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NRC RIN: 3150-AJ59 Publication ID: Fall 2024 
Title: Regulatory Improvements for Production and Utilization Facilities Transitioning to Decommissioning [NRC-2015-0070] 
Abstract:

This rulemaking would amend NRC's regulations to provide an appropriate regulatory framework for nuclear power reactors transitioning to decommissioning. The goals of this rulemaking are to maintain a safe, effective, and efficient decommissioning process; reduce license amendment requests and exemptions; address other relevant decommissioning issues; and support the NRC's Principles of Good Regulation. The rulemaking would address lessons learned from licensees that have completed or are currently in the decommissioning process. The rulemaking would align regulatory requirements with the reduction in risk that occurs over time, while maintaining safety and security. This rulemaking scope would affect production and utilization facilities. 

 
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission(NRC)  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 20    10 CFR 26    10 CFR 50    10 CFR 51    10 CFR 52    10 CFR 72    10 CFR 73    10 CFR 140   
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 2201    42 U.S.C. 5841   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  11/19/2015  80 FR 72358   
ANPRM Extension of Comment Period   12/28/2015  80 FR 80709   
ANPRM Comment Period End  01/04/2016 
ANPRM Extension of Comment Period End  03/18/2016 
Draft Regulatory Basis  03/15/2017  82 FR 13778   
Draft Regulatory Basis Comment Period End  06/13/2017 
Final Regulatory Basis  11/27/2017  82 FR 55954   
NPRM  03/03/2022  87 FR 12254   
NPRM Comment Period End  05/17/2022 
NPRM Extension of Comment Period  05/17/2022  87 FR 29840   
NPRM Extension of Comment Period End  08/30/2022 
Final Rule  02/00/2025 
Additional Information: The rulemaking was previously titled "Regulatory Improvements for Power Reactors Transitioning to Decommissioning." See the dedicated NRC web page https://www.nrc.gov/waste/decommissioning/reg-guides-comm/regulations/reg-improv-trans-to-decom.html with a link to the proposed rule and related documents. The final rule package (SECY-24-0011, ADAMS Accession No. ML23258A200) was submitted to the Commission on January 31, 2024.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Daniel Doyle
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards,
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Phone:301 415-3748
Email: daniel.doyle@nrc.gov