The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC
or Commission) is amending its regulations related to the reporting
of annual dose to workers, the definition of Total Effective Dose
Equivalent (TEDE), the labeling of certain containers holding
licensed material, and the determination of cumulative occupational
radiation dose. This final rule limits the routine reporting of
annual doses to those workers whose annual dose exceeds a specific
dose threshold or who request a report. This final rule also
modifies the labeling requirements for certain containers holding
licensed material within posted areas in nuclear power facilities.
This final rule also amends the definition of TEDE to be consistent
with current Commission policy. Finally, this rule removes the
requirement that licensees attempt to obtain cumulative exposure
records for workers unless these individuals are being authorized
to receive a planned special exposure. These revisions reduce the
administrative and information collection burdens on NRC and
Agreement State licensees without affecting the level of protection
for either the health and safety of workers and the public, or for
the environment.
The Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) is revising its regulations in 10 CFR Parts 19,
20, and 50, related to the reporting of annual dose to workers (10
CFR 19.13), the definition of the Total Effective Dose Equivalent
(TEDE) (10 CFR 20.1003 and 50.2), the labeling of certain
containers holding licensed material (10 CFR 20.1905), and the
determination of cumulative occupational radiation dose (10 CFR
20.2104). The revisions to 10 Parts 19.13, 20.1905, and 20.2104
involve information collection requirements. The NRC Strategic
Plan, Fiscal Year 2000Fiscal Year 2005, included among NRC
performance goals for nuclear reactor safety a performance goal for
reducing unnecessary regulatory burden on stakeholders. The
Strategic Plan defines unnecessary regulatory burden as
requirements that go beyond what is necessary and sufficient to
provide reasonable assurance that the public health and safety,
environment, and common defense and security will be protected. The
revisions to this final rule support this goal and are intended to
reduce administrative and information collection burdens on
licensees without affecting the level of protection for either the
health and safety of workers and the public or for the
environment.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form NRC Form 4 NRC Form 4, Cumulative Occupational Exposure History
19 20 50 Final Rule Supporting Statement.doc
NRC Form 4, Cumulative Occupational Exposure History