Sunshine Act Meetings

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 03/02/2021.

Information Collection: Licensing Requirements for the Independent Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level Radioactive Waste, and Reactor-Related Greater Than Class C Waste

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 03/02/2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, ``Licensing Requirements for the Independent Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level Radioactive Waste, and...

Guidance for Changes During Construction for New Nuclear Power Plants Licenses

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/25/2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a new Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.237, entitled ``Guidance for Changes During Construction for Nuclear Power Plants Being Constructed Under a Combined License Referencing a Certified Design Under 10 CFR part 52.'' This regulatory guide (RG) describes a process that the NRC staff considers...

Changes to Subsequent License Renewal Guidance Documents

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/25/2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing three Interim Staff Guidance (ISG) documents that update aging management criteria for mechanical, structural, and electrical structures and components in the NRC's subsequent license renewal (SLR) guidance documents. Specifically, the ISGs revise guidance contained in NUREG- 2191,...

Online Portal for Requesting Evaluation of Proposed Alternatives

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/24/2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is notifying the public of the upcoming availability of an online portal for licensees to submit a request for relief in the form of alternatives to the regulatory requirements.

Issuance of Multiple Exemptions in Response to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/24/2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued five exemptions in response to requests from five licensees. The exemptions afford these licensees temporary relief from certain requirements under NRC regulations. The exemptions are in response to the licensees' requests for relief due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health...

Information Collection: NRC Form 64, Travel Voucher

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/23/2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, NRC Form 64, ``Travel Voucher.''

Monthly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/23/2021.

Pursuant to section 189.a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular monthly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately...

Information Collection: Notices, Instructions and Reports to Workers: Inspection and Investigations

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/23/2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, ``Notices, Instructions and Reports to Workers: Inspection and Investigations.''

Revision of Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2021

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/22/2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend the licensing, inspection, special project, and annual fees charged to its applicants and licensees. These proposed amendments are necessary to implement the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA), which, starting in fiscal year (FY) 2021, requires the NRC to...

Setpoints for Safety-Related Instrumentation

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/22/2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing Revision 4 to Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.105, ``Setpoints for Safety- Related Instrumentation.'' This RG describes an approach that is acceptable to the staff of the NRC to meet regulatory requirements ensuring that setpoints for safety-related instrumentation are established and maintained...

Design Limits, Loading Combinations, Materials, Construction and Testing of Concrete Containments

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/22/2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing Revision 4 to Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.136, ``Design Limits, Loading Combinations, Materials, Construction and Testing of Concrete Containments.'' It updates the guidance for materials, design, construction, fabrication, examination, and testing of concrete containments in nuclear power...

Final Revision to Branch Technical Position 7-19 Guidance for Evaluation of Defense in Depth and Diversity to Address Common-Cause Failure Due to Latent Design Defects in Digital Safety Systems; Correction

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/22/2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is correcting a notice that was published in the Federal Register on January 29, 2021, regarding the final revision to Branch Technical Position (BTP) 7-19, ``Guidance for Evaluation of Defense in Depth and Diversity to Address Common-Cause Failure Due to Latent Design Defects in Digital Safety...

Sunshine Act Meetings

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/22/2021.

Information Collection: Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/19/2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled ``Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities.''

Environmental Qualification of Certain Electrical Equipment Important to Safety for Nuclear Power Plants

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/18/2021.

On December 17, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) solicited comments on draft regulatory guide (DG), DG-1361, ``Environmental Qualification of Certain Electrical Equipment Important to Safety for Nuclear Power Plants.'' The public comment period closed on February 16, 2021. The NRC has decided to reopen the public comment period...

Sunshine Act Meetings

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/16/2021.

683rd Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS)

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/12/2021.

Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp.; Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit 1

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/11/2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of an amendment to Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR- 66, issued to Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp., for operation of the Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit 1. The proposed amendment would revise Technical Specification (TS) 5.5.5.1, ``Unit 1 SG [Steam Generator] Program,''...

Service Contract Inventory

by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on 02/11/2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of its Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Service Contract Inventory and FY 2017 Service Contract Inventory Analysis. The NRC's FY 2018 Service Contract Inventory is included as part of a Government-wide service contract inventory. The inventory...