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  • 2021-02584 — Criteria for Development of Evacuation Time Estimate Studies (NUREG/CR-7002, Revision 1)
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8685
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued Revision 1 to NUREG/CR-7002, titled "Criteria for Development of Evacuation Time Estimate Studies." This update provides guidance on creating evacuation time estimates (ETEs) to improve emergency planning around nuclear power plants. The revised criteria are based on research and aim to ensure consistent application and review of ETE studies by incorporating advancements in traffic modeling and evacuation dynamics. The new guidance was open for public comments, which led to further revisions before final issuance.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Nuclear Safety Office made new rules to help people safely leave if there's trouble at a nuclear power plant, but the rules are a bit tricky to understand, and some people worry it might cost too much money to follow them.

  • 2025-00489 — National Advisory Council; Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2712
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Advisory Council (NAC) is holding a public meeting on February 12, 2025, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting, which will be accessible online and possibly in person, aims to discuss and vote on recommendations from the Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW) Subcommittee concerning emergency and disaster planning for animals. Public comments can be submitted in advance, and those wishing to speak during the meeting must register by February 7, 2025. The NAC seeks to incorporate feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders to improve FEMA's policies and plans.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who help make emergency plans for animals are having a meeting online to talk and decide on good ideas for taking care of pets during disasters. They want people to tell them their thoughts before the meeting, and if you want to talk at the meeting, you need to sign up by February 7, 2025.