Title 10

PART 72

Part 72 - Licensing Requirements For The Independent Storage Of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-level Radioactive Waste, And Reactor-related Greater Than Class C Waste

PART 72 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INDEPENDENT STORAGE OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL, HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE, AND REACTOR-RELATED GREATER THAN CLASS C WASTE Authority:Atomic Energy Act of 1954, secs. 51, 53, 57, 62, 63, 65, 69, 81, 161, 182, 183, 184, 186, 187, 189, 223, 234, 274 (42 U.S.C. 2071, 2073, 2077, 2092, 2093, 2095, 2099, 2111, 2201, 2210e, 2232, 2233, 2234, 2236, 2237, 2238, 2273, 2282, 2021); Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, secs. 201, 202, 206, 211 (42 U.S.C. 5841, 5842, 5846, 5851); National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332); Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, secs. 117(a), 132, 133, 134, 135, 137, 141, 145(g), 148, 218(a) (42 U.S.C. 10137(a), 10152, 10153, 10154, 10155, 10157, 10161, 10165(g), 10168, 10198(a)); 44 U.S.C. 3504 note. Source:53 FR 31658, Aug. 19, 1988, unless otherwise noted. Editorial Note:Nomenclature changes to part 72 appear at 80 FR 74981, Dec. 1, 2015, and at 81 FR 86910, Dec. 2, 2016.

10:2.0.1.1.12.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General Provisions
10:2.0.1.1.12.1.121.1SECTION 72.1
   72.1 Purpose.
10:2.0.1.1.12.1.121.2SECTION 72.2
   72.2 Scope.
10:2.0.1.1.12.1.121.3SECTION 72.3
   72.3 Definitions.
10:2.0.1.1.12.1.121.4SECTION 72.4
   72.4 Communications.
10:2.0.1.1.12.1.121.5SECTION 72.5
   72.5 Interpretations.
10:2.0.1.1.12.1.121.6SECTION 72.6
   72.6 License required; types of licenses.
10:2.0.1.1.12.1.121.7SECTION 72.7
   72.7 Specific exemptions.
10:2.0.1.1.12.1.121.8SECTION 72.8
   72.8 Denial of licensing by Agreement States.
10:2.0.1.1.12.1.121.9SECTION 72.9
   72.9 Information collection requirements: OMB approval.
10:2.0.1.1.12.1.121.10SECTION 72.10
   72.10 Employee protection.
10:2.0.1.1.12.1.121.11SECTION 72.11
   72.11 Completeness and accuracy of information.
10:2.0.1.1.12.1.121.12SECTION 72.12
   72.12 Deliberate misconduct.
10:2.0.1.1.12.1.121.13SECTION 72.13
   72.13 Applicability.
10:2.0.1.1.12.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - License Application, Form, and Contents
10:2.0.1.1.12.2.121.1SECTION 72.16
   72.16 Filing of application for specific license.
10:2.0.1.1.12.2.121.2SECTION 72.18
   72.18 Elimination of repetition.
10:2.0.1.1.12.2.121.3SECTION 72.20
   72.20 Public inspection of application.
10:2.0.1.1.12.2.121.4SECTION 72.22
   72.22 Contents of application: General and financial information.
10:2.0.1.1.12.2.121.5SECTION 72.24
   72.24 Contents of application: Technical information.
10:2.0.1.1.12.2.121.6SECTION 72.26
   72.26 Contents of application: Technical specifications.
10:2.0.1.1.12.2.121.7SECTION 72.28
   72.28 Contents of application: Applicant's technical qualifications.
10:2.0.1.1.12.2.121.8SECTION 72.30
   72.30 Financial assurance and recordkeeping for decommissioning.
10:2.0.1.1.12.2.121.9SECTION 72.32
   72.32 Emergency Plan.
10:2.0.1.1.12.2.121.10SECTION 72.34
   72.34 Environmental report.
10:2.0.1.1.12.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Issuance and Conditions of License
