Energia i regulacje · 3.05.2001

Reducing Unnecessary Regulatory Burden While Maintaining Safety Workshop and Comments

Consistent with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Strategic Plan and the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, 2000, the Commission has directed the staff to maintain plant safety and improve public confidence, but reduce unnecessary regulatory burden. Within this context, unnecessary regulatory burden is defined as regulatory requirements that do not aid the Commission in its mission to protect public health and safety. A workshop will be held to inform and solicit stakeholder input on activities associated with reducing unnecessary regulatory burden. Comments can be provided orally at the workshop, or in writing within 30 days following the workshop. The workshop will be a facilitated round table format with participants representing the broad spectrum of affected interests. There will also be opportunities for audience comments and questions. Although unnecessary burden reduction initiatives are ongoing agency-wide, this workshop will primarily focus on three areas: Risk informing portions of 10 CFR Part 50, reforming outdated or paperwork oriented regulations, reviewing other regulatory requirements (e.g., technical specifications) for burden reduction opportunities. Depe