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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) granted 68 exemptions to 26 licensees in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 public health emergency. These exemptions provide temporary or permanent relief from certain regulatory requirements, allowing facilities to manage staffing and safety measures more flexibly. Specifically, the record details exemptions related to work-hour controls, emergency preparedness exercises, and security personnel training to ensure operations can continue safely during the pandemic. The NRC is using a single Federal Register notice to compile these exemptions, enhancing transparency about the actions taken during this period.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced that there are no meetings scheduled for the weeks of February 10, February 17, February 24, March 3, March 10, and March 17, 2025. The public can access the NRC Commission Meeting Schedule online if they want further updates or changes to the schedule. If individuals with disabilities need accommodations to participate in future meetings, they can contact the NRC Disability Program Specialist. For more information about meeting statuses, one can reach out to Chris Markley at the NRC.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has submitted a request to renew an existing information collection related to the "Domestic Licensing of Special Nuclear Material" to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This collection requires certain entities to provide information about their use of special nuclear material and is crucial for the NRC's licensing and regulatory decisions. The public is invited to submit comments on this proposal by February 22, 2021. The estimated annual response involves 1,214 responses from 200 respondents, requiring a total of 37,050 hours to comply with the requirements.

In this proceeding, the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board is looking into the license renewal application of Powertech (USA) Inc. for their Dewey-Burdock In Situ Uranium Recovery Facility in South Dakota. Following a petition by several organizations, the Board decided that they could participate in the case because they have valid concerns. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will also participate. A hearing will be scheduled, which the public can attend, and people interested in sharing their opinions may submit a written statement to the Board.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced its meeting schedule for the upcoming weeks, starting December 23, 2024, and extending into January 2025. No meetings are planned for most of these weeks, except on January 14, 2025, when a public meeting will be held to discuss the Strategic Programmatic Overview of the Decommissioning and Low-Level Waste and Nuclear Materials Users Business Lines. The meeting will take place in Rockville, Maryland, and can also be viewed live via webcast. The NRC provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities and offers contact information for those needing assistance or wishing to obtain electronic notices.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering a license amendment for the Nuclear Ship Savannah (NSS) in Baltimore, Maryland. This amendment would allow for the completion of decommissioning activities under the License Termination Plan (LTP), which MARAD will implement if the NRC approves it. After the decommissioning, a request can be made to terminate NSS's license so that the ship can be preserved, dismantled, or turned into a reef. The NRC's environmental assessment found no significant impact, which means a more detailed environmental impact statement isn't needed.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a regular monthly notice under the Atomic Energy Act, allowing amendments to nuclear facility licenses that pose no significant hazards. The period covered for these amendments is from November 7, 2024, to December 5, 2024. The public can comment on these amendments until January 22, 2025, and request hearings until February 21, 2025. For additional information and to make comments, the NRC encourages using electronic submissions through the federal rulemaking website.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is asking for nominations for a Health Care Administrator to join the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI). Candidates should have significant experience or knowledge in health care administration and preferably be involved in professional societies. The role involves advising on issues related to the medical use of isotopes, requiring U.S. citizenship and up to 160 hours per year of commitment. Applications are due by April 5, 2021, and must include a resume and cover letter explaining the nominee's qualifications and interest.

The Atomic Safety and Licensing Board has been restructured following the retirement of Administrative Judge Paul S. Ryerson on November 30, 2024. Administrative Judge G. Paul Bollwerk, III will now serve as the Presiding Officer in the ongoing legal case concerning Yucca Mountain Nevada High-Level Waste Geologic Repository. This reconstitution ensures that all legal correspondence and documents will continue to be filed through the NRC's electronic filing system as usual. This change was formalized in Rockville, Maryland, on December 3, 2024.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received an application from the Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) seeking approval to export high enriched uranium to France. The notice invites the public to submit comments, request a hearing, or file a petition to intervene by March 5, 2021. The application can be accessed online, and instructions for obtaining further information and commenting are provided. The NRC emphasizes not including sensitive personal information in public submissions and outlines the process for requesting digital access to participate in the proceedings.