Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal
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- What it does
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations that govern the land disposal of low-level radioactive waste to expand regulatory coverage to include certain transuranic wastes. The rule also introduces a new risk-informed framework for low-level waste disposal in which sites can develop waste acceptance criteria based on site-specific characteristics rather than using prescriptive limits. The proposed rule would allow for a graded approach: facilities that do not plan to accept significant quantities of long-lived radionuclides or Greater-Than-Class C waste will only need to meet a streamlined set of requirements, while those managing these waste streams must conduct technical assessments to ensure long- term safety. The proposed rule would also introduce new options for disposal of higher concentrations of waste, providing new alternatives for safe low-level waste management. These innovations support public health and environmental protection, as well as safe disposal of low- level radioactive waste, encourage operational efficiency, and offer greater flexibility for both current and future disposal facilities. In addition, the NRC is issuing draft implementing guidance for public comment.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's summary, as published in the Federal Register.
- What it would change
5 parts of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations:
- Before this
No earlier Federal Register document under regulation identifier 3150-AI92 since Jan. 1, 2025.
- What happens next and when
Comments must be submitted electronically using https:// www.regulations.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. eastern time on August 17, 2026.
The agency's dates, word for word.
The record as published
| Document number | 2026-13302 |
|---|---|
| Action | Proposed rule and draft guidance; public meeting; request for comment. |
| Agencies | Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| Published | July 1, 2026 |
| Comments close | Aug. 17, 2026 |
| Regulation identifier (RIN) | 3150-AI92 |
| Docket | NRC-2011-0012 |
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