Federal Register #NRC20263334

NRC Requests Public Comment on Draft Guide for Chemical Hazard Risk Assessment

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is requesting public comment on a draft Regulatory Guide for assessing public health risks from chemical hazards of licensed material. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - NRC is seeking feedback on draft Regulatory Guide DG-1444 (proposed RG 1.264) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The guide provides methodology for meeting regulatory requirements related to chemical hazards - Focuses on defining design features and criteria to demonstrate low risk of permanent injury to public health - Request is for public input, not for procurement or contract award

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft Regulatory Guide (DG), DG-1444, proposed Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.264, titled "Assessing Public Health Risk Associated with Chemical Hazards of Licensed Material." This guide describes a methodology acceptable to NRC staff to meet regulatory requirements for assessing public health risk related to chemical hazards of licensed material. The NRC invites public comments on this draft guide by September 21, 2026. The guide aims to provide guidance on defining design features and functional design criteria to demonstrate low risk of permanent injury to public health from chemical hazards.

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