10 CFR Part 110 Rulemaking

Update

Jill ShepherdLicensing Officer

Office of International ProgramsNMMSS Users’ Meeting

May 20, 2010

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The Proposed Rule

• Proposed Rule, Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material; Updates and Clarification

• Proposed Rule published in Federal Register: June 23, 2009 (74 FR 29614)

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Proposed Changes

• Category 1 and 2 Quantities of Radioactive Material listed in Appendix P to Part 110

• Import and Export of Radioactive Waste

• General License for the Export of Byproduct Material

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Appendix P to Part 110

• Allow imports of Category 1 and 2 quantities of material listed in Appendix P under a general license– Pre-shipment notification still required

• Allow Category 2 export licensees to verify authorization from the importing country at the time of shipping

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Radioactive Waste

• Revise definition of Radioactive Waste in Part 110– Increase consistency with domestic treatment

– Import/export of rad. waste for recycling, treatment, or other management process that generates material for disposal would require specific license

– Delete “Incidental Radioactive Material” and broaden exception for recovery/reuse at facilities

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Export of Byproduct Material

• 10 CFR § 110.23 – Revised to clarify and address inconsistencies

• Separate requirements for each radionuclide or group of radionuclide for clarification

• Clarify and reorganize general license for Americium-241, Neptunium, and tritium

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Public Comments

• 75-day comment period closed: September 8, 2009

• 14 letters commenting on the proposed rule from:– Individuals, licensees, Federal & State

agencies, and citizen, environmental, and industry groups

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Status

• The 10 CFR Part 110 Final Rule is currently being reviewed by The Commission

• Publication in the Federal Register is anticipated for later this year.

• The rule becomes effective 30 days after publication as a Final Rule.

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Additional Information

• Office of International Programs: http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/international.html

• Export/Import Information: http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/ip/export-import.html

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Contact Information

Jill Shepherd

Licensing Officer

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Office of International Programs

MS 04C6

Washington, DC 20555

301-415-3635 (phone)

Jill.Shepherd@NRC.gov10

Questions?

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