673rd Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS), 24042-24043 [2020-09127]

Download as PDF 24042 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 84 / Thursday, April 30, 2020 / Notices ANR GEIS. Consultation required by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act will be conducted and included in the SEIS for each application and will not be part of the ANR GEIS. III. Request for Comments This document informs the public of the NRC’s intention to conduct scoping and prepare an ANR GEIS for smallscale advanced nuclear reactors. The NRC is seeking input from the public and stakeholders regarding the parameters that the NRC should use to bound the small-scale advanced reactors in the plant parameter envelope (including power level and size of the site) and the parameters that should be used to bound the affected environment in the site parameter envelope. In addition, the NRC is seeking input on resources or issues that can be resolved generically and ones that cannot. This document is being published in accordance with National Environmental Policy Act and the NRC’s regulations found at part 51 of title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR). The NRC will first conduct scoping for the ANR GEIS and, as soon as practicable thereafter, will prepare a draft ANR GEIS for public comment. Participation in the scoping process by members of the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal Meeting Public Webinar ........................ Date 5/28/2020 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT) ..... 18:56 Apr 29, 2020 Jkt 250001 In accordance with 10 CFR 51.26(b), the scoping process for an EIS may include a public scoping meeting, which may help identify significant issues related to a proposed activity and to determine the scope of issues to be addressed in an EIS. The NRC is announcing that it will hold the public meeting as a webinar. The webinar will be held online and will offer a telephone line for members of the public to submit comments. A court reporter will be recording all comments received during the webinar. To be considered, comments must be provided either at the transcribed public meeting or in writing, as discussed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. The date and time for the public webinar are as follows: Webinar Information: https://usnrc.webex.com. Event number: 905642855. Telephone Bridge Line: 1–888–622–9844. Participant Passcode: 5484985. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Kenneth T. Erwin, Chief, Environmental Review New Reactor Branch, Division of Rulemaking, Environmental, and Financial Support, Office of Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards. [FR Doc. 2020–08798 Filed 4–29–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION In accordance with the purposes of Sections 29 and 182b of the Atomic Energy Act (42 U.S.C. 2039, 2232b), the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) will hold meetings VerDate Sep<11>2014 IV. Public Scoping Webinar Location 673rd Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) Dated: April 21, 2020. a. Any Federal agency that has jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to any environmental impact involved or that is authorized to develop and enforce relevant environmental standards; b. Affected State and local government agencies, including those authorized to develop and enforce relevant environmental standards; c. Any affected Indian Tribe; and d. Any person who requests or has requested an opportunity to participate in the scoping process. Time Persons interested in attending this webinar should monitor the NRC’s Public Meeting Schedule web page at https://www.nrc.gov/pmns/mtg for additional information, agendas for the meeting, and access information for the webinar. Participants should register in advance of the meeting by visiting the website (https://usnrc.webex.com) and using the event number provided above. A confirmation email will be generated providing additional details and a link to the webinar. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES government agencies is encouraged. In accordance with 10 CFR 51.29 the scoping process will be used to accomplish the following: a. Define the proposed action; b. Determine the scope of the ANR GEIS and identify the significant issues to be analyzed in depth; c. Identify and eliminate from detailed study those issues that are peripheral or are not significant; or were covered by a prior environmental review; d. Identify any Environmental Assessments and other Environmental Impact Statements (ElSs) that are being or will be prepared that are related to, but are not part of, the ANR GEIS being considered; e. Identify other environmental review and consultation requirements related to the proposed action; f. Indicate the relationship between the timing of the preparation of the ANR GEIS and the Commission’s tentative planning and decision-making schedule; g. Identify any cooperating agencies and, as appropriate, allocate assignments for preparation and schedules for completing the ANR GEIS to the NRC and any cooperating agencies; and h. Describe how the ANR GEIS will be prepared, including any contractor assistance to be used. The NRC invites the following entities to participate in scoping: PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 on May 6–9, 2020. As part of the coordinated government response to combat COVID–19, the Committee will conduct virtual meetings. The public will be able to participate any open sessions via 1–866–822–3032, pass code 8272423#. Wednesday, May 6, 2020 1:00 p.m.–1:05 p.m.: Opening Remarks by the ACRS Chairman (Open)—The ACRS Chairman will make opening remarks regarding the conduct of the meeting. 1:05 p.m.–6:00 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports (Open/Closed)—The Committee will continue its discussion of proposed ACRS reports. [NOTE: A portion of this session may be closed in order to discuss and protect information designated as proprietary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C 552b(c)(4)]. E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 84 / Thursday, April 30, 2020 / Notices Thursday, May 7, 2020 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports (Open/Closed)—The Committee will continue its discussion of proposed ACRS reports. [NOTE: A portion of this session may be closed in order to discuss and protect information designated as proprietary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C 552b(c)(4)]. Friday, May 8, 2020 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: Future ACRS Activities/Report of the Planning and Procedures Subcommittee and Reconciliation of ACRS Comments and Recommendations (Open/Closed)—The Committee will hear discussion of the recommendations of the Planning and Procedures Subcommittee regarding items proposed for consideration by the Full Committee during future ACRS meetings. [NOTE: A portion of this meeting may be closed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) and (6) to discuss organizational and personnel matters that relate solely to internal personnel rules and practices of the ACRS, and information the release of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.] [NOTE: A portion of this session may be closed in order to discuss and protect information designated as proprietary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C 552b(c)(4)]. 