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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is releasing its regular monthly notice as required under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. This notice lists amendments to facility operating licenses and combined licenses, determining if they involve no significant hazards consideration (NSHC). Public comments on these amendments are invited until February 20, 2025, and requests for hearings must be submitted by March 24, 2025. The NRC encourages using the Federal rulemaking website for submissions and has provided guidance on electronic submissions and the process for requesting a hearing.

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a change to its Radioactive Waste Management Manual and an administrative update to the Radioactive Waste Management order. These changes incorporate DOE's interpretation of what qualifies as high-level radioactive waste (HLW), based on the Atomic Energy Act and the Nuclear Waste Policy Act. The interpretation clarifies that not all reprocessing waste is classified as HLW; instead, it depends on the waste's radiological characteristics and whether it meets specific disposal criteria. The changes aim to ensure the safe management and disposal of DOE's waste and invite public input and reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) plans to establish an agreement with the State of Connecticut, allowing the state to regulate certain radioactive materials and activities. This means Connecticut would take over regulatory authority from the NRC for specific materials, while the NRC retains control over others, such as uranium facilities and certain waste disposals. The public is invited to give their feedback on this proposed agreement by April 18, 2025. The final agreement, once approved and signed, is expected to take effect on September 30, 2025.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is releasing a monthly notice regarding amendments to facility operating licenses and combined licenses under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. These amendments involve no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), meaning they don't significantly increase risk or create new accident possibilities. Public comments are invited, and people can request a hearing if they believe they would be impacted by these changes. The NRC emphasizes the use of their electronic filing system for submitting documents related to these proceedings.

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a notice about a change in the boundary for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, also called Jefferson Lab, located in Newport News, Virginia. This change impacts the facility's properties, like the Applied Research Center, covering a total of around 179 acres. Unauthorized entry and introduction of dangerous materials into the facility are prohibited under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. The facility's updated boundary details, including fencing and signage, reflect these changes as of December 3, 2024.