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The Rulemaking Petitions ProcessThe process of developing or modifying NRC regulations is called rulemaking. Although rulemaking is most often initiated by the NRC staff, any member of the public may also petition the NRC to develop, change, or rescind one of its regulations. NRC's regulations may be found in Chapter I of Title 10, "Energy," of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). See the following for information on the petition process:
Before You Submit a Petition for RulemakingBefore filing a petition for rulemaking, you may consult with the NRC by writing to-- Chief or calling the Rulemaking, Directives and Editing Branch at 301-415-7163 or toll-free at 800-368-5642, extension 7163 concerning questions about NRC regulations. The NRC is permitted to--
How to Submit a Petition for RulemakingPlease submit all petitions to-- Secretary The petition must as a minimum--
How NRC Processes a Petition for RulemakingUpon receiving your petition, NRC will place it on the rulemaking docket and submit a notice of receipt for publication in the Federal Register for a 75-day public comment period. The NRC staff will evaluate the petition and any comments received and may either grant or deny the petition or, in some instances, may partially grant and partially deny the petition. If a decision is made to grant the petition, the NRC will publish a proposed rule that would amend 10 CFR Chapter I to address the concern included in the petition. This action would be followed by the publication of a final rule, the supplementary information portion of which would specifically address the petition and note that it is being granted. If a petition is denied, NRC publishes a notice of denial in the Federal Register. This notice of denial will address any public comments received and the NRC's reason for denying the petition. During the entire time your petition is being processed by the NRC, you will be kept fully informed of the status of the petition. NRC will send you copies of public comments we receive and a copy of any proposed or final rule that addresses the petition or a notice of denial. |
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