NRC Requests Comments on 10CFR61 Proposed Change
On December 07, 2012 (77 FR 72997), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published a federal register requesting comments on their second version of proposed amendments to Part 61 in Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR Part 61), “Licensing Requirements for Land Disposal of Radioactive Waste.” These updated amendments published in a preliminary rule language dated November 2012 will ensure that waste streams that are significantly different in terms of radiological characteristics (e.g., half-life) from those considered in the technical basis for the current regulations can be disposed of safely and meet the performance objectives for land disposal of low level radioactive waste (LLRW). These amendments will also increase the use of site-specific information to ensure that public health and safety would continue to be protected. Comments on the preliminary rule language should be submitted no later than January 7, 2013.
NRC 12-07 notice on 10CFR61 disposal changes.pdf
NRC-2011-0012-0045_Draft Language.pdf
