web site, and for assistance in using the Internet to locate docket submissions. OSHA has a particular interest in comments on the following issues: • Whether the proposed information collection requirements are necessary for the proper performance of the Agency’s functions, including whether the information is useful; • The accuracy of OSHA’s estimate of the burden (time and costs) of the information collection requirements, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • The quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden on employers who must comply; for example, by using automated or other technological information collection and transmission techniques. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES III. Proposed Actions OSHA is requesting that OMB extend its approval of the information collection requirements contained in the Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134). The Agency is requesting an adjustment decrease in the number of burden hours from 6,801,711 hours to 6,643,220 hours, a total decrease of 158,491 burden hours. This decrease is based on updated data showing a decrease in the number of covered establishments. In addition, OSHA is requesting an adjustment increase of $3,265,756 in operation and maintenance costs (from $185,578,935 to $188,844,691) associated with increased estimated costs for employee medical exams, fit-testing materials and fit-tests. The Agency will summarize the comments submitted in response to this notice and will include this summary in the request to OMB. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134). OMB Control Number: 1218–0099. Affected Public: Business or other forprofits. Number of Respondents: 610,213. Frequency of Responses: Initially; annually; on occasion. Total Responses: 21,447,539. Average Time per Response: Varies from 5 minutes (.08 hour) to mark a storage compartment or protective cover to 8 hours for large employers to gather and prepare information to develop a written plan. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 6,643,220. Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance): $188,844,691. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:38 Jul 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 39413 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 1–2012 (77 FR 3912). Signed at Washington, DC on July 7, 2014. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2014–16144 Filed 7–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Hearing [Docket No. 40–9075–MLA; ASLBP No. 10– 898–02–MLA–BD01] In The Matter of Powertech USA, INC. (Dewey-Burdock In Situ Uranium Recovery Facility) July 3, 2014. Before Administrative Judges: William J. Froehlich, Chairman, Dr. Richard F. Cole, Dr. Mark O. Barnett. Notice of Opportunity To Make Oral and Written Limited Appearance Statements This Atomic Safety and Licensing Board hereby gives notice that it will accept oral and written limited appearance statements from members of the public regarding the application of Powertech, USA, Inc. (Powertech) to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a license to construct and operate an in-situ leach uranium recovery facility in Custer and Fall River Counties, South Dakota. Two sessions to hear oral limited appearance statements will be held on August 18, 2014, in Hot Springs, South Dakota. I. Background and Scope of Proceeding On January 5, 2010, the NRC published a notice in the Federal Register that any interested person could file a challenge to Powertech’s application to construct and operate an in-situ leach uranium recovery facility and could request an adjudicatory hearing thereon.1 In response to that Notice, two groups, the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Consolidated Intervenors, challenged Powertech’s application and requested a hearing.2 On March 12, 2010, this Board was established to handle the matter and to preside over V. Authority and Signature David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1 75 FR 467 (January 5, 2010) (ADAMS Accession No. ML100060051). 2 Consolidated Request for Hearing and Petition for Leave to Intervene (March 8, 2010) (ADAMS Accession No. ML100680010); Petition to Intervene and Request for Hearing of the Oglala Sioux Tribe (Apr. 6, 2010) (ADAMS Accession No. ML100960645). E:\FR\FM\10JYN1.SGM 10JYN1 39414 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 132 / Thursday, July 10, 2014 / Notices any contested adjudicatory proceeding relating to the Powertech application.3 On August 5, 2010, this Board granted the Intervenors’ requests, ruling that they had shown standing and had raised at least one admissible contention.4 The scope of this contested adjudicatory proceeding, and thus the appropriate scope of any limited appearance statements, is defined by the contentions that have been raised by the Intervenors and that have been admitted, i.e., have been ruled to satisfy the requirements set forth in the relevant NRC regulation, 10 CFR 2.309(f)(1). mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES II. Matters To Be Considered Contentions 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 14A, and 14B have been admitted and will be at issue in the evidentiary hearing. These contentions generally concern the adequacy of (1) the project’s protection of historical and cultural resources, and (2) the agency’s Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (FSEIS) analysis of the project’s impacts on the water and ecosystem of the surrounding area. The Board seeks public input on these issues, specifically: Contention 1A: Failure to Meet Applicable Legal Requirements Regarding Protection of Historical and Cultural Resources. Contention 1B: Failure to Involve or Consult All Interested Tribes as Required by Federal Law. Contention 2: The FSEIS Fails to Include Necessary Information for Adequate Determination of Baseline Ground Water Quality. Contention 3: The FSEIS Fails to Include Adequate Hydrogeological Information to Demonstrate Ability to Contain Fluid Migration and Assess Potential Impacts to Groundwater. Contention 4: The FSEIS Fails to Adequately Analyze Ground Water Quantity Impacts. Contention 6: The FSEIS Fails to Adequately Describe or Analyze Proposed Mitigation Measures. Contention 9: The FSEIS Fails to Consider Connected Actions. Contention 14A: Whether an appropriate consultation was conducted pursuant to the Endangered Species Act and implementing regulations. Contention 14B: Whether the FSEIS’s impact analyses relevant to the greater 3 Establishment of Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (March 12, 2010) (unpublished) ADAMS Accession No. ML100710413); see also Powertech (USA) Inc.; Establishment of Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, 75 FR 13141 (March 18, 2010). 