10 CFR 20, Standards for Protection Against Radiation

ICR 202507-3150-001

OMB: 3150-0014

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3150-0014 202507-3150-001
Received in OIRA 202411-3150-001
NRC
10 CFR 20, Standards for Protection Against Radiation
Revision of a currently approved collection   No
Regular 07/23/2025
  Requested Previously Approved
06/30/2028 06/30/2028
53,484 53,483
787,326 787,286
88,467 88,467

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR FUSION MACHINES PROPOSED RULE The NRC is proposing to amend its regulations to establish a regulatory framework for the possession, use, and production of byproduct material associated with fusion machines. The proposed rule includes definitions to establish the scope of regulatory requirements for fusion machines and technology-inclusive, content-of-application requirements supportive of a performance-based approach to regulation. The proposed rule includes specific requirements for submitting an application for a license to possess, use, and produce byproduct material associated with a fusion machine. Such applicants may file an application using NRC Form 313, “Applications for Materials License.” The proposed rule would add a requirement for an applicant to submit an environmental report for the construction and operation of a fusion machine unless a categorical exclusion applies. The proposed rule would require applicants or licensees to maintain records of production of tritium and activation products associated with fusion machines. The records and recordkeeping requirements would allow the NRC to determine if the applicant has training, experience, equipment, facilities, and procedures that provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety and the environment. The records and recordkeeping requirements associated with receipt, transfer, production, and disposal of byproduct material would be reviewed by the NRC to determine that licensees have confined their possession and use of byproduct material to the locations, purposes, receipt, and quantities authorized in their licenses. The proposed rule would require that radioactive waste resulting from fusion machines must either be accompanied by an analysis showing the waste is manifested and labeled for disposal consistent with the description of the applicable waste class in [10 CFR] 61.7 of this chapter, based on the physical, chemical, and radiological characteristics of the waste, or be disposed of in a disposal facility that has completed a site-specific intrusion assessment that demonstrates the projected dose to an individual who inadvertently intrudes into the waste at the facility will be less than 0.5 rem (5 (mSv)) per year. The information requested would allow the NRC to determine whether the proposed activities can be conducted safely without harming the common defense and security or constituting an unreasonable risk to public health and safety and the environment. The NRC is proposing to amend its regulations to establish a regulatory framework for licensing the possession, use, and production of byproduct material associated with fusion machines. The NRC is also proposing new guidance for the implementation of this proposed rule, entitled NUREG-1556, Volume 22, “Consolidated Guidance About Materials Licenses: Program-Specific Guidance About Fusion Machine Licenses.”

PL: Pub.L. 83 - 703 1-311 Name of Law: Atomic Energy Act
  
None

3150-AL00 Proposed rulemaking

No

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IC Title Form No. Form Name
10 CFR 20, Standards for Protection Aganist Radiation

  Total Request Previously Approved Change Due to New Statute Change Due to Agency Discretion Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses 53,484 53,483 0 1 0 0
Annual Time Burden (Hours) 787,326 787,286 0 40 0 0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars) 88,467 88,467 0 0 0 0
Yes
Changing Regulations
No
Fusion machines licensees would have to perform an analysis showing whether the waste is manifested and labeled for disposal consistent with the description of the applicable waste class in § 61.7. Licensees could either provide an assessment demonstrating the waste is manifested and labeled for disposal consistent with the description of the applicable waste class in § 61.7 or ensure that the waste will be disposed of in a disposal facility that has completed a site-specific intrusion assessment that demonstrates the projected dose to an individual who inadvertently intrudes into the waste at the facility will be less than 0.5 rem (5 (mSv)) per year. Fusion machine licensees would need to ensure that the disposal sites demonstrate completion of this assessment. The NRC staff anticipates that that it would take 40 hours for one to perform and document an analysis showing that the waste is manifested and labeled for disposal consistent with the description of the applicable waste class in § 61.7, increasing the burden from 787,286 to 787,326. Future LLW licensees would incur a burden of 80 hours to prepare a site-specific intruder assessment.

$2,475,900
No
    No
    No
No
No
No
No
Dennis Andrukat 301 415-3561 [email protected]

  No

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.
07/23/2025


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