Nuclear Regulatory Commission November 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Target Fragilities for Equipment Vulnerable to High Energy Arcing Faults
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment draft research information letter, ``Target Fragilities for Equipment Vulnerable to High Energy Arcing Faults, Draft Report for Comment.''
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 and 2
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is issuing an exemption in response to a request from Duke Energy Progress, LLC (Duke Energy, the facility licensee), on behalf of an individual named in the request, dated July 29, 2021, as supplemented by letters dated August 26, 2021 and October 25, 2021. The exemption permits a waiver of examination and test requirements for that individual to be supported by extensive actual operating experience at a comparable facility that occurred greater than 2 years before the date of application, as opposed to the regulatory requirement that this experience be within 2 years. The exemption is effective upon issuance, but only applies to the specifically named individual.
Monthly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations
Pursuant to section 189.a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular monthly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license or combined license, as applicable, upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person. This monthly notice includes all amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, from October 15, 2021, to November 10, 2021. The last monthly notice was published on November 2, 2021.
Miscellaneous Corrections
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to make miscellaneous corrections. These changes include correcting a grammatical error, punctuation, a reference, formatting, a mathematical formula, and spelling; clarifying language; revising contact information; and updating an authority citation and internal procedures. This document is necessary to inform the public of these non-substantive amendments to the NRC's regulations.
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 3 and 4
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is issuing an exemption from the Commission's regulations in response to a November 1, 2021, request from Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (SNC), as applicable to Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4. Specifically, SNC requested a scheduler exemption from NRC regulations that require a holder of a combined license (COL) to implement certain physical protection and personnel access authorization requirements for a power reactor before fuel is allowed onsite (in the protected area). This exemption allows SNC to implement these requirements for each unit after the Commission finds that the acceptance criteria in the COL are met for the unit and prior to that unit's initial fuel load into the reactor.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., Palisades Nuclear Plant
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a partial exemption in response to a June 15, 2021, request from Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy, the licensee). The issuance of the exemption would grant Entergy a partial exemption from regulations that require the retention of records for certain systems, structures, and components associated with the Palisades Nuclear Plant (PNP) until the termination of the PNP operating license.
Reporting Requirements for Nonemergency Events at Nuclear Power Plants
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) plans to hold a public meeting to discuss a rulemaking activity related to reporting requirements for nonemergency events at nuclear power plants. The purpose of the meeting is to provide background and status information on the rulemaking and to obtain stakeholder input to enhance the NRC's understanding of the associated issues.
SHINE Medical Technologies, LLC; SHINE Medical Isotope Production Facility
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) regarding the NRC's consideration of issuance of a proposed amendment to the SHINE Medical Technologies, LLC (SHINE, the licensee) Construction Permit No. CPMIF- 001, issued on February 29, 2016. The permit authorizes the construction of the SHINE Medical Isotope Production Facility (SHINE facility) in Rock County, Wisconsin. If approved, the proposed amendment would authorize the receipt and possession of certain radioactive materials necessary for the continued construction of the SHINE facility.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Humboldt Bay Power Plant, Unit 3
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is noticing the termination of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Humboldt Bay Power Plant, Unit 3 (HBPP, Unit 3) Facility Operating License, No. DPR- 7, located near Eureka, California.
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.; Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 3 and 4
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is issuing an exemption from the Commission's regulations that require a written examination and operating test to be requested and administered to 72 licensed operator candidates at Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Unit 4 in response to Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.'s (SNC) request dated July 8, 2021, as supplemented by letter dated October 1, 2021. The NRC is effectively giving these 72 candidates credit for the written examination and operating test that they already took and passed at VEGP Unit 3.
Evaluations of Explosions Postulated To Occur at Nearby Facilities and on Transportation Routes Near Nuclear Power Plants
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing Revision 3 to Regulatory Guide (RG)1.91, ``Evaluations of Explosions Postulated to Occur at Nearby Facilities and on Transportation Routes Near Nuclear Power Plants.'' The revision of RG 1.91 describes methods that the NRC finds acceptable for applicants and licensees of nuclear power reactors to use in evaluating postulated accidental explosions at nearby facilities and transportation routes.
Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC, Palisades Nuclear Plant
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of an exemption in response to the December 23, 2020, request from Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC (HDI) related Palisades Nuclear Plant (PNP), located in Van Buren County, Michigan. The exemption would permit HDI to use funds from the PNP nuclear decommissioning trust (NDT) for spent fuel management and site restoration activities for PNP. The exemption would also allow such withdrawals without prior notification to the NRC. The NRC staff is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) associated with the proposed exemption.
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Holtec International HI-STAR 100 Cask System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1008, Renewal of Initial Certificate and Amendment Nos. 1, 2, and 3
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is confirming the effective date of December 15, 2021, for the direct final rule that was published in the Federal Register on October 1, 2021. This direct final rule amended the Holtec International HI-STAR 100 Cask System listing in the ``List of approved spent fuel storage casks'' to renew, for an additional 40 years, the initial certificate and Amendment Nos. 1, 2, and 3 of Certificate of Compliance No. 1008.