10:2.0.1.1.12.3.121.1SECTION 72.40
   72.40 Issuance of license.
10:2.0.1.1.12.3.121.2SECTION 72.42
   72.42 Duration of license; renewal.
10:2.0.1.1.12.3.121.3SECTION 72.44
   72.44 License conditions.
10:2.0.1.1.12.3.121.4SECTION 72.46
   72.46 Public hearings.
10:2.0.1.1.12.3.121.5SECTION 72.48
   72.48 Changes, tests, and experiments.
10:2.0.1.1.12.3.121.6SECTION 72.50
   72.50 Transfer of license.
10:2.0.1.1.12.3.121.7SECTION 72.52
   72.52 Creditor regulations.
10:2.0.1.1.12.3.121.8SECTION 72.54
   72.54 Expiration and termination of licenses and decommissioning of sites and separate buildings or outdoor areas.
10:2.0.1.1.12.3.121.9SECTION 72.56
   72.56 Application for amendment of license.
10:2.0.1.1.12.3.121.10SECTION 72.58
   72.58 Issuance of amendment.
10:2.0.1.1.12.3.121.11SECTION 72.60
   72.60 Modification, revocation, and suspension of license.
10:2.0.1.1.12.3.121.12SECTION 72.62
   72.62 Backfitting.
10:2.0.1.1.12.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Records, Reports, Inspections, and Enforcement
10:2.0.1.1.12.4.121.1SECTION 72.70
   72.70 Safety analysis report updating.
10:2.0.1.1.12.4.121.2SECTION 72.72
   72.72 Material balance, inventory, and records requirements for stored materials.
10:2.0.1.1.12.4.121.3SECTION 72.74
   72.74 Reports of accidental criticality or loss of special nuclear material.
10:2.0.1.1.12.4.121.4SECTION 72.75
   72.75 Reporting requirements for specific events and conditions.
10:2.0.1.1.12.4.121.5SECTION 72.76
   72.76 Material status reports.
10:2.0.1.1.12.4.121.6SECTION 72.78
   72.78 Nuclear material transaction reports.
10:2.0.1.1.12.4.121.7SECTION 72.79
   72.79 Facility information and verification.
10:2.0.1.1.12.4.121.8SECTION 72.80
   72.80 Other records and reports.
10:2.0.1.1.12.4.121.9SECTION 72.82
   72.82 Inspections and tests.
10:2.0.1.1.12.4.121.10SECTION 72.84
   72.84 Violations.
10:2.0.1.1.12.4.121.11SECTION 72.86
   72.86 Criminal penalties.
10:2.0.1.1.12.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Siting Evaluation Factors
10:2.0.1.1.12.5.121.1SECTION 72.90
   72.90 General considerations.
10:2.0.1.1.12.5.121.2SECTION 72.92
   72.92 Design basis external natural events.
10:2.0.1.1.12.5.121.3SECTION 72.94
   72.94 Design basis external man-induced events.
10:2.0.1.1.12.5.121.4SECTION 72.96
   72.96 Siting limitations.
10:2.0.1.1.12.5.121.5SECTION 72.98
   72.98 Identifying regions around an ISFSI or MRS site.
10:2.0.1.1.12.5.121.6SECTION 72.100
   72.100 Defining potential effects of the ISFSI or MRS on the region.
10:2.0.1.1.12.5.121.7SECTION 72.102
   72.102 Geological and seismological characteristics for applications before October 16, 2003 and applications for other than dry cask modes of storage.
10:2.0.1.1.12.5.121.8SECTION 72.103
   72.103 Geological and seismological characteristics for applications for dry cask modes of storage on or after October 16, 2003.
10:2.0.1.1.12.5.121.9SECTION 72.104
   72.104 Criteria for radioactive materials in effluents and direct radiation from an ISFSI or MRS.
10:2.0.1.1.12.5.121.10SECTION 72.106
   72.106 Controlled area of an ISFSI or MRS.
10:2.0.1.1.12.5.121.11SECTION 72.108
   72.108 Spent fuel, high-level radioactive waste, or reactor-related greater than Class C waste transportation.
10:2.0.1.1.12.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - General Design Criteria
10:2.0.1.1.12.6.121.1SECTION 72.120
   72.120 General considerations.
10:2.0.1.1.12.6.121.2SECTION 72.122
   72.122 Overall requirements.
10:2.0.1.1.12.6.121.3SECTION 72.124
   72.124 Criteria for nuclear criticality safety.
10:2.0.1.1.12.6.121.4SECTION 72.126
   72.126 Criteria for radiological protection.
10:2.0.1.1.12.6.121.5SECTION 72.128
   72.128 Criteria for spent fuel, high-level radioactive waste, reactor-related greater than Class C waste, and other radioactive waste storage and handling.
