Miscellaneous Changes to Licensing Requirements for the Independent Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Waste
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to correct several inconsistencies and to clarify certain sections of its regulations pertaining to the storage of spent fuel and high-level radioactive waste. The amendments differentiate the requirements for the storage of spent fuel under wet and dry conditions, clarify requirements for the content and submission of various reports, and specify that quality assurance (QA) records must be maintained as permanent records when identified with activities and items important to safety. These amendments are necessary to facilitate NRC inspections to verify compliance with reporting requirements to ensure the protection of public health and safety and the environment.