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports (Open/Closed)—The Committee will continue its discussion of proposed ACRS reports. [NOTE: A portion of this session may be closed in order to discuss and protect information designated as proprietary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C 552b(c)(4)]. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Saturday, May 9, 2020 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports (Open/Closed)—The Committee will continue its discussion of proposed ACRS reports. [NOTE: A portion of this session may be closed in order to discuss and protect information designated as proprietary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C 552b(c)(4)]. Procedures for the conduct of and participation in ACRS meetings were published in the Federal Register on June 13, 2019 (84 FR 27662). In accordance with those procedures, oral or written views may be presented by members of the public, including representatives of the nuclear industry. Persons desiring to make oral statements should notify Quynh Nguyen, Cognizant ACRS Staff and the Designated Federal Official (DFO) (Telephone: 301–415– 5844, Email: Quynh.Nguyen@nrc.gov), 5 days before the meeting, if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made to allow necessary time during the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:56 Apr 29, 2020 Jkt 250001 meeting for such statements. In view of the possibility that the schedule for ACRS meetings may be adjusted by the Chairman as necessary to facilitate the conduct of the meeting, persons planning to attend should check with the Cognizant ACRS staff if such rescheduling would result in major inconvenience. An electronic copy of each presentation should be emailed to the Cognizant ACRS Staff at least one day before meeting. In accordance with Subsection 10(d) of Public Law 92–463 and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), certain portions of this meeting may be closed, as specifically noted above. Use of still, motion picture, and television cameras during the meeting may be limited to selected portions of the meeting as determined by the Chairman. Electronic recordings will be permitted only during the open portions of the meeting. ACRS meeting agendas, meeting transcripts, and letter reports are available through the NRC Public Document Room at pdr.resource@ nrc.gov, or by calling the PDR at 1–800– 397–4209, or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS) component of NRC’s document system (ADAMS) which is accessible from the NRC website at https://www.nrc.gov/ reading-rm/adams.html or https:// www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doccollections/#ACRS/. Video teleconferencing service is available for observing open sessions of ACRS meetings. Those wishing to use this service should contact Thomas Dashiell, ACRS Audio Visual Technician (301–415–7907), between 7:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. (ET), at least 10 days before the meeting to ensure the availability of this service. Individuals or organizations requesting this service will be responsible for telephone line charges and for providing the equipment and facilities that they use to establish the video teleconferencing link. The availability of video teleconferencing services is not guaranteed. NOTE: This notice is late due to the COVID–19 public health emergency and current health precautions which required the Committee to prepare for the meeting to be held remotely. Dated: April 24, 2020. Russell E. Chazell, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–09127 Filed 4–29–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24043 POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. C2020–1; Presiding Officer’s Ruling No. 3] Complaint of Randall Ehrlich Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commission is revising the procedural schedule for the Complaint of Randall Ehrlich v. United States Postal Service, which relates to alleged discrimination by Postal Service management in continuing a suspension of mail service due to a dog hold on the Complainant’s residence. This notice informs the public of the revised procedural schedule. DATES: Deadline for notices of intervention: June 1, 2020; Prehearing Conference: August 20, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (10:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time) by telephone; Hearing of evidence to begin: October 1, 2020; Deadline for requests to hold a hearing before the Presiding Officer for oral presentation of evidence: No later than 7 days before the prehearing conference. ADDRESSES: For additional information, Presiding Officer’s Ruling No. 3 can be accessed electronically through the Commission’s website at https:// www.prc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Revised Procedural Schedule I. Introduction Pursuant to 39 CFR 3001.19 and 39 CFR 3001.17, the Commission gives notice that the procedural schedule has been extended 30 days for the Complaint of Randall Ehrlich v. United States Postal Service, which relates to alleged discrimination by Postal Service management in continuing a suspension of mail service due to a dog hold on the Complainant’s residence, potentially violating 39 U.S.C. 403(c).1 This notice informs the public of the revised procedural schedule established in Presiding Officer’s Ruling No. 3.2 II. Revised Procedural Schedule 1. The deadline to file a notice of intervention pursuant to 39 CFR 1 Complaint of Randall Ehrlich, December 23, 2019. 2 See Presiding Officer’s Ruling Denying Request for an Indefinite Abeyance and Granting 30-Day Extension of Procedural Deadlines, April 24, 2020. E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 84 (Thursday, April 30, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24042-24043]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-09127]


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673rd Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards 
(ACRS)

    In accordance with the purposes of Sections 29 and 182b of the 
Atomic Energy Act (42 U.S.C. 2039, 2232b), the Advisory Committee on 
Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) will hold meetings on May 6-9, 2020. As part 
of the coordinated government response to combat COVID-19, the 
Committee will conduct virtual meetings. The public will be able to 
participate any open sessions via 1-866-822-3032, pass code 8272423#.