4 See LBP–10–16, 72 NRC 361 (2010) (ADAMS Accession No. ML102170300). VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:38 Jul 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 sage grouse, the whooping crane, and the black-footed ferret are sufficient. As specified below, members of the public are invited to submit oral or written statements, referred to as ‘‘limited appearance statements’’ related to the contentions listed above.5 III. Date, Time, and Location of Oral Limited Appearance Statement Sessions The purpose of limited appearance statements is to allow members of the public who are not parties to the adjudication to provide the Board with statements setting forth their positions on matters related to the admitted contentions. Such statements may be presented orally during the limited appearance sessions or may be submitted in writing. As suggested by the parties,6 two oral limited appearance statement sessions will be held. Both will take place on Monday, August 18, 2014 at the Mueller Civic Center, 801 S. 6th Street, Hot Springs, South Dakota. The first limited appearance session will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. MDT and the second limited appearance session will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. MDT. IV. Participation Guidelines for Oral Limited Appearance Statements Any person not a party, representative of a party, counsel to a party or witness who has filed testimony in this evidentiary hearing will be permitted to make a brief oral statement of his or her position on a matter of concern relating to the proceeding. Speakers should be aware, however, that the jurisdiction of this Board and the scope of this proceeding are limited to the Powertech application, and, more particularly, to the admitted contentions.7 Limited appearance statements enable members of the public to alert the Board to areas relating to the Powertech application and the admitted contentions where evidence may need to be adduced, and to assist the Board in its consideration of these issues. Oral limited appearance statements will be transcribed but are not under oath or affirmation and do not constitute formal testimony or evidence. Though these statements do not constitute testimony or evidence, they nonetheless may aid the Board and the parties in their consideration of the issues involved in this evidentiary hearing. CFR 2.315(a). Report on Limited Appearance Statement Sessions (June 11, 2014) at 1. 7 The scope of this proceeding is the admitted contentions. The admitted contentions are attached to this order as Appendix A. PO 00000 5 10 6 Joint Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Oral limited appearance statements will be entertained during the hours specified above. In the event that all scheduled and unscheduled speakers present at the session have made a presentation, the Board reserves the right to terminate a session prior to the ending time listed above. The Board also reserves the right to extend a session if it determines this is required by the number of speakers present. The time allotted for each limited appearance statement will be five minutes, but may be further limited depending on the number of written requests to make an oral statement or the number of persons present at the designated time, in order to ensure that everyone will have an opportunity to speak. V. Submitting a Request To Make an Oral Limited Appearance Statement A request to make an oral limited appearance statement may be submitted either prior to or at the limited appearance sessions. Those who have submitted timely written requests prior to the limited appearance sessions will be given priority over those who have not filed such requests. To be considered timely, a written request to make an oral limited appearance statement must be mailed, faxed or sent by email so as to be received before 5:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, August 8, 2014. The request should specify the session (afternoon or evening) during which the requester wishes to make an oral statement. Written requests to make an oral statement should be submitted by one of the following methods: Mail: Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555–0001. Fax: (301) 415–1101 (verification (301) 415–1966). Email: hearingdocket@nrc.gov. In addition, using the same method of service, a copy of the written request to make an oral statement should be sent to the Chairman of this Licensing Board as follows: Mail: Administrative Judge William J. Froehlich, Chairman, c/o Nicholas Sciretta, Law Clerk, Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, Mail Stop T–3F23, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555– 0001. Fax: (301) 415–5599 (verification (301) 415–4128). Email: Nicholas.Sciretta@nrc.gov and Twana.Ellis@nrc.gov. E:\FR\FM\10JYN1.SGM 10JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 132 / Thursday, July 10, 2014 / Notices VI. Submitting Written Limited Appearance Statements As provided in 10 CFR 2.315(a), any person not a party, or a representative of a party, to the proceeding may submit a written statement setting forth his or her position on matters of concern related to this proceeding. Although these statements do not constitute testimony or evidence, they nonetheless may assist the Board or the parties in their consideration of the issues in this proceeding. The Board encourages early submission of written limited appearance statements so that the Board members will be able to consider issues raised in such statements while addressing the issues in the evidentiary proceeding. Written limited appearance statements may be submitted at any time, and should be sent by mail, fax, or email both to the Chairman of this Licensing Board and also to the Office of the Secretary. This contact information is listed above. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES VII. Availability of Documentary Information Regarding the Proceeding Documents relating to Powertech’s application are available on the NRC Web site at https://www.nrc.gov/infofinder/materials/uranium/licensedfacilities/dewey-burdock.html (last visited July 2, 2014). These documents are also available for public inspection at the Commission’s Public Document Room (PDR), located in One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852 and electronically on the publicly available records component of the NRC’s document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at https:// www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (last visited July 2, 2014).8 Persons who do not have access to ADAMS or who encounter problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS should contact the NRC PDR reference staff by telephone between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday except federal holidays at (800) 397–4209 or (301) 415–4737 or by sending an email to pdr.resource@ nrc.gov. VIII. Potential Updated/Revised Information Any updated/revised information regarding the limited appearance sessions can be found on the NRC Web site at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/ doc-collections/aslbp/proceedings/ 8 Documents which are determined to contain sensitive or proprietary information may only be available in redacted form. All non-sensitive documents are available in their complete form. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:38 Jul 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 2014/ (last visited July 2, 2014) or by calling the NRC’s Public Affairs Office at (301) 415–8200. It is so ordered. Dated: July 3, 2014. For the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board. Rockville, Maryland. William J. Froehlich, Chair, Administrative Judge. Appendix A Contention 1A: Failure to Meet Applicable Legal Requirements Regarding Protection of Historical and Cultural Resources. Contention 1B: Failure to Involve or Consult All Interested Tribes as Required by Federal Law. Contention 2: The FSEIS Fails to Include Necessary Information for Adequate Determination of Baseline Ground Water Quality. Contention 3: The FSEIS Fails to Include Adequate Hydrogeological Information to Demonstrate Ability to Contain Fluid Migration and Assess Potential Impacts to Groundwater. Contention 4: The FSEIS Fails to Adequately Analyze Ground Water Quantity Impacts. Contention 6: The FSEIS Fails to Adequately Describe or Analyze Proposed Mitigation Measures. Contention 9: The FSEIS Fails to Consider Connected Actions. Contention 14A: Whether an appropriate consultation was conducted pursuant to the Endangered Species Act and implementing regulations. Contention 14B: Whether the FSEIS’s impact analyses relevant to the greater sage grouse, the whooping crane, and the black-footed ferret are sufficient. [FR Doc. 2014–16171 Filed 7–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P 39415 Please refer to Docket ID NRC–2014–0112 when contacting the NRC about the availability of information for this policy statement. You may access publicly-available information related to this policy statement by any of the following methods: • Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID NRC–2014–0112. Address questions about NRC dockets to Carol Gallagher; telephone: 301–287–3422; email: Carol.Gallagher@nrc.gov. For technical questions, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document. • NRC’s Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS): You may obtain publiclyavailable documents online in the ADAMS Public Documents collection at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/ adams.html. To begin the search, select ‘‘ADAMS Public Documents’’ and then select ‘‘Begin Web-based ADAMS Search.’’ For problems with ADAMS, please contact the NRC’s Public Document Room (PDR) reference staff at 1–800–397–4209, 301–415–4737, or by email to pdr.resource@nrc.gov. The International Policy Statement is available in ADAMS under Accession No. ML14132A317. • NRC’s PDR: You may examine and purchase copies of public documents at the NRC’s PDR, Room O1–F21, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. ADDRESSES: Jack Ramsey, Office of International Programs, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555– 0001; telephone: 301–415–2744; email: Jack.Ramsey@nrc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [NRC–2014–0112] Nuclear Regulatory Commission International Policy Statement Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Policy statement; issuance. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: I. Background SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an International Policy Statement. The International Policy Statement captures a brief history of almost 40 years of involvement in international activities and how this has impacted the NRC. The International Policy Statement also outlines how international activities directly support the NRC’s goals and mission, and enumerates specific elements in which the NRC will proactively engage. DATES: The International Policy Statement is effective July 10, 2014. The NRC’s participation in international activities has evolved since the establishment of the agency in 1975. The NRC’s international activities are wide-ranging, encompassing treaty implementation, nuclear nonproliferation, export-import licensing for nuclear materials and equipment, international safeguards support and assistance, international safety and security cooperation and assistance, international safety and security information exchange, and cooperative safety research. These activities support the NRC’s domestic mission, as well as broader U.S. domestic and international interests. PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\10JYN1.SGM 10JYN1