In the Matter of Arizona Public Service Company, Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District Public Service Company of New Mexico, Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation
On October 21, 2021, and published in the Federal Register on October 27, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued an Order approving the application dated May 19, 2021, as supplemented by letter dated September 14, 2021, filed by Arizona Public Service Company (APS), on behalf of Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP) and Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM). The application sought NRC consent to the partial transfers of Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-41 and NPF-51 for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (Palo Verde), Units 1 and 2, respectively, and the general license for the Palo Verde Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI). Specifically, it sought NRC consent to the transfers from PNM to SRP of a 7.9333330 percent share of the undivided interests in Palo Verde, Unit 1, and of a 0.7933333 percent share of the undivided interests in Palo Verde Unit 2. No physical changes or operational changes were proposed in the application. The NRC is issuing an Order correcting and superseding the Order of October 21, 2021.
Sigma-Aldrich Company, Fort Mims Site
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering amending the NRC's Materials License No. 24-16273-01, issued to Sigma- Aldrich Company (the licensee), for possession of byproduct material incident to radiological survey, storage of waste awaiting disposal, and decontamination, and remediation of the Fort Mims Site. The proposed amendment is to revise the decommissioning plan and terminate the license for the licensee's Fort Mims Site in Maryland Heights, Missouri. The NRC staff is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) associated with the proposed action.
Information Collection: Requests to Agreement States and Non-Agreement States for Information
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, ``Requests to Agreement States and Non-Agreement States for Information.''
Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59, “Changes, Tests and Experiments,” at Non-Power Production or Utilization Facilities
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft regulatory guide (DG), DG-2007, ``Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59, ``Changes, Tests and Experiments,'' at Non-power Production or Utilization Facilities.'' This DG describes an approach that is acceptable to the NRC staff to meet the regulatory requirements ``Changes, tests and experiments,'' at a nonpower production and utilization facility (NPUF), as defined in the DG.
In the Matter of Exelon Generation Company, LLC; Exelon Corporation; Exelon FitzPatrick, LLC; Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC; R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant, LLC; Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, LLC; Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2; Byron Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2; Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2; Clinton Power Station, Unit No. 1; Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 1, 2, and 3; James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant; LaSalle County Station, Units 1 and 2; Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2; Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2; Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 1, 2, and 3; Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2; R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant; Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2; Three Mile Island Nuclear Station, Unit 1; Zion Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2; and the Associated Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an order approving the application filed by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (EGC), on behalf of itself and Exelon Corporation; Exelon FitzPatrick, LLC; Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC; R. E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant, LLC; and Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, LLC (collectively, the Applicants), on February 25, 2021, as supplemented. Specifically, the order approves the indirect transfer of the facility operating licenses, materials license, and general licenses held by the Applicants, conforming amendments to the licenses, and other actions related to the reorganization of EGC.
Extending the Duration of the AP1000 Design Certification
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is confirming the effective date of December 6, 2021, for the direct final rule that was published in the Federal Register on September 22, 2021. This direct final rule amends the NRC's regulations to update the design to reflect changes provided by Westinghouse Electric Company LLC and to extend the duration of the AP1000 design certification for an additional 5 years.
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority; Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Processing Plant; Western New York Nuclear Service Center
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an amendment to Facility Provisional Operating License No. CSF-1, issued to New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the licensee, for the provisional operation of the Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Processing Plant located at the Western New York Nuclear Service Center (WNYNSC), in Cattaraugus and Erie Counties, New York. The provisional operating license was amended to update the Radiation Protection Program for the Retained Premises of the Licensed Area for ``modernization'' and as requested by the licensee, to clarify the licensee's health and safety responsibilities as the sole licensee.
Controlled Unclassified Information Program
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing this Statement of Policy to set forth its expectation regarding the treatment of controlled unclassified information (CUI). This final policy statement describes how the NRC will comply with regulations issued by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) that direct agencies to minimize the risk of unauthorized disclosure of controlled unclassified information while allowing timely access by authorized holders. This policy statement aligns with similar actions taken by other Federal agencies to communicate changes in agency CUI policy to align with NARA requirements. During the transition to the CUI program, all elements of the NRC's existing Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information (SUNSI) program will remain in place.
Information Collection: Facility Security Clearance and Safeguarding of National Security Information and Restricted Data
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, ``Facility Security Clearance and Safeguarding of National Security Information and Restricted Data.''
NextEra Energy Point Beach, LLC; Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment draft plant-specific Supplement 23, Second Renewal, to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, NUREG-1437, regarding the proposed subsequent renewal of Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-24 and DPR-27 for an additional 20 years of operation for Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Point Beach). The Point Beach facility is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan (approximately 15 miles NNE of Manitowoc, WI). Possible alternatives to the proposed action (subsequent license renewal) include no action and reasonable replacement power alternatives.
