On July 09, 2019 (84 FR 32657), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published a notice in the federal register requesting comments on a letter submitted on April 11, 2019 by Governor Philip Scott of the State of Vermont requesting the NRC enter into an Agreement with the State of Vermont as authorized by Section 274b. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (AEA). Under the proposed Agreement, the NRC would discontinue, and the State of Vermont would assume, regulatory authority over certain types of byproduct materials as defined in the AEA, source material, and special nuclear material in quantities not sufficient to form a critical mass. As required by Section 274e. of the AEA, the NRC is publishing the proposed Agreement for public comment. The NRC is also publishing the summary of a draft assessment by the NRC staff of the State of Vermont’s regulatory program. Comments are requested on the proposed Agreement and its effect on public health and safety. Comments are also requested on the draft staff assessment, the adequacy of the State of Vermont’s program, and the State’s program staff, as discussed in this document. Please submit comments by July 25, 2019. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the Commission is able to ensure consideration only for comments received before this date.

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NRC 07-09-2019 comment request VT proposed Agreement State