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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AR12 Publication ID: Spring 2014 
Title: Revised Regulation for Environmental Radiation Protection Standard for Nuclear Power Operations 
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 how to update the Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Nuclear Power Operations in 40 CFR part 190. An updated rule would draw on updated science and clarify how safety should be demonstrated. In February 2014, EPA issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to solicit public input on general questions and approaches on what aspects of the rule should be updated. 
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: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 190   
Legal Authority: Atomic Energy Act    Reorg Plan 3   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  02/04/2014  79 FR 6509   
ANPRM Comment Period End  06/04/2014 
Additional Information: Docket number EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0689. For public comments on this ANPRM, see http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0689-0001.
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