Sunshine Act Meeting Notice, 19120-19121 [2018-09330]

Download as PDF 19120 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 84 / Tuesday, May 1, 2018 / Notices amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES The NRC will post all comment submissions at https:// www.regulations.gov as well as enter the comment submissions into ADAMS. The NRC does not routinely edit comment submissions to remove identifying or contact information. If you are requesting or aggregating comments from other persons for submission to the NRC, then you should inform those persons not to include identifying or contact information that they do not want to be publicly disclosed in their comment submission. Your request should state that the NRC does not routinely edit comment submissions to remove such information before making the comment submissions available to the public or entering the comment into ADAMS. II. Background By letter dated February 21, 2018 (ADAMS Accession No. ML18030A442), the NRC accepted for detailed technical review Centrus’ application dated January 5, 2018 (ADAMS Accession No. ML18025B285), and a subsequent clarification dated February 14, 2018 (ADAMS Accession No. ML18046A081), to amend Material License No. SNM– 7003 to authorize decommissioning of its LCF located in Piketon, Ohio. In the early 1980s, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) initiated its construction of the Gas Centrifuge Enrichment Plant (GCEP) at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant site in Piketon, Ohio. After installing and operating several hundred centrifuges, the DOE terminated the GCEP project in 1985. Approximately 15 years later, USEC, Inc. decided to use and expand the existing GCEP facilities for deploying its own commercial centrifuge plant. In 2004, USEC, Inc. signed a lease agreement with DOE to use certain GCEP facilities for testing and eventual commercial production as part of its overall gas centrifuge uranium enrichment project. The NRC issued Material License No. SNM–7003 for the LCF to USEC, Inc. on February 24, 2004 (ADAMS Accession No. ML062630432). At that time, USEC, Inc., under contract with DOE, dismantled and packaged for transport for offsite disposition DOE’s contaminated and non-contaminated GCEP classified waste, comprising of centrifuges and equipment. After licensing by the NRC, USEC, Inc. began to install its own centrifuges in a portion of one of the two existing GCEP process buildings and began operating the LCF as a test facility in August of 2006. The LCF’s purpose was to obtain ‘‘reliability, performance, cost, and other data’’ for use in the decision VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:12 Apr 30, 2018 Jkt 244001 whether to construct and operate a commercial uranium enrichment plant, commonly referred to as the American Centrifuge Plant. To govern any future operation of the ACP, the NRC issued Material License No. SNM–2011 on April 13, 2007 (ADAMS Accession No. ML070400284). To date, no significant construction activities have occurred at the ACP. These NRC licenses were subsequently transferred from USEC, Inc. to Centrus. The LCF lies completely within the ACP site, occupying about ten percent of the space reserved for the ACP. The ACP site, in turn, lies completely within DOE’s controlled access area, where an adjoining uranium enrichment facility using a gaseous diffusion process previously operated for several decades. Currently, DOE is decommissioning this facility. On March 2, 2016 (ADAMS Accession No. ML16074A405), Centrus notified the NRC, in accordance with paragraph 70.38(d)(2) of title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), of its decision to permanently cease operation of the LCF and to terminate Material License No. SNM–7003 following decontamination and decommissioning activities. On May 17, 2016, Centrus submitted a license amendment request to the NRC to downgrade licensed activities at the LCF to ‘‘limited operations’’ and to remove enrichment capability from the license (ADAMS Package Accession No. ML16162A194). The NRC approved the amendment on December 23, 2016 (ADAMS Accession No. ML16330A248). Since notifying the NRC of its intent to decommission the LCF under the authority of its existing Material License No. SNM–7003, Centrus removed the process gas in the form of UF6 and packaged all LCF classified equipment, including all LCF centrifuges and piping, and shipped the packages offsite for appropriate disposition. The NRC has verified that all classified matter has been shipped offsite for appropriate disposition, and the NRC has withdrawn Centrus’ authorization to possess classified information or material/equipment at the LCF and ACP in Piketon, Ohio. Except for the NRC’s confirmation of the results of Centrus’ final status survey, all physical decommissioning activities for the LCF have been completed. This present action requires the NRC to evaluate and consider Centrus’ decommissioning plan for approval and to consider the approval of a corresponding license amendment. This review will be limited in scope to those portions of the decommissioning plan not previously completed under the authority of the license. Before PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 completing the proposed action, the NRC will need to make the findings required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and the NRC’s regulations. These findings will be documented in a safety evaluation report and an environmental assessment. III. Opportunity To Provide Comments In accordance with section 20.1405 of 10 CFR, the NRC is providing notice to individuals in the vicinity of the site that the NRC is in receipt of a decommissioning plan and will accept comments from affected parties concerning this decommissioning proposal. The NRC requests comments on the portions of the LCF’s decommissioning plan under review by the NRC, which are limited to: (1) Decommissioning funding, (2) dose assessment and derived concentration guideline levels and methodology, and (3) final status survey design in accordance with the Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 25th day of April 2018. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Craig G. Erlanger, Director, Division of Fuel Cycle Safety, Safeguards, and Environmental Review, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards. [FR Doc. 2018–09084 Filed 4–30–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [NRC–2018–0001] Sunshine Act Meeting Notice Weeks of April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2018. PLACE: Commissioners’ Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. STATUS: Public and Closed. DATES: Week of April 30, 2018 There are no meetings scheduled for the week of April 30, 2018. Week of May 7, 2018—Tentative Thursday, May 10, 2018 10:00 a.m. Briefing on Security Issues (Closed Ex. 1). 