On February 07, 2018 (83 FR 6619), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published a notice in the federal register seeking public input and perspectives on a scoping study concerning Very Low-Level Radioactive Waste (VLLW) to identify possible options to improve and strengthen the NRC’s regulatory framework for the disposal of the anticipated large volumes of VLLW associated with the decommissioning of nuclear power plants and material sites, as well as waste that might be generated by alternative waste streams that may be created by operating reprocessing facilities or a radiological event. To assist in this process, the NRC is holding a public meeting for February 22, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (EST) in the NRC’s Two White Flint Auditorium at 11545 Rockville, Pike, Rockville, MD. All NRC visitors must pre-register for this meeting no later than February 16, 2018. In addition, those wishing to participate by Webinar will be able to view the presentation slides prepared by the NRC and electronically submit comments during the meeting. Participants must register to participate in the Webinar. Registration information may be found in the NRC’s website meeting notice: https://www.nrc.gov/pmns/mtg?do=details&Code=20180033 Respondents are asked to consider specific questions posed by the NRC staff and other Federal agencies in Section III of this notice when preparing their responses. These include: What should the NRC consider in developing its own regulatory definition for VLLW?; Is there another definition of VLLW that should be considered?; Should the NRC revise the waste classification system to establish a new category for VLLW?; What criteria should NRC consider in establishing the boundary between Class A and VLLW categories?; Should the NRC expand the existing alternative disposal request guidance to include VLLW disposal or consider the development of a new guidance for VLLW disposal?; If the NRC were to create a new waste category for VLLW in 10 CFR Part 61, what potential compatibility issues related to the approval of VLLW disposal by NRC Agreement States need to be considered and addressed?; How might defining VLLW affect NRC Agreement State regulatory programs in terms of additional responsibilities or resources?; If the NRC were to create a new waste category for VLLW, does it fall within regional compact authority to control VLLW management and disposal?; How might defining VLLW affect regional compacts in terms of additional responsibilities or resources?; How would NRC incorporate and apply waste analysis requirements for VLLW at RCRA Subtitle C and D facilities?; Should the NRC impose concentration limits and/or treatment standards for VLLW disposal?; Are there any unintended consequences associated with developing a VLLW waste category?; What analytical methods/tools should be used to assess the risk of disposing of VLLW at licensed LLW disposal facilities or RCRA Subtitle C and D facilities?; and How should economic factors be considered in the VLLW Scoping Study? Please submit comments by May 15, 2018. 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 on or before this date.

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