Search Results for keywords:"Federal Rulemaking Website"

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  • 2021-02158 — Items Containing Byproduct Material Incidental to Production
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 7819
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comments on a proposed rule change. This new rule would create an exemption from licensing requirements for products that contain byproduct material incidental to their production. It aims to address a previous petition by GE Osmonics, Inc. and to facilitate the distribution of certain products containing these materials. The NRC encourages comments to be submitted electronically through the Federal Rulemaking Website by April 5, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who take care of rules about nuclear stuff want to change a rule to make it easier for some companies to share new products with tiny bits of radioactive material that aren't dangerous. They want to hear what people think about this by April 5, 2021, especially sharing their thoughts online.

  • 2021-02001 — Notice of Intent To Conduct Scoping Process and Prepare Environmental Impact Statement; NextEra Energy Point Beach, LLC, Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7747
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is planning to gather information to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the renewal of licenses for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Wisconsin. The NRC is inviting public comments and will hold an online public scoping meeting on February 17, 2021, to discuss environmental issues and the scope of the review. The renewal application seeks to extend the plant's operating licenses by 20 years, with Unit 1's license extending to October 5, 2050, and Unit 2's to March 8, 2053. The public can submit comments through multiple methods, with a preference for electronic submission via the Federal Rulemaking Website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission wants to keep the Point Beach Nuclear Plant open for 20 more years and is asking people what they think about it. They're having an online meeting for people to share their thoughts, but some people might find it hard to join in if they don’t have the internet.