1 Proposed Changes to 10 CFR Part 110 Brooke G. Smith Senior International Policy Analyst Office of International Programs U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

2 Proposed Changes to 10 CFR Part 110 Proposed Rule, Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material; Updates and Clarification Published in Federal Register: Near future Public comment period ends: 75 days after publication

3 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

4 Appendix P 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 pre-shipment notification

5 Radioactive Waste Current definition is confusing and inconsistent with domestic treatment Current definition of “incidental radioactive waste” unclear

6 Radioactive Waste (cont) 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 “IRM” and broaden exception for recovery/reuse at facilities

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

8 Status of Proposed Rule Awaiting direction from the Commission –Draft proposed rule is subject to changes as a result of Commission review

9 Public Comments will be accepted once the rule is published in the Federal Register Questions: or

10 Additional Information Office of International Programs: nrc/international.html nrc/international.html Export/Import Information: import.html import.html