NRC Retires Old Guide for Nuclear Decommissioning Plans
Published Date: 4/9/2025
Rule
Summary
The NRC is saying goodbye to an old guide about how to plan shutting down nuclear materials sites because a newer, better guide already covers everything. This change affects anyone with a materials license who needs to close their site safely and follow the latest rules. No extra costs or deadlines are added—just a smoother, clearer path forward!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Old Decommissioning Guide Withdrawn
If you hold a materials license for radioactive materials, Regulatory Guide (RG) 3.65 is being withdrawn. The NRC says RG 3.65 is no longer needed because a newer guidance document now covers the same topics.
Decommissioning Guidance Consolidated
NUREG-1757, Volume 1, is identified as the current, consolidated guidance for decommissioning materials licensee sites and supporting license termination. Applicants, licensees, and NRC staff reviewers should rely on NUREG-1757 for decommissioning process guidance.
No New Costs or Deadlines Added
The change does not add new costs or deadlines; it removes an outdated guide and points licensees to the existing NUREG-1757 guidance. You will follow the consolidated guidance without additional financial or timing requirements stemming from this withdrawal.
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