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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AG14 Publication ID: Spring 1997 
Title: Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Yucca Mountain, Nevada 
Abstract: This rulemaking is in response to section 801 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 which directs the Administrator to promulgate public health and safety standards for protection of the public from releases from radioactive materials stored or disposed of in the repository at the Yucca Mountain site. The only regulated entity is the U.S. Department of Energy. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 197   
Legal Authority: Energy Policy Act, section 801   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory    08/01/1996 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/00/1997    
Final Action  01/00/1998    
Additional Information: SAN No. 3568. ^PRFA: N
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Ray Clark
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
6608J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 343-9198
Fax:202 343-2065
Email: Clark.Ray@epa.gov