On January 27, 2017 (82 FR 8630), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published a request for comments in the federal register revising its licensing guidance for materials licenses for self-shielded irradiators. The NRC is requesting public comment on draft NUREG–1556, Volume 5, Revision 1, “Consolidated Guidance About Materials Licenses: Program-Specific Guidance About Self-Shielded Irradiators.” The document has been updated from the original version to include information on safety culture, security of radioactive materials, protection of sensitive information, and changes in regulatory policies and practices. This document is intended for use by applicants, licensees, and the NRC staff. Please submit comments by March 10, 2017. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practicable to do so, but the NRC is only able to assure consideration of comments received on or before this date. Click on the link below to download the full version:

NRC 01-27-2017 Irradiator Lics NUREG updated