Title 10

PART 63

Part 63 - Disposal Of High-level Radioactive Wastes In A Geologic Repository At Yucca Mountain, Nevada

PART 63 - DISPOSAL OF HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES IN A GEOLOGIC REPOSITORY AT YUCCA MOUNTAIN, NEVADA Authority:Atomic Energy Act of 1954, secs. 51, 53, 62, 63, 65, 81, 161, 182, 183, 223, 234 (42 U.S.C. 2071, 2073, 2092, 2093, 2095, 2111, 2201, 2232, 2233, 2273, 2282); Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, secs. 201, 202, 206, 211 (42 U.S.C. 5841, 5842, 5846, 5851); 42 U.S.C. 2021a; National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332); Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, secs. 114, 117, 121 (42 U.S.C. 10134, 10137, 10141); 44 U.S.C. 3504 note. Source:66 FR 55792, Nov. 2, 2001, unless otherwise noted. Editorial Note:Nomenclature changes to part 63 appear at 81 FR 86909, Dec. 2, 2016.

10:2.0.1.1.9.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General Provisions
10:2.0.1.1.9.1.106.1SECTION 63.1
   63.1 Purpose and scope.
10:2.0.1.1.9.1.106.2SECTION 63.2
   63.2 Definitions.
10:2.0.1.1.9.1.106.3SECTION 63.3
   63.3 License required.
10:2.0.1.1.9.1.106.4SECTION 63.4
   63.4 Communications and records.
10:2.0.1.1.9.1.106.5SECTION 63.5
   63.5 Interpretations.
10:2.0.1.1.9.1.106.6SECTION 63.6
   63.6 Exemptions.
10:2.0.1.1.9.1.106.7SECTION 63.7
   63.7 License not required for certain preliminary activities.
10:2.0.1.1.9.1.106.8SECTION 63.8
   63.8 Information collection requirements: OMB approval.
10:2.0.1.1.9.1.106.9SECTION 63.9
   63.9 Employee protection.
10:2.0.1.1.9.1.106.10SECTION 63.10
   63.10 Completeness and accuracy of information.
10:2.0.1.1.9.1.106.11SECTION 63.11
   63.11 Deliberate misconduct.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Licenses
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.106SUBJGRP 106
   Preapplication Review
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.106.1SECTION 63.15
   63.15 Site characterization.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.106.2SECTION 63.16
   63.16 Review of site characterization activities. 2
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.107SUBJGRP 107
   License Application
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.107.3SECTION 63.21
   63.21 Content of application.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.107.4SECTION 63.22
   63.22 Filing and distribution of application.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.107.5SECTION 63.23
   63.23 Elimination of repetition.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.107.6SECTION 63.24
   63.24 Updating of application and environmental impact statement.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.108SUBJGRP 108
   Construction Authorization
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.108.7SECTION 63.31
   63.31 Construction authorization.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.108.8SECTION 63.32
   63.32 Conditions of construction authorization.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.108.9SECTION 63.33
   63.33 Amendment of construction authorization.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.109SUBJGRP 109
   License Issuance and Amendment
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.109.10SECTION 63.41
   63.41 Standards for issuance of a license.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.109.11SECTION 63.42
   63.42 Conditions of license.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.109.12SECTION 63.43
   63.43 License specification.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.109.13SECTION 63.44
   63.44 Changes, tests, and experiments.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.109.14SECTION 63.45
   63.45 Amendment of license.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.109.15SECTION 63.46
   63.46 Particular activities requiring license amendment.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.110SUBJGRP 110
   US/IAEA Safeguards Agreement
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.110.16SECTION 63.47
   63.47 Facility information and verification.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.111SUBJGRP 111
   Permanent Closure
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.111.17SECTION 63.51
   63.51 License amendment for permanent closure.
10:2.0.1.1.9.2.111.18SECTION 63.52
   63.52 Termination of license.
10:2.0.1.1.9.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Participation by State Government, Affected Units of Local Government, and Affected Indian Tribes
10:2.0.1.1.9.3.112.1SECTION 63.61
   63.61 Provision of information.
10:2.0.1.1.9.3.112.2SECTION 63.62
   63.62 Site review.
10:2.0.1.1.9.3.112.3SECTION 63.63
   63.63 Participation in license reviews.
10:2.0.1.1.9.3.112.4SECTION 63.64
   63.64 Notice to State.
10:2.0.1.1.9.3.112.5SECTION 63.65
   63.65 Representation.
10:2.0.1.1.9.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Records, Reports, Tests, and Inspections
10:2.0.1.1.9.4.112.1SECTION 63.71
   63.71 Records and reports.
10:2.0.1.1.9.4.112.2SECTION 63.72
   63.72 Construction records.
10:2.0.1.1.9.4.112.3SECTION 63.73
   63.73 Reports of deficiencies.
10:2.0.1.1.9.4.112.4SECTION 63.74
   63.74 Tests.
10:2.0.1.1.9.4.112.5SECTION 63.75
   63.75 Inspections.