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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Hearing

[Docket No. 40-9075-MLA; ASLBP No. 10-898-02-MLA-BD01]


In The Matter of Powertech USA, INC. (Dewey-Burdock In Situ 
Uranium Recovery Facility)

July 3, 2014.

    Before Administrative Judges: William J. Froehlich, Chairman, 
Dr. Richard F. Cole, Dr. Mark O. Barnett.

Notice of Opportunity To Make Oral and Written Limited Appearance 
Statements

    This Atomic Safety and Licensing Board hereby gives notice that it 
will accept oral and written limited appearance statements from members 
of the public regarding the application of Powertech, USA, Inc. 
(Powertech) to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) 
for a license to construct and operate an in-situ leach uranium 
recovery facility in Custer and Fall River Counties, South Dakota. Two 
sessions to hear oral limited appearance statements will be held on 
August 18, 2014, in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

I. Background and Scope of Proceeding

    On January 5, 2010, the NRC published a notice in the Federal 
Register that any interested person could file a challenge to 
Powertech's application to construct and operate an in-situ leach 
uranium recovery facility and could request an adjudicatory hearing 
thereon.\1\ In response to that Notice, two groups, the Oglala Sioux 
Tribe and the Consolidated Intervenors, challenged Powertech's 
application and requested a hearing.\2\ On March 12, 2010, this Board 
was established to handle the matter and to preside over

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any contested adjudicatory proceeding relating to the Powertech 
application.\3\ On August 5, 2010, this Board granted the Intervenors' 
requests, ruling that they had shown standing and had raised at least 
one admissible contention.\4\ The scope of this contested adjudicatory 
proceeding, and thus the appropriate scope of any limited appearance 
statements, is defined by the contentions that have been raised by the 
Intervenors and that have been admitted, i.e., have been ruled to 
satisfy the requirements set forth in the relevant NRC regulation, 10 
CFR 2.309(f)(1).
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    \1\ 75 FR 467 (January 5, 2010) (ADAMS Accession No. 
ML100060051).
    \2\ Consolidated Request for Hearing and Petition for Leave to 
Intervene (March 8, 2010) (ADAMS Accession No. ML100680010); 
Petition to Intervene and Request for Hearing of the Oglala Sioux 
Tribe (Apr. 6, 2010) (ADAMS Accession No. ML100960645).
    \3\ Establishment of Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (March 
12, 2010) (unpublished) ADAMS Accession No. ML100710413); see also 
Powertech (USA) Inc.; Establishment of Atomic Safety and Licensing 
Board, 75 FR 13141 (March 18, 2010).
    \4\ See LBP-10-16, 72 NRC 361 (2010) (ADAMS Accession No. 
ML102170300).
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II. Matters To Be Considered

