Federal Register #XW023/02

NRC Considers Renewal of UniTech Services Group LLC Export License for Radioactive Waste to Canada

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering the renewal of an export license for radioactive waste submitted by UniTech Services Group LLC. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Office of International Programs - OEM/Vendor: - UniTech Services Group LLC (primary and only OEM/vendor mentioned) - Products/Services Requested: - Export of up to 10,000 tons of tools, metals, and other solid materials contaminated with byproduct materials - Renewal of export license XW023/01 (now XW023/02) for shipment to Canada for disposal - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The export license renewal is valid for 10 years - The NRC is inviting public comments, hearing requests, and petitions for intervention - No specific part numbers or individual products are listed; the request covers a general category of contaminated materials - Additional NRC Action (not part of the UniTech procurement): - Exemption granted to SMR, LLC and Palisades SMR, LLC (Holtec International subsidiary) for early construction of excavation support walls for Pioneer Units 1 and 2

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering approval of an export license renewal application received on April 9, 2026, from UniTech Services Group LLC. The application seeks to renew an existing license, XW023/01, authorizing the export of radioactive waste to Canada. The license will be renewed for an additional 10 years, expiring on April 30, 2036. The NRC is providing the public an opportunity to comment, request a hearing, and petition for leave to intervene regarding this license renewal.

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