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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AR12 Publication ID: Fall 2013 
Title: Revised Regulation for Environmental Radiation Protection Standard for Nuclear Power Operations--40 CFR Part 190 
Abstract: EPA issued the "Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Nuclear Power Operations" in 1977. Since issuance of these standards, the understanding of radiation risk and dose to humans has advanced and new methodologies have been developed to calculate radiation doses. In view of the developments over the past decades, EPA is evaluating whether to update the Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Nuclear Power Operations in 40 CFR part 190. If EPA were to issue an updated rule, it would draw on updated science and clarify how safety should be demonstrated. EPA is issuing an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to solicit public input on general questions and approaches to start a public discussion about whether to update the existing rule. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 190   
Legal Authority: Atomic Energy Act    Reorg. Plan 3   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  11/00/2013 
Additional Information: EPA Docket information: NA at this time
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Federal, State 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/radiation/  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Brian Littleton
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 6608J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 343-9216
Email: littleton.brian@epamail.epa.gov

Tom Peake
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 6608J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 343-9765
Fax:202 343-2304
Email: peake.tom@epa.gov