On November 21, 2016 (81 FR 83171), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published a notice in the federal register about considering a potential amendment to its regulations that would revise 10 CFR Part 71 on packaging and transporting radioactive material to ensure compatibility with both the 2102 edition and the draft 2018 edition of the IAEA SSR-6 regulations.

The NRC is asking the public to comment of the following issues:

• Aging • Definitions • Fissile Materials • Low Specific Activity (LSA-III) • NRC-Identified Changes • Reduced External Pressure Requirement for Type A Package Test • Solar Insulation • Surface Contaminated Object (SCO-III) • Transitional Arrangements • Type C Package • UF6 Package

These issues are discussed in greater detail in the issues paper that will be posted at http://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=NRC-2016-0179. The NRC has also identified additional potential issues for incorporation in the rule-making action that are also discussed in the issues paper (i.e., changes related to harmonization with DOT regulations and include administrative, editorial, or clarification matters). The NRC plans to hold a public meeting on December 5–6, 2016 to promote full understanding of the issues paper and to facilitate public comment. Please submit comments by January 20, 2017. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the NRC is able to ensure consideration only for comments received before this date. Click on the link below to download the full version:

NRC 11-21-2016 request comments 10CFR71 revision