Nuclear Regulatory Commission August 30, 2011 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission) is continuing its stakeholder outreach of possible changes to the radiation protection standards by seeking public comment on the newly released International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) recommendations for the limitation of annual dose to the lens of the eye. This significant new recommendation has not yet been the subject of any stakeholder or public interactions on any potential changes to the NRC's radiation protection regulations. The NRC has not initiated rulemaking on this subject, and is seeking early input and views on the benefits and impacts of options to be considered before making any decision on whether to consider this issue for future rulemaking. Stakeholders and the public are encouraged to submit comments concerning potential impacts, burdens, benefits, and concerns on the issues discussed in this notice.