    Contentions 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 14A, and 14B have been admitted 
and will be at issue in the evidentiary hearing. These contentions 
generally concern the adequacy of (1) the project's protection of 
historical and cultural resources, and (2) the agency's Final 
Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (FSEIS) analysis of the 
project's impacts on the water and ecosystem of the surrounding area. 
The Board seeks public input on these issues, specifically:
    Contention 1A: Failure to Meet Applicable Legal Requirements 
Regarding Protection of Historical and Cultural Resources.
    Contention 1B: Failure to Involve or Consult All Interested Tribes 
as Required by Federal Law.
    Contention 2: The FSEIS Fails to Include Necessary Information for 
Adequate Determination of Baseline Ground Water Quality.
    Contention 3: The FSEIS Fails to Include Adequate Hydrogeological 
Information to Demonstrate Ability to Contain Fluid Migration and 
Assess Potential Impacts to Groundwater.
    Contention 4: The FSEIS Fails to Adequately Analyze Ground Water 
Quantity Impacts.
    Contention 6: The FSEIS Fails to Adequately Describe or Analyze 
Proposed Mitigation Measures.
    Contention 9: The FSEIS Fails to Consider Connected Actions.
    Contention 14A: Whether an appropriate consultation was conducted 
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act and implementing regulations.
    Contention 14B: Whether the FSEIS's impact analyses relevant to the 
greater sage grouse, the whooping crane, and the black-footed ferret 
are sufficient.
    As specified below, members of the public are invited to submit 
oral or written statements, referred to as ``limited appearance 
statements'' related to the contentions listed above.\5\
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III. Date, Time, and Location of Oral Limited Appearance Statement 
Sessions

    The purpose of limited appearance statements is to allow members of 
the public who are not parties to the adjudication to provide the Board 
with statements setting forth their positions on matters related to the 
admitted contentions. Such statements may be presented orally during 
the limited appearance sessions or may be submitted in writing. As 
suggested by the parties,\6\ two oral limited appearance statement 
sessions will be held. Both will take place on Monday, August 18, 2014 
at the Mueller Civic Center, 801 S. 6th Street, Hot Springs, South 
Dakota. The first limited appearance session will be held from 11:00 
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. MDT and the second limited appearance session will be 
held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. MDT.
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    \6\ Joint Report on Limited Appearance Statement Sessions (June 
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IV. Participation Guidelines for Oral Limited Appearance Statements

    Any person not a party, representative of a party, counsel to a 
party or witness who has filed testimony in this evidentiary hearing 
will be permitted to make a brief oral statement of his or her position 
on a matter of concern relating to the proceeding. Speakers should be 
aware, however, that the jurisdiction of this Board and the scope of 
this proceeding are limited to the Powertech application, and, more 
particularly, to the admitted contentions.\7\
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    \7\ The scope of this proceeding is the admitted contentions. 
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    Limited appearance statements enable members of the public to alert 
the Board to areas relating to the Powertech application and the 
admitted contentions where evidence may need to be adduced, and to 
assist the Board in its consideration of these issues. Oral limited 
appearance statements will be transcribed but are not under oath or 
affirmation and do not constitute formal testimony or evidence. Though 
these statements do not constitute testimony or evidence, they 
nonetheless may aid the Board and the parties in their consideration of 
the issues involved in this evidentiary hearing.
    Oral limited appearance statements will be entertained during the 
hours specified above. In the event that all scheduled and unscheduled 
speakers present at the session have made a presentation, the Board 
reserves the right to terminate a session prior to the ending time 
listed above. The Board also reserves the right to extend a session if 
it determines this is required by the number of speakers present.
    The time allotted for each limited appearance statement will be 
five minutes, but may be further limited depending on the number of 
written requests to make an oral statement or the number of persons 
present at the designated time, in order to ensure that everyone will 
have an opportunity to speak.

