# Draft Policy Statement on the Restructuring and Economic Deregulation of the Electric Utility Industry > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A96-31481 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Proposed Rule - **Published:** December 11, 1996 - **Citation:** 61 FR 65190 ## Text NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 10 CFR Part 50 Draft Policy Statement on the Restructuring and Economic Deregulation of the Electric Utility Industry AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Extension of public comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On September 23, 1996 (61 FR 49711), the NRC published for public comment a draft policy statement regarding its expectations for, and intended approach to, its power reactor licensees as the electric utility industry moves from an environment of rate regulation toward greater competition. The comment period for this draft policy statement was originally scheduled to expire on December 9, 1996. In a letter dated November 6, 1996, the Nuclear Information and Resource Service requested that the NRC extend the comment period to allow sufficient time for the industry to air concerns and develop comments. In response to this request and NRC concerns that the public have ample opportunity to address the issues raised in the draft policy statement, the NRC has decided to extend the comment period 60 days. DATES: The comment period has been extended and now expires on February 9, 1997. Comments submitted after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but assurance of consideration cannot be given except for comments received on or before this date. ADDRESSEES: Submit written comments to Secretary, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Attention: Docketing and Service Branch, Washington, DC 20555. Written comments may also be delivered to 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, from 7:30 AM to 4:15 PM, Federal workdays. Copies of written comments received may be examined at the NRC Public Document Room, 2120 L Street N.W. (Lower Level), Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Wood (301) 415-1255. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 6th day of December, 1996. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. John C. Hoyle, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 96-31481 Filed 12-10-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A96-31481. Public record. Not legal advice.