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

    1:00 p.m.-1:05 p.m.: Opening Remarks by the ACRS Chairman (Open)--
The ACRS Chairman will make opening remarks regarding the conduct of 
the meeting.
    1:05 p.m.-6:00 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports (Open/Closed)--The 
Committee will continue its discussion of proposed ACRS reports. [NOTE: 
A portion of this session may be closed in order to discuss and protect 
information designated as proprietary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C 552b(c)(4)].

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Thursday, May 7, 2020

    9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports (Open/Closed)--The 
Committee will continue its discussion of proposed ACRS reports. [NOTE: 
A portion of this session may be closed in order to discuss and protect 
information designated as proprietary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C 552b(c)(4)].

Friday, May 8, 2020

    9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Future ACRS Activities/Report of the Planning 
and Procedures Subcommittee and Reconciliation of ACRS Comments and 
Recommendations (Open/Closed)--The Committee will hear discussion of 
the recommendations of the Planning and Procedures Subcommittee 
regarding items proposed for consideration by the Full Committee during 
future ACRS meetings. [NOTE: A portion of this meeting may be closed 
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) and (6) to discuss organizational and 
personnel matters that relate solely to internal personnel rules and 
practices of the ACRS, and information the release of which would 
constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.] [NOTE: 
A portion of this session may be closed in order to discuss and protect 
information designated as proprietary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C 552b(c)(4)].
    11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports (Open/Closed)--
The Committee will continue its discussion of proposed ACRS reports. 
[NOTE: A portion of this session may be closed in order to discuss and 
protect information designated as proprietary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C 
552b(c)(4)].

Saturday, May 9, 2020

    9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports (Open/Closed)--The 
Committee will continue its discussion of proposed ACRS reports. [NOTE: 
A portion of this session may be closed in order to discuss and protect 
information designated as proprietary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C 552b(c)(4)].
    Procedures for the conduct of and participation in ACRS meetings 
were published in the Federal Register on June 13, 2019 (84 FR 27662). 
In accordance with those procedures, oral or written views may be 
presented by members of the public, including representatives of the 
nuclear industry. Persons desiring to make oral statements should 
notify Quynh Nguyen, Cognizant ACRS Staff and the Designated Federal 
Official (DFO) (Telephone: 301-415-5844, Email: [email protected]), 
5 days before the meeting, if possible, so that appropriate 
arrangements can be made to allow necessary time during the meeting for 
such statements. In view of the possibility that the schedule for ACRS 
meetings may be adjusted by the Chairman as necessary to facilitate the 
conduct of the meeting, persons planning to attend should check with 
the Cognizant ACRS staff if such rescheduling would result in major 
inconvenience.
    An electronic copy of each presentation should be emailed to the 
Cognizant ACRS Staff at least one day before meeting.
    In accordance with Subsection 10(d) of Public Law 92-463 and 5 
U.S.C. 552b(c), certain portions of this meeting may be closed, as 
specifically noted above. Use of still, motion picture, and television 
cameras during the meeting may be limited to selected portions of the 
meeting as determined by the Chairman. Electronic recordings will be 
permitted only during the open portions of the meeting.
    ACRS meeting agendas, meeting transcripts, and letter reports are 
available through the NRC Public Document Room at [email protected], 
or by calling the PDR at 1-800-397-4209, or from the Publicly Available 
Records System (PARS) component of NRC's document system (ADAMS) which 
is accessible from the NRC website at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html or https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/#ACRS/.
    Video teleconferencing service is available for observing open 
sessions of ACRS meetings. Those wishing to use this service should 
contact Thomas Dashiell, ACRS Audio Visual Technician (301-415-7907), 
between 7:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. (ET), at least 10 days before the 
meeting to ensure the availability of this service. Individuals or 
organizations requesting this service will be responsible for telephone 
line charges and for providing the equipment and facilities that they 
use to establish the video teleconferencing link. The availability of 
video teleconferencing services is not guaranteed.

    NOTE: This notice is late due to the COVID-19 public health 
emergency and current health precautions which required the 
Committee to prepare for the meeting to be held remotely.


    Dated: April 24, 2020.
Russell E. Chazell,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-09127 Filed 4-29-20; 8:45 am]
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