V. Submitting a Request To Make an Oral Limited Appearance Statement

    A request to make an oral limited appearance statement may be 
submitted either prior to or at the limited appearance sessions. Those 
who have submitted timely written requests prior to the limited 
appearance sessions will be given priority over those who have not 
filed such requests. To be considered timely, a written request to make 
an oral limited appearance statement must be mailed, faxed or sent by 
email so as to be received before 5:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, August 8, 
2014. The request should specify the session (afternoon or evening) 
during which the requester wishes to make an oral statement.
    Written requests to make an oral statement should be submitted by 
one of the following methods:
    Mail: Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, 
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
    Fax: (301) 415-1101 (verification (301) 415-1966).
    Email: hearingdocket@nrc.gov.
    In addition, using the same method of service, a copy of the 
written request to make an oral statement should be sent to the 
Chairman of this Licensing Board as follows:
    Mail: Administrative Judge William J. Froehlich, Chairman, c/o 
Nicholas Sciretta, Law Clerk, Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, 
Mail Stop T-3F23, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 
20555-0001.
    Fax: (301) 415-5599 (verification (301) 415-4128).
    Email: Nicholas.Sciretta@nrc.gov and Twana.Ellis@nrc.gov.

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VI. Submitting Written Limited Appearance Statements

    As provided in 10 CFR 2.315(a), any person not a party, or a 
representative of a party, to the proceeding may submit a written 
statement setting forth his or her position on matters of concern 
related to this proceeding. Although these statements do not constitute 
testimony or evidence, they nonetheless may assist the Board or the 
parties in their consideration of the issues in this proceeding. The 
Board encourages early submission of written limited appearance 
statements so that the Board members will be able to consider issues 
raised in such statements while addressing the issues in the 
evidentiary proceeding.
    Written limited appearance statements may be submitted at any time, 
and should be sent by mail, fax, or email both to the Chairman of this 
Licensing Board and also to the Office of the Secretary. This contact 
information is listed above.

VII. Availability of Documentary Information Regarding the Proceeding

    Documents relating to Powertech's application are available on the 
NRC Web site at https://www.nrc.gov/info-finder/materials/uranium/licensed-facilities/dewey-burdock.html (last visited July 2, 2014). 
These documents are also available for public inspection at the 
Commission's Public Document Room (PDR), located in One White Flint 
North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852 and 
electronically on the publicly available records component of the NRC's 
document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at 
https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (last visited July 2, 
2014).\8\ Persons who do not have access to ADAMS or who encounter 
problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS should contact the 
NRC PDR reference staff by telephone between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 
Eastern Time, Monday through Friday except federal holidays at (800) 
397-4209 or (301) 415-4737 or by sending an email to 
pdr.resource@nrc.gov.
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    \8\ Documents which are determined to contain sensitive or 
proprietary information may only be available in redacted form. All 
non-sensitive documents are available in their complete form.
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VIII. Potential Updated/Revised Information

    Any updated/revised information regarding the limited appearance 
sessions can be found on the NRC Web site at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/aslbp/proceedings/2014/ (last visited July 
2, 2014) or by calling the NRC's Public Affairs Office at (301) 415-
8200.
    It is so ordered.

    Dated: July 3, 2014.

    For the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board. Rockville, Maryland.
William J. Froehlich,
Chair, Administrative Judge.

Appendix A

Contention 1A: Failure to Meet Applicable Legal Requirements 
Regarding Protection of Historical and Cultural Resources.
Contention 1B: Failure to Involve or Consult All Interested Tribes 
as Required by Federal Law.
Contention 2: The FSEIS Fails to Include Necessary Information for 
Adequate Determination of Baseline Ground Water Quality.
Contention 3: The FSEIS Fails to Include Adequate Hydrogeological 
Information to Demonstrate Ability to Contain Fluid Migration and 
Assess Potential Impacts to Groundwater.
Contention 4: The FSEIS Fails to Adequately Analyze Ground Water 
Quantity Impacts.
Contention 6: The FSEIS Fails to Adequately Describe or Analyze 
Proposed Mitigation Measures.
Contention 9: The FSEIS Fails to Consider Connected Actions.
Contention 14A: Whether an appropriate consultation was conducted 
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act and implementing regulations.
Contention 14B: Whether the FSEIS's impact analyses relevant to the 
greater sage grouse, the whooping crane, and the black-footed ferret 
are sufficient.

[FR Doc. 2014-16171 Filed 7-9-14; 8:45 am]
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