Acceptable Standard Format and Content for the Fundamental Nuclear Material Control Plan Required for Special Nuclear Material of Moderate Strategic Significance
On September 23, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued for public comment draft NUREG, NUREG-2159, Revision 1, ``Acceptable Standard Format and Content for the Fundamental Nuclear Material Control Plan Required for Special Nuclear Material of Moderate Strategic Significance.'' The public comment period was originally scheduled to close on November 22, 2021. The NRC has decided to extend the public comment period to allow more time for members of the public to develop and submit their comments.
Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors
On November 6, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) solicited comments on preliminary proposed rule language for a risk-informed, technology-inclusive framework for reactor licensing. The public comment period closed on November 5, 2021. The NRC has decided to reopen the public comment period until January 31, 2022, to allow more time for members of the public to develop and submit their comments.
Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-108, notice is hereby given that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposes to develop a new system of records notice titled, ``Health Emergency Records,'' NRC 46. NRC proposes to establish this system of records to protect the NRC's workforce and respond to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a declared public health emergency, and other high consequence public health threats.
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: TN Americas LLC, TN-32 Dry Storage Cask, Certificate of Compliance No. 1021, Renewal of Initial Certificate and Amendment No. 1
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its spent fuel storage regulations by revising the TN Americas LLC, TN-32 Dry Storage Cask listing within the ``List of approved spent fuel storage casks'' to renew, for an additional 40 years, the initial certificate and Amendment No. 1 of Certificate of Compliance No. 1021. The renewal of the initial certificate and Amendment No. 1 revises the certificate of compliance's conditions and technical specifications to address aging management activities related to the structures, systems, and components of the dry storage system to ensure that these will maintain their intended functions during the period of extended storage operations. The scope of the Certificate of Compliance No. 1021 renewal includes spent fuel storage cask models TN-32, TN-32A, and TN-32B.
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: TN Americas LLC, TN-32 Dry Storage Cask, Certificate of Compliance No. 1021, Renewal of Initial Certificate and Amendment No. 1
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its spent fuel regulations by revising the TN Americas LLC, TN-32 Dry Storage Cask listing within the ``List of approved spent fuel storage casks'' to renew, for an additional 40 years, the initial certificate and Amendment No. 1 of Certificate of Compliance No. 1021. The renewal of the initial certificate and Amendment No. 1 revises the certificate of compliance's conditions and technical specifications to address aging management activities related to the structures, systems, and components of the dry storage system to ensure that these will maintain their intended functions during the period of extended storage operations. The scope of the Certificate of Compliance No. 1021 renewal includes spent fuel storage cask models TN-32, TN-32A, and TN-32B.
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority; Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Processing Plant; Western New York State Nuclear Service Center
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) related to a request to amend Facility Provisional Operating License No. CSF-1 for provisional operation of the Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Processing Plant located at the Western New York Nuclear Service Center (WNYNSC), in Cattaraugus and Erie Counties, New York. The requested amendment would amend the Radiation Protection Program for the ``retained premises of the licensed area'' for modernization. In addition, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the licensee, requested that the license be amended to clarify NYSERDA's health and safety and other responsibilities under the license. NYSERDA defines the ``retained premises of the licensed area'' as the area consisting of the WNYNSC, not including the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) premises and the State Licensed Disposal Area (SDA).
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 3 and 4; Issuance of Amendment and Exemption Changes to Tier 1 Information Regarding Invessel Components
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is granting an exemption to allow a departure from the Tier 1 certification information in the generic design control document (DCD) for the AP1000 design certification and is issuing License Amendment Nos. 188 and 186 to Combined Licenses (COLs), NPF-91 and NPF-92, respectively. The COLs were issued to Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (SNC), and Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe Power Corporation, MEAG Power SPVM, LLC, MEAG Power SPVJ, LLC, MEAG Power SPVP, LLC, and the City of Dalton, Georgia; for the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4, located in Burke County, Georgia. SNC is the entity that is licensed to construct and operate VEGP Units 3 and 4. The granting of the exemption allows the departures from Tier 1 information asked for in the amendment. Because the acceptability of the exemption was determined in part by the acceptability of the amendment, the exemption and amendment are being issued concurrently.
Tennessee Valley Authority; Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an exemption in response to a September 23, 2020, request from the Tennessee Valley Authority to allow for the use of Optimized ZIRLOTM fuel rod cladding at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2.
Monthly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations
Pursuant to section 189.a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular monthly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license or combined license, as applicable, upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person. This monthly notice includes all amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, from September 17, 2021, to October 14, 2021. The last monthly notice was published on October 5, 2021.
Performance Review Boards for Senior Executive Service
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced appointments to the NRC Performance Review Board (PRB) responsible for making recommendations on performance appraisal ratings and performance awards for NRC Senior Executives and Senior Level System employees and appointments to the NRC PRB Panel responsible for making recommendations to the appointing and awarding authorities for NRC PRB members.
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