10 CFR Part 110 Rulemaking Update Jill Shepherd Licensing Officer Office of International Programs NMMSS Users’ Meeting May 20,

The Proposed Rule Proposed Rule, Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material; Updates and Clarification Proposed Rule published in Federal Register: June 23, 2009 (74 FR 29614) 2

Proposed Changes Category 1 and 2 Quantities of Radioactive Material listed in Appendix P to Part 110 Import and Export of Radioactive Waste General License for the Export of Byproduct Material 3

Appendix P to Part 110 Allow imports of Category 1 and 2 quantities of material listed in Appendix P under a general license –Pre-shipment notification still required Allow Category 2 export licensees to verify authorization from the importing country at the time of shipping 4

Radioactive Waste Revise definition of Radioactive Waste in Part 110 –Increase consistency with domestic treatment –Import/export of rad. waste for recycling, treatment, or other management process that generates material for disposal would require specific license –Delete “Incidental Radioactive Material” and broaden exception for recovery/reuse at facilities 5

Export of Byproduct Material 10 CFR § – Revised to clarify and address inconsistencies Separate requirements for each radionuclide or group of radionuclide for clarification Clarify and reorganize general license for Americium-241, Neptunium, and tritium 6

Public Comments 75-day comment period closed: September 8, letters commenting on the proposed rule from: –Individuals, licensees, Federal & State agencies, and citizen, environmental, and industry groups 7

Status The 10 CFR Part 110 Final Rule is currently being reviewed by The Commission Publication in the Federal Register is anticipated for later this year. The rule becomes effective 30 days after publication as a Final Rule. 8

Additional Information Office of International Programs: Export/Import Information: import.html import.html 9

Contact Information Jill Shepherd Licensing Officer U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of International Programs MS 04C6 Washington, DC (phone) 10

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