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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)
Questions?
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