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August 3, 2016 – Regulatory Action

On August 3rd, 2016, posted in: Latest News, Regulatory Action

August 3, 2016 – 81 FR 51216-51217 – NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION – Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes: Meeting Notice – NRC will convene a meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI) on October 6-7, 2016. A sample of agenda items to be discussed during the public session includes: An update on medical-related events; a discussion on the reporting of medical events for various modalities; a discussion on the licensing guidance for yttrium-90 microsphere brachytherapy; a discussion on the training and experience requirements for authorized individuals for various modalities; a presentation from Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on the training and experience requirements for alpha and beta emitters; an update on the worldwide supply of molybdenum-99; and a discussion on the licensing guidance for the NorthStar[supreg] Generator. The agenda is subject to change. The current agenda and any updates will be available at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/acmui/meetings/2016.html or by emailing Ms. Michelle Smethers at the contact information below. Purpose: Discuss issues related to 10 CFR part 35 Medical Use of Byproduct Material.

August 3, 2016 – 81 FR 51217-51218 – NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION – Steam Generator Materials and Design – The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a final revision to Section 5.4.2.1, “Steam Generator Materials and Design,” of NUREG-0800, “Standard Review Plan [SRP] for the Review of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants: LWR [Light Water Reactor] Edition.” Revision 4 to Section 5.4.2.1 of the SRP reflects current NRC review methods and practices based on lessons learned from NRC reviews of design certification and combined license applications completed since the last revision of this section.

August 3, 2016 – 81 FR 51218-51220 – NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION – Virginia Electric Power Company; Surry Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2; Use of AREVA’s M5[supreg] Alloy Fuel Rod Cladding Material – The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an exemption in response to a September 30, 2016, request from Virginia Electric Power Company (Dominion or the licensee) in order to use AREVA’s M5[supreg] alloy fuel rod cladding material at Surry Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 (SPS). DATES: The exemption was issued on July 27, 2016.

August 3, 2016 – 81 FR 51215-51216 – NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION – Information Collection: “NRC Form 212, Qualifications Investigation, Professional, Technical and Administrative Positions” – The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of the information collection entitled, “NRC Form 212, Qualifications Investigation, Professional, Technical and Administrative Positions.” DATES: Submit comments by October 3, 2016. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the Commission is able to ensure consideration only for comments received on or before this date.

August 3, 2016 – 81 FR 51140-51142 – DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY – Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage Contingent Cost Allocation – This document provides information on a public workshop to discuss the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) notice and request for comment on a proposed collection of information. DOE developed the proposed collection of information in connection with the notice of proposed rulemaking on the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage Contingent Cost Allocation (NOPR) in which it proposed regulations to establish a retrospective risk pooling program covering nuclear suppliers that may be required under certain circumstances to pay for any contribution by the United States government to the international supplementary fund created by the Convention for Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage.

August 3, 2016 – 81 FR 51183-51184 – DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE – International Trade Administration; Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee: Notice of an Opportunity To Apply For Membership – The Department of Commerce (the Department) is seeking applications for membership on the Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee (CINTAC or “Committee”). The purpose of the CINTAC is to provide advice to the Secretary of Commerce regarding the development and administration of programs to expand U.S. exports of civil nuclear goods and services in accordance with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, which will be used by the Department in its role as a member of the Civil Nuclear Trade Working Group of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee and of the TeamUSA interagency group to promote U.S. civil nuclear trade.