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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AH63 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for the Disposal of Low-Activity Mixed Radioactive Waste 
Abstract: This rulemaking would address the problem of disposal of low-activity mixed radioactive wastes, consisting of a chemically hazardous component and low levels of radioactivity. These wastes are anticipated to arise in the commercial sector from various sources. The rulemaking is intended to increase disposal options for these wastes and offer a streamlined regulatory process which melds hazardous chemical protection and radioactivity protection requirements while protecting public health and safety. The rule would not mandate a disposal method, but rather would permit an alternative to existing disposal methods. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is anticipated to be the implementing Agency for the application of this rule. An Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was issued to solicit early public input on this issue. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 193   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2021 Atomic Energy Act of 1954    Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970    Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  11/18/2003  68 FR 65120   
NPRM  07/00/2009    
Additional Information: SAN No. 4054; EPA publication information: ANPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WASTE/2003/November/Day-18/f28651.htm
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Daniel Schultheisz
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
6608J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 343-9349
Fax:202 343-2304
Email: Schultheisz.Daniel@epamail.epa.gov