10:2.0.1.1.9.4.112.6SECTION 63.78
   63.78 Material control and accounting records and reports.
10:2.0.1.1.9.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Technical Criteria
10:2.0.1.1.9.5.112SUBJGRP 112
   Preclosure Performance Objectives
10:2.0.1.1.9.5.112.1SECTION 63.101
   63.101 Purpose and nature of findings.
10:2.0.1.1.9.5.112.2SECTION 63.102
   63.102 Concepts.
10:2.0.1.1.9.5.112.3SECTION 63.111
   63.111 Performance objectives for the geologic repository operations area through permanent closure.
10:2.0.1.1.9.5.113SUBJGRP 113
   Preclosure Safety Analysis
10:2.0.1.1.9.5.113.4SECTION 63.112
   63.112 Requirements for preclosure safety analysis of the geologic repository operations area.
10:2.0.1.1.9.5.114SUBJGRP 114
   Postclosure Performance Objectives
10:2.0.1.1.9.5.114.5SECTION 63.113
   63.113 Performance objectives for the geologic repository after permanent closure.
10:2.0.1.1.9.5.115SUBJGRP 115
   Postclosure Performance Assessment
10:2.0.1.1.9.5.115.6SECTION 63.114
   63.114 Requirements for performance assessment.
10:2.0.1.1.9.5.115.7SECTION 63.115
   63.115 Requirements for multiple barriers.
10:2.0.1.1.9.5.116SUBJGRP 116
   Land Ownership and Control
10:2.0.1.1.9.5.116.8SECTION 63.121
   63.121 Requirements for ownership and control of interests in land.
10:2.0.1.1.9.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Performance Confirmation Program
10:2.0.1.1.9.6.117.1SECTION 63.131
   63.131 General requirements.
10:2.0.1.1.9.6.117.2SECTION 63.132
   63.132 Confirmation of geotechnical and design parameters.
10:2.0.1.1.9.6.117.3SECTION 63.133
   63.133 Design testing.
10:2.0.1.1.9.6.117.4SECTION 63.134
   63.134 Monitoring and testing waste packages.
10:2.0.1.1.9.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Quality Assurance
10:2.0.1.1.9.7.117.1SECTION 63.141
   63.141 Scope.
10:2.0.1.1.9.7.117.2SECTION 63.142
   63.142 Quality assurance criteria.
10:2.0.1.1.9.7.117.3SECTION 63.143
   63.143 Implementation.
10:2.0.1.1.9.7.117.4SECTION 63.144
   63.144 Quality assurance program change.
10:2.0.1.1.9.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Training and Certification of Personnel
10:2.0.1.1.9.8.117.1SECTION 63.151
   63.151 General requirements.
10:2.0.1.1.9.8.117.2SECTION 63.152
   63.152 Training and certification program.
10:2.0.1.1.9.8.117.3SECTION 63.153
   63.153 Physical requirements.
10:2.0.1.1.9.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Emergency Planning Criteria
10:2.0.1.1.9.9.117.1SECTION 63.161
   63.161 Emergency plan for the geologic repository operations area through permanent closure.
10:2.0.1.1.9.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Violations
10:2.0.1.1.9.10.117.1SECTION 63.171
   63.171 Violations.
10:2.0.1.1.9.10.117.2SECTION 63.172
   63.172 Criminal penalties.
10:2.0.1.1.9.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Preclosure Public Health and Environmental Standards
10:2.0.1.1.9.11.117.1SECTION 63.201
   63.201 Purpose and scope.
10:2.0.1.1.9.11.117.2SECTION 63.202
   63.202 Definitions for Subpart K.
10:2.0.1.1.9.11.117.3SECTION 63.203
   63.203 Implementation of Subpart K.
10:2.0.1.1.9.11.117.4SECTION 63.204
   63.204 Preclosure standard.
10:2.0.1.1.9.12SUBPART L
Subpart L - Postclosure Public Health and Environmental Standards
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.117SUBJGRP 117
   Postclosure Individual Protection Standard
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.117.1SECTION 63.301
   63.301 Purpose and scope.
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.117.2SECTION 63.302
   63.302 Definitions for Subpart L.
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.117.3SECTION 63.303
   63.303 Implementation of Subpart L.
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.117.4SECTION 63.304
   63.304 Reasonable expectation.
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.117.5SECTION 63.305
   63.305 Required characteristics of the reference biosphere.
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.117.6SECTION 63.311
   63.311 Individual protection standard after permanent closure.
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.117.7SECTION 63.312
   63.312 Required characteristics of the reasonably maximally exposed individual.
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.118SUBJGRP 118
   Human Intrusion Standard
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.118.8SECTION 63.321
   63.321 Individual protection standard for human intrusion.
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.118.9SECTION 63.322
   63.322 Human intrusion scenario.
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.119SUBJGRP 119
   Groundwater Protection Standards
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.119.10SECTION 63.331
   63.331 Separate standards for protection of groundwater.
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.119.11SECTION 63.332
   63.332 Representative volume.
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.120SUBJGRP 120
   Additional Provisions
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.120.12SECTION 63.342
   63.342 Limits on performance assessments.
10:2.0.1.1.9.12.120.13SECTION 63.343
   63.343 Severability of individual protection and groundwater protection standards.