10:2.0.1.1.12.6.121.6SECTION 72.130
   72.130 Criteria for decommissioning.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Quality Assurance
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.1SECTION 72.140
   72.140 Quality assurance requirements.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.2SECTION 72.142
   72.142 Quality assurance organization.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.3SECTION 72.144
   72.144 Quality assurance program.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.4SECTION 72.146
   72.146 Design control.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.5SECTION 72.148
   72.148 Procurement document control.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.6SECTION 72.150
   72.150 Instructions, procedures, and drawings.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.7SECTION 72.152
   72.152 Document control.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.8SECTION 72.154
   72.154 Control of purchased material, equipment, and services.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.9SECTION 72.156
   72.156 Identification and control of materials, parts, and components.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.10SECTION 72.158
   72.158 Control of special processes.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.11SECTION 72.160
   72.160 Licensee and certificate holder inspection.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.12SECTION 72.162
   72.162 Test control.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.13SECTION 72.164
   72.164 Control of measuring and test equipment.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.14SECTION 72.166
   72.166 Handling, storage, and shipping control.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.15SECTION 72.168
   72.168 Inspection, test, and operating status.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.16SECTION 72.170
   72.170 Nonconforming materials, parts, or components.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.17SECTION 72.172
   72.172 Corrective action.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.18SECTION 72.174
   72.174 Quality assurance records.
10:2.0.1.1.12.7.121.19SECTION 72.176
   72.176 Audits.
10:2.0.1.1.12.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Physical Protection
10:2.0.1.1.12.8.121.1SECTION 72.180
   72.180 Physical protection plan.
10:2.0.1.1.12.8.121.2SECTION 72.182
   72.182 Design for physical protection.
10:2.0.1.1.12.8.121.3SECTION 72.184
   72.184 Safeguards contingency plan.
10:2.0.1.1.12.8.121.4SECTION 72.186
   72.186 Change to physical security and safeguards contingency plans.
10:2.0.1.1.12.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Training and Certification of Personnel
10:2.0.1.1.12.9.121.1SECTION 72.190
   72.190 Operator requirements.
10:2.0.1.1.12.9.121.2SECTION 72.192
   72.192 Operator training and certification program.
10:2.0.1.1.12.9.121.3SECTION 72.194
   72.194 Physical requirements.
10:2.0.1.1.12.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Provision of MRS Information to State Governments and Indian Tribes
10:2.0.1.1.12.10.121.1SECTION 72.200
   72.200 Provision of MRS information.
10:2.0.1.1.12.10.121.2SECTION 72.202
   72.202 Participation in license reviews.
10:2.0.1.1.12.10.121.3SECTION 72.204
   72.204 Notice to States.
10:2.0.1.1.12.10.121.4SECTION 72.206
   72.206 Representation.
10:2.0.1.1.12.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - General License for Storage of Spent Fuel at Power Reactor Sites
10:2.0.1.1.12.11.121.1SECTION 72.210
   72.210 General license issued.
10:2.0.1.1.12.11.121.2SECTION 72.212
   72.212 Conditions of general license issued under § 72.210.
10:2.0.1.1.12.11.121.3SECTION 72.214
   72.214 List of approved spent fuel storage casks.
10:2.0.1.1.12.11.121.4SECTION 72.216
   72.216 [Reserved]
10:2.0.1.1.12.11.121.5SECTION 72.218
   72.218 Termination of licenses.
10:2.0.1.1.12.11.121.6SECTION 72.220
   72.220 Violations.
10:2.0.1.1.12.12SUBPART L
Subpart L - Approval of Spent Fuel Storage Casks
10:2.0.1.1.12.12.121.1SECTION 72.230
   72.230 Procedures for spent fuel storage cask submittals.
10:2.0.1.1.12.12.121.2SECTION 72.232
   72.232 Inspection and tests.
10:2.0.1.1.12.12.121.3SECTION 72.234
   72.234 Conditions of approval.
10:2.0.1.1.12.12.121.4SECTION 72.236
   72.236 Specific requirements for spent fuel storage cask approval and fabrication.
10:2.0.1.1.12.12.121.5SECTION 72.238
   72.238 Issuance of an NRC Certificate of Compliance.
10:2.0.1.1.12.12.121.6SECTION 72.240
   72.240 Conditions for spent fuel storage cask renewal.
10:2.0.1.1.12.12.121.7SECTION 72.242
   72.242 Recordkeeping and reports.
10:2.0.1.1.12.12.121.8SECTION 72.244
   72.244 Application for amendment of a certificate of compliance.
10:2.0.1.1.12.12.121.9SECTION 72.246
   72.246 Issuance of amendment to a certificate of compliance.
10:2.0.1.1.12.12.121.10SECTION 72.248
   72.248 Safety analysis report updating.