Opportunity
Federal Register #NRC2011-0012
NRC Proposed Rule for Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal
Buyer
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Posted
July 01, 2026
Respond By
August 17, 2026
Identifier
NRC2011-0012
NAICS
541690
This opportunity involves a proposed rulemaking by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to update regulations for the land disposal of low-level radioactive waste. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the rulemaking sets regulatory requirements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Introduces a risk-informed, site-specific approach to waste acceptance criteria - Establishes a graded compliance framework based on the type and quantity of waste managed - Facilities handling significant quantities of long-lived radionuclides or Greater-Than-Class C (GTCC) waste must conduct technical safety assessments - Streamlined requirements for facilities not managing these waste streams - Provides new disposal options for higher concentrations of waste - Issues draft guidance for public comment - Applies to NRC-regulated and Agreement State facilities - Modernizes regulations to enhance safety and operational flexibility for current and future disposal facilities
Description
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposes to amend regulations governing land disposal of low-level radioactive waste to include certain transuranic wastes. The rule introduces a risk-informed framework allowing sites to develop waste acceptance criteria based on site-specific characteristics rather than prescriptive limits. It allows a graded approach where facilities not accepting significant quantities of long-lived radionuclides or Greater-Than-Class C waste meet streamlined requirements, while others must conduct technical assessments to ensure safety. The rule also introduces new disposal options for higher concentrations of waste and issues draft guidance for public comment. Comments are due by August 17, 2026.