NRC Proposes to Harmonize with IAEA

NRC 05-16 NPRM 10CFR71 update to IAEA.pdf

On May 16, 2013 (78 FR 28988), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise its regulations in 10 CFR Part 71 for the safe transportation of radioactive material. This proposed rule would bring the regulations in 10 CFR Part 71 into general accord with the 2009 edition of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA’s) “Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material” (TS–R–1) and maintain consistency with proposed revisions to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Material Regulations (HMRs) published in the Federal Register on August 12, 2011 (76 FR 50332). In addition, the NRC is making other revisions to include NRC-initiated changes that would affect administrative procedures for the quality assurance program requirements described in 10 CFR Part 71 Subpart H; re-establish restrictions on material that qualifies for the fissile material exemption; clarify the requirements for a general license; clarify the responsibilities of certificate holders and licensees when making preliminary determinations; and make other editorial changes throughout 10 CFR Part 71. Please submit comments specific to this proposed rule by June 17, 2013.