Federal Register #NRC20251238

NRC Proposed Rule to Modernize Physical Protection Requirements for Radioactive Material

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on a proposed rule to modernize its physical protection requirements for category 1 and category 2 quantities of radioactive material. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory rulemaking, not a purchase - Notable Requirements and Details: - The proposed rule updates security requirements for licensees handling significant quantities of radioactive material - Key changes include: - Removal of outdated regulatory provisions - Modification of background investigation protocols for personnel - Adjustments to communication and monitoring requirements - Enhanced coordination with local law enforcement agencies - Elimination of certain reinvestigation provisions - Changes to information collection and reporting procedures - The initiative aims to reduce regulatory burden and generate cost savings for NRC licensees and Agreement States while maintaining safety and security standards - The NRC is not requesting products or services, but is soliciting public input on the proposed regulatory changes

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing a revision to its regulations concerning the physical protection and security of category 1 and category 2 quantities of radioactive material. This proposed rule is part of a comprehensive review and update of NRC regulations to enhance security measures. The proposal includes removing outdated requirements, adjusting background investigation protocols, and modifying communication and monitoring requirements to reduce regulatory burden while maintaining safety. Comments on the proposal are due by May 11, 2026.

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