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Public Involvement in HearingsThe NRC conducts hearings on disputed matters involved in the licensing of nuclear reactors, nuclear materials, and nuclear materials facilities. Hearings are also available to contest civil penalties for infractions of NRC regulations or staff orders directing that some action be taken. The NRC regulations that govern the hearing process are in Rules of Practice for Domestic Licensing Proceedings and Issuance of Orders (10 CFR Part 2). On this page:
Who Can Participate in a HearingIndividuals or entities whose interests are affected by an NRC licensing or enforcement action may participate in hearings. How to Learn About Opportunities for HearingsLicensing Actions Involving Nuclear ReactorsWhen NRC licensing actions involve nuclear reactors, a "Notice of
Opportunity for Hearing" will be published in the Federal
Register Licensing Actions Involving Nuclear Materials or Nuclear Material FacilitiesWhen NRC licensing actions involve nuclear materials or nuclear material facilities, frequently notices are not published in the Federal Register. However, information on opportunities for hearing for major licensing and regulatory actions involving nuclear materials or nuclear material facilities will be available at Hearing Opportunities and License Applications. Deadline for Filing a Petition or Hearing RequestIf a Federal Register notice of an opportunity for hearing is published, hearing requests and intervention petitions ordinarily must be filed within 60 days of the date of Federal Register publication of the "Notice of Opportunity for Hearing." If a Federal Register notice of opportunity for hearing is not published, hearing requests and intervention petitions ordinarily must be filed within 60 days of either the date that notice is provided at Hearing Opportunities and License Applications, or within 60 days after the requestor receives actual notice of a pending application, but not more than 60 days after the NRC takes final action on the application. Types of ParticipationThere are three ways to participate in the NRC hearing process. An eligible individual or entity can participate by
How to ParticipateTo be granted a hearing on a concern regarding a domestic licensing
or enforcement action, you must demonstrate that you will be affected
by
the action
and
request a hearing as required by 10
CFR Part 2. To comply with this regulation, you file a petition
to intervene in the hearing within the period specified in NRC's notice
in
the Federal Register
To learn more about the NRC hearing process, see Adjudication (Hearings). |
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