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Steve Gannis, Denial of Petition for Rulemaking

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 13, 1995

However, 10 mrem/yr is the EPA Clean Air Act limit for dose from a single pathway of exposure; namely, the dose a member of the public might receive from airborne releases of radioactive material from … In a survey conducted by the EPA to determine if NRC licensees were releasing radioactive materials to the environment in excess of EPA Clean Air Act limits, the EPA found that none of the NRC licensees

Constraint Level for Air Emissions of Radionuclides

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 13, 1995

This action is expected to be the final step in providing EPA with a basis upon which to rescind its Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations for NRC licensed facilities (other than power reactors) and Agreement … During the stay period, EPA conducted two studies of the air emissions from NRC and Agreement State materials licensees. The first was a survey of 367 randomly selected nuclear materials licensees.

Criteria To Return Retired Nuclear Power Reactors to Operations

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 6, 2021

The petitioner referenced the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq., and the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., to support the petitioner's statements regarding reducing … The comment period closed on October 9, 2019; the NRC received 33 comment submissions on the PRM.

Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Licensing of New Nuclear Reactors

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 4, 2024

Criteria pollutants emitted from vehicles and standby power equipment during construction are less than Clean Air Act de minimis levels set by the U.S. … Clean Air Act de minimis levels set by the EPA if located in a nonattainment or maintenance area.

Robert H. Leyse; Denial of Petition for Rulemaking

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 23, 2004

A notice of receipt of the petition and request for public comment was published in the Federal Register (FR) on October 31, 2002 (67 FR 66347). The public comment period closed January 16, 2003. … Public Comments on the Petition Four letters of public comment were received on PRM-50-78.

Terrence O. Hee, Ion Technology; Receipt of Petition for Rulemaking

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 15, 2003

this petition: (1) To contribute to the cleaning up of the air, and (2) a monetary interest. … Bates, Acting Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 03-25986 Filed 10-14-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P

Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses-Environmental Review

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 3, 2023

The comment period began in August 2020 and ended in November 2020. … These plants have changed operational procedures, such as periodically cleaning zebra mussels off intake structures, or have changed intake structure designs to minimize impacts on waterfowl.

Criteria To Return Retired Nuclear Power Reactors to Operations

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 26, 2019

The petitioner references the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq., and the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., to support the petitioner's climate change statements regarding … Laufer, Acting Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2019-15934 Filed 7-25-19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P

Revisions to Environmental Review for Renewal of Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 31, 2009

The original comment period began in June 2003 and ended in September 2003. In October 2005 the scoping period was reopened until December 30, 2005 (70 FR 57628). III. … No comments were received during the 2005 public comment period.

Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 7, 2026

, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, National Marine Sanctuaries Act, and Marine Mammal Protection Act. … Conservation and Management Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, National Marine Sanctuaries Act, and Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Robert H. Leyse; Receipt of Petition for Rulemaking

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 31, 2002

DATES: Submit comments by December 16, 2002. … The petitioner cites another instance when one nuclear power plant continued to operate at power, the need for repeated cleaning of an air cooling heat exchanger was not recognized as a key indicator

Reforming and Modernizing the NRC's Radiation Protection Framework

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 15, 2026

Additionally, the NRC has used these types of regulations to meet environmental protection-related obligations under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and to demonstrate compliance with the environmental protection … Final Rule, “Resolution of Dual Regulation of Airborne Effluents of Radioactive Materials; Clean Air Act,” December 10, 1996 61 FR 65120.

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District; Denial of Petition for Rulemaking

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 27, 2005

, already have requirements to follow the Clean Water Act, and may establish a pretreatment program for wastewater acceptance. … are dispersed into water or air.

Release of Solid Materials at Licensed Facilities: Issues Paper, Scoping Process for Environmental Issues, and Notice of Public Meetings

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 30, 1999

The written public comment period will extend until after the last public meeting is held. … The regulations in 10 CFR, Chapter I, have been developed using a rulemaking process that provides the opportunity for public review and comment under the Administrative Procedure Act and includes the

Requirements for Shipping Packages Used To Transport Vitrified High-Level Waste

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 8, 1997

DATE: The comment period expires July 22, 1997. … EPA reviewed the petition in accordance with its responsibilities under Section 309 of the Clean Air Act and had no specific comments.

Financial Protection Requirements for Permanently Shutdown Nuclear Power Reactors

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 30, 1997

DATES: The comment period expires January 13, 1998. … See Section 170a of that Act (42 U.S.C. 2210a). Section 170 is commonly referred to as the ``Price-Anderson Act.''

Disposal of Radioactive Material by Release Into Sanitary Sewer Systems; Withdrawal of Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 10, 2005

, already have requirements to follow the Clean Water Act, and may establish a pretreatment program for wastewater acceptance. … . 1317(b) and (d) and 1319) and EPA Clean Water Act Standards (40 CFR Part 403).

Streamlining Contested Adjudications in Licensing Proceedings

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 11, 2026

DATES: The NRC plans to hold the virtual-only public meeting on March 19, 2026, during the 30-day public comment period. … Background On March 3, 2026, the NRC published a notice in the Federal Register for a 30-day public comment period (91 FR 10450).

Compatibility With IAEA Transportation Safety Standards (TS-R-1) and Other Transportation Safety Amendments

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 30, 2002

DATES: The comment period closes July 29, 2002. … Several commenters believe that Congress, in approving the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act (the Act), Pub.

Respiratory Protection and Controls To Restrict Internal Exposures

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 17, 1998

DATES: Submit comments by September 30, 1998. … For the reasons set out in the preamble and under the authority of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, and 5 U.S.C. 553, the NRC is proposing to