Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Federal agency responsible for regulations under Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
67 regulationsThe Sunset Rule; Correction
This is a correction to a Nuclear Regulatory Commission rule about 'sunset provisions'—requirements that certain nuclear regulations automatically expire after a set period of time unless Congress votes to renew them. The correction clarifies how these expiration dates work to ensure nuclear safety rules are regularly reviewed and updated.
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: TN Americas LLC, NUHOMS EOS Dry Spent Fuel Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1042, Amendment Nos. 3 and 4; Corrections
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved updates to how a company called TN Americas can store used nuclear fuel in special steel containers called casks. This regulation makes corrections to safety rules that were previously approved, ensuring that spent fuel from nuclear power plants can be safely stored on-site until it's eventually disposed of permanently.
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: TN Americas LLC, NUHOMS EOS Dry Spent Fuel Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1042, Amendment Nos. 3 and 4; Corrections
This regulation updates the official approval for a specific type of container used to safely store used nuclear fuel at power plants. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission made corrections to previous approvals for TN Americas LLC's storage system to ensure the safety rules are accurate and clear.
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC International, Inc., NAC-UMS Universal Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1015, Amendment No. 10, and Revision 1 to Amendment Nos. 5 through 9
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved an updated design for containers that safely store used nuclear fuel at power plants and storage facilities. This approval allows NAC International to continue using their storage system design with new safety improvements and technical updates.
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: TN Americas LLC, NUHOMS EOS Dry Spent Fuel Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1042, Amendment No. 5
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is updating its approval of a specific storage container system used to safely store spent nuclear fuel at power plants. This update, the fifth amendment to the approval, ensures that nuclear facilities can continue using this particular storage design while meeting current safety standards.
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: TN Americas LLC, NUHOMS EOS Dry Spent Fuel Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1042, Amendment No. 5
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved an updated design for a storage container used to safely hold used nuclear fuel at power plants. This approval allows nuclear facilities to continue using this TN Americas LLC storage system, which helps manage radioactive waste until it can be permanently disposed of.
Approval of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Unconditioned Code Cases
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is approving new technical standards from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers that will be used to inspect and maintain equipment in nuclear power plants. This update helps ensure nuclear facilities meet current safety requirements without needing special exceptions.
Incorporation by Reference of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standard 603-2018
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to adopt an IEEE electrical safety standard (IEEE 603-2018) for nuclear power plants to ensure consistent, up-to-date safety practices in how these facilities design and manage their control systems. This update helps make sure nuclear plants follow the latest industry best practices for preventing equipment failures that could affect plant safety.
Commercial Non-Power Production or Utilization Facilities
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is updating rules for nuclear facilities that produce materials or energy for commercial purposes rather than generating electricity for the power grid. This regulation clarifies safety standards and licensing requirements that companies must follow when operating these specialized nuclear facilities.
The Sunset Rule
This Nuclear Regulatory Commission rule establishes an automatic expiration date for certain regulations unless they are actively renewed and reviewed. This ensures that outdated nuclear safety rules are periodically re-examined to make sure they still make sense and protect the public effectively.
Incorporation by Reference of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standard 603-2018
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to officially adopt an electrical safety standard (IEEE 603-2018) that helps ensure nuclear power plants are built and operated safely. This standard sets requirements for how electrical systems in nuclear facilities should be designed and maintained to protect workers and the public from electrical hazards.
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC International, Inc., NAC-UMS Universal Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1015, Renewed Amendment No. 10, and Revision 1 to Renewed Amendment Nos. 5 through 9
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved an updated storage system for safely storing used nuclear fuel from power plants. This renewal ensures that the NAC-UMS storage casks continue to meet safety standards for protecting public health and the environment.