2:00 p.m. Briefing on Security Issues (Closed Ex. 1). Week of May 14, 2018—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of May 14, 2018. E:\FR\FM\01MYN1.SGM 01MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 84 / Tuesday, May 1, 2018 / Notices Week of May 21, 2018—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of May 21, 2018. Week of May 28, 2018—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of May 28, 2018. Week of June 4, 2018—Tentative Wednesday, June 6, 2018 amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES 2:00 p.m. Briefing on Human Capital and Equal Employment Opportunity (Public Meeting); (Contact: Tanya Parwani-Jaimes: 301–287–0730). * * * * * The schedule for Commission meetings is subject to change on short notice. For more information or to verify the status of meetings, contact Denise McGovern at 301–415–0681 or via email at Denise.McGovern@nrc.gov. * * * * * The NRC Commission Meeting Schedule can be found on the internet at: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/ public-meetings/schedule.html. * * * * * The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in these public meetings, or need this meeting notice or the transcript or other information from the public meetings in another format (e.g., braille, large print), please notify Kimberly Meyer-Chambers, NRC Disability Program Manager, at 301– 287–0739, by videophone at 240–428– 3217, or by email at Kimberly.MeyerChambers@nrc.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. * * * * * Members of the public may request to receive this information electronically. If you would like to be added to the distribution, please contact the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20555 (301– 415–1969), or you may email Patricia.Jimenez@nrc.gov or Wendy.Moore@nrc.gov. Dated: April 27, 2018. Denise L. McGovern, Policy Coordinator, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–09330 Filed 4–27–18; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:12 Apr 30, 2018 Jkt 244001 NUCLEAR WASTE TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD Board Meeting June 13, 2018—The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board will meet in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to discuss technical issues that need to be addressed in preparing for the eventual transport of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. Pursuant to its authority under section 5051 of Public Law 100–203, Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act (NWPAA) of 1987, the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board will hold a public meeting in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, to review technical issues that need to be addressed before the Department of Energy (DOE) begins a nationwide effort to transport spent nuclear fuel (SNF) or high-level radioactive waste (HLW). Currently, commercial SNF is stored at nuclear power stations across the country, and HLW and DOE SNF are stored at four federal facilities. The Nuclear Waste Policy Act, as amended, calls for this waste to be moved eventually to a permanent geologic repository for disposal. Proposals for temporary interim storage of some of the SNF also have been discussed. Before the waste is moved from where it is now to another location, it will be necessary for DOE to complete the development of an integrated waste management program to support transporting the waste. At its meeting, the Board will consider technical issues that need to be addressed in preparing for such a transportation effort. The Board meeting will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 700 Lindsay Boulevard, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402. The hotel telephone number is 208– 522–9500, and the fax number is 208– 522–9501. The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, and is scheduled to adjourn at 6:00 p.m. The Board will receive presentations from representatives of DOE who are developing the waste management system and the system analysis tools that will help with decision-making processes. The Board will also hear from commercial nuclear industry representatives, including a utility in Switzerland, about the experience of the commercial industry in preparing for SNF and HLW transportation. Other speakers will provide observations from experience with the former Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management and discuss the perspectives of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and stakeholder groups. A detailed meeting agenda will be available on the Board’s PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19121 website 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 before the lunch break and again at the end of the meeting. Those wanting to speak are encouraged to sign the ‘‘Public Comment Register’’ at the check-in table. Depending on the number of people who sign up to speak, it may be necessary to set a time limit on individual remarks. However, written comments of any length may be submitted, and all comments received in writing will be included in the record of the meeting, which will be posted on the Board’s website after the meeting. The meeting will be webcast, and the link to the webcast will be available on the Board’s website (www.nwtrb.gov) a few days before the meeting. An archived version of the webcast will be available on the Board’s website following the meeting. The transcript of the meeting will be available on the Board’s website no later than August 14, 2018. The Board was established in the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987 as an independent federal agency in the Executive Branch to evaluate the technical and scientific validity of DOE activities related to the management and disposal of SNF and HLW and to provide objective expert advice to Congress and the Secretary of Energy on these issues. Board members are experts in their fields and are appointed to the Board by the President from a list of candidates submitted by the National Academy of Sciences. The Board reports its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to Congress and the Secretary of Energy. All Board reports, correspondence, congressional testimony, and meeting transcripts and related materials are posted on the Board’s website. For information on the meeting agenda, contact Daniel Ogg: ogg@ nwtrb.gov or Karyn Severson: severson@ nwtrb.gov. For information on logistics, or to request copies of the meeting agenda or transcript, contact Davonya Barnes: barnes@nwtrb.gov. All three may be reached by mail at 2300 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 1300, Arlington, VA 22201–3367; by telephone at 703–235–4473; or by fax at 703–235–4495. Dated: April 26, 2018. Nigel Mote, Executive Director, U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board. [FR Doc. 2018–09160 Filed 4–30–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\01MYN1.SGM 01MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 1, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19120-19121]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09330]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

