NRC: Staff Requirements - Secy-05-0144 - Proposed Rule; 10 CFR Part 63: "Implementation of a Dose Standard after 10,000 Years" (RIN 3150-AH68)

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August 30, 2005

MEMORANDUM TO:	Luis A. Reyes Executive Director for Operations
FROM:	Annette L. Vietti-Cook, Secretary */RA/*
SUBJECT:	STAFF REQUIREMENTS - SECY-05-0144 - PROPOSED RULE; 10 CFR PART 63: "IMPLEMENTATION OF A DOSE STANDARD AFTER 10,000 YEARS" (RIN 3150-AH68)

The Commission has approved publication of the proposed rulemaking to amend 10 CFR Part 63 to include licensing criteria applicable after 10,000 years, for a proposed repository at Yucca Mountain.

The staff should closely monitor developments regarding the EPA’s draft standard, and should inform the Commission immediately of any issues that could impact completion of this rulemaking. The staff should also keep the Commission apprised of significant comments on both the NRC and EPA proposals.

Commissioner Jaczko did not participate in this matter.

cc:	Chairman Diaz Commissioner Merrifield Commissioner Lyons DOC OGC CFO OCA OPA Office Directors, Regions, ACRS, ACNW, ASLBP (via E-Mail) PDR