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NRC RIN: 3150-AD51 Publication ID: Fall 1996 
Title: Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Wastes in Geologic Repositories; Design Basis Events 
Abstract: The proposed rule would amend the Commission's regulations to clarify preclosure regulatory requirements for high-level waste geologic repositories. Several issues associated with preclosure regulatory requirements have been raised due to different interpretations of the rulemaking record for 10 CFR Part 60. These involve: (1) the lack of clearly prescribed requirements for the establishment of a preclosure controlled area intended to protect public health and safety from radiation from a broad range of accident conditions; (2) the radiation protection requirements for workers and members of the public during normal or otherwise anticipated conditions; and (3) the definition of structures, systems, and components important to safety for which certain design and qualify assurance criteria apply. Guidance is needed from NRC on these matters to enable DOE to proceed with the development of a proposed design for a geologic repository. 
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission(NRC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 060   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 10101   
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/22/1995  60 FR 15180   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/20/1995    
Final Action  10/00/1996    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Richard A. Weller
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and, Safeguards,
Washington, DC 20555
Phone:301 415-7287
Email: rmw2@nrc.gov