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Appendix B: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Appendix B: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Pages 51-54
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) is an independent regulatory agency established by the Congress under the Energy Reorganization Act of ~ 974 to ensure adequate protection of the public health and safety and the environment and to promote the common defense and security in the civilian use of nuclear materials.
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Regulatory Guides describe the standard format and content for license applications. Staff Positions are divided into two general types: so-called "generic" positions, dealing with issues which relate to licensing activities for nuclear facilities independent of the technology or site selected; and site-~necif;n no~ition.~ `'ubirh criers cite guidance or advice applicable to a specific site.
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waste materials acceptable for near-surface land disposal through a combination of prescriptive and performance-based requirements. Performance assessment is required to calculate worker and public exposure risks associated with waste disposal.
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Practical considerations such as the effects of external radiation and internal heat generation on transportation, handling, and disposal limit the concentrations for these wastes. NOTE: Not all Class C-or-less wastes will be acceptable at all sites and some GTCC wastes may be acceptable at certain sites.
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