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DOE/ENDEP RIN: 1901-AA38 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment 
Abstract: This action would add a new 10 CFR 834 to DOE's regulations establishing a body of rules setting forth the basic requirements for ensuring radiation protection of the public and environment in connection with DOE nuclear activities. These requirements stem from the Department's ongoing effort to strengthen the protection of health, safety, and the environment from the nuclear and chemical hazards posed by these DOE activities. Major elements of the proposal include a dose limitation system for protection of the public; requirements for application optimization (As Low As is Reasonably Achievable, ALARA) process; requirements for liquid discharges; reporting and monitoring requirements; and residual radioactive material requirements. 
Agency: Department of Energy(DOE)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 834   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201    42 USC 7191   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/25/1993  58 FR 16268   
Second NPRM  08/31/1995  60 FR 45381   
Second NPRM Comment Period End  10/02/1995    
Integrate New EPA Guidance   11/00/2009    
Final Action  10/00/2010    
Additional Information: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering revising the Federal Guidance for Radiation Protection of the Public. This Presidential-level guidance would refine the radiation protection and dose limitation framework for the public, and may include numerical Radiation Protection Goals (i.e., dose limits). Because it is DOE’s preference to be consistent with Federal radiation protection policy, the Department is adjusting the schedule for part 834 in anticipation of revised Federal Guidance and will issue the rule following EPA action on the guidance. This will allow DOE to be consistent with the most current Presidential-level guidance upon its release. EPA's schedule for issuing the Federal Guidelines is currently tentative, therefore DOE cannot project a date for the next action on this rulemaking.
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:
Thomas Traceski
Director, Office of Environmental Policy and Assistance, HS-22
Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone:202 586-6374
Email: thomas.traceski@hq.doe.gov