[NRC-2018-0001]


Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

DATES: Weeks of April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2018.

PLACE: Commissioners' Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, 
Maryland.

STATUS: Public and Closed.

Week of April 30, 2018

    There are no meetings scheduled for the week of April 30, 2018.

Week of May 7, 2018--Tentative

Thursday, May 10, 2018

10:00 a.m. Briefing on Security Issues (Closed Ex. 1).
2:00 p.m. Briefing on Security Issues (Closed Ex. 1).

Week of May 14, 2018--Tentative

    There are no meetings scheduled for the week of May 14, 2018.

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Week of May 21, 2018--Tentative

    There are no meetings scheduled for the week of May 21, 2018.

Week of May 28, 2018--Tentative

    There are no meetings scheduled for the week of May 28, 2018.

Week of June 4, 2018--Tentative

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

2:00 p.m. Briefing on Human Capital and Equal Employment Opportunity 
(Public Meeting); (Contact: Tanya Parwani-Jaimes: 301-287-0730).
* * * * *
    The schedule for Commission meetings is subject to change on short 
notice. For more information or to verify the status of meetings, 
contact Denise McGovern at 301-415-0681 or via email at 
[email protected].
* * * * *
    The NRC Commission Meeting Schedule can be found on the internet 
at: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/public-meetings/schedule.html.
* * * * *
    The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with 
disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation 
to participate in these public meetings, or need this meeting notice or 
the transcript or other information from the public meetings in another 
format (e.g., braille, large print), please notify Kimberly Meyer-
Chambers, NRC Disability Program Manager, at 301-287-0739, by 
videophone at 240-428-3217, or by email at [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable 
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
* * * * *
    Members of the public may request to receive this information 
electronically. If you would like to be added to the distribution, 
please contact the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of the 
Secretary, Washington, DC 20555 (301-415-1969), or you may email 
[email protected] or [email protected].

    Dated: April 27, 2018.
Denise L. McGovern,
Policy Coordinator, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-09330 Filed 4-27-18; 